Wed.Oct 02, 2024

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Research: When Should Startups Scale?

Harvard Business Review

Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.

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Accenture forms new Nvidia business group focused on agentic AI adoption

CIO

Accenture and Nvidia announced an expanded partnership Wednesday with Accenture’s new Nvidia business group focused on helping customers rapidly scale AI adoption. Accenture said the new group will use Accenture’s AI Refinery platform — built on the Nvidia AI stack, including Nvidia AI Foundry, Nvidia AI Enterprise, and Nvidia Omniverse — to help clients create a foundation for use of agentic AI.

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How Global Companies Can Succeed in China’s Competitive EV Market

Harvard Business Review

Automakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers.

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3 things to get right with data management for gen AI projects

CIO

According to Kari Briski, VP of AI models, software, and services at Nvidia, successfully implementing gen AI hinges on effective data management and evaluating how different models work together to serve a specific use case. While a few elite organizations like Nvidia use gen AI for things like designing new chips, most have settled on less sophisticated use cases that employ simpler models, and can focus on achieving excellence in data management.

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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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Survey Surfaces Steady Gains in DevSecOps Adoption

DevOps.com

A survey of more than 500 DevOps practitioners finds less than half (47%) of respondents work for organizations that regularly employ best DevSecOps practices. Conducted by Techstrong Research, an arm of the TechStrong Group, which is also the parent organization of DevOps.

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OpenAI Raises $6.6B At $157B Valuation

Crunchbase News

OpenAI has announced its long-awaited raise of $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion led by Thrive Capital. The new round makes the ChatGPT creator one of the most valuable private companies in the world and also included investment from the likes of Altimeter Capital , Fidelity , Khosla Ventures , Microsoft , Nvidia , SoftBank and Abu Dhabi-based MGX.

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The role of IoT in shaping the smart cities

CIO

As people increasingly migrate from rural areas to cities for better economic opportunities and improved living standards, modern municipalities are faced with challenges. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. Cities are embracing smart city initiatives to address these challenges, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) as the cornerstone for data-driven decision making and

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The Rise of VaaS: How AI Is Redefining SaaS Pricing Models

Crunchbase News

As AI continues to revolutionize industries, the traditional SaaS pricing model, based on a per-seat or per-user approach, is rapidly becoming outdated. With AI-driven tools now capable of handling tasks previously done by humans, fewer “seats” are required, making the per-seat model less relevant. Salesforce 1 has already taken steps in this direction by announcing its new Agentforce platform , which will charge $2 per conversation instead of by user or seat.

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Beyond the hype: Key components of an effective AI policy

CIO

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in transforming businesses across various sectors. From enhancing operational efficiency to revolutionizing customer experiences, AI offers immense potential. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Creating a robust AI policy is imperative for companies to address the ethical, legal and operational challenges that come with AI implementation.

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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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How to Compassionately Manage an Employee with a Terminal Illness

Harvard Business Review

Managing an employee with a terminal illness requires a balance of compassion and strategic action. When an employee receives a terminal diagnosis continuing to work might offer them a sense of normalcy and purpose. As the illness becomes a part of their daily life, work can be a respite by helping them maintain social connections and feel productive.

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Diez maneras de ‘clavar’ la entrevista al puesto de CIO

CIO

Ha trabajado duro para progresar en su carrera y está listo para dar el salto al liderazgo. Ha conseguido una entrevista para un puesto ejecutivo de TI en una empresa que le gusta. Al igual que todos los pasos que le han llevado hasta este momento, su actuación es vital para conseguir los resultados que desea. ¿Qué trabajo de campo debe hacer para triunfar en la entrevista?

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Stonefly: Extortion Attacks Continue Against U.S. Targets

Symantec

Attacks continue after indictment naming North Korean suspect.

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Acumatica goes all-in on AI with hundreds of enhancements to its ERP platform

CIO

Enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) platforms are critical to today’s modern businesses. Organizations increasingly rely on these tools as they seek to modernize infrastructure, move to the cloud, automate workflows, and gain competitive advantage. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integral to all this, and business leaders are clamoring for platforms that are AI-powered and intuitive.

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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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The budget Android tablet I recommend has a display that looks double the price

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Blackview's Mega 1 is an 11.5-inch Android 13 tablet with a brilliant 120Hz display and 24GB of RAM at a surprisingly miniscule price point.

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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO

As people increasingly migrate from rural areas to cities for better economic opportunities and improved living standards, modern municipalities are faced with challenges. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. Cities are embracing smart city initiatives to address these challenges, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) as the cornerstone for data-driven decision making and

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AI-Coding Startup Poolside Raises Massive $500M Series B

Crunchbase News

Yet another AI coding startup has raised big. Poolside closed a $500 million Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures. The new round values the startup at $3 billion, Bloomberg reported. The round also included investment from several corporate and institutional investors such as Nvidia , DST Global , StepStone Group , Citi Ventures and HSBC Ventures.

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L’economia digitale di fronte alla sfida della regolamentazione

CIO

Questo è forse uno dei dibattiti più frequenti quando si parla di legislazione in materia digitale: l’onere normativo ostacola l’innovazione? E, di conseguenza, fino a che punto è necessario regolamentare per creare un quadro solido, ma che faciliti le nuove proposte? L’eterno dilemma contrappone territori più inclini a una certa liberalizzazione della regolamentazione, come gli Stati Uniti, e altri che cercano una legislazione più rigida, solitamente esemplificata dall’Europa.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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Elevating DevOps Security: Why Integrating Threat Modeling Transforms Pentesting

DevOps.com

Do not stop at compliance — embrace threat-driven pentesting and build a security posture that is ready for the real-world threats your organization faces.

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Key Considerations for Effective AI/ML Deployments in Kubernetes

Dzone - DevOps

Editor's Note: The following is an article written for and published in DZone's 2024 Trend Report, Kubernetes in the Enterprise: Once Decade-Defining, Now Forging a Future in the SDLC. Kubernetes has become a cornerstone in modern infrastructure, particularly for deploying, scaling, and managing artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) workloads.

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Ring finally adds 24/7 continuous recording to some subscription plans

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The home security company introduces several more cool features to its Ring Protect Plan - now rebranded to Ring Home.

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The Top 5 Largest Scale Intrusions in 2023

Palo Alto Networks

What Powered Them? Large-scale cyber intrusions increased during 2023, exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and internet-facing software. Attackers favored this attack vector even more than phishing and other social engineering tactics. But why? Attackers are using new technologies and tactics that take advantage of shortcomings in patch and vulnerability management processes.

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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

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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Building a Dynamic Email Personalization System with Resend, LaunchDarkly, and SQLite

LaunchDarkly

In this guide, we'll build a dynamic email marketing system that personalizes emails for different user segments. We'll use Resend to send emails, LaunchDarkly to control which users receive customized content using feature flags, and SQLite to store and manage user data. We'll also use python-dotenv to securely manage our environment variables, such as API keys.

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Unit Integration Testing With Testcontainers Docker Compose

Dzone - DevOps

Is your test dependent on multiple other applications and do you want to create an integration test using Testcontainers? Then the Testcontainers Docker Compose Module is the solution. In this blog, you will learn how convenient it is to create an integration test using multiple Testcontainers. Enjoy! Introduction Using Testcontainers is a very convenient way to write a unit integration test.

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Businesses can reach decision dominance using AI. Here's how

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

How can a company assess faster and more effectively than its competitors? The answer is spelled SUDA - the ability to Sense, Understand, Decide, Act. Here's how it works in an AI powered economy.

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AWS LetsEncrypt Lambda or Why I Wrote a Custom TLS Provider for AWS Using OpenTofu and Go

Dzone - DevOps

These days, it's challenging to imagine systems that have public API endpoints without TLS certificate protection. There are several ways to issue certificates: Paid wildcard certificates that can be bought from any big TLS provider Paid root certificates that sign all downstream certificates that are issued by corporate PKI systems Free certificates issued by TLS providers like LetsEncrypt or AWS Certificate Manager Self-signed certificates, issued by OpenSSL or another tool Within the context

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Buy a Samsung Galaxy A35 and get a free pair of Buds FE ahead of October Prime Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Amazon's October Prime Day is just around the corner, and Samsung is offering an excellent bundle deal: if you buy a Galaxy A35 smartphone, you'll get a pair of Buds FE earbuds for free -- and who doesn't love free stuff?

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Platform Engineering Gains Traction Builders of Embedded Systems

DevOps.com

A survey of 317 decision-makers and influencers responsible for applying platform engineering to the development of custom software destined to run on embedded systems identifies improving cost efficiency (43%) as the primary business benefit of adopting a methodology for managing DevOps workflows at scale.

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Save $200 on this Sony home theater bundle before October Prime Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If you've been waiting to upgrade your home theater, now is your chance to snag an awesome bundle deal from Sony that includes a Bravia 7 Mini LED TV and a Sony Bravia Bar 8 for $2,350 (a savings of $200).

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