Mon.Feb 26, 2024

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Defining a new era of exponential companies

CIO

Before the popularization of DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and Chat GPT, very few business executives were tasking technology leaders with accelerating AI strategies. That’s all changed. Now, Gartner estimates that by next year, 35% of large organizations will have named a Chief AI Officer reporting to a CEO or COO. And by 2033, the same study predicts that AI solutions will result in more than half a billion net new human jobs.

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Create Commitment: 12 Habits to Build Agreement and Accountability

Let's Grow Leaders

Commitment is vital to effective teamwork, collaboration, and results. One of the most frustrating aspects of teamwork is the feeling of futility – of spinning your wheels. You connect with one another, establish clear success criteria, get curious, and build on one another’s suggestions, but nothing happens. Your conversation needs to produce action, or nothing changes.

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5 hot IT leadership trends — and 4 going cold

CIO

Amid disruptive leaps in technology, leaders who will succeed in the near future, say experts, are the ones who stay focused on a decidedly low-fi resource: their employees. CIOs and others who manage technology teams are advised to see beyond the churn of constant upskilling, and consider what people excel at: creativity and critical thinking, business strategy, and building strong relationships that increase employee satisfaction while boosting the organization’s performance.

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Your Organization Isn’t Designed to Work with GenAI

Harvard Business Review

Many companies are struggling to derive value from GenAI because of a fundamental flaw in their approach: They think of GenAI as a traditional form of automation rather than as an assistive agent that gets smarter — and makes humans smarter — over time. The authors suggest a framework, Design for Dialogue, for reimagining their processes to mirror the back-and-forth collaboration of human dynamics to create an effective and adaptable human–AI workflow.

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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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4 core AI principles that fuel transformation success

CIO

New projects can elicit a sense of trepidation from employees, and the overall culture into which change is introduced will reflect how that wariness is expressed and handled. But some common characteristics are central to AI transformation success. Here, in an extract from his book, AI for Business: A practical guide for business leaders to extract value from Artificial Intelligence , Peter Verster, founder of Northell Partners, a UK data and AI solutions consultancy, explains four of them.

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CAPM certification: Cost, salary, training, and more

CIO

What is CAPM certification? The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several globally recognized certifications in project management, and the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification is a great introductory credential to jump-start a career in the field. For those without the requisite experience for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, earning the CAPM certification can help demonstrate a commitment to project management as a profession and add credibility t

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5 Reasons Launching A Fintech Startup Has Become So Challenging

Crunchbase News

By Pavel Shynkarenko The fintech industry recorded its highest year ever in terms of investment value in 2021, but the market has been a lot more challenging for the past two years. Fintech startups have needed to adapt to this new reality, where explosive growth is no longer the priority, and companies that cannot demonstrate a clear path to profitability are struggling to raise follow-up funding.

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Q&A: Businesses need to be the boss of AI, or else

CIO

As with any revolutionary technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is viewed with both optimism and fear. The optimistic outlook posits that AI is our virtual assistant, taking care of mundane, task-oriented activities so we have time to conjure up new business ideas. On the other hand, the fearful outlook paints a dystopian picture where robots take over society and AI replaces all our jobs.

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External Data and AI Are Making Each Other More Valuable

Harvard Business Review

How some financial institutions are using this combination to identify potential investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and add value post-investment.

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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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How to make the most of global talent opportunities

CIO

This article was co-written by Chris Davis, Partner, Metis Strategy , and Kelley Dougherty, Associate, Metis Strategy To succeed as a large, global company, there is no choice but to harness the power of technology talent around the world. There simply aren’t enough people with the right skills, and at the right cost within a single location, to support the innovation and operational demands of a modern organization.

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Why You Should Offer a Take-Back Program for Your Old Products

Harvard Business Review

Countries around the world are enacting legislation, known as extended producer responsibility regulations, to make companies more accountable for the end-of-life phase of their products. While companies may fear that these take-back programs would lead to increased costs that drive away consumers, new research suggests differently. A series of studies and field experiments have shown that consumers value a product more highly when it’s part of a take-back program, show a greater willingness to

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Composability, come costruire – mattone dopo mattone – un’azienda Agile

CIO

Sviluppare un modello operativo capace di mettere insieme le funzioni di business, l’IT e le operation è uno dei compiti più difficili della trasformazione digitale, perché implica profondi cambiamenti nei processi e nei modi di lavorare, ha scritto McKinsey nello studio “Rewired to outcompete (giugno 2023)”. Per questo un numero crescente di CIO è attratto dai paradigmi dell’IT agile e “componibile” e del DevOps, che collegano sviluppo e operazioni, rendendo più facile creare le applicazioni ch

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Techniques and approaches for monitoring large language models on AWS

AWS Machine Learning - AI

Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of natural language processing (NLP), improving tasks such as language translation, text summarization, and sentiment analysis. However, as these models continue to grow in size and complexity, monitoring their performance and behavior has become increasingly challenging. Monitoring the performance and behavior of LLMs is a critical task for ensuring their safety and effectiveness.

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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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AI?NFL??????????????????????

CIO

日曜日にラスベガスのアレジアント・スタジアムで行われるスーパーボウルLVIIIの最初のキックオフから、人工知能プラットフォームがフィールド上のあらゆる動きを追跡し、選手の安全確保に貢献する。 他の多くのプロスポーツリーグと同様、NFLは何年も前からデータ主導の変革の最先端にいる。例えば2015年、リーグは全選手にRFIDセンサーを装備させ、データ収集の取り組みを劇的に強化した。今シーズン、NFLはアマゾン・ウェブ・サービス(AWS)と緊密に連携し、両者の共同取り組みのための新しいクラブ・ポータルをデビューさせた。これがDigital Athleteである。 Digital Athleteは、AIと機械学習(ML)を活用したプラットフォームで、プレーや体勢から怪我のリスクが高い選手を予測する。このプラットフォームは、選手のRFIDタグ、毎秒60フレームを撮影するフィールド周辺に設置された38台の5K光学追跡カメラ、さらに天候、用具、プレーの種類などその他のデータからデータを取得し、選手の経験に関する完全なビューを構築する。

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ThreatHunter.ai Halts Hundreds of Attacks in the past 48 hours: Combating Ransomware and Nation-State Cyber Threats Head-On

DevOps.com

Brea, California, February 26th, 2024, Cyberwire The current large surge in cyber threats has left many organizations grappling for security so ThreatHunter.ai is taking decisive action. Recognizing the critical juncture at which the digital world stands, ThreatHunter.

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APM From a Developer’s Perspective

Honeycomb

In twenty years of software development, I did not have the privilege of being on call, of tending to my software in production. I’ve never understood what “APM” means. Anybody can tell me what it stands for—Application Performance Monitoring (or sometimes, the M means Management)—but what does it mean ? What do people use APM for? Now, I work at an observability company—and still, no one can give me a satisfying definition of “APM.

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#760 How to talk Cybersecurity with your C-Suite in 2024 with Chris McKie & Matthé Smit from Datto

Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Chris McKie & Matthé Smit from Datto. We discuss how to have the cybersecurity conversation with c-suite executives, the ransomware threats that aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and why the smallest stupid oversights often lead to the biggest breaches. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Datto, visit their website here.

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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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Adversity as a Superpower

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Explore training and development through the lens of adversity. Today’s guest post is b y Jennifer Schielke, author of Leading for Impact: The CEO’s Guide to Influencing With Integrity. What is your superpower? This question has been used as a common icebreaker. Instinctively, for me, various comic book superheroes come to mind, then something practical like a laundry wizard.

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Nvidia launches RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation laptop GPUs for AI on the go

Ooda Loop

Nvidia launched its RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation laptop graphics processing units (GPUs) for on-the-go AI processing. These high-end GPUs use the Ada Lovelace architecture. They’re aimed at empowering content creators, researchers, and engineers with AI acceleration and graphics performance, even while working from portable devices.

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Embracing the Future with Network as a Service (NaaS)

CableLabs

In our increasingly connected world, the demand for seamless, fast and efficient online experiences is growing at an unprecedented rate. Imagine a network where your services follow you, enabling an experience that is unique to you — wherever you are, on any device. This is where Network as a Service (NaaS) steps in, promising to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world.

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AI automation agencies are the way to go for IT companies

MagmaLabs

Reading Time: 2 minutes AI automation agencies are the next big trend, that's already a fact.AI automation agencies are the next big trend, that's already a fact. Introduction to AI Automation Agencies In the rapidly evolving landscape of online business, AI automation agencies have emerged as the next big trend. These agencies offer businesses the opportunity to leverage AI technologies and achieve greater productivity and profitability.

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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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Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities

DevOps.com

Looking for a great new DevOps job? Check out these available opportunities at Stanford University, Northrop Grumman and more!

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Rails Foundation and Doximity to Sponsor Rails Girls São Paulo 2024

Ruby on Rails

(Portuguese below) The Rails Foundation and Doximity are teaming up with Rails Girls São Paulo and Tropical.rb to co-host the return of the Rails Girls São Paulo in 2024. Name : Rails Girls São Paulo Date : April 6, 2024 Location : Le Wagon São Paulo Scheduled for the weekend following Tropical.rb, Rails Girls São Paulo aims to bring together 30 individuals in teams of 6, each guided by dedicated Portuguese-speaking mentors, for a weekend of learning, coding, and community building.

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404: Role Not Found – Generative AI’s Impact on DevOps Jobs

DevOps.com

Let's explore the impact of generative AI in key DevOps roles and explain how to prepare ourselves for the shift.

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How to cut through the AI noise

InfoWorld

AI is touted as the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel, but you can be forgiven if you don’t have a clue as to what it means or what to do with it. After all, the frenzied pace of AI-related news is dizzying, making it hard to filter signal from noise. Every day sees a new large language model released, some from companies (e.g., Moonshot AI) raising amounts that seem unhinged from reality (e.g., $1 billion).

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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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Unlocking the Power of Oracle NoSQL With Quarkus: Seamless Integration for Cloud-Age Applications

Dzone - DevOps

In today’s digital landscape, the demand for scalable, high-performance databases that can seamlessly integrate with modern application frameworks is ever-growing. While reliable, traditional relational databases often need help keeping pace with the dynamic requirements of cloud-native applications. It has led to the rise of NoSQL databases, offering flexibility, scalability , and performance tailored to the demands of modern applications.

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Is creating an in-house LLM right for your organization?

InfoWorld

Business leaders have been under pressure to find the best way to incorporate generative AI into their strategies to yield the best results for their organization and stakeholders. According to Gartner, 38% of business leaders noted that customer experience and retention are the primary purpose of their genAI investments, making it essential to the future of their businesses.

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Security Best Practices for Docker Images

Dzone - DevOps

Docker images play a pivotal role in containerized application deployment. They encapsulate your application and its dependencies, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment across various environments. However, security is a paramount concern when working with Docker images. In this guide, we will explore security best practices for Docker images to help you create and maintain secure images for your containerized applications. 1.

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