Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When researchers at the University of Cambridge pitted human competitors against a leading LLM, the chatbot beat the top participants on almost every metric. It also was fired more quickly.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Coding assistants have been an obvious early use case in the generative AI gold rush, but promised productivity improvements are falling short of the mark — if they exist at all. Many developers say AI coding assistants make them more productive, but a recent study set forth to measure their output and found no significant gains. Use of GitHub Copilot also introduced 41% more bugs, according to the study from Uplevel, a company providing insights from coding and collaboration data.

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Erik Bernhardsson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Writing code for a computer is hard enough. You take something big and fuzzy, some large vague business outcome you want to achive. Then you break it down recursively and think about all the cases until you have clear logical statements a computer can follow. Computers are very good at following logical statements. Now, let's crank it up a notch. Let's try to write code for humans !

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The retail landscape has undergone massive shifts in recent years to adopt self-checkout systems. But major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General are starting to phase out self-check in some locations because they’ve contributed to higher rates of shoplifting and inventory loss. But is this the beginning of the end for self-checkouts? Some industry experts believe the pull-back is only temporary, and the future for self-checkout is bright — as soon as new technologies begin to be de

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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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Tenable

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Frequently asked questions about multiple vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that were disclosed as zero-days on September 26. Background The Tenable Security Response Team (SRT) has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding a series of vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). We will update this blog as more information becomes available.

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Ooda Loop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Recently, the non-profit bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) provided the incoming presidential administration and Congress with ten new cyber policy recommendations.

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Policies 111

CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Microsoft will end product support and updates for Dynamics GP, its legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) product for small and medium businesses, on September 30, 2029, the company announced on Tuesday. Security patches will continue to be provided for another 18 months, until April 30, 2031. Customers have had plenty of warnings about the product’s retirement.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The energy was electric last week as thousands of attendees invaded MGM Grand along the Las Vegas Strip for the 3rd Annual Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC24). From groundbreaking announcements to new features unveiled during keynotes from Microsoft’s Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President of Business Industry and Copilot, and Jeff Teper, President of Apps and Platforms, PPCC24 offered an electrifying three days of innovation and collaboration.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s journey to becoming a global technology leader. This strategic move not only reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to the region but also aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to foster innovation, talent, and digital transformation across various sectors.

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DevOps.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A survey of 400 maintainers of open-source software projects suggests IT organizations should be paying a lot more attention to the degree to which the stewards of these projects are compensated before downloading software components.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Los a sistentes de programación han sido uno de los primeros casos de uso obvios en la fiebre del oro de la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa, pero las mejoras de productividad prometidas se están quedando cortas , si es que existen. Muchos desarrol lad ores afirman que los asistentes de codificación de IA les hacen más productivos, pero un estudio reciente se propuso medir su rendimiento y no encontró mejoras significativas.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

All impact investors report the financial returns from their funds and investments, and many provide metrics on intended social outcomes, such as numbers of individuals served, or quality jobs created. But investors do not supply metrics about their impacts on individuals’ and families’ lives, and until they do, social impact reporting is unlikely to approach the level of robustness associated with financial and environmental reporting.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There are now strict new rules CIOs and other senior executives need to adhere to after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) this week released an update to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance. The changes, which were announced Monday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri in Grapevine, Texas, will, according to a Gartner advisory released on Wednesday, mean that “compliance leaders are facing heightened expectations to provide clear guidanc

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A website flaw - since patched - enabled these researchers to remotely track a car's location, unlock its doors, honk the horn, and start the engine.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By now, many business leaders understand how generative AI (GenAI) can dramatically reshape markets and industries and are moving quickly to harness its transformative power. But even as adoption surges, few companies have successfully leveraged the tool to take the lead. That’s because significant challenges persist in leveraging GenAI’s large language models (LLMs).

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DevOps.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Observe, Inc. today launched a Project Voyager update that adds generative artificial intelligence (AI) agents to its namesake observability platform.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, Customer Experience (CX) is the ultimate differentiator for brands striving to stand out. Yet, excelling in CX requires more than just meeting customer needs—it involves aligning every aspect of your business, starting with your employees. Companies that succeed in both CX and Employee Experience (EX) are far more likely to see measurable business growth (BG).

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Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, industry expert Conrado Morlan will explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, he’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in data management and reporting, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation.

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Palo Alto Networks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Cyberattacks have increased in speed, scale and sophistication in the past year, as is highlighted in our 2024 Unit 42 Incident Response Report. We have continued to see the threat landscape evolve faster than most organizations can keep pace: In about 45% of our cases in 2023, attackers exfiltrated data in less than 24 hours after compromise. This means that organizations must respond within hours to stop them.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of cultivating an AI strategy is choosing use cases to bring to life. This is proving true for generative AI, whose ability to create image, text, and video content from natural language prompts has organizations scrambling to capitalize on the nascent technology. To that end, you IT leaders are grappling with some critical questions as they pursue GenAI application development.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Soundcore's most expensive headphones have a powerful ANC feature that delivers an immersive audio experience.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In a grand event held in Riyadh, the first edition of the CIO50 KSA Awards honored Saudi Arabia’s top technology leaders who have transformed the digital landscape amid unprecedented challenges. These forward-thinking executives have been instrumental in shaping the Kingdom’s future through groundbreaking innovations and resilience, earning their place among the region’s elite.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Meta's new AI features bring a combination of image editing, voice interaction, and real-time translation to the forefront. Learn how Llama 3.2 is reshaping user experiences across Meta's ecosystem of apps.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

SAP’s award-winning FioriDAST project mimics user and attacker behavior to safeguard its web applications. While hackers target companies of all sizes, a tech giant like SAP may have a bigger bull’s eye on its back because of the sensitive data it manages and the critical role its ERP applications play in global businesses. As a result, SAP is always evolving its security measures to stay ahead of cyber threats.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

How predictive cash flow modeling could help provide credit to the more than 130 million businesses and 1.4 billion individuals who lack access.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

La Agencia de la Unión Europea para el Programa Espacial (EUSPA) ha adjudicado a la multinacional tecnológica GMV el contrato para el diseño, desarrollo y despliegue de un nuevo hub de comunicaciones , pieza clave del programa de Comunicaciones Gubernamentales por Satélite (GOVSATCOM) de la Unión Europea (UE). La iniciativa, que contempla una partida presupuestaria de 107 millones de euros, tiene como razón de ser la creación de un sistema seguro de comunicaciones por satélite que permita a los

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Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I never thought I'd say this, but Meta's announcements - from affordable Quest 3 headsets to updated Ray-Ban smart glasses - are a lot more exciting than Apple's right now.

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Innovation 75

Dell EMC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Cybercriminals often target PCs for larger breaches. Discover trusted device traits and enhance your cybersecurity strategy.

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Strategy 84

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I never thought I'd say this, but Meta's announcements - from affordable Quest 3 headsets to updated Ray-Ban smart glasses - are a lot more exciting than Apple's right now.

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