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GenAI sticker shock sends CIOs in search of solutions

CIO

The early bills for generative AI experimentation are coming in, and many CIOs are finding them more hefty than they’d like — some with only themselves to blame. “We’re getting back into this frenetic spend mode that we saw in the early days of cloud,” observed James Greenfield, vice president of AWS Commerce Platform, at the FinOps X conference in San Diego in June.

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It’s Time to Do Away with “Dry Promotions”

Harvard Business Review

Instead of providing solid career opportunities, all too often companies resort to filling vacancies from outside. And when they do promote people, many employers give them “dry promotions” — more responsibility without more money. This article makes the case for revamping career development. Employers should provide more opportunities — both promotions that offer more pay and lateral moves.

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SAP security holes raise questions about the rush to AI

CIO

Cloud security firm Wiz has probed SAP defenses as part of its tenant isolation research on AI service providers, and on Wednesday published a lengthy list of shortcomings. SAP says that they fixed all of the problems before Wiz published. Most deal with either a lack of meaningful segmentation or network components trusting other components without any authentication — a violation of the basic tenet of Zero Trust.

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Secure by Design Principles Are More Important Than Ever

Ivanti

The concept of Secure by Design, which means designing software with security built in before it leaves the drawing board, is fundamentally changing how software is developed. Software has often been designed with what’s known as “bolt-on security,” added after products are developed. But that means security is not inherent within the solution. Where there's a conjunction between the core product and a bolt-on, that’s an inflection point for an attack.

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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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As mainframe application development grows, so does the security risk

CIO

Mainframe systems process a vast amount of vital transactions daily—that includes everything from the swipe of a credit card at the grocery store to purchasing an airline ticket online or accessing sensitive healthcare information. A Rocket Software survey found that over half (51%) of IT leaders rely on mainframe systems to handle all, or nearly all, core business applications.

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New UK government downplays AI regulation in program for the next year

CIO

As Britain’s King Charles III stood up in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to present the new Labour government’s proposed legislative program, technology experts were primed for any mention of artificial intelligence (AI). In the event, amidst the colorful pomp and arcane ceremony the British state is famous for in the state opening of Parliament, what the speech delivered was mostly a promise of future legislation shorn of any detail on the form this will take.

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Jessie Rees Foundation and The Foundation for Excellence Both Receive $5,000 Perficient Global Grant

Perficient

Perficient’s Giving Employee Resource Group (ERG) recently introduced the Perficient Gives Global Grants Program , which gives colleagues the opportunity to nominate charitable organizations from around the world to receive a $5,000 donation from Perficient. After carefully evaluating each nomination, Perficient’s Giving ERG leadership team selected the first five organizations to receive a donation.

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Navigating the data management maze: How emerging tech and modern solutions are revolutionizing mainframe-to-cloud integration

CIO

Emerging technologies are transforming organizations of all sizes, but with the seemingly endless possibilities they bring, they also come with new challenges surrounding data management that IT departments must solve. Technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), require the right infrastructure to support moving data securely across environments.

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4 Reasons Why Tech Leaders Should Prioritize the Testing & Mocking Phase for Better Development

DevOps.com

Automated testing and mocking need to be the most prioritized area in your SDLC to eliminate friction for your developer team.

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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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La estrategia de Leroy Merlin en los mercados B2C

CIO

Dmitriy Anderson, CIO de Leroy Merlin y responsable de Comercio Electrónico y Estrategia de Mercado, admite que la rentabilidad le quita el sueño, sobre todo cuando se trata de nuevas iniciativas empresariales como el mercado de productos de Leroy Merlin. Según Anderson, este mercado en línea, que se puso en marcha hace tres años y actualmente cuenta con más de 500 vendedores de terceros, a lcanzó recientemente un gran hito al alcanzar el punto de equilibrio por primera vez en enero de 2024.

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Survey Surfaces Troubling Signs of Software Supply Chain Insecurity

DevOps.com

A survey of software engineering professions has uncovered disconcerting signs of software supply chain insecurity.

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Breaking through the complexity of performance monitoring with Anomalytics

CIO

Many organizations across industries depend on the mainframe to support critical operations, leveraging this IT infrastructure to handle massive amounts of data and transactions in an agile and secure environment. Because mainframes are so critical, organizations need them to also be resilient and reliable. This is why it’s so important for IT teams to have solutions and practices to effectively and continuously monitor the mainframe to catch problems before they can manifest.

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Implementing Threat Modeling in a DevOps Workflow

DevOps.com

Integrating threat modeling into the DevOps workflow is essential to identify and mitigate potential security threats.

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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 papel del CIO hoy: Los agentes del cambio sólo tienen que presentarse

CIO

Si aún no es un agente del cambio en su organización, su carrera como CIO puede correr el riesgo de quedarse atrás. Esto se debe a que la mayoría de los CIO se ven ahora como innovadores y defensores del cambio más que como tecnólogos, según una encuesta reciente realizada a personas que ocupan este puesto. Aunque desde hace tiempo se viene insistiendo en que los CIO deben ser pensadores estratégicos , la encuesta , realizada por Deloitte en febrero y publicada en junio, marca una especie de hit

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The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is still $30 off after Prime Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Craving a summer treat? The Ninja Creami can make all your frozen desserts and smoothies, comes with two pint-sized containers, and is still $30 off even though Prime Day is over.

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Grupo SASTI optimiza sus operaciones y expande su negocio gracias a IFS Cloud

CIO

IFS y Grupo SASTI, especialista en servicios, han anunciado la firma de un acuerdo de colaboración para la implementación de IFS Cloud en el marco de su plan estratégico de transformación digital. Con ello, aquel grupo pretende convertirse en la principal empresa de servicios en la región, a través de la estandarización de sus operaciones en España y Portugal.

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How Mend.io unlocked hidden patterns in CVE data with Anthropic Claude on Amazon Bedrock

AWS Machine Learning - AI

This post is co-written with Maciej Mensfeld from Mend.io. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the ability to effectively analyze and categorize Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) is crucial. This post explores how Mend.io , a cybersecurity firm, used Anthropic Claude on Amazon Bedrock to classify and identify CVEs containing specific attack requirements details.

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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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PNNL’s Brian Abrahamson on delivering UX excellence

CIO

As chief digital officer, Brian Abrahamson is leading a digital transformation journey to cement Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)’s reputation as a globally recognized research institution. His diverse team of professionals that spans computing, IT, UX design, program management, cybersecurity, HPC, and systems engineering is an essential asset in making this possible.

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When Cyberattacks Are Inevitable, Focus on Cyber Resilience

Harvard Business Review

Cybersecurity experts and the companies that employ need to let go of their prevention mindset and adopt one focused on resilience. A prevention mindset means doing all you can to keep the bad guys out. A resilience mindset adds a layer: while you do all you can to prevent an attack, you also work with the expectation that they still might break through your defenses and invest heavily preparing to respond and recover when the worst happens.

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Los CIO están más presionados que nunca, pero eso es bueno

CIO

El papel del CIO está en constante cambio. Lo que hace unos años era un conjunto exhaustivo de funciones y responsabilidades, hoy dista mucho de ser adecuado, de modo que el CIO centrado en las operaciones de la última década no es el líder digital del futuro, afirma Omer Grossman, CIO global de CyberArk, especialista en tecnología. “Algunos CIO sólo intentan mantener las luces encendidas” , afirma.

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The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the best portable power stations, and now get a whopping 52% off!

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

This Jackery portable power station is a fantastic model for camping and RV trips, or for emergencies and power outages -- and it's now got 52% off for in this Amazon Prime Day deal that's still live.

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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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Sustainability-Focused Startup Equity Funding Fell In H1 2024 

Crunchbase News

Those of us who follow climate change news are used to seeing the bad tidings outweigh the good. We’re slogging through what’s shaping as the hottest summer on record. Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. And fossil fuel consumption continues to grow. Now, here comes another grim data point: Equity funding to startups focused on cleantech and sustainability is down this year.

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Better than Ring? This video doorbell has no subscription fees and is $130 after Prime Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the company's flagship front-door security system, and it's 28% off with an Amazon Prime Day deal that is still available.

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Pair of Surveys Surface Primary Developer Productivity Challenges

DevOps.com

A survey of 900 developers finds well over two-thirds (69%) said developers are losing eight or more hours of their working week to inefficiencies created by, for example, technical debt, insufficient documentation and flawed build processes.

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Announcing OpenAI ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance Integration

Palo Alto Networks

AI’s Transformative Impact on Work: The Dawn of a New Era As modern businesses evolve with today’s digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we work and redefining roles across industries. As we stand on the cusp of a new technological revolution, it’s becoming increasingly clear that AI will serve as a catalyst for innovation, efficiency and productivity.

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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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Valory Unveils AI Software Engineer for Building Multiple Types of Agents

DevOps.com

Valory has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) agent, dubbed Propel Genie, that is specially designed to act as a software engineer for building multiple types of agents.

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Key Criteria When Selecting an LLM

Dataiku

Since the release of ChatGPT, the landscape of large language models (LLMs) has exploded with innovation. New proprietary models from dynamic start-ups and major cloud providers are emerging alongside an abundance of open-weight models, which now dominate the HuggingFace hub.

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Will the Galaxy S25 get satellite texting? Samsung is working on the feature again

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Samsung has been working on satellite connectivity for at least a year. Will it finally catch up to Apple in the space race?

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