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How Big Businesses Can Help Smaller Ones After a Disaster

Harvard Business Review

Companies have a critical role to play in supporting the recovery of local economies, employees, and communities.

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Are enterprises ready to adopt AI at scale?

CIO

Whether it’s a financial services firm looking to build a personalized virtual assistant or an insurance company in need of ML models capable of identifying potential fraud, artificial intelligence (AI) is primed to transform nearly every industry. In fact, a recent Cloudera survey found that 88% of IT leaders said their organization is currently using AI in some way.

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Diving deeper into using the Strangler Fig with Mobile Apps

Martin Fowler

Matthew Foster and John Mikel Amiel Regida dive into the details of incrementally modernizing a legacy mobile application. They look a t how to implant the strangler fig into the existing app, setting up bi-directional communication between the new app and the legacy, and ensuring effective regression testing on the overall system.

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The future of Gen AI in analytics

CIO

As businesses increasingly rely on digital platforms to interact with customers, the need for advanced tools to understand and optimize these experiences has never been greater. Enter Gen AI, a transformative force reshaping digital experience analytics (DXA). Gen AI allows organizations to unlock deeper insights and act on them with unprecedented speed by automating the collection and analysis of user data.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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#818 Radically Transforming Network Observability with Tony Davis & John Balsavage from A&I Solutions

Modern CTO

Today, we’re talking to Tony Davis & John Balsavage from A&I Solutions. We discuss the rapid improvements they’ve made to observability thanks to their new AI tool, ScoutIt. We also dive into the real world impacts of accelerated observability, and how Tony was able to synergize his goal alongside John. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

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This Lenovo laptop is my surprise pick for best MacBook Pro alternative (even for Apple users)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition pairs several unique and helpful features with the high-performing and efficient Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2).

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Why ethical AI should be important to CIOs

CIO

Salima Bhimani has been encouraging the responsible and ethical use of AI for several years as Alphabet’s first chief strategist and director for inclusive and responsible technology, business, and leaders from 2017 to 2023. At Google’s parent company, she worked with moonshot companies such as Waymo, Wing, and X, to shape sustainable businesses and global impact.

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This $99 Android phone is no Pixel 9 Pro, but performs better than handsets twice the price

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Not everyone needs a $1,000 phone​. If you're on a tight budget or you're shopping for the kids, the NUU N10 is a truly impressive budget handset.

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Siete señales de que es hora de modernizar sus sistemas informáticos

CIO

La tecnología sigue avanzando a un ritmo vertiginoso. Eso es estupendo, porque un entorno informático sólido es necesario para aprovechar las últimas innovaciones y oportunidades de negocio. La mala noticia, sin embargo, es que la modernización de los sistemas informáticos requiere importantes inversiones financieras y de tiempo. Cuando se aborda adecuadamente, la modernización de aplicaciones y plataformas genera un valor inmenso y sitúa a las organizaciones por delante de su competencia, afirm

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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.

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Roadmap For Exits: How AI Startups Can Break Through 

Crunchbase News

By Priya Saiprasad It’s no surprise that the AI market has skyrocketed in recent years, with venture capital investments in artificial intelligence totaling $332 billion since 2019, per Crunchbase data. However, as AI booms, exit value in the United States is plummeting. M&A for venture-backed companies totals just $47 billion so far in 2024, down from $148 billion in 2021, Crunchbase data shows.

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Top 3 considerations for choosing a digital experience analytics platform

CIO

The impact of DXA on customer experience For product leaders, Digital Experience Analytics (DXA) has provided a transformative shift. It has freed them from the relentless cycle of crisis management, allowing them to focus on implementing meaningful enhancements to the customer experience. By providing visibility into where and why customers encounter roadblocks, DXA linked these insights directly to business impact, such as revenue opportunities.

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Article: Jump Into the Demoscene; It Is Where Logic, Creativity, and Artistic Expression Merge

InfoQ Culture Methods

The demoscene is a vibrant, creative subculture where you can use mathematics, algorithms, creativity, and a wee bit of chaos to express yourself. In this article, I want to inspire you to grab the opportunity to get your voice and vision on the table, and show you that the demoscene is not only for mathematical wizards.

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La Oficina Europea de Patentes destinará 160 millones al desarrollo y mantenimiento de aplicaciones en el próximo lustro

CIO

La Oficina Europea de Patentes (EPO, de sus siglas en inglés), institución intergubernamental que recibió más de 199.000 solicitudes de patentes en 2023 y es clave en el impulso de la innovación y el crecimiento económico en Europa, ha adjudicado el desarrollo y mantenimiento de sus aplicaciones a un consorcio de compañías liderado por la consultora española Altia y del que forman parte Bilbomática, an Altia Company, ARHS, SoftServe y SAM Solutions.

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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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48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Almost half of Americans will do most of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself.

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How Celanese makes people central to its digital transformation

CIO

Celanese operates more than 50 large manufacturing plants across 27 countries, and has made several significant acquisitions in recent years, including Dupont’s $11 billion mobility and materials (M&M) business. At the same time, the company is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Sameer Purao, who joined Celanese as CIO and CDO in 2021, is keeping the team and company focused by making change management a core competency of his team, and ensuring a focus on value, agility, and purpo

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Rails Versions 7.1.5 and 7.2.2 have been released!

Ruby on Rails

Hi friends! I’m happy to announce that Rails 7.1.5 and 7.2.2 have been released. These are regular bugfix releases. This is likely to be the last set of bug fixes for the 7.1 series, which will continue receiving security patches until October 1, 2025. 7.2 will continue to receive bug fix releases like this until August 9, 2025 followed by another year of security patches.

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Jorge González (Adolfo Domínguez): “Sentimos la transformación digital como un acompañamiento a la estrategia de negocio”

CIO

Corría el año 1976 cuando el grupo Adolfo Domínguez S.A veía la luz en tierras gallegas, concretamente en Orense. Lo hacía de la mano del padre del famoso modisto e intelectual, con quien compartía nombre y vocación, tras transformar la anciana sastrería que regentaba bautizada como El Faro. Desde entonces han sido diversas las olas de transformación que el aclamado gigante del retail ha vivido, ahora, con la digitalización como punta de lanza.

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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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Gen AI as a software quality tool? Skepticism is fading as more organizations implement it

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

IT pros' attitudes toward using generative AI as a quality assurance and testing vehicle have shifted significantly over the past 12 months, a new survey found.

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Mobile Benchmark: Are error rates hurting your mobile conversions?

CIO

Quantum Metric’s latest mobile benchmark report, “ How Mobile Performance Builds Consumer Confidence ,” unpacks the concerns consumers have, the opportunities to grow mobile conversions, and how mobile can finally take center stage in the e-commerce world. Let’s dive into the highlights and what they could mean for your mobile strategy. The traffic-conversion paradox Mobile phones have become our constant companions, driving a staggering 73% of monthly online traffic across industries.

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M4 Mac Mini vs. M2 Mac Mini: Which Apple desktop should you buy?

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Apple's new Mac Mini offers a big performance boost thanks to the M4 chipset, but is it enough to warrant a purchase?

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Ways to ward off a doomed stakeholder management strategy

CIO

While new technologies have shifted priorities, the need to manage stakeholders has not, says Krishna Prasad, CIO of technology services business UST. And with AI used in almost every part of the business, stakeholders have become much more tech savvy, reducing their dependency on IT departments. But as a result, anybody could then expose a lot of company data inadvertently.

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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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Securing AI Infrastructure for a More Resilient Future

Palo Alto Networks

As policymakers across the globe approach regulating artificial intelligence (AI), there is an emerging and welcomed discussion around the importance of securing AI systems themselves. Indeed, many of the same governments that are actively developing broad, risk-based, AI regulatory frameworks have concurrently established AI safety institutes to conduct research and facilitate a technical approach to increasing AI system resilience.

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“Sentimos la transformación digital como un acompañamiento a la estrategia de negocio”

CIO

Corría el año 1976 cuando el grupo Adolfo Domínguez S.A veía la luz en tierras gallegas, concretamente en Orense. Lo hacía de la mano del padre del famoso modisto e intelectual, con quien compartía nombre y vocación, tras transformar la anciana sastrería que regentaba bautizada como El Faro. Desde entonces han sido diversas las olas de transformación que el aclamado gigante del retail ha vivido, ahora, con la digitalización como punta de lanza.

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I tested sleep earbuds made by ex-Bose engineers, and they worked like a charm

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Ozlo Sleepbuds, with their calming audio output and comforting fit, are the best sleep earbuds I've ever used.

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5 digital tips for peak shopping season

CIO

In 2023, we saw a surge in retail conversion rates during the holiday season, with many shoppers making purchases well in advance of Black Friday. This year only 24% of shoppers are planning to hold off on holiday purchases until Black Friday. To help your brand stay ahead, we’ve gathered some tips directly from Quantum Metric customers, who represent 40% of the worldwide internet users. 1.

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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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Swing States Are Also In The Middle For Startup Funding

Crunchbase News

In next week’s election, seven swing states will likely deliver the deciding vote in choosing the next U.S. president. But it’s not only narrowly divided politics that the group shares in common. From a startup funding standpoint, the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona are also all middle-of-the-road players.

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How to make LibreOffice look more like Microsoft Office

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If you've been using Microsoft Office for years but want to switch to LibreOffice, here's how to get a more familiar UI to make the transition seamless.

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Compliance Automated Standard Solution (COMPASS), Part 7: Compliance-to-Policy for IT Operation Policies Using Auditree

Dzone - DevOps

(Note: A list of links for all articles in this series can be found at the conclusion of this article.) In Part 4 of this multi-part series on continuous compliance, we presented designs for Compliance Policy Administration Centers (CPAC) which are typically part of larger platforms known in the industry under various names such as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), or Cloud Infrastructure En