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Agentic AI: Decisive, operational AI arrives in business

CIO

A more operational, business-specific way of leveraging generative AI is beginning to take shape in the form of AI agents that quietly work behind the scenes, moving beyond gen AI’s creational capabilities toward autonomous decision-making in enterprise workflows. Agentic AI, at its core, is designed to automate a specific function within an organization’s myriad business processes, without human intervention.

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The Change Challenge: Empowering Your Team for Success

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 269: In this episode of The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast , hosted by David Dye, you’ll dive the into change challenge and the fascinating world of behavioral economics with guest Melina Palmer. Behavioral economics is all about understanding how people really make decisions—not always in the logical, rational ways you might expect.

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Salesforce mulls consumption pricing for AI agents

CIO

Salesforce is mulling a new pricing model for AI agent conversations as it gears up for the release of Einstein 1 Agentforce Platform. Agentforce is a low-code/no-code platform for building autonomous AI agents that Salesforce co-founder, Chairman, and CEO Marc Benioff is expected to detail in his Dreamforce 2024 keynote in September. During the CRM giant’s 2QFY25 earnings call on Aug. 28, Morgan Stanley Analyst Keith Weiss noted that with Salesforce promising big productivity gains from AI agen

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Developers’ Enthusiasm for Generative AI is Growing: Survey

DevOps.com

Programmers say that adopting generative AI is a top priority for their companies and that such investments create openings for new products.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Navigate AI market uncertainty by bringing AI to your data

CIO

With summer winding down, it’s time for a generative AI status check. GenAI interest remains strong, as 81% of 4,470 global business leaders polled by ServiceNow have pledged to increase spending on AI over the next year. What are they focusing on? CEOs told Deloitte their organizations are using GenAI to increase efficiencies (57%), discover new insights (45%) and accelerate innovation (43%).

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So, you agree—AI has a sycophancy problem

CIO

“The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision,” Abraham Lincoln famously said. The problem is, not all our belief systems are grounded in truth. Unsurprisingly, those un-truths find their way into the artificial intelligence (AI) solutions we create. We’re all familiar with social, cultural, and gender bias.

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Why Companies Should Embrace Disruptive Climate Activism

Harvard Business Review

Most companies’ climate targets are inadequate responses to the climate emergency. And while many companies are falling behind or exaggerating progress, other companies are responding by dialing back on their goals altogether. Employees, peer businesses, and activists are responding in turn. More disruptive management and corporate practices are urgently needed to address the climate emergency.

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11 top HRIS certifications to boost your career

CIO

As HR technology evolves, professionals in the sector need to understand not only how the solutions function, but how to extract the most benefit from emerging system capabilities. The best way to accomplish this is through human resources information management (HRIM) and human resources information systems (HRIS) certification. While many HR pros pursue continuing education at community colleges, online schools, and for-profit universities, these options can be expensive and inconvenient.

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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In August: Laundry, Space And Allergy Startups See Cash

Crunchbase News

This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out last month’s entry here. Summer vacations and the laid-back nature of this time of year may have caused some to miss the intriguing startups that raised cash in August. Don’t worry, we have a short list here that includes everything from space mining to a developer of new and improved wood.

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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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Accenture y Google Cloud estrechan lazos impulsando la IA generativa entre las Fortune 500

CIO

Accenture y Google Cloud suben de nivel en el marco de su alianza estratégica. Ambas partes trabajan codo con codo para impulsar soluciones para clientes empresariales habiendo experimentado un fuerte respaldo en todos los sectores en dos áreas críticas: la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa y la ciberseguridad. Como parte del anuncio, las dos compañías están aumentando sus inversiones en servicios que apoyan a las empresas a través de cada etapa de sus proyectos de IA generativa , incluyen

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These 3 rumored iPhone 16 features should have you excited to upgrade

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Apple's iPhone 16 is sizing up to be a huge launch thanks to a design change, better performance, and the long-awaited Siri upgrade.

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TrenLab, la aceleradora de Renfe, en busca de nuevas soluciones tecnológicas

CIO

El organismo público de servicios ferroviarios, Renfe, busca nuevas soluciones tecnológicas a través de su aceleradora TrenLab. Se trata de la herramienta de innovación con la que cuenta la entidad pública para transformar el sector de la movilidad y la logística. Un espacio para experimentar con nuevas tecnologías, impulsar la sostenibilidad, compartir ideas, inspirar y apoyar al talento emprendedor.

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AI Coding Is Ultra Hot, With Magic And Codeium Revealing Big Rounds This Week

Crunchbase News

The intersection of AI and coding is one of the hottest areas for venture funding of late. But even in a heated investment environment, this week was exceptional. Two companies, Magic and Codeium , confirmed fundraises of $320 million and $150 million, respectively. The two are among a larger cohort of recently funded companies aiming to add efficiency and alleviate pain points for the code development process with AI-enabled tools.

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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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INE Security Named 2024 SC Awards Finalist

CIO

INE Security is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a 2024 SC Award finalist in the Excellence Award category for Best IT Security-Related Training Program. Marking its 27th year, the SC Awards recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional achievement in advancing the security of information security.

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INE Security Named 2024 SC Awards Finalist

DevOps.com

Cary, North Carolina, 30th August 2024, CyberNewsWire

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Wyze is testing a new AI feature that lets you search your video footage by keyword

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Wyze's AI Video Search can help you scour hours of recordings much faster. Here's how to try it out.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Schools Suffer Heavy Downtime Losses Due To Ransomware, as Banks Grapple with AI Challenges

Tenable

The cost of ransomware downtime in schools gets pegged at $500K-plus per day. Meanwhile, check out the AI-usage risks threatening banks’ cyber resilience. Plus, Uncle Sam is warning about a dangerous Iran-backed hacking group. And get the latest on AI-system inventories, the APT29 nation-state attacker and digital identity security! Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending August 30. 1 - Ransomware downtime costs to schools: About half a million dollars per day After sufferi

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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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LG's new Mini LED TV beat out my G2 OLED in 3 major ways – and it's $300 off for Labor Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Exceptional brightness and color accuracy, supported by a snappy new AI processor, make LG's latest Mini LED model a formidable TV in 2024. And right now it's on sale for $1,599.

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We once more have no full-time managers at 37signals

David Heinemeier Hansson

After experimenting with a number of management roles over the last few years, 37signals is back to its original configuration: None. We once more have no full-time managers whose sole function is to organize or direct the work of others. Everyone doing management here does so on the side, next to their primary work as an individual contributor. Including Jason and I.

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Still have a Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options before support ends next year

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system in a little over a year. Here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs before that day arrives.

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Shields Ready: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

Ooda Loop

CISA’s launched the Shields Ready campaign in late 2023 to complement the Shields Up! campaign, which we have featured many times here at OODA Loop – specifically on long holiday weekends when cyber-attacks are known to increase. Explore the CISA Shields Ready campaign here. And Shields Ready! as we head into day 2 of a long July 4th weekend.

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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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Which programming languages are most popular now (and what does that even mean)?

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

To produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity, we aggregated data from nine different rankings. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.

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Why companies including JPMorgan and Walmart are opting for internal gen AI assistants after initially restricting usage

Ooda Loop

Eighteen months after restricting employee use of generative artificial intelligence solutions like ChatGPT, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon rolled out an AI assistant of the company’s own making. In an almost full-circle fashion, the solution is built on the technology of ChatGPT’s maker, OpenAI.

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Governments need to beef up cyberdefense for the AI era - which means going back to the basics

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Organizations in both private and public sectors are moving to adopt artificial intelligence, but doing so for the latter heightens the importance of security fundamentals.

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New Apple Leak Reveals iPhone 16 Pro Problems

Ooda Loop

The highly anticipated launch of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro takes place on September 9, but new details on next year’s iPhone 17 ask some difficult questions of Apple’s AI strategy.

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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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4 reasons I'm not upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro from my iPhone 14

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The iPhone 16 promises AI and a shiny new display, among other features, but is it worth the upgrade? Here's what could convince me to upgrade from my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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U.S. Agencies Warn of Iranian Hacking Group’s Ongoing Ransomware Attacks 

Ooda Loop

U.S. agencies discovered that an Iranian hacking group, Pioneer Kitten, has breached multiple organizations around the country. Pioneer Kitten is also coordinating with affiliate groups to launch ransomware attacks. The group is also known as Fox Kitten, Lemon Sandstorm, Parasite, and UNC757.

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US-China relationship remains 'competitive', as steps towards diplomacy strengthen

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The US says efforts to improve bilateral relations with China are ongoing, alongside "necessary action" to prevent US tech from being used to undermine its national security.

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