Thu.Aug 15, 2024

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Is the gen AI bubble due to burst? CIOs face rethink ahead

CIO

Generative AI has been hyped so much over the past two years that observers see an inevitable course correction ahead — one that should prompt CIOs to rethink their gen AI strategies. But while whispers of a gen AI bubble grow louder, a full burst may not be in the offing, as many AI experts see investment continuing even after some IT leaders, among others, push back on the technology’s hype.

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Onboarding to a "legacy" codebase with the help of AI

Martin Fowler

Much of the attention to generative AI in software development is about generating code. But it may have a more useful role in helping us understand existing code. This is especially true for older codebases that are getting hard to maintain ("legacy") or to improve onboarding in teams that have a lot of fluctuation. Birgitta Böckeler demonstrates the possibilities here by picking an issue from an open-source hospital management system and exploring how AI could help her deal with it.

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Thousands of NetSuite stores leak sensitive data due to access control misconfiguration

CIO

Researchers have found that several thousand Oracle NetSuite customers are inadvertently leaking sensitive data to unauthenticated users through externally facing stores built with NetSuite SuiteCommerce or NetSuite Site Builder. The exposure is likely caused by a deficient understanding of access controls for custom record types in NetSuite, one of the most popular SaaS enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms in use today.

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More Early-Stage Startups Are Getting Minted As Unicorns

Crunchbase News

Just as it looks like the pace of creating new unicorns is once again picking up , so is minting them in earlier stages of funding. Through July, 70 new unicorns — private companies valued at $1 billion or more — had been minted. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, 28 of those companies were granted their unicorn horn after an early-stage funding round — defined as seed, Series A or Series B — an analysis of Crunchbase data shows.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

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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SAP: Latest news and insights

CIO

SAP is an enterprise software vendor based in Walldorf, Germany. Its cloud and on-premises enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, including S/4HANA, helps organizations manage their business operations and customer relations. The German multinational also offers a vast array of software solutions tailored to specific facets of the enterprise, including data management, analytics, and supply chain management , as well as solutions aimed at specific industry verticals.

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¿Están alineados los valores de su empresa con la IA?

CIO

En 2003, Nick Bostrom, profesor de la Universidad de Oxford , se preguntaba qué ocurriría si se pidiera a una inteligencia artificial que fabricara el mayor número posible de clips. Supongamos que el director general de una empresa de este sector pusiera en marcha una IA sin barreras ni controles y le pidiera que aplicara su superinteligencia al problema de los clips.

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3 Common Archetypes of Employees Who Commit Fraud

Harvard Business Review

Fraud is estimated to be a multi-trillion-dollar problem — and this doesn’t even include undetected and unreported fraud. So how can senior leadership teams fortify their organizations against massive fraud schemes? By recognizing three archetypes of employees who commit fraud — intentional perpetrators, accidental perpetrators, and righteous perpetrators — leaders can spot red flags quickly in order to prevent future losses and reputational damage.

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The future of work with HP AI PCs

CIO

The workforce is being fundamentally transformed by the advent of AI. The nature of our relationship with work is being changed by a series of new tools. While the adoption of AI will also create a range of new opportunities and roles not yet realised. According to Jim Carroll, a Futurist and AI Keynote Speaker, 65% of kids in preschool today will work in a job or career that does not yet exist.

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Enabling the Safe Use of GenAI Applications

Palo Alto Networks

AI Access Security Now Available Today, we’re pleased to announce the general availability of AI Access Security , an innovative offering that addresses the unique security challenges posed by generative AI and large language models in corporate environments. AI Access Security empowers organizations to harness the power of GenAI technologies while maintaining robust protection for sensitive data and ensuring compliance with security policies.

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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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Beyond growth: M&A as a strategic transformation enabler

CIO

The next generation of M&A strategy brings emerging digital capabilities to the forefront in support of both opportunities and risk mitigation. Deals are developing beyond core business growth, encompassing new digital opportunities and emerging technologies as drivers of strategic acceleration. Specific next-generation areas of focus include: Entering new business frontiers , including enablers like AI to derisk entry into new methods Testing technology-based opportunities to improve timeli

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Delight your customers with great conversational experiences via QnABot, a generative AI chatbot

AWS Machine Learning - AI

QnABot on AWS (an AWS Solution) now provides access to Amazon Bedrock foundational models (FMs) and Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock , a fully managed end-to-end Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) workflow. You can now provide contextual information from your private data sources that can be used to create rich, contextual, conversational experiences.

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Securing the print infrastructure amid a growing threat landscape

CIO

As organisations adjust to managing remote and hybrid teams, supporting digital transformation, and navigating an uncertain and volatile global economy, they face an ever-expanding landscape of vulnerabilities and increasing risk. Quocirca’s research reveals that 42% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year, rising to 51% in the finance sector and 55% amongst midmarket organisations.

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The Marina Orth Foundation and The Last Mile Education Fund Receive Perficient Global Grant

Perficient

At Perficient, we take immense pride in igniting positive change around the world. Since Perficient’s Giving Employee Resource Group (ERG) launching the Perficient Global Grants Program earlier this year, we have seen remarkable enthusiasm and commitment from our global colleagues, each championing their favorite charitable causes with passion and purpose.

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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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Workplace of the future: Three must-haves of a modern printer

CIO

The modern workplace thrives on sleek tablets, cloud storage and ways to go paperless. Yet, amid this digital hum, a familiar presence persists – the office printer. While a few predicted its obsolescence, the printing industry has defied expectations – proving that even in a digital world, there is an essential need for the printed word. “The US print hardware market experienced a year-over-year shipment growth of 1% in Q1 2023, indicating a slight rebound after recent declines,” reads a July 2

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Massive cyberattack rocks Central Bank of Iran, computer system paralyzed – report

Ooda Loop

The Central Bank of Iran and other large banks have been crippled by a cyber attack. Reports indicate that a large scale cyber attack has disrupted the operations of the Central Bank of Iran and other large banks.

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The Future of CISO: Chief Information Security Officers

N2Growth Blog

Evolving Role and Responsibilities of CISOs The role of the Chief Information Security Officer is expanding. In addition to protecting the organization from cyber threats, this senior executive now plays a strategic role in ensuring that data assets and technologies are well-protected while supporting business innovation and growth. In today’s interconnected business environment, CISOs are expected to have a comprehensive view of the organization’s security posture, which includes cy

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AI Avatars vs. Traditional Chatbots: Why the Future of Healthcare is Human-like Interaction?

Daffodil Software

Currently at 20.9 billion in 2024, the global AI in Healthcare market size is set to reach at 148.4 billion by 2029. Moreover, a report by McKinsey and Harvard researchers reveals that AI could save the healthcare industry up to $360 per year. These statistics clearly indicate that we will continue to see considerable transformations in the healthcare landscape with AI at the forefront, leading the change.

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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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The CTO: Evolving The Role of Chief Technology Officers

N2Growth Blog

Shifts in CTO Responsibilities Over Time The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting business landscapes. Initially, the CTO focused primarily on managing IT infrastructure and overseeing hardware and software decisions, ensuring business operations ran smoothly.

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Navigating the Future with Cloudera’s Updated Interface

Cloudera

Data practitioners are consistently asked to deliver more with less, and although most executives recognize the value of innovating with data, the reality is that most data teams spend the majority of their time responding to support tickets for data access, performance and troubleshooting, and other mundane activities. At the heart of this backlog of requests is this: data is hard to work with, and it’s made even harder when users need to work to get or find what they need.

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President Search: The Journey from Campus to the Ivory Tower

N2Growth Blog

Defining the Role of a University President A university president’s role is complex and multifaceted, demanding a unique blend of skills to successfully lead an institution of higher education. At its heart, this role involves crafting and steering the strategic vision, promoting academic excellence, and representing the university to the public and stakeholders alike.

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Error'd: Epic

The Daily WTF

"Grocery stores are going too far with their energy foods" charged Tim DG. "I was just looking for some salads to go with my BBQ," he complained. "I'm not sure they sell what I'm looking for." I've seen what your kin put in their Huzarensaladen, Tim, so I'm not entirely surprised about the Duracells. Long-suffering Gordon S. found a novel Error'd, at least, I don't remember having seen this before. "Left Spotify running and came back 15 minut

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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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Cultivating Leadership: Plan for Succession as a Tool for Board Development

N2Growth Blog

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan. This process allows organizations to be prepared for both expected and unexpected leadership changes by identifying and nurturing potential leaders who can step into critical roles when the time comes.

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The mid-range headphones I recommend to audiophiles now sound even better

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Sennheiser's Accentum Plus headphones improve on last year's model with better noise-canceling tech and software features. Even better, they just saw a price drop.

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Want to Stop Kernel Panics? Use eBPF

DevOps.com

eBPF is so groundbreaking. It is not just about kernel modules. User-level tools are also beginning to be outperformed by eBPF equivalents.

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The best antivirus software of 2024

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Malware is a constant threat to your safety and privacy, which means you need to protect your devices. We found the best antivirus software and apps that will help keep you safe and secure.

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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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How often do you make significant investments in your own professional development?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How often do you make significant investments in your own professional development? At least once a month 29.39% Once per quarter 16.12% A couple of times a year 27.96% Once a year 11.84% Almost never 14.69% Making time for yourself. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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The best cheap VPNs of 2024: Expert tested

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

VPN deals aren't always what they seem, with permanent countdown timers only displaying standard prices. So, we found the best deals online for cheap VPN services that provide speed and safety without breaking the bank.

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How RenderATL automates conference chores with custom APIs on Netlify

Netlify

Learn how RenderATL automates conference chores with custom APIs on Netlify and saw a 200%+ increase in ticket purchases after doing so.