CIO
JULY 23, 2024
As a digital transformation leader and former CIO, I carry a healthy dose of paranoia. Call it survival instincts: Risks that can disrupt an organization from staying true to its mission and accomplishing its goals must constantly be surfaced, assessed, and either mitigated or managed. Is the organization transforming fast enough? Are stakeholders struggling or unhappy?
Harvard Business Review
JULY 23, 2024
The risks of U.S. commercial banks being overexposed to commercial real estate (CRE) have intensified as the global pandemic upended long-held economic assumptions of perpetually subdued inflation, low interest rates, and in-office work. An analysis from The Conference Board suggests that in the next two years, more than $1 trillion in CRE loans will come due, and an increasing number of banks, mostly regional and community banks, risk having insufficient capital cushions.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike initiated a series of computer system outages across the world on Friday, July 19, disrupting nearly every industry and sowing chaos at airports, financial institutions, and healthcare systems, among others. At issue was a flawed update to CrowdStrike Falcon, the company’s popular endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform, which crashed Windows machines and sent them into an endless reboot cycle, taking down servers and rendering ‘blue screens of death’ on d
Harvard Business Review
JULY 23, 2024
A study examined the habits of almost 5,000 sales professionals whose livelihoods depend on their ability to build and deliver persuasive presentations. The findings revealed 12 common mistakes that were consistently self-reported among respondents. Here are the top three to avoid when giving a sales presentation: being overly informative vs. persuasive, failing to close, and “winging it.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
There are not many organizations that can take a hit on net profit due to monstrous restructuring costs, yet at the same time raise their operating profit projections for 2025, but SAP is one of them, according to its latest quarterly results released this week. The move to an all-in AI strategy appears to be paying off, with SAP CEO Christian Klein telling financial analysts on a recent earnings call that “AI had a direct impact on our bookings.
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CIO
JULY 23, 2024
The state of Karnataka — home to India’s tech hub Bangalore — is facing pushback over proposals affecting the private sector, including a contentious plan to control the hiring of people from other Indian states. Last week, the state government said it would enforce up to 100% reservation for state natives in private-sector jobs. Following widespread outrage on social media, officials temporarily paused the plan.
Crunchbase News
JULY 23, 2024
Last year right around this time there were rumblings of the slumbering IPO market finally reawakening. It kinda did with a few big names like Arm Holdings and Instacart testing the waters, but more hope was held out for the first half of this year. However, the IPO window so far in 2024, while slightly ajar, certainly has not seen the barrage of long-private, venture-backed companies go public many expected.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
The IT industry has a long history of vendors exaggerating the functionality of their products, and it’s certainly happening in the current AI hype cycle. Now, even user companies appear to be overstating their AI capabilities, potentially leading to major headaches. IT leaders at organizations considering AI are under major pressure — from boards, other executives, and the market itself — to roll out major AI initiatives.
Symantec
JULY 23, 2024
APT group appears to be using a shared framework to create Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android threats.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
Generative AI (genAI) will drive transformation across industries in the coming year. Leaders have a profound responsibility not only to harness AI’s potential but also to navigate its ethical complexities with foresight, diligence, and transparency. I have the opportunity to speak with CIOs and others at the forefront of AI very frequently via my podcast Inspired Execution.
Crunchbase News
JULY 23, 2024
It’s been a big week so far for Canadian startups. A day after Toronto-based Cohere raised a $500 million Series D at a $5.5 billion valuation, Vancouver-based legal tools platform Clio locked up a $900 million Series F at a $3 billion valuation. The new round was led by New Enterprise Associates and included new investors Goldman Sachs Asset Management , Sixth Street Growth , CapitalG and Tidemark.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
Gen AI has become a priority tool across all industries for all types of companies, where up to 40% have a budget or related gen AI initiatives, and 30% believe this technology is disruptive to the business, according to recent data from IDC. But it’s still early days since ChatGPT burst on the scene in 2022. So large corporations are still being put to the test with their implementing processes.
Perficient
JULY 23, 2024
The Importance of Quality Assurance in Software Development The pressure to deliver software quickly and cost-effectively is among the highest priorities of business leaders. However, recent high-profile tech failures serve as stark reminders of the critical importance of robust Quality Assurance (QA) practices. As a leader in digital consulting, we recognize that cutting corners on testing can lead to far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond temporary service disruptions.
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CIO
JULY 23, 2024
Al iniciar un programa de transformación, cuando la organización y el equipo que lo gestiona están centrados en los grandes proyectos de la iniciativa, se suelen descuidar algunos aspectos esenciales para el éxito futuro de esta acción. Y, como en todo, un buen comienzo ayuda a garantizar un gran final. Los siguientes ejemplos reflejan algunas experiencias que suelen suceder en los primeros 30 días desde que se estrena el plan.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Offering priority access and AI smarts across Microsoft 365, Copilot Pro runs $20 per month. Is the extra bang worth the buck? That depends on your needs. Here's what to consider.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
La perturbación generalizada causada por el reciente fallo del software CrowdStrike, que provocó una interrupción mundial de los sistemas Windows , ha conmocionado a la comunidad informática. Para los CIO, el suceso es un duro recordatorio de los riesgos inherentes a la dependencia excesiva de un único proveedor, especialmente en la nube. El incidente, en el que los sistemas informáticos se bloqueaban y mostraban la infame ‘Pantalla Azul de la Muerte’, puso de manifiesto las vulnerabilidades de
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
These Microsoft and OpenAI subscriptions cost the same, so which AI tool do you choose? That depends on the features most important to you. Let's review your options.
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.
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
Oracle on July 18 agreed to pay some of its customers a total of $115 million to settle accusations of violating users’ privacy contrary to federal statutes as well as the law in California and Florida. Plaintiffs had argued that Oracle was facing far greater financial penalties (“likely more than a billion dollars”) had the case gone to trial. The agreement, which has to be approved by Judge Richard Seeborg on August 8, also requires Oracle to “not capture certain complained-of electronic commu
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Marvel Studios' Dave Bushore and ILM's My-Linh Le discuss the intricate process of bringing 'What.If?' to life in a groundbreaking VR format.
Palo Alto Networks
JULY 23, 2024
A Collaborative Approach Between Accenture and Palo Alto Networks To improve patient outcomes and experiences, today’s healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting innovative technologies, such as AI, Cloud, and IoT. While beneficial, these technologies increase risk by expanding the attack surface. Protecting the sensitive data at the heart of modern healthcare operations requires a robust cybersecurity strategy.
Harvard Business Review
JULY 23, 2024
Four research-backed principles to help you determine what’s right for your company.
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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Amazon wants to more clearly guide you to the right TV shows and movies on Prime Video and across add-on subscriptions.
Dzone - DevOps
JULY 23, 2024
Importance of Cross-Platform Integration in Modern IT Architectures As digital transformation continues to accelerate, the demand for integrating various technological platforms is also increasing at a rapid pace. In today’s digital world organizations execute their operations in complex environments where multiple technologies need to work together seamlessly.
Tenable
JULY 23, 2024
With the unprecedented tech outages experienced by so many of our customers over the last week, we recognize the need for deeper understanding of our software development processes and how they support global business continuity. In this blog post, we’ll outline how Tenable’s comprehensive approach to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) allows us to produce extremely high-quality software and protect our customers’ business operations with a secure, do-no-harm approach.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Have a smaller home theater or looking for a second TV for your bedroom? We tested some of the best 50-inch TVs from Samsung, LG, and more to help you find the best fit for your budget and entertainment needs.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
JULY 23, 2024
How should entrepreneur Nadine Vogel scale her consulting firm to best serve her clients and make work better for people with disabilities?
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
JULY 23, 2024
A few taps and a swipe are all it takes to make any Android phone run in double time.
Confluent
JULY 23, 2024
CC 2024 Q2 adds Flink Private Networking (AWS), Flink SQL Interactive Tables; Enterprise:Connect w/Confluent, Connector Custom Offsets; SI: Build w/Confluent, etc.
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