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6 key considerations for selecting an AI systems vendor

CIO

Many IT leaders are responding to C-suite pressure for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by increasing the organization’s AI investment in 2024. They’re finding that AI success is a complex task, and they need all they help they can get. Choosing the right AI systems vendor – one with the right capabilities – won’t solve all these issues. But it can simplify achieving your AI goals.

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From Misunderstanding to Mastery: Four Dimensions to Transform Your Cross Cultural Leadership

Let's Grow Leaders

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. You can achieve these outcomes when you recognize the challenges and focus on four dimensions of team collaboration. That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization.

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ASUS unveils powerful, cost-effective AI servers based on modular design

CIO

For successful AI deployments, IT leaders not only need the latest GPU/CPU silicon, they also need artificial intelligence (AI) servers that establish a foundation. That means hardware designed from the ground up for maximum performance, data center integration, AI development support, optimal cooling, and easy vertical and horizontal scaling. ASUS’ collaboration with AI chip leader NVIDIA makes this all possible.

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Avoiding Conflicts: Corporate Culture vs. Local Culture

N2Growth Blog

Corporate and local cultures consist of several dimensions, and this is not limited to any of our global headquarters, which, like many global firms, can experience challenges aligning with foreign branches. Even our headquarters in the Netherlands, which have domestic offices, face challenges in maintaining consistency in their operations. Ernst Gleijm , Senior Partner at N2Growth, notes that operating from the same perspective with a unified message is essential, avoiding communication disturb

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Top 5 Challenges in Designing a Data Warehouse for Multi-Tenant Analytics

Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.

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CIOs weigh where to place AI bets — and how to de-risk them

CIO

Amid the turbulence of AI, technologies are emerging rapidly, startups are clamoring for attention, and hyperscalers are scrambling to corral market share. It’s an environment that taxes the decision-making skills of the even the most savvy CIOs. But ready or not, choices with far-reaching repercussions must be made. And standing still is not an option.

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Gen AI’s ultimate potential? Hive mind teamwork

CIO

Under a sun-bleached tent outside Baghdad, we came to a grim conclusion: Our elite counterterrorism teams (JSOC) — composed of the best-equipped forces in history — were losing to an enemy armed with tech you could fish out of a bargain bin. This enemy could form a plan, execute it on the battlefield, and be onto their next target before we knew what was happening.

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How to Fix Your Company’s Culture of Overwork

Harvard Business Review

The new age of flexible of work has encouraged a culture of overwork, which is proving to be harmful to the mental health of employees. In her new book, Never Not Working, Malissa Clark offers a three-step process for organizations to reverse this unhealthy relationship: 1) Assess your company’s baseline level of overwork and its origins; 2) Plan for incremental change by targeting places where change will be most effective soonest; and 3) Execute a trial experiment, learn, and iterate.

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Indian government asks genAI developers to self-regulate

CIO

Developers of risky generative AI models are now free to release them without government approval, but are being encouraged to self-regulate by adding labels to the output of their models warning of their potential unreliability. In a reversal of its previous stance , The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a fresh advisory on March 15, abandoning a requirement mandating government approval for AI models under development.

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Exponential Technology Stack Convergence: Generative AI-enabled Blockchain Networks

Ooda Loop

Throughout 2024, we expect disproportionate disruption when the exponential tech stack starts to converge. One of the most promising of these exponential technological intersections will be Generative AI-enabled Blockchain Networks - of which applications and use cases have started to emerge.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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What the Digital Operational Resilience Act means for you

CIO

We’re at a critical time for digital transformation. Every business in some form or another is looking to adopt and integrate emerging technologies—whether that’s artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud architectures, or advanced data analytics—to help achieve a competitive edge and reach key operational goals. But while there’s plenty of excitement and change underway, security risks and vulnerabilities have continued to follow right alongside that innovation.

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False Smiles, Real Consequences: The Impact of Toxic Positivity

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Explore the shift from toxic positivity to authenticity in the workplace, fostering genuine connections and a culture of empathy. Today’s guest post is b y Satyen Raja, Leadership Coach and Founder of WarriorSage. In an era where the corporate mantra often echoes the need for unwavering positivity, we find ourselves grappling with the unintended consequences of this singular focus.

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Ethics and the future of innovation

CIO

The transformative power of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is undeniable. But, without careful stewardship, they could have detrimental consequences. That’s why ethics must take center stage – even as these technologies continue to advance – in order to safeguard the future of people, prosperity and our planet. Consider the many innovations that improve our daily lives: videoconferencing, remote collaboration tools, real-time information, artificial intellige

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Capital Still Flows To Ukrainian-Staffed Startups, Though Founders Are Mostly Expats 

Crunchbase News

As a data company we’ve long faced challenges tracking investment in Ukraine-based and Ukrainian-led startups. It’s not due to a shortage of founders and skilled techies in the country. Ukraine is well-known for its tech-savvy workforce, with IT services ranking as the country’s largest service export. No, the difficulties in tabulating funding arise because Ukrainian founders of venture-backed startups tend to headquarter outside the country.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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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. In North America, 59 percent of C-suite executives surveyed said digital innovation is essential for achieving their social sustainability goals.

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Exploring Apache Flink 1.19: Features, Improvements, and More

Confluent

Read the highlights from the Flink 1.19 release, including standard YAML support for configurations, dynamic source parallelism inference, and SQL and Table API improvements.

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Data replication holds the key to hybrid cloud effectiveness

CIO

At the heart of every business decision, regardless of industry or sector, is data. It’s what business leaders rely on to show them where gaps in knowledge and opportunities for growth exist within their own organizations. As more businesses look to carve out an advantage in an increasingly competitive market, many are turning toward cloud computing—particularly hybrid cloud approaches that blend the power of the mainframe with the innovation of the cloud—to make the most of their data.

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Is Your AI-First Strategy Causing More Problems Than It’s Solving?

Harvard Business Review

The problem with an AI-first strategy lies not within the “AI” but with the notion that it should come “first” aspect. An AI-first approach can be myopic, potentially leading us to overlook the true purpose of technology: to serve and enhance human endeavors. Instead, the author recommends following 3Ps during an AI transformation: problem-centric, people-first, and principle-driven.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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AI Ethics

CIO

The transformative power of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is undeniable. But, without careful stewardship, they could have detrimental consequences. That’s why ethics must take center stage – even as these technologies continue to advance – in order to safeguard the future of people, prosperity and our planet. Consider the many innovations that improve our daily lives: videoconferencing, remote collaboration tools, real-time information, artificial intellige

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AI-powered robotics will fuel jobs disruptions in ways we don’t realize

Ooda Loop

Wellness startup Aescape’s pending launch of AI-powered robotic masseuses is one of the unexpected ways the technology could disrupt the labor market. Founder Eric Litman has raised $80 million to develop “the first commercially available fully automated, customizable massage experience to give people more control of their self-care.

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Exposure to new workplace technologies linked to lower quality of life

CIO

Exposure to new technologies such as trackers, robots, and AI software in the workplace work is linked with lower quality of life for workers, a UK study has found. The Institute for the Future of Work surveyed over 6,000 people and examined how four types of technologies that are becoming more common in the workplace affected their well-being. The researchers discovered that workers who used three of these technologies — AI and machine learning software, wearable trackers for surveillance, and

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The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

Ooda Loop

The Department of Homeland Security has seen the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence firsthand. It found a trafficking victim years later using an A.I. tool that conjured an image of the child a decade older.

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

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3 Ways Your Enterprise Commerce Platform Can Make You More Money

CIO

Too many enterprise businesses have been held back by their commerce technology. Increasing tech debt, disparate sales channels, costly innovation to improve customer experiences, and worst of all: a high total cost of ownership (TCO). It’s time to put an end to that era. Modern enterprises require a cost-effective, high-converting platform to outpace competitors.

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Maximize Reusability using LWC Slots

Perficient

Aloha Trailblazers! In any ecosystem, building flexible and reusable components is crucial to maintaining clean and efficient code. In Salesforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC) is also a robust framework. It empowers developers to create modern, high-performance web applications. A standout feature contributing to the enhanced reusability of components within LWC is the incorporation of slots.

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Apple’s New AI Move Just Changed The Game For All iPhone Users

Ooda Loop

Apple has just ramped up its AI plans after buying Canadian startup DarwinAI. Ahead of the iOS 18 launch, which is already earmarked for a number of AI enabled features, Bloomberg describes how DarwinAI makes technology that can “inspect components during the manufacturing process.

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#766 Iron Sharpens Iron: Co-Founder Leadership Lessons with Brendan Cody-Kenny, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sema

Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Brendan Cody-Kenny, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sema. Brendan shares with us what he’s learned building a company with his co-founder Matt Van Itallie. We also dive into Brendan’s thoughts behind GenAI code, and how tech leaders can best prepare their teams and organizations for the future of this technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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IMF Emails Hacked

Ooda Loop

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently detected a cybersecurity incident that involved nearly a dozen email accounts getting hacked. The hacked accounts were ‘re-secured’ and there is no indication at this point in the ongoing probe that the attacker gained access beyond these email accounts.

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Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities

DevOps.com

Looking for a great new DevOps job? Check out these available opportunities at the NHL, Hard Rock Digital, Zscaler and more!

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EU Announces $8bn Package for Egypt as part of Deal to Check Migration

Ooda Loop

The European Union has announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8.06bn) aid package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt, part of a new deal to stem migrant flows to Europe that has been criticized by rights groups.

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