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4 hidden risks of your enterprise cloud strategy

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And those massive platforms sharply limit how far they will allow one enterprise’s IT due diligence to go. Moreover, most enterprise cloud strategies involve a variety of cloud vendors, including point-solution SaaS vendors operating in the cloud. it’s critical to remember that it is only a snapshot at that moment of evaluation.

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6 strategic imperatives for your next data strategy

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According to the MIT Technology Review Insights Survey, an enterprise data strategy supports vital business objectives including expanding sales, improving operational efficiency, and reducing time to market. The problem is today, just 13% of organizations excel at delivering on their data strategy.

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How to kick-start your generative AI strategy

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Let AI take the first crack at it, edit it, fill in the blanks, and then let the human worker review it,” he says. In these instances, an off-the-shelf generative AI system isn’t enough; organizations will need to combine it with another system trained on internal data to achieve the output of the more experienced assistant, says McAfee.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

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The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another. Password strategies. Training and awareness. Incident response plans. Encryption.

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

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Others include preparation for zero-day attacks, almost anything having to do with data stewardship, as well as IT training and social engineering audits. Here are three strategies for getting it done. So, how do you go about gaining support for projects that seem to offer so little in terms of tangible, immediate returns?

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Salesforce certification guide: Roles, paths, exams, cost, training, requirements

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The most performant CRM system today, Salesforce is a core technology for digital business, and its associated applications and ecosystem help make it in a leading platform for those seeking a lucrative IT career. Salesforce Administrator A Salesforce Certified Administrator manages and maintains an organization’s Salesforce CRM system.

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Aligning security and business strategies

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To keep ahead of cybercriminals, organizations must remain agile, pivoting to embrace new strategies and technologies whenever necessary in order to outrun attacks. When businesses are struggling due to the recession, there’s a strong temptation to look for ways to cut spending.

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