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6 Mistakes Leaders Make When Announcing Layoffs

Harvard Business Review

Layoffs are trauma-inducing for an organization and its employees. When handled badly, some people (and organizations) never fully recover. Leaders make six common mistakes when communicating layoffs: 1) They’re not transparent about the state of the business; 2) They’re not clear on the path forward; 3) They don’t get the tone right; 4) They don’t offer remaining employees the opportunity to ask questions; 5) They don’t bring middle management on board; and 6) They don’t show appreciation to de

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Atos staves off bankruptcy, casts wider net for refinancing

CIO

Atos may have won a few extra months to find a long-term solution to its financial problems after reaching interim agreements with banks, bondholders, and the French government to provide €450 million (US$490 million) in additional liquidity. But the company is out of ideas for finding new money after the collapse of plans to sell its legacy infrastructure management business to an investment fund and its big data business to Airbus.

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Google Docs | Placeholder (Smart) Chips

Xebia

Most users of Google Docs are already familiar with the smart chip functionality where it is possible to use the @-sign to edit function fields such as: add date, people, files, places, polls, etc. These fields then immediately contain concrete data, like the date, the name of a person or the link to a file. With Google’s new addition, it becomes possible to add a replaceable chip in a document.

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Dairyland powers up for a generative AI edge

CIO

A Midwestern utility cooperative might not be the first place you’d look for leading-edge implementations of emerging technologies, but thanks to the leadership of CIO Nate Melby, Dairyland Power Cooperative has become an unlikely pioneer in generative AI, churning out large language models (LLMs) that not only automate document summarization but also help manage power grids during storms.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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6 Common Leadership Styles — and How to Decide Which to Use When

Harvard Business Review

Research suggests that the most effective leaders adapt their style to different circumstances — be it a change in setting, a shift in organizational dynamics, or a turn in the business cycle. But what if you feel like you’re not equipped to take on a new and different leadership style — let alone more than one? In this article, the author outlines the six leadership styles Daniel Goleman first introduced in his 2000 HBR article, “Leadership That Gets Results,” and explains when to use each one.

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How to stay motivated through challenging times

CEO Insider

The term VUCA was first used in 1987 at the US Army War College in 1987 to describe the context of strategic military leadership as being Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. Whilst it may have originated to describe leading in military contexts, it’s here, there and everywhere now as the contexts we live and lead […] The post How to stay motivated through challenging times appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Article: InfoQ Culture & Methods Trends Report - April 2024

InfoQ Culture Methods

The Culture and Methods trends report discusses evolving roles within teams, the way the staff plus roles are able to add value, the use and misuse of DevEx metrics, how remote work continues to evolve, a lack of diversity is still a challenge, and the need to move from climate change awareness to climate conscious software engineering By Shane Hastie, Jutta Eckstein, Ben Linders, Susan McIntosh, Rafiq Gemmail, Craig Smith

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Intel details Guadi 3 AI Chips at Vision 202

Ooda Loop

Intel made a slew of announcements during its Vision 2024 event today, including deep-dive details of its new Gaudi 3 AI processors, which it claims offer up to 1.7X the training performance, 50% better inference, and 40% better efficiency than Nvidia’s market-leading H100 processors, but for significantly less money.

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Data Security Startup Cyera Locks Up $300M At $1.4B Valuation

Crunchbase News

While it is true cybersecurity funding has significantly slowed , it certainly has not dried up. Data security startup Cyera raised a $300 million Series C led by Coatue at a $1.4 billion valuation. New investors Spark Capital , Georgian and AT&T Ventures , alongside existing investors Sequoia Capital , Accel , Redpoint Ventures , and Cyberstarts also participated in the round.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Change Healthcare Targeted in Second Ransomware Attack

Ooda Loop

Change Healthcare has reported that it is facing another attack, this time from ransomware gang RansomHub, only weeks after it was a victim in an ALPHV/BlackCat cyberattack. RansomHub is demanding an extortion payment for an alleged 4TB of data that was stolen from the company.

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What Needs to Change About DEI — and What Doesn’t

Harvard Business Review

As DEI work faces increasing scrutiny socially, politically, and legally, organizations are taking extra care to re-evaluate their DEI efforts. Leaders are right to consider change, not as a reaction to backlash, but to work toward a more accountable, transparent, and successful vision of what DEI could be. The author identifies three things that need to change: 1) Clumsy, jargon-heavy communication, 2) disconnected and decoupled DEI goals and programs, and 3) nonexistent or vanity DEI measureme

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Hashicorp Versus OpenTofu Gets Ugly

DevOps.com

Hashicorp is accusing the open source OpenTofu Project of swiping some of its BSL-licensed Terraform code. Enter the lawyers.

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AI Anywhere with APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure

Dell EMC

Introducing Dell APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure: high-performance, multicloud storage purpose-built for AI.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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Sustaining a Legacy of Giving in Turkey

Harvard Business Review

How Özyeğin Social Investments has created a model for making a significant impact across Turkish society through giving.

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Grafana Labs Makes Observability More Accessible

DevOps.com

The updates promise to make it easier to invoke the capabilities of a Grafana Cloud platform based on open source software.

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Experience Choice in AI with Dell PowerEdge and Intel Gaudi3

Dell EMC

Learn how Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is expanding its capability with Intel’s Gaudi3 acceleration.

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HTMX vs React: Choosing the Right Frontend Approach for Your Project

Apiumhub

Introduction In the evolving landscape of frontend development, technologies like HTMX are redefining the way developers approach building modern web applications. HTMX, ranked second in the prestigious 2023 JavaScript Rising Stars “Front-end Frameworks” category, just behind the ubiquitous React, and earning a spot in the GitHub Accelerator program.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Google’s Gemini Cloud Assist helps manage cloud apps

InfoWorld

Google’s cloud computing division, Google Cloud, at its annual Google Cloud Next conference has introduced Gemini Cloud Assist, an AI-powered assistant designed to help enterprise teams manage applications and networks in Google Cloud. Gemini Cloud Assist, now available in private preview, can be accessed through a chat interface in the Google Cloud console.

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April 2024 Patch Tuesday

Ivanti

It is April already! For the fourth Patch Tuesday of 2024 there is more to consider than just what is being released on Patch Tuesday. There are a number of vendors who have released security updates leading up to Patch Tuesday, and more to come in the following weeks. Recent Security Updates Ivanti released security updates for Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure on April 4.

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Quality Assurance, Errors, and AI

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

A recent article in Fast Company makes the claim “ Thanks to AI, the Coder is no longer King. All Hail the QA Engineer.” It’s worth reading, and its argument is probably correct. Generative AI will be used to create more and more software; AI makes mistakes and it’s difficult to foresee a future in which it doesn’t; therefore, if we want software that works, Quality Assurance teams will rise in importance.

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Google unveils open source projects for generative AI

InfoWorld

Google at Google Cloud Next 24 unveiled three open source projects for building and running generative AI models. The company also introduced new large language models to its MaxText project of JAX-built LLMs. The new LLM models in MaxText include Gemma, GPT-3, Llama 2, and Mistral, which are supported across both Google Cloud TPUs and Nvidia GPUs, the company said.

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The Impact of AI on the Modern Recruitment Landscape

From streamlining the job search process to efficiently navigating the influx of applications, AI-powered tools can revolutionize your recruitment efforts. By combining the efficiency of AI with the expertise of experienced recruiters, you can identify the ideal candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also align with your company culture.

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Slash Costs with Dell Multicloud Data Protection Solutions

Dell EMC

Discover how to dramatically cut your data protection expenses with Dell.

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Build or buy: Is it really even a choice?

InfoWorld

Charlie, a senior architect at a medium-sized software development organization, sat at his desk going over the specifications for the latest development project at his company. As he was taking a high-level look at how to break down the work for the first phase of the project, Janice, a hard-charging, early-career developer walked into his office. Janice doesn’t hesitate.

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Moving Beyond XDR to Achieve True Cyber Resilience with Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform

Darktrace

Announcing the new Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform designed to transform security operations. This approach gives security teams unprecedented visibility across any area where Darktrace is deployed, including cloud, email, network, endpoints, and operational technology (OT).

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Synopsys takes aim at software supply chain risks

InfoWorld

Synopsys has introduced Black Duck Supply Chain Edition , a software composition analysis (SCA) package that helps organizations mitigate upstream risk in software supply chains, including from AI code. Announced April 9, Black Duck Supply Chain Edition is intended to address a rise in software supply chain attacks targeting vulnerable or maliciously altered open source and third-party components.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.