Ooda Loop
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Welcome to 8th edition of my annual top 10 books list! Each year, I read close to 100 books and distill down my 10 favorite security, technology and business books into this top 10 list and also include my favorite fiction books of year and a handful of honorable mentions that didn’t make the top […] The post Top 10 Security, Technology, & Business Books of 2024 appeared first on OODAloop.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Once the province of the data warehouse team, data management has increasingly become a C-suite priority, with data quality seen as key for both customer experience and business performance. But along with siloed data and compliance concerns , poor data quality is holding back enterprise AI projects. And while most executives generally trust their data, they also say less than two thirds of it is usable.
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Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
When most people prompt generative AI, they do so within the paradigm of how they think about what could or should come next. For example, when searching Google, users may ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurant “near me,” or insert specific criteria based on filtered output, such as “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” That approach is often carried into prompting.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
From customer service chatbots to marketing teams analyzing call center data, the majority of enterprises—about 90% according to recent data —have begun exploring AI. However, there’s a significant difference between those experimenting with AI and those fully integrating it into their operations. For companies investing in data science, realizing the return on these investments requires embedding AI deeply into business processes.
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AWS Machine Learning - AI
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Generative AI continues to transform numerous industries and activities, with one such application being the enhancement of chess, a traditional human game, with sophisticated AI and large language models (LLMs). Using the Custom Model Import feature in Amazon Bedrock , you can now create engaging matches between foundation models (FMs) fine-tuned for chess gameplay, combining classical strategy with generative AI capabilities.
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The Daily WTF
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Today is holiday in the US, where we celebrate a cosplay version of history with big meals and getting frustrated with our family. It's also a day where we are thankful- usually to not be at work, but also, thankful to not work with Brad. Original -- Remy Anita parked outside the converted garage, the printed graphic reading Global Entertainment Strategies (GES) above it.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
El mayor operador de telecomunicaciones en España por número de clientes, MasOrange, adjudica a Kyndryl el contrato para la modernización de su plataforma de aplicaciones y servicios. Y es que ambas organizaciones han rubricado un acuerdo a seis años vista con el fin de evolucionar el entorno tecnológico que soporta el negocio de la operadora. Así, de ahora en adelante, los empleados, colaboradores y clientes de MasOrange dispondrán de una plataforma tecnológica flexible y segura donde desarroll
AWS Machine Learning - AI
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Generative AI agents are designed to interact with their environment to achieve specific objectives, such as automating repetitive tasks and augmenting human capabilities. By orchestrating multistep workflows that adapt to evolving goals in real time, these agents increase productivity, reduce errors, and deliver more personalized experiences. To manage these complex workflows effectively, agents rely on an orchestration strategy that coordinates interactions with various tools, knowledge source
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Los directores ejecutivos y los CIO parecen tener puntos de vista conflictivos sobre el grado de preparación de los sistemas de TI de sus organizaciones. Y es que una gran mayoría de los directores generales están preocupados por su obsolescencia, según un informe del proveedor de servicios de TI Kyndryl. Según la encuesta de Kyndryl a 3.200 ejecutivos de empresas y TI , aproximadamente dos tercios de los directores ejecutivos dicen que les preocupa que sus herramientas de TI estén obsoletas o c
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
El auge cada vez mayor de la tendencia ‘ do it yourself ‘ (DIY) y el creciente interés de los usuarios por renovar su hogar ha propiciado un exponencial crecimiento del mercado del bricolaje en los últimos años. Es más, según datos del Barómetro sectorial de ferretería y bricolaje, elaborado por AECOC (Asociación de Fabricantes y Distribuidores), el incremento en la facturación del sector alcanzó el 2,8% solo en el segundo trimestre de 2024, manteniendo una tendencia al alza.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Typically sold for $180, the Hisense soundbar and wireless subwoofer duo have been discounted at Walmart for their lowest price yet -- and it makes a great gift.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
How does a business stand out in a competitive market with AI? For some, it might be implementing a custom chatbot, or personalized recommendations built on advanced analytics and pushed out through a mobile app to customers. For others, it may simply be a matter of integrating AI into internal operations to improve decision-making and bolster security with stronger fraud detection.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
AWS Machine Learning - AI
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Large language models (LLMs) have witnessed an unprecedented surge in popularity, with customers increasingly using publicly available models such as Llama, Stable Diffusion, and Mistral. Across diverse industries—including healthcare, finance, and marketing—organizations are now engaged in pre-training and fine-tuning these increasingly larger LLMs, which often boast billions of parameters and larger input sequence length.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
La gestión de datos, que antes era competencia del equipo de almacenamiento de datos, se ha convertido cada vez más en una prioridad para los altos ejecutivos, ya que la calidad de los mismos se considera clave tanto para la experiencia del cliente como para el rendimiento empresarial. Pero, junto con los datos aislados y las preocupaciones por el cumplimiento normativo , la mala calidad de los datos está frenando los proyectos de inteligencia artificial (IA) empresarial.
AWS Machine Learning - AI
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that makes foundation models (FMs) from leading AI startups and Amazon available through an API, so you can choose from a wide range of FMs to find the model that best suits your use case. With the Amazon Bedrock serverless experience, you can get started quickly, privately customize FMs with your own data, integrate and deploy them into your application using Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools without having to manage any infrastructure.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
La Sociedad Andaluza para el Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones (Sandetel) se apoya en la filial tecnológica del grupo Indra, Minsait, con el propósito de potenciar el desarrollo de proyectos de digitalización mediante metodologías ágiles y eficientes. En concreto, la medida estrella fruto de la ampliación de la colaboración se corresponde con la creación del Servicio de Oficina de Gestión y Soporte de Proyectos de Sistemas de Información para el Empleo.
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Crunchbase News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Shares of China-based autonomous driving company Pony.ai were up around 19% in early trading Wednesday after the company made its Nasdaq debut. Guangzhou, China-based Pony priced shares at $13 each, the top of the proposed range, raising $260 million. It expects to raise another $150 million in a concurrent share purchase by private investors. The company says it plans to use the proceeds to carry out the large-scale commercialization of its autonomous driving technology, including both robotaxi
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Ciencia, investigación y descubrimiento. El Instituto Curie se fundó en 1909 y se estableció como un laboratorio de excelencia dirigido por la científica Marie Curie, una mujer pionera en su campo. Más de un siglo después, el Instituto Curie, el primer centro francés de investigación y tratamiento del cáncer, continúa haciendo gala del liderazgo y vanguardismo que le precede.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Extreme weather events pose significant challenges for gig couriers, impacting their performance, income and health. Research with one food delivery platform in China showed that heat waves drive up order volumes for couriers, but also cause more delays and higher health costs. These couriers could end up working hard in heat for an entire summer and only make around $6 in extra money.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
2024 was undoubtedly “the year of AI,” with businesses across the globe attempting to fast-track implementations. In fact, EY’s 202 4 Work Reimagined Survey found that Generative AI (GenAI) adoption skyrocketed from 22% in 2023 to 75% in 2024. Meanwhile, Forrester found that 67% of AI decision-makers plan to ramp up their GenAI investments in the coming year.
Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.
AWS Machine Learning - AI
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Enterprises are facing challenges in accessing their data assets scattered across various sources because of increasing complexities in managing vast amount of data. Traditional search methods often fail to provide comprehensive and contextual results, particularly for unstructured data or complex queries. Search solutions in modern big data management must facilitate efficient and accurate search of enterprise data assets that can adapt to the arrival of new assets.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A pesar de estar altamente regulado, el sector financiero es uno que se ha subido al carro tecnológico y de innovación en los últimos años. En un contexto de masificación de la inteligencia artificial (IA) -y su sabor generativo-, las grandes oportunidades que traen estas tecnologías no han pasado desapercibidas para los bancos y aseguradoras, que las han aprovechado para optimizar sus procesos, automatizar su gestión documental y mejorar la experiencia digital de sus clientes.
Crunchbase News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series in which Crunchbase News interviews active investors in artificial intelligence. Read previous interviews with Felicis , Battery Ventures , General Catalyst , Bessemer Venture Partners , Accel , Insight Partners , Index Ventures , Sequoia Capital , Section 32 , M12 , Sapphire Ventures , Bain Capital Ventures , Menlo Ventures and Scale Venture Partners , as well as highlights from these stories from 2023.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
L’intelligenza artificiale generativa è una delle tecnologie a più rapida crescita della storia. Sta trasformando il mondo e, secondo un sondaggio pubblicato a settembre da Real-Time Population Survey su oltre 3.000 adulti che lavorano negli Stati Uniti, un quarto aveva utilizzato la GenAI per lavoro almeno una volta nella settimana precedente alla rilevazione, con quasi l’11% che ha dichiarato di farne uso ogni giorno.
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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
If you're looking for a pair of open-ear buds for working out, the Soundcore C40i are an inexpensive choice with a streamlined design.
CIO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
New Zealand online marketplace TradeMe, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the number of women in technical leadership roles, to address the persistent gender imbalance in the tech industry, where women remain underrepresented, especially in senior positions. The latest research from NZ Tech highlights the diversity challenge in the digital technologies workforce.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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