CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Some bad news for CIOs: Many C-suite leaders, including IT leaders themselves, have less confidence in your department’s ability to get the job done than they did a decade ago. Less than half of C-level executives believe their IT organizations are effectively delivering basic services, compared to about two-thirds with confidence in 2013, according to a survey recently released by the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Recent cloud security guidance from CISA and the NSA offers a wealth of recommendations to help organizations reduce risk. This blog highlights key takeaways, provides further insights from CIS, and explores how utilizing cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud-native application protection program (CNAPP) solutions/services from Tenable can help.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Amazon made headlines a few weeks ago with its announced reorganization. According to CEO Andy Jassy, a massive reorganization is what’s needed to remove layers, flatten organizations, increase teammates’ ability to move fast, and create an employee utopia by getting rid of lots and lots of non-value-adding managers. I’m not optimistic. And I don’t think you should be either if you’re thinking of approaching your organizational issues the same way.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most companies are full of really busy people, which makes it hard to slow down and focus on trying new things. At the same time, stopping everything to focus on innovation can leave day-to-day tasks neglected. So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Four strategies can help: 1) Clearing the “process debt” that’s blocking innovation time; 2) Subtracting something old before you add something new; 3) Putting innovation at the top of the l

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

SAP’s promised collaboration between its AI copilot, Joule, and other agents will become reality in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company announced at its 2024 TechEd conference Tuesday. The company first discussed the new functionality at its Sapphire conference in June, announcing that Joule would offer an integration with Microsoft Copilot enabling users to, for example, query their Outlook calendar from Joule.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the greatest things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm. Things like: The personal computer The internet The cloud Blockchain The Internet of Things (IoT) Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) One of the worst things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 8, 2024

3 Critical 113 Important 1 Moderate 0 Low Microsoft addresses 117 CVEs with three rated as critical and four zero-day vulnerabilities, two of which were exploited in the wild. Microsoft patched 117 CVEs in October 2024 Patch Tuesday release, with three rated critical, 113 rated important and one rated moderate. Our counts omitted one vulnerability reported by Hackerone.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

SAP wants developers to view its Build platform as the one extension solution for all of SAP’s applications, according to Michael Aneling, chief product officer for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). At its TechEd event this week it is showing a new extensibility wizard, now available, that gives developers access to SAP Build directly from S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, enabling them to extend custom fields, business logic, and processes either within the S/4HANA Cloud ABAP environment or i

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Crunchbase News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

EvenUp , a legal tech startup creating artificial intelligence products for the personal injury sector, raised a $135 million Series D at a valuation of more than $1 billion. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures , with participation from Premji Invest , Lightspeed Venture Partners , Bessemer Venture Partners , SignalFire and B Capital Group. The San Francisco-based startup’s platform is powered by an AI model which is trained on hundreds of thousands of injury cases, medical records and in

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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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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Bryan Kirschner, Vice President, Strategy at DataStax Data scientists have long struggled with silos and cycle time. That’s partly because of an underlying structural tension between the traditional data science mission of turning “data into insights” versus the on-the-ground game of turning “context into action.” The latter is something business teams and managers strive to do every day in real time.

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Crunchbase News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Venture funding to European startups reached $10 billion in Q3 2024 — the lowest quarter since the third quarter of 2020, Crunchbase data shows. Startup funding to the continent fell dramatically: 36% quarter over quarter and 39% year over year. And of the three largest countries for startup funding in Europe, Germany was the only one to show a quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increase.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting private accounts on LinkedIn and WhatsApp because they are less secure than business accounts, according to Europe cybersecurity agency Enisa’s latest threat landscape report. Here, an increasingly common method sees cybercriminals pretending to be recruiters targeting people in higher positions with sugarcoated offers of enticing jobs.

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Dell EMC

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Thousands of scripts from aspiring and established screenwriters are overlooked each year in Hollywood because of resource constraints. One screenwriter is hoping to use AI to change that.

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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

Engineering

CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cuando se unió a The Estée Lauder Companies en 2017, Michael Smith reconoció una forma en que podría ayudar a marcar la diferencia de una manera diferente a sus típicas tareas de CIO: crear conciencia sobre el cáncer de mama. Para ayudar a recaudar fondos para la investigación a través de la Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Smith inició el Día Rosa Tecnológico en Estée Lauder , anunciando que donaría una cantidad fija a la BCRF por cada selfie que un miembro del equipo de TI publicara c

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The success of any organization hinges on the strength of its board of directors. A well-rounded board guides the strategic direction, ensures sound governance, and drives overall growth. To build an exceptional board, recruiting members who bring diverse skills, expertise, and perspectives to the table is crucial. This requires a thorough, strategic recruitment process, often supported by executive search firms like N2Growth , which specializes in identifying top board talent that aligns with y

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David Heinemeier Hansson

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Automattic demanding 8% of WP Engine's revenues because they're not "giving back enough" to WordPress is a wanton violation of general open source ideals and the specifics of the GPL license. Automattic is completely out of line, and the potential damage to the open source world extends far beyond the WordPress. Don't let the drama or its characters distract you from that threat.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Executive Search Process for Nonprofit Organizations Finding the right leader for a nonprofit is a crucial milestone for any organization, as it directly impacts the future trajectory and impact of its mission. The executive search process goes beyond filling a role; it ensures the new CEO is aligned with the organization’s purpose and vision. It takes a thoughtful, strategic approach that recognizes the unique challenges of the nonprofit world.

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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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Dataiku

OCTOBER 8, 2024

October 8, known as Ada Lovelace Day , celebrates the woman widely regarded as one of the first computer programmers and a visionary in computing. At just eighteen, in the mid-1800s, Ada wrote what many consider the world’s first computer algorithm, and she was the first to recognize that computers had applications beyond mere calculation. Today, we use this day not only to honor Lovelace's groundbreaking contributions but also to celebrate the achievements of women in STEM throughout history an

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If having earbuds stuck into your ear canals doesn't appeal to you, Shokz OpenRun Pro open-ear headphones might be what you need. Get them for 31% off during Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days.

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Netflix Tech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Rajiv Shringi Vinay Chella Kaidan Fullerton Oleksii Tkachuk Joey Lynch Introduction As Netflix continues to expand and diversify into various sectors like Video on Demand and Gaming , the ability to ingest and store vast amounts of temporal data — often reaching petabytes — with millisecond access latency has become increasingly vital. In previous blog posts, we introduced the Key-Value Data Abstraction Layer and the Data Gateway Platform , both of which are integral to Netflix’s data architectu

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. Leading with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to diversity unlocks fresh perspectives and untapped potential within teams. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Got an expensive caffeine fix on a tight(er) budget? October Prime Big Deal Days is here to help. Snag this espresso machine for $200 off on Amazon now.

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Ivanti

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At Ivanti, our top priority is upholding our commitment to deliver and maintain secure products for our customers. Our vulnerability management program is designed to enable us to find, fix and disclose vulnerabilities in collaboration with the broader security ecosystem, and communicate responsibly and transparently with customers. In recent months, we have intensified our internal scanning, manual exploitation and testing capabilities, and have additionally made improvements to our responsible

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In August 2024, we asked our customers to tell us about security: their role in security, their certifications, their concerns, and what their companies are doing to address those concerns. We had 1,322 complete responses, of which 419 (32%—roughly one-third) are members of a security team. 903 respondents aren’t on a security team, although 19% of that group hold at least one security-related certification.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A conversation with the Eccles School of Business’ Jay Barney about where you can find long-term value from the latest tools.

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Cloudera

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the general availability of the Cloudera AI Inference service, powered by NVIDIA NIM microservices , part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform, to accelerate generative AI deployments for enterprises. This service supports a range of optimized AI models, enabling seamless and scalable AI inference. Background The generative AI landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, marked by explosive growth and widespread adoption across industries.

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Dzone - DevOps

OCTOBER 8, 2024

What Is Jenkins, and Why Does It Matter? In the world of software development, speed and efficiency are everything. That's where Jenkins , a popular open-source automation server, steps in. Jenkins plays a key role in streamlining workflows by automating the building, testing, and deployment of code — tasks that would otherwise take up countless developer hours.

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