Thu.Sep 12, 2024

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AI coding assistants wave goodbye to junior developers

CIO

Despite mixed early returns , the outcome appears evident: Generative AI coding assistants will remake how software development teams are assembled, with QA and junior developer jobs at risk. As AI assistants become better at writing code, CIOs and dev leaders will reshape their teams, focusing on AI specialists and senior developers to oversee AI-generated code, some IT leaders say.

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Survey Sees AI and Automation Accelerating Pace of Software Development

DevOps.com

A survey of 555 software executives published this week finds that 75% have seen up to a 50% reduction in development time by implementing various artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies.

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Salesforce unveils Agentforce to help create autonomous AI bots

CIO

Salesforce today released Agentforce, a new suite of low-code tools aimed at helping enterprises build autonomous AI agents for sales, service, marketing, and commerce use cases. Agentforce, which has been in pilot phase for the past six months, combines three major Salesforce tools — Agent Builder, Model Builder, and Prompt Builder — to provide the necessary software development infrastructure to create these autonomous agents, according to the company.

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How healthcare payers and plans can empower members with generative AI

AWS Machine Learning - AI

In this post, we discuss how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help health insurance plan members get the information they need. Many health insurance plan beneficiaries find it challenging to navigate through the complex member portals provided by their insurance plans. These portals often require multiple clicks, filters, and searches to find specific information about their benefits, deductibles, claim history, and other important details.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Get your data AI-ready

CIO

For most organizations, the effective use of AI is essential for future viability and, in turn, requires large amounts of accurate and accessible data. Across industries, 78 % of executives rank scaling AI and machine learning (ML) use cases to create business value as their top priority over the next three years. Yet, organizations need help in scaling AI and moving applications from pilot to production.

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Uber abraza la nube con CPU personalizadas

CIO

Cuando Uber decidió en 2022 dejar de gestionar sus propios centros de datos, la empresa de transporte y reparto quería un alto nivel de control sobre cómo se ejecutaban sus cargas de trabajo en la nube, hasta el nivel de CPU. Uber, que anteriormente albergaba más del 90% de su infraestructura en sus propios centros de datos, recurrió a Oracle y Google en 2023 para que fueran sus proveedores en la nube en un esfuerzo por alejarlo “todo” de su propia infraestructura local.

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The Unicorn Board Adds 8 New Companies, With One Newly Minted Entry Valued At $16B 

Crunchbase News

Eight companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in August, with six based in the U.S., and two hailing from China and India, respectively. Among them was Huawei Technologies’ smart car subsidiary Yinwang Smart Technology , valued at $16 billion. That dollar amount represents the second-largest value for a newly minted unicorn this year — trailing only xAI , which was valued at $24 billion in May when it joined the board.

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Dubai’s AI Security Policy: Paving the way for a digital future

CIO

Dubai, a global leader in innovation and smart city development, is positioning itself as a pioneer in artificial intelligence implementation. Under the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate is making rapid strides in digital transformation, with AI playing a pivotal role in these efforts. A core aspect of Dubai’s AI strategy is ensuring the security of AI systems, and the Dubai Electronic Security Center is at the forefront of these efforts.

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Best prompting practices for using Meta Llama 3 with Amazon SageMaker JumpStart

AWS Machine Learning - AI

Llama 3, Meta’s latest large language model (LLM), has taken the artificial intelligence (AI) world by storm with its impressive capabilities. As developers and businesses explore the potential of this powerful model, crafting effective prompts is key to unlocking its full potential. In this post, we dive into the best practices and techniques for prompting Meta Llama 3 using Amazon SageMaker JumpStart to generate high-quality, relevant outputs.

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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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¿Necesita su organización tecnología ‘data fabric’?

CIO

Los tejidos de datos han ganado importancia en el último año a medida que más organizaciones buscan aprovechar sus datos y propiedad intelectual en soluciones de IA generativa. Los tejidos de datos ayudan a abordar los retos de centralizar los datos en las unidades de negocio y los conjuntos de datos alojados en nubes públicas, centros de datos y soluciones SaaS.

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North Korean Missiles Rain Down on Ukraine Despite Sanctions 

Ooda Loop

In defiance of sanctions, North Korea is continuing to supply advanced short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. These sanctions were imposed to prevent North Korea from creating these weapons and to stop Russia from importing them. However, the two countries continue to defy the restrictions.

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Un asistente virtual para facilitar el acceso a las ayudas para el tejido empresarial en Extremadura

CIO

En un esfuerzo conjunto por impulsar la inversión empresarial en Extremadura, el Ejecutivo autonómico e IBM han anunciado la puesta en marcha de un nuevo asistente virtual. Este, basado en la plataforma de datos e inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa IBM watsonx , pretende facilitar y simplificar el acceso a la información sobre ayudas al tejido empresarial en Extremadura.

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Designing for the Subconscious: How UX Elements Shape User Perceptions?

Daffodil Software

The user experience (UX) plays a key role in determining the success of a digital product and can either elevate it or lead to its downfall. A substantial aspect of UX design revolves around the interaction between users and interfaces; however, there exists a hidden layer that is equally impactful - the subconscious layer.

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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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The AI Anywhere Real Estate uses to boost leads and listings

CIO

Gartner describes AI as a ‘beacon of innovation’ that companies across all industries are leveraging to save money and increase productivity. But this doesn’t mean AI can do everything, cautions Rudy Wolfs, CTO at Anywhere Real Estate. “While no one can deny the potential and promise of AI, we must be aware of the immaturity of this technology today,” he says.

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The Market Alone Can’t Fix the U.S. Housing Crisis

Harvard Business Review

Unaffordable housing is a major drag on the economy. Here’s what governments — and businesses — can do to meaningfully improve the situation.

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Building and managing an IT team for survival

CIO

It is often suggested that rapid advances in technology are threatening jobs in the IT sector perhaps more than any other. Among the cited factors are the rapid popularity of AI technologies and the desire to automate many processes. If at all true, there are definite steps that CIOs can take to best protect staff – and themselves – against potential job actions.

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To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts

Harvard Business Review

An analysis of company performance and the career trajectory of S&P 500 CEOs revealed how a background in supply-chain management helps companies weather unanticipated disruptions.

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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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El MITECO lanza una ‘app’ para visualizar en tiempo real el Índice de Calidad del Aire

CIO

El Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITECO), con la colaboración del Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública, ha puesto a disposición de la ciudadanía una nueva aplicación para dispositivos móviles. Así, la nueva herramienta permite la visualización en tiempo real del Índice Nacional de Calidad del Aire (ICA) que marcan las distintas estaciones de medición de la red nacional de vigilancia.

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Hadooken Malware Targets Weblogic Applications

Aqua Security

Aqua Nautilus researchers identified a new Linux malware targeting Weblogic servers. he main payload calls itself Hadooken which we think is referring to the attack “surge fist” in the Street Fighter series. When Hadooken is executed, it drops a Tsunami malware and deploys a cryptominer.

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From charred scrolls to customer sentiment: How AI helps you monetize your unstructured data

CIO

Now that AI can unravel the secrets inside a charred, brittle, ancient scroll buried under lava over 2,000 years ago, imagine what it can reveal in your unstructured data–and how that can reshape your work, thoughts, and actions. Unstructured data has been integral to human society for over 50,000 years. More recently, some of the earliest examples are ancient scrolls and tally sticks –notched wood or bones used to record transactions, debts, and ownership.

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Microsoft 365 is down for thousands of users

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

UPDATED: The web version of Microsoft's software suite is currently inaccessible for a large number of people, and other services seem to be down as well.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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3 steps to eliminate shadow AI

CIO

Imagine a highly competitive market where the urgency to innovate is high. A product manager is under immense pressure to deliver complex customer insights that could pivot the company’s product strategy. Frustrated by the lack of generative AI tools, he discovers a free online tool that analyzes his data and generates the report he needs in a fraction of the usual time.

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Every iPhone 16 model compared: Should you buy the standard, Plus, Pro, or Max?

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 series with camera improvements and larger displays, but which one is right for you? Here's how each model compares.

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Good data is the bedrock for genAI success: How can organizations process and prepare their data?

CIO

CIOs are under pressure to drive through AI initiatives that will make their organizations more competitive, effective, and productive. Yet for many, data is as much an impediment as a key resource. At Gartner’s London Data and Analytics Summit earlier this year, Senior Principal Analyst Wilco Van Ginkel predicted that at least 30% of genAI projects would be abandoned after proof of concept through 2025, with poor data quality listed as one of the primary reasons.

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Is the latest model worth the upgrade?

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro has some notable improvements, but do they warrant upgrading from the now two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro? Here's how to decide.

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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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Make extraction pay: How can organizations maximize the value of their data and deliver ROI?

CIO

While some enterprises are already reporting AI-driven growth, the complexities of data strategy are proving a big stumbling block for many other businesses. Recent research by Vanson Bourne for Iron Mountain found that 93% of organizations are already using genAI in some capacity, while Gartner research suggests that genAI early adopters are experiencing benefits including increases in revenue (15.8%), cost savings (15.2%) and productivity improvements (22.6%), on average.

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Ransomware: Attacks Once More Nearing Peak Levels

Symantec

Attacks surge again in second quarter of 2024 as attackers bounce back from disruption.

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Moving through the gears with Mercedes-Benz CIO Katrin Lehmann

CIO

Jürgen Hill: You’ve now been group CIO for about four months, and lead an IT team made up of around 11,000 employees. How do you assess the situation so far? Katrin Lehmann: We’re looking forward to the future. Since we live in a challenging, but exciting time, this applies both to Mercedes-Benz as a whole and to the entire tech industry. All you have to do is look at the speed at which technologies are changing at the moment, and my department is very well positioned for this.