Thu.Sep 26, 2024

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AI Can (Mostly) Outperform Human CEOs

Harvard Business Review

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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Devs gaining little (if anything) from AI coding assistants

CIO

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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It's hard to write code for computers, but it's even harder to write code for humans

Erik Bernhardsson

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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Generative AI strategy dilemma: Buy, build, or partner?

CIO

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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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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Rails 8 beta, DHH keynote, fresh error pages, and more!

Ruby on Rails

Hi, it’s zzak. Let’s jump into This Week in Rails! Rails 8.0 beta 1 has been released! The first beta of Rails 8 is out! While the release notes are getting ready, have a look at the changes and give it a go. DHH keynote from Rails World The first talk recording from Rails World is up, and David goes over everything that went into Rails 8 and beyond.

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CVE-2024-47076, CVE-2024-47175, CVE-2024-47176, CVE-2024-47177: Frequently Asked Questions About Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) Vulnerabilities

Tenable

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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IT leaders: check out how 2D barcodes and RFID are reinventing retail

CIO

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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Survey Finds Compensation Drives Better Open Source Software Security Behavior

DevOps.com

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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Microsoft joins SAP, Oracle in setting sunset date for legacy ERP support

CIO

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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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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Observe Adds Generative AI Agents to Observability Platform

DevOps.com

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

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Give your enterprise a head start in the GenAI race

CIO

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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Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 Brings Much to Think About for the Next Presidential Administration

Ooda Loop

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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Cloudflare wants to help you to get paid for the use of your data in AI training

CIO

Data is essential for AI training, and AI companies often gather valuable information through web scraping. But this can often lead to unauthorized use, and site owners aren’t paid for the pilfered data. Enterprises are increasingly demanding compensation, even as some prominent AI leaders say their data isn’t even all that valuable, and that they’re happy to walk away rather than pay up.

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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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Powering the Future: Key Highlights from PPCC24 and What’s Next for Power Platform

Perficient

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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CX + EX = BG: The formula for sustainable business growth

CIO

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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9 Product Discovery Frameworks for Developing the Perfect Software Solutions

Daffodil Software

Developing software that satisfies user demands and excels in a market requires more than just technical expertise; it calls for a thorough understanding of user requirements and market trends which is where product discovery frameworks come into the picture.

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Los desarrolladores ganan poco (o nada) con los asistentes de codificación de IA

CIO

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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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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Unit 42 Incident Response Retainers Enhance Organizational Resilience

Palo Alto Networks

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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DoJ gets tough on evaluation of corporate compliance

CIO

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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Scalable training platform with Amazon SageMaker HyperPod for innovation: a video generation case study

AWS Machine Learning - AI

Video generation has become the latest frontier in AI research, following the success of text-to-image models. Luma AI’s recently launched Dream Machine represents a significant advancement in this field. This text-to-video API generates high-quality, realistic videos quickly from text and images. Trained on the Amazon SageMaker HyperPod , Dream Machine excels in creating consistent characters, smooth motion, and dynamic camera movements.

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UAE: Microsoft expands Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi

CIO

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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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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A Better Way to Measure Social Impact

Harvard Business Review

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 Summit España 2024: “La IA cambia las reglas del juego”

CIO

La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha monopolizado el interés de la industria tecnológica en el último par de años. Y con razón. Las posibilidades son incontables y los beneficios han quedado patentes con los primeros casos de uso empresarial. Sin embargo, es hora de pasar a la siguiente fase y pensar en propuestas que permitan a las organizaciones aportar un valor diferencial y que, a su vez, les otorguen un retorno de la inversión que compense el enorme trabajo que la implantación de la IA requie

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Announcing the 2024 Rails Luminary Winners: Akira Matsuda & Yukihiro Matsumoto

Ruby on Rails

This year we were joined by two special guests at Rails World: Akira Matsuda and Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto. Each was awarded a 2024 Rails Luminary award to acknowledge and celebrate the significant mark they have each made on the Rails ecosystems, shaping the tools we use and the community around them. Rails Lifetime Award 2024: Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto For the Rails Lifetime Award, DHH bestowed this year’s honor on none other than the creator of Ruby himself, Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto.

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Celebrating the pioneers of Saudi IT: Winners of the inaugural CIO50 KSA Awards

CIO

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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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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How hackers could have remotely controlled millions of cars

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

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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SAP SE revamps application security scanning using simulation and automation

CIO

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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A New Model to Expand Credit Access Globally

Harvard Business Review

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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