Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Fearing disruption? A skills-based talent strategy builds business resiliency

CIO

To weather disruption, resiliency is essential, but building a culture that is capable of adapting to a constantly changing technology landscape is challenging given escalating skills gaps today. According to a survey from SAS , only 47% of executives view their organization as resilient despite 97% agreeing that the trait is vital to business. Additionally, 46% said they are “not fully equipped to face disruption” especially when it comes to data security and technology innovation.

Strategy 174
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AI-Powered Solutions for Azure DevOps Pipelines

DevOps.com

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Azure DevOps pipelines transforms the manual software development and delivery process.

Azure 131
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3 ways to help secure the course of a new transformation program

CIO

It can be easy to neglect the start of your transformation program when your organization and team are set on the larger, big-picture goals of the initiative. But the below examples reflect a few first 30-day experiences I’ve seen throughout my career. Just like anything, a good start helps to ensure a great finish. You can expect issues, challenges, and problems will occur during the life of your program, but starting strong is the first step to run a great project.

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CrowdStrike Software Update Sparks Microsoft Outage, Global Chaos

DevOps.com

Airlines, hospitals, banks and other businesses were disrupted when a faulty software update knocked Windows users of their systems.

Software 131
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Struggling to Scale Test Coverage Under Pressure?

When test coverage falls behind release velocity, quality suffers, and your team feels the consequences. This guide outlines when it makes sense to outsource quality assurance (QA), the risks to watch for, and how to scale testing without increasing headcount or slowing down engineering. You will learn how leading teams are leveraging external QA partners to expand coverage, enhance defect detection, and remain aligned with CI/CD timelines.

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SAP offers AI to all Rise customers — in unknown, varying amounts

CIO

SAP has announced enhancements to Rise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, giving customers of both of its commercial tiers access to SAP’s artificial intelligence copilot, Joule, which the company has been working to embed across its portfolio. As part of the announcement, the Premium and Premium Plus tiers of SAP’s private cloud version of Rise with SAP S/4HANA both now offer AI capabilities, although the company didn’t specify which AI capabilities would be provided in each tier.

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Four U.S.-Based Unicorns Joined The Board In June In The Lowest Monthly Count So Far This Year

Crunchbase News

Four companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in June 2024, the lowest count so far this year. The four new additions are U.S.-based and amazingly not tied to the generative sector. Each company also was well established — being around 8 to 9 years old by the time they were valued at a billion dollars. Half-year update New unicorns in 2024 total 56 as of the half-year mark.

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Three Questions to Ask Before Choosing AI Cyber Protection

Dell EMC

Beware of exaggerated AI claims; scrutinize vendors' tools and training models to ensure real cyber resiliency.

Training 115
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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals And Human Interest Nab Largest Raises

Crunchbase News

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2024 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding rounds here. Eight startups raised $100 million or more this week as a biotech and financial services company led the way.

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The “Power” of Metrics: Introducing Metrics Exporter for PowerStore

Dell EMC

Unlock the “power” of your metrics and elevate your organization to new heights with Metrics Exporter for PowerStore.

Metrics 107
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Subscription Management in the SaaS World: Challenges and Solutions

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Saronic Latest Defense Tech Startup To Hit Unicorn Status

Crunchbase News

Autonomous surface vessels maker Saronic locked up a $175 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz — minting the defense tech startup as the newest unicorn in the growing sector. Other investors participating in the round include 8VC 1 , Caffeinated Capital , Elad Gil and NightDragon. The Austin, Texas-based startup designs and manufactures autonomous surface vehicles — basically drones for the U.S.

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AI Meets Agile: The Future of AI-driven Software Development

Daffodil Software

Agile methodologies are an integral part of modern software development. Their focus on adaptability and customer feedback makes them important in software development. On the other side, AI is changing industries with automation, data analysis, and smart decision-making.

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Chinese Hacking Group APT41 Infiltrates Global Shipping and Tech Sectors, Mandiant Warns 

Ooda Loop

Researchers at Mandiant caught the hacking group APT41 breaking into shipping, logistics, and automotive organizations in Europe and Asia. APT41 is a Chinese government-backed hacking group and is also known as Barium, Wicked Panda, and Winnti.

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Voice Picking: The Evolution of Mobile Productivity in the Warehouse

Ivanti

Voice-directed picking is an established method for hands-free order fulfillment in warehouses around the world. If you haven’t explored it to boost productivity, now's the time. As it has evolved, voice-based data entry – both text-to-speech and speech-to-text – can be installed into warehouse workflows quickly and economically, without changing your existing warehouse management or other enterprise systems.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

It might seem like a total gimmick, but it's a must-have tool in my toolbox.

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OpenAI Function Calling

InnovationM

As AI technology rapidly advances, the integration of language models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 into various applications has become increasingly prevalent. One of the most powerful features of these models is their ability to call functions directly, enabling developers to create more dynamic and responsive applications. However, to harness this capability effectively, adhering to best coding practices is essential.

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This iPhone thermal camera accessory is one of my favorite tools

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The industrial-grade Topdon TC002 gives your iPhone a cool superpower and you can get it for much less than a dedicated thermal imaging camera.

Tools 98
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Deploy Your Data Pipelines With GitHub Actions

Dzone - DevOps

Automate, customize and execute your software development workflows right in your repository with GitHub Actions. You can discover, create, and share actions to perform any job you'd like, including CI/CD, and combine actions in a completely customized workflow. GitHub Actions is a powerful tool for automating software development workflows, and it can also be used to automate data pipeline processes.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro because of quality problems

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Just a week after the wearable's Unpacked launch, multiple customers reported issues with the earbud tips tearing - and Samsung has pulled the devices from shelves.

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Leading with Kindness: Creating a Positive Culture in the Workplace

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 263: Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press , a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. He emphasizes hiring for kindness and creating a positive and supportive author environment. Courtright shares that his company has 24 guiding principles, including a good sense of humor, and prioritizes the author’s experience.

Culture 93
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Grab a portable LG speaker for up to 40% off right now

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

LG's Black Friday in July sale is happening now, and you can save up to $200 on LG speakers, earbuds, and more.

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Leading with Kindness: Creating a Positive Culture in the Workplace

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 263: Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press , a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. He emphasizes hiring for kindness and creating a positive and supportive author environment. Courtright shares that his company has 24 guiding principles, including a good sense of humor, and prioritizes the author’s experience.

Culture 93
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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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This ultra-thin power bank is a must-have travel gadget

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Auskang 5,000mAh power bank is only about as thick as a few credit cards, but it has enough power to reliably charge your smartphone or other USB-C device.

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Setting Up a Local Development Environment With IntelliJ, DevContainers, and Amazon Linux 2023

Dzone - DevOps

In modern software development, containerization offers an isolated and consistent environment, which is crucial for maintaining parity between development and production setups. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on creating a local development environment using IntelliJ IDEA, DevContainers, and Amazon Linux 2023 for Java development. Why Use DevContainers?

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This rugged Blackview phone truly has it all

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Are you looking for an Android 13 phone that offers thermal imaging, night vision, and won't break the bank?

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Breaks Into Agency, Outlines Weak Spots in Report, as Cloud Security Alliance Updates Cloud Sec Guidance

Tenable

CISA’s red team acted like a nation-state attacker in its assessment of a federal agency’s cybersecurity. Plus, the Cloud Security Alliance has given its cloud security guidance a major revamping. Meanwhile, a Google report puts a spotlight on insecure credentials. And the latest on open source security, CIS Benchmarks and much more! Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending July 19. 1 - CISA’s red team breaches fed agency, details lessons learned A new, must-read report from

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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96 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra later: Four things I like (and what can be better)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

I've owned almost every version of the Galaxy Watch, but the Ultra is easily the one that I'll be wearing the longest.

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Introducing the Netlify Frameworks API

Netlify

Introducing the Netlify Frameworks API, which gives all frameworks full control over how the sites they generate are deployed to Netlify.

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You can still snag my favorite Bose noise-canceling headphones for $80 off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones top every 'best headphones' list I've written, and for good reason. They're still on sale for $80 off following Amazon Prime Day 2024.

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