InfoQ Culture Methods
JANUARY 23, 2024
Generative AI will profoundly transform communication and information sharing over the next decade, but the change will be uneven across industries and roles. Organizations should empower workers to use AI augmentation thoughtfully, while building literacy on capabilities and limits. A balanced, conscientious integration, using iterations and customer feedback, will produce the best outcomes.
Martin Fowler
JANUARY 23, 2024
The last year has been a hard one for the technology industry, which faced its greatest waves of cutbacks and layoffs since the dotcom crash at the beginning of the century. As 2024 begins, we're seeing the early signs of a turn-around, which hopefully means technology organizations will soon be thinking of hiring again. Should such happy days return, firms will again run into the common problem of taking too long for new hires to become effective.
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CIO
JANUARY 23, 2024
Analyst firm Gartner has released its 2024 worldwide IT spending forecast, and the topline is eyepopping: Overall IT expenditures are projected to grow 6.8% this year to a hair under $5 trillion. That growth more than doubles what the firm pegs as 2023’s growth rate (3.3%), doldrums Gartner attributes not to macroeconomic forces but largely to what it calls “change fatigue among CIOs” — that is, IT leaders’ hesitance to sign new contracts or commit to long-term initiatives.
Xebia
JANUARY 23, 2024
Which qualities in a person lead to great code? I used to think it was raw intellect, technical know-how, or breadth of knowledge. Slowly but surely, this sentiment faded, and my opinion shifted. Nowadays, I believe the key to great code is empathy. Empathy the key to great code? What’s this guy talking about? Allow me to explain. I’ll start with a quote from Kent Beck that has stuck with me ever since I first encountered it: Software design is an exercise in human relationships The
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
CIO
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Ruler of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohamed, has unveiled the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council. This move highlights the UAE’s commitment to embracing technological advancements and promoting innovation. The AIATC will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s digital landscape, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future.
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CIO
JANUARY 23, 2024
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Intuit, a TurboTax software maker, to stop advertising its services as free if they are not free for most of its users. Alternatively, the company will need to reveal the percentage of consumers who qualify for its free services. In addition, Intuit will also need to clearly disclose the “terms, conditions and obligations” required for consumers to use their “free” goods or services.
Ooda Loop
JANUARY 23, 2024
Trade Clusters are yet another development in the way globalization transformed over the course of 2023. William Alan Reinsch, Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business, at the The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides a working definition and framed some the core characteristics of what he calls "trade clusters".
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values. These values stand as the bedrock, guiding employee actions and serving as the compass propelling the organization forward in the highly volatile business landscape of the 21st century.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 23, 2024
Machine learning might be the world’s most important general-purpose technology, but it’s notoriously difficult to launch. Outside of Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value. What’s missing? A specialized business practice suitable for wide adoption. This article presents a six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects from conception to deployment.
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Next Level Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
This is the time of the year when I spend a day with my C-suite clients to give them some space to get up on the balcony to consider what success will look like 12 months from now and what they and their teams need to focus on to make those outcomes more likely. While the process varies and is customized for each executive, there are some core questions that I almost always pose.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. It’s fascinating how AI isn’t just about crunching numbers anymore. It’s playing a pivotal role in shaping future leaders. Imagine this: AI can pinpoint who on your leadership team has the “X” factor and real leadership potential and help polish and hone their skills.
CEO Insider
JANUARY 23, 2024
As a CEO of a growing company, you’re accountable for everything that happens – and doesn’t happen – in your organization. Most CEOs take this commitment very seriously, and it serves them well. But the challenge is that many CEOs confuse this with believing they are responsible for everything. Even CEOs who have mastered the […] The post Three things every scaling CEO needs to do to be successful appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. These individuals possess a unique blend of scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and a forward-looking mindset essential for driving breakthrough discoveries and leading transformative change.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
Perficient
JANUARY 23, 2024
DI or Dependency Injection is a complex topic, not just in Optimizely CMS, but in general in.net core implementations. Some aspects we get, like the different ways dependencies can be injected and which is better over others, while some leave us scratching our heads. Often times we end up doing a lot of troubleshooting, digging into internal code and finding the right alternatives to DI, to get things to work.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These seismic technology shifts are rewriting the leadership playbook, requiring leaders to adapt rapidly and navigate complex environments– influencing talent trends in 2024.
Ooda Loop
JANUARY 23, 2024
As we turn the page on another year, it’s a great time to review what we’re likely to see in cybersecurity in 2024.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Importance of Effective Leadership in Business Schools Effective leadership is as crucial in an academic environment as in any organization, playing a vital role in shaping the institution’s culture and direction. A skilled leader inspires and motivates faculty, staff, and students to strive for excellence. They set the vision and direction for the school, ensuring alignment with the ever-evolving needs of the business world.
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IT leaders know the importance of compliance at every level, but the database often gets left behind as other environments are automated for robust protection. This whitepaper emphasizes the importance of robust, auditable, and secure database change management practices for safeguarding organizational compliance. Learn how automating database compliance: Mitigates risk Protects against security vulnerabilities Helps avoid regulatory penalties Aligns database workflows with app lifecycle Turns d
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 23, 2024
As companies continue to conduct layoffs, despite signs of economic recovery, it’s normal to feel powerless. Sometimes thwarting a layoff is impossible. For example, there’s not much you can do if your entire business unit is being cut because company goals have changed and your work is no longer relevant. But there are proactive measures you can take to assert some control over your professional destiny.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
Understanding the Transformation of Executive Coaching Once steeped in traditional, face-to-face interactions, executive coaching is undergoing a radical transformation. Unlike other sectors, the coaching industry is tapping into the infinite possibilities of the digital revolution. Once highly dependent on local, personalized interactions, this sector is now evolving into a global practice that transcends geographical boundaries.
The Hustle
JANUARY 23, 2024
In 1998, Tiger Electronics released the hottest toy of the holiday shopping season: the Furby. The furry alien initially spoke its own language before gradually learning the language of the user. Which made it a potential secret agent, obviously. How so? In 1999, The Washington Post reported that the NSA had issued a “Furby Alert,” banning the toy from its offices as a possible security risk.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
Understanding the Difference: Defining Coaching and Consulting Defining Coaching and Consulting requires a clear understanding of the roles and purposes they serve within organizations. Coaching is a collaborative process focused on individual development and improvement. A coach works closely with individuals or groups, assisting them in setting goals, identifying challenges, and exploring potential solutions.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Dzone - DevOps
JANUARY 23, 2024
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service ( EKS ) simplifies the deployment of Kubernetes clusters on AWS by automating the configuration and management of the Kubernetes control plane. This managed service facilitates the seamless execution of containerized applications in a scalable and resilient manner. Among its notable features, EKS boasts the Cluster Autoscaler , a tool designed to dynamically adjust cluster size based on workload demands.
InfoWorld
JANUARY 23, 2024
Authentication and authorization rank among the top priorities for application developers today. While they’re often used interchangeably, they actually represent two very different things. Yet in order to ensure a secure and seamless experience for users, both must work in concert. To illustrate the distinction between authentication and authorization, I often use the example of taking your family to Disneyland.
Dzone - DevOps
JANUARY 23, 2024
Big data has become increasingly important in today's data-driven world. It refers to the massive amount of structured and unstructured data that is too large to be handled by traditional database systems. Companies across various industries rely on big data analytics to gain valuable insights and make informed business decisions. To efficiently process and analyze this vast amount of data, organizations need a robust and scalable architecture.
InfoWorld
JANUARY 23, 2024
Oracle’s plans to evolve Java in 2024 involve OpenJDK projects ranging from Amber , for developing smaller, productivity-oriented features, to Babylon , for extending Java to foreign programming models such as GPUs, to Valhalla , for augmenting the Java object model with value objects to eliminate longstanding performance bottlenecks. In a video posted January 18 , Oracle Java developer relations representative Nicolai Parlog covered what was on the drawing board for Java this year.
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Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.
Dzone - DevOps
JANUARY 23, 2024
In a previous blog , we set up a Debezium server reading events from a PostgreSQL database. Then we streamed those changes to a Redis instance through a Redis stream.
InfoWorld
JANUARY 23, 2024
Oracle’s recent updates to its OCI Generative AI Service , which competes with similar services from rivals AWS , Microsoft , and Google , makes it more attuned towards the future need of enterprises, analysts say. But Oracle may be far behind rivals in terms of overall generative AI model and service offerings.
Dzone - DevOps
JANUARY 23, 2024
Have you ever wished for a coding assistant that could help you write code faster, reduce errors, and improve your overall productivity? In this article, I'll share my journey and experiences with GitHub Copilot, a coding companion, and how it has boosted productivity. The article is specifically focused on IntelliJ IDE which we use for building Java Spring-based microservices.
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