Thu.Sep 19, 2024

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Thinking of building your own AI agents? Don’t do it, advisors say

CIO

Agentic AIs, a form of technology designed to run specific functions within an organization without human intervention, are gaining traction as enterprises look to automate business workflows, augment the output of human workers, and derive value from generative AI. Analyst firm Forrester named AI agents as one of its top 10 emerging technologies this year, but it has a warning for companies focused on adopting them: Don’t go it alone.

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F5 Delivers on NGINX One Platform Promise

DevOps.com

F5 this week made generally available an integrated application networking platform that centralizes the management of load balancing, web and application servers, application programming interface (API) gateways and cybersecurity.

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AI could be taken over by a few multinationals, warns UN

CIO

The United Nations’ High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, created last year to address AI governance issues, has made seven recommendations to address the risks with this technology in its first report, just published. The document, entitled Governing AI for humanity , highlights the importance of creating a global dialogue — the European Union is one of the few to have acted with its EU AI Act — by building a global fund that addresses differences in capacity and collaboration an

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How Venture Capitalists Can Become Effective Board Members

Harvard Business Review

Serving on boards is a vital part of what venture capitalists do. VCs who succeed at this will enjoy advantages, including building their own brand, increasing deal flow, and helping the companies they invest in perform better. To navigate board rooms more successfully, follow these seven tips.

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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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Alation and Salesforce partner on data governance for Data Cloud

CIO

Data intelligence platform vendor Alation has partnered with Salesforce to deliver trusted, governed data across the enterprise. It will do this, it said, with bidirectional integration between its platform and Salesforce’s to seamlessly delivers data governance and end-to-end lineage within Salesforce Data Cloud. This enables companies to directly access key metadata (tags, governance policies, and data quality indicators) from over 100 data sources in Data Cloud, it said.

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Sólo 1 de cada 4 empresas pone las herramientas de IA generativa a disposición de toda la plantilla

CIO

Tanto pequeñas y medianas empresas como grandes organizaciones ya se han puesto a merced de nuevas herramientas de inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa. Según el primer Barómetro de IA y Talento elaborado por NTT Data e ISDI , el 68,1% de los encuestados afirma encontrarse en alguna fase de desarrollo de soluciones relacionadas con esta tecnología.

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Research: How Should Multinational Firms Navigate Local Rules?

Harvard Business Review

When multinational firms enter new markets, they have to choose how to manage the formal and informal local rules that can vary greatly. Local institutions and rules matter, and there are clear risks for top executives at headquarters who don’t take them seriously. But constantly adapting to local practices could jeopardize a company’s ability to integrate operations across markets.

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Level the playing field with GenAI: Top SMB use cases

CIO

Over and over again, emerging technology has an uncanny way of changing the face of business. And with its ability to create diverse new content such as articles, code and even videos, generative AI (GenAI) is no exception. But what makes this tool notable is its capacity to level the playing field for small and medium businesses (SMBs) . That’s because its use cases are more than just content creation—the very function that sees GenAI making headlines these days.

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I thought this new VisionOS 2 feature was just a gimmick - until it made me cry into my Vision Pro

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Apple Vision Pro's 3D photo conversion 'realified' my old snapshots in a way I was completely unprepared for. Here's how it could transform the way you view your old memories.

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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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Tecnología para ‘ver’ el viento: la Copa de América usa un sistema basado en sensores y algoritmos que trasciende la retransmisión deportiva 

CIO

Con más de 170 años de vida –nacido en 1851 en Reino Unido, se trata del trofeo deportivo internacional más antiguo del mundo– la Copa de América de vela ha experimentado, como es lógico, una completa transformación desde el punto de vista técnico, fundamentalmente en lo que respecta a los materiales y estructura con las que se elaboran los propios barcos, en la actualidad ligeros catamaranes que, literalmente, vuelan sobre el agua.

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How I used this portable power station to bring electricity to a caveman

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

What's the best way to test a power station's longevity and durability? Take it back in time! I exposed a Jackery Explorer Kit 4000 to the ultimate challenge. See the results.

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¿Comprenden los consejos de administración su nuevo papel en la ciberseguridad?

CIO

Julie Ragland fue CIO de la empresa de fabricación de vehículos Navistar, y ha ocupado puestos de liderazgo de TI en Adient y Johnson Controls. Para Ragland, que también forma parte de varios consejos de administración de agencias estatales y organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, u na de las mayores responsabilidades de los consejos de administración actuales radica en la gestión de los riesgos de ciberseguridad.

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Hydrogen Startup Funding Continues To Boom

Crunchbase News

A few months ago, we wrote about a boom in funding to startups focused on hydrogen energy. As it turns out, the cycle is not over. Rather, companies tied to low-emission hydrogen have continued to land big rounds for technologies tied to producing fuel and developing hydrogen-powered batteries and engines. The most recent to do so is ZeroAvia , a developer of hydrogen-powered airplane engines.

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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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Una futura constelación de satélites ayudará a identificar incendios con antelación

CIO

Dado el profundo impacto del cambio climático, los incendios forestales son cada vez más habituales. Hasta la fecha, los equipos de extinción solo podían utilizar imágenes de satélite de baja resolución y actualizarlas unas pocas veces al día. Como consecuencia, les resultaba complicado detectar incendios hasta que éstos adquirían, por lo menos, el tamaño de un campo de fútbol.

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iOS 18.1 public beta arrives with Apple Intelligence - how to try it now

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Anyone can install the new public beta, but you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or a new iPhone 16 model to run Apple Intelligence.

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7 steps to a more adaptive enterprise

CIO

AdaptiveION co-founders Steve Davis and Ken Spangler are two former technology executives who know what it takes to build and lead a highly adaptive organization capable of thriving through change or disruption. As a managing director at Accenture, Davis led some of the largest agile transformations at global scale. Spangler’s leadership and vision as a global technology EVP at FedEx enabled teams to deliver on leading-edge technology in the worldwide transportation and logistics industry.

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I switched to the iPhone 16 from an iPhone 15, and the upgrade was bigger than expected

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

With new hardware that brings added utility, a chipset fit for Apple Intelligence, and a winning design, it's becoming easier and easier to justify the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

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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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Madrid contará con un nuevo servicio de comunicaciones 5G para emergencias

CIO

El Ayuntamiento de Madrid destinará 6,2 millones de euros procedentes de los fondos europeos Next Generation a la puesta en marcha de un nuevo servicio de comunicaciones 5G para emergencias. Tal y como ha avanzado la firma de análisis comercial DoubleTrade, el consistorio capitalino licitará el servicio para la implementación y la validación de este nuevo sistema de telecomunicaciones.

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Eye On AI: Thrive Capital’s Busy Year

Crunchbase News

This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. While reports have been swirling for weeks now, it is still somewhat difficult to wrap one’s head around OpenAI ’s reported new valuation of $150 billion. Not only does it make the startup one of the most valuable private companies in the world, the round seems to keep going up in size the more it’s reported.

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Apple's M2 MacBook Air is on sale for $800 at Amazon and it's not even October Prime Day yet

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

With features similar to those of the newer M3 model, now is the time to spring for Apple's ultraportable laptop, especially at this unbeatable sale price weeks ahead of October Prime Day.

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Generative AI With Dataiku: What’s New and What’s Next

Dataiku

Six months ago, we shared an essential update on Dataiku's journey into the world of Generative AI — a journey that has only gained momentum since. Back in February, we saw the early stages of this transformative technology being adopted by our customers, with 83% of AI leaders already experimenting with Generative AI. Today, those experiments have matured into sophisticated, production-level implementations that are reshaping industries and redefining business strategies.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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The NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week - here's why

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Powering off your phone regularly, avoiding public Wi-Fi, and using only trusted accessories are just a few of the NSA's security recommendations. Here's what else to know.

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Article: Curating Developer Experience: Practical Insights from Building a Platform Team

InfoQ Culture Methods

As a platform engineer, how do you help your customers go quicker, which aspects of developer experience should you care about and what do you actually do to curate an experience for them? This article is about curating a developer experience, it shares experiences and learnings from implementing DevEx and ideas on what platform engineers can do for development teams that use platforms.

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Grab a Microsoft Office for Windows license for $35 - the lowest price so far

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 84% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

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The Hidden AI Risk Lurking In Your Business

Palo Alto Networks

Today, there are thousands of Generative AI (GenAI) tools available on the market with dozens of new AI applications being launched every month. The truth is, more than half of your employees are likely already using it to increase productivity at work, and that adoption is expected to grow as more AI apps become available for more use cases. The problem is that most of these third-party GenAI apps have not been vetted or approved for use at work, which exposes companies to serious risks.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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Sign up for Costco and get a $20 gift card, free. Here's how

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Costco is getting tougher on membership sharing. Don't miss this deal to buy your own and get a free $20 gift card, effectively cutting the price to $45 for the year. (I bought one and highly recommend it.

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Cloud Service Appliance 4.6 Security Update

Ivanti

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 transparently disclose vulnerabilities in collaboration with the broader security ecosystem. Ivanti views complete and accurate CVE disclosures as an important part of maintaining secure software.

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I tested the iPhone 16 Plus - why it's the model most people should buy

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

With new hardware that brings added utility, a chipset fit for Apple Intelligence, and a winning design, it's becoming easier and easier to justify the iPhone 16 Plus.