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6 Transformative Mainframe Predictions for 2024

DevOps.com

The success of organizations in today’s digital economy demands speed — the ability to quickly respond to market trends with new applications and services, instant access to critical data, and resolution of issues even before they affect service.

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Why Data Breaches Spiked in 2023

Harvard Business Review

In spite of recent efforts to beef up cybersecurity, data breaches — in which hackers steal personal data — continue to increase year-on-year: there was a 20% increase in data breaches from 2022 to 2023. There are three primary reasons behind this increased theft of personal data: (1) cloud misconfiguration, (2) new types of ransomware attacks, and (3) increased exploitation of vendor systems.

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The last thing most CIOs need is an AI plan

CIO

Sometimes knowing history (aka “remembering what happened”) can keep you out of trouble. Artificial intelligence presents a case in point. To succeed with AI, your rollout could benefit from a rear-view mirror. Take, for example, how IT’s strategic planning process paved the way for smoothly deploying personal computers throughout the enterprise. Oh, that’s right.

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Improving performance in hybrid cloud deployments

InfoWorld

What we mean by “ hybrid cloud ” has always needed to be clarified for the cloud industry. Once defined as a private cloud paired with a public cloud, it’s now a catch-all for any system that’s not a public cloud working together with a public cloud. Hybrid clouds have become the battle cry for every enterprise hardware and software company looking to stay relevant.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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AI enables next level of passenger experience with Responsible AI and GenAI

Coforge

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, revolutionizing the way we work, communicate, and interact with technology. In the aviation industry, AI has become an indispensable tool, reshaping operations, safety protocols, and passenger experiences.

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Generative AI Chip Designer Recogni Locks Up $102M

Crunchbase News

Although most startup chipmakers have not seen much love from investors so far this year , Recogni seems to have bucked that trend. The San Jose, California-based firm, which is developing its AI inference chip for both the generative AI and automotive industries, raised a $102 million Series C co-led by Celesta Capital and GreatPoint Ventures. Existing investors Mayfield 1 , DNS Capital , BMW i Ventures and SW Mobility Fund also participated, along with new investors Pledge Ventures and Tasaru

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5 Reasons to Install IPS Everywhere

Symantec

Symantec Endpoint IPS technology stopped 4.

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How generative AI will benefit physical industries

InfoWorld

In recent years, artificial intelligence has undeniably revolutionized various sectors in the digital economy such as retail, customer service, and even art. Large language models , like ChatGPT , are changing communication and have offered innovative solutions for businesses. However, there is a critical segment of our economy that has yet to fully embrace AI’s potential—the physical economy.

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The Future of Next-Gen AI Smartphones

IDC

The smartphone industry is moving fast to embrace next-generation AI chips that will drive new and exciting features and interaction modes.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

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.

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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

CIO

Officials at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology found themselves in a position familiar to most IT organizations: aware of the need to do more to attract IT workers given that they — like most employers — faced fierce competition for talent. They also believed they needed to take more responsibility for increasing the diversity of workers in their IT ranks.

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How to Make Peace with a Company Decision You Don’t Like

Harvard Business Review

In our work, there are times when we lead but there are also times when we must follow — and we may not always agree with the path we’re told to follow. We may feel “stuck” in anger, anxiety, and confusion. But, we want to demonstrate resilience to our team and we want to maintain a good relationship with management. So, how do we forge ahead and follow with grace?

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What You Need to Know About the Convergence of Robot Process Automation (RPA) and AI

Ooda Loop

According to the Robot Report, The International Federation of Robotics recently "noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 million units in 2022. The average robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, rose to 151 and the trend of using artificial intelligence in robotics and automation keeps growing.

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IDC Ranks Tenable No. 1 in Worldwide Device Vulnerability Management Market Share for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Tenable

The research firm’s latest report also provides market insights that security professionals can use to improve their vulnerability management strategy. IDC recently published its “Worldwide Device Vulnerability Management Market Share, 2022: Exposures Present a Clear and Present Danger'' 1 report, which presents the worldwide device vulnerability management market shares for 2022.

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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Higher-ed CIOs embrace academia’s AI challenges

CIO

CIOs on university campuses across the country have an obligation, as technology leaders, to provide the tools and expertise that staff, administration, and professors require to help fulfill the potential of students, and the university itself. But their commitment is becoming more demanding and complex as AI, in its many applications, rises to the top of the syllabus.

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers

Harvard Business Review

Changing careers can be an exhilarating way to keep yourself intellectually engaged, but it inevitably entails some risk. In this article, the author outlines four questions to ask yourself before you transition into a new field: 1) What’s motivating the change? 2) What’s the smallest way to test your hypotheses? 3) What’s your runway? 4) What’s your fallback plan?

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Global AI Developers Need to Set Some Standards – Now

Ooda Loop

Too many times the world has been caught flat-footed by technological advances. With generative AI there has been ample expectation of its capabilities for both good and bad not to be prepared for what is already materializing.

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UScellular and Palo Alto Networks Join Forces to Secure 5G

Palo Alto Networks

Remember when securing your network meant throwing up a firewall and calling it a day? Well, the cellular network industry has evolved, and so have the threats. A decade back, UScellular’s quest for IT security solutions ignited a long-standing partnership with Palo Alto Networks. Now, UScellular and Palo Alto Networks are teaming up once again to tackle the ever-growing security challenges of LTE, 5G and Gi-LAN networks.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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Build trust to win out with genAI

CIO

Over the past 12 months, generative AI has generated fervor and fear in almost equal measure. We’ve all marveled at the tech’s ability to pass bar exams or create award winning photography. But that level of ingenuity is deeply unsettling for many consumers, who perhaps prefer to know that the humans are still at the wheel. This presents a conundrum for many of today’s business leaders.

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The Long-Term Costs of Wind Turbines

Harvard Business Review

Wind energy is experiencing a boom, but in a pattern eerily reminiscent of the nineteenth century Pennsylvania oil boom, wind farms are building ever larger turbines to farm wind energy further and further from shore. This trend carries risks, especially as turbines come with largely hidden costs. Increasing evidence suggests that although larger turbines can capture more energy, at a certain point the costs of maintaining and decommissioning large turbines located far offshore will outweigh the

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Intel unveils Intel Foundry with eye to AI and next-gen lithography manufacturing

Ooda Loop

Intel Corp. executives today detailed a new business vision for its foundry unit, freshly renamed Intel Foundry, and revealed the most advanced chip manufacturing process on the company’s technology roadmap. The process will be powered by High NA EUV machines from ASML Holdings NV.

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Salesforce: A Growth Mindset for 2024 and Beyond

Perficient

We’re in Our #GrowthEra It’s a new year, and with that, there is always change. One of those changes is that I’m now leading Perficient’s Salesforce business unit as the Managing Director. I’ve had the opportunity to work in the Salesforce ecosystem for 8+ years with top-notch talent. Our team continues to do amazing work for our clients, maximizing the value they’ve invested in the Salesforce platform, bringing innovation to life, and driving business outcomes.

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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, industry expert Conrado Morlan will explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, he’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in data management and reporting, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation.

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Kyndryl bets on partnerships, consulting arm to redeem itself

CIO

IBM spin-off Kyndryl is betting on its consulting arm, dubbed Kyndryl Consult, to return to growth by rapidly expanding its partnership ecosystem to deliver more diversified offerings. “We have established an ecosystem of around 30 partners since our spin from IBM well over 24 months ago. Our most recent global partnerships were announced late last year with Palo Alto Networks and Dynatrace,” said Mark Slaga, global practice leader at Kyndryl Consult.

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How Leaders Miscommunicate When Tensions Are High

Harvard Business Review

When tensions run high, miscommunication is far more likely to occur. And tensions are likely high: In a recent global survey, 44% of employees reported they had experienced a lot of stress the previous day. To avoid creating unnecessary anxiety during times of uncertainty, leaders need to be especially thoughtful about how they communicate with their teams.

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Optimize Leadership Potential While Navigating the Complexities of a Hybrid Work Environment

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 245: In this podcast episode, Felice Eckelman and Julie Cantor discuss the challenges and strategies for leading in a hybrid work environment. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team members. They also address the need for training leaders to recognize and address bias, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and managing zoom fatigue.

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Why VCs Are Betting Robots Will Help Build Your Next Home

Crunchbase News

If you pass by a construction site today, you’re likely to see humans on the roof, nailing shingles, laying brick or rolling paint. Time-travel a few years into the future, however, and there’s a pretty good chance robots will be sharing the workload. That, at least, is the vision startups and their backers are banking on bringing to fruition. Over the past few years, investors have poured hundreds of millions into startups at the intersection of construction and robotics, Crunchbase data shows.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

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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American Honda IT to fuel innovation with generative AI

CIO

The digital reinvention of American Honda Motor Co. may not seem as dramatic as its transformation to fully electric vehicles, but it provides the company’s 30,000-plus employees the engine necessary to help fuel the automaker’s ingenuity. The Torrance, Calif.-based subsidiary of the Japanese automaker, which debuted its first hybrid EV in 1996, is moving into production its first all-electric, zero-emissions automobiles co-developed with GM this spring — Honda Prologue and Acura’s ZDX SUV — as

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How Co-Leaders Succeed

Harvard Business Review

Co-leadership, where an executive, department, or team leadership role is shared, can result in more creative and strategic problem solving and wiser decision making. But it can also lead to unhealthy game playing in the pursuit of dominance and positioning for the next role, resulting in organizational misalignment, inertia, and confusion. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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How Do I Build Better Leadership Trust on my Team

Let's Grow Leaders

Insights on Leadership Trust from Stephen M.R. Covey Leadership trust begets trust. “It’s possible to have two trustworthy people working together, both trustworthy and yet, no trust between them.” – Stephen M.R. Covey. I was delighted to have this important conversation with Stephen M. R. Covey where we both keynoted the Northview Church LEADS Conference.