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Technology’s role in social sustainability

CIO

Technology has a critical role to play in any organization’s social sustainability strategy. And according to a survey from NTT, a majority of senior executives recognize this and are actively working to harness digital technology and innovation to support their social sustainability initiatives.

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6 most underhyped technologies in IT — plus one that’s not dead yet

CIO

Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. Isn’t it time some of those overlooked and underappreciated technologies get their due? with best-in-class companies “reaping an enviable 13% ROI.”

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Innovation without disruption: virtual agents for hyper-personalized customer experience (CX)

CIO

Virtual Agent, or VA, is the next natural step for significantly better customer and business outcomes. VAs make use of automation and a host of AI technologies like machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, language translation, speech-to-text, intent recognition, and robotic process automation (RPA).

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Foursquare founder banks funding for mystery 3D social network startup

TechCrunch

But that was like 13 or 14 years ago, and technology has changed,” Crowley tells TechCrunch. “We think that if you’re going to build something for consumers, you need to build on technology that’s widely available today,” Miesnieks says. “What are the things that we want to see exist in the world?

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Exploring the digital impact in Northern Ireland’s health and social care system

CIO

The pandemic accelerated the urgency for reform in health and social care around the world, which strained resources to unprecedented levels. It all reduces the ability to arrive at a budget settlement that shifts resources into the health and social care space. So you can see how my job has had to react to all of those stimulants.”

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Walmart acquires virtual clothing try-on startup Zeekit

TechCrunch

Retail giant Walmart announced this morning it’s acquiring the Tel Aviv-based startup Zeekit , which allows consumers to virtually “try on” clothing when shopping online. Image Credits: Walmart. With the deal’s closure, Zeekit’s three co-founders will be joining Walmart.

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3 Cybersecurity Technologies You Should Know

The Crazy Programmer

To keep your systems secure and your files out of the hands of cybercriminals takes an increasingly comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technology. Existing tools and technologies are insufficient to completely thwart hackers. The post 3 Cybersecurity Technologies You Should Know appeared first on The Crazy Programmer.