CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In an era where technology reshapes entire industries, I’ve had the privilege of leading Mastercard on an extraordinary journey. Once synonymous with a simple plastic credit card to a company at the forefront of digital payments, we’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation while respecting tradition and our relationships with our merchants, banks, and customers.
Martin Fowler
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Matthew Foster and John Mikel Amiel Regida finish their account of how they incrementally modernized a mobile application by looking at the results of their work. They achieved a significant shortening of time to new value, and found that changes in the new application could be prepared in about half the time it took on the old codebase.
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Aunque vivimos en un mundo cada vez más impulsado por los datos, la mayoría de las empresas no operan modelos de negocio basados en estos. El círculo virtuoso que impulsa el éxito de empresas tecnológicas como Alphabet, Meta y Amazon no se produce en las organizaciones que venden productos y servicios tradicionales. Sin embargo, las herramientas desarrolladas para sacar más partido de los datos propios que se generan en los procesos empresariales cotidianos son cada vez más accesibles y podrían
DevOps.com
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Broadcom today revealed it is adding a raft of additional capabilities to the optional portfolio of services it makes available on top of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including a module that makes it simpler to deploy databases on top of instances of Kubernetes that are integrated with the VMware virtual machine platform.
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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?
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Según el Informe Ascendant, elaborado por Minsait tras entrevistar a directivos de 900 empresas de España y otros países de diversos sectores, la industria farmacéutica –que en Europa genera 300.000 millones de euros y aporta 175.000 millones de euros a la balanza comercial de la UE– ya ha integrado la inteligencia artificial en su día a día: “ Tres de cada cuatro empresas diseñan sus productos y servicios, más concretamente sus medicamentos, con la ayuda de la IA ”, reza el informe, que indica
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CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A medida que más proyectos de IA generativa pasen de la prueba de concepto a la fase de producción, los CIO experimentarán mayor presión para establecer políticas de gobernanza de esta tecnología con el fin de proteger no sólo a su empresa sino también sus puestos de trabajo. El gobierno estadounidense y la Unión Europea, así como los principales analistas del mercado, ofrecen numerosos marcos de gobernanza de la IA , pero no cabe duda de que, a medida que la innovación en IA generativa sobrepas
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
After purchasing the latest iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil Pro may seem like an expensive add-on. Ahead of Black Friday, the stylus has been discounted by $37, bringing it down to $92.
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Over the past several years, organizations across the board have made progress in improving environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting back on toxic substances, using more earth-friendly packaging, and replacing energy-inefficient infrastructure. There is no denying that environmental sustainability is top of mind for many companies today.
DevOps.com
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
For decades in the software industry, we have focused on testing our applications under the reassuring streetlight of GitOps. It made sense in theory: Wait for changes to the codebase made by engineers, then trigger a re-test of your code. If your tests pass, you are good to go.
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.
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
At ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to advance artificial intelligence and low-carbon initiatives aimed at reshaping the energy landscape. The collaboration, which combines expertise in energy and technology, is set to support environmental and economic goals through renewable energy, carbon capture, and efficiency projects that reduce emissions and enable a sustainable future.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Want a programming job? Learning any language is good but only one is essential in 2024.
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Setting direction is the first task of leadership. That’s because, by definition, you’re only leading when others are following. Leaders, that is, are supposed to say, “Follow me!” Those who are supposed to follow have every right to ask, “Where to?” “I don’t know” is not an answer likely to garner energetic enthusiasm. But even if you have a better answer, you aren’t done answering questions.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Chief Digital Officer has emerged as a pivotal figure in the C-suite, steering organizations through the complexities of digital transformation. The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation.
Advertiser: Procom Services
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
CIO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
This strategic partnership aims to empower Almarai to elevate its operational efficiency, drive sustainable growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences amidst a rapidly evolving marketplace. As population growth and shifting consumer expectations reshape the Middle East’s food and beverage sector, Almarai has recognized the necessity of embracing advanced digital technologies.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed. Assessing factors such as vision, resiliency, leadership style, adaptability, and alignment with the company’s vision is now seen as fundamental to driving long-term growth.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
When you’re planning for a vacation, it is essential to hand over work efficiently. Begin by notifying colleagues and clients of your absence well in advance, ideally four to six weeks ahead. It is good practice to find a colleague to act as your backup at least a month in advance. Then, create a detailed handover document, listing current project status, pending tasks, and instructions for what they’d need to take care of while you’re away.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian markets are about to get an AI upgrade and a price increase. How long until customers in the US and Europe see the same?
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.
Cloudera
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Cloudera’s partner ecosystem delivers best-of-breed technology solutions to joint customers from the biggest names in the industry and is a core pillar of the company’s growth strategy. Cloudera is committed to fostering collaboration with partners, growing relationships, and innovating for the future. To elevate Cloudera’s partner ecosystem, the company recently announced the promotion of Michelle Hoover to Senior Vice President of Global Alliances & Channels.
Crunchbase News
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By many measures, the current fundraising environment looks challenging for smaller startup investors. That’s reflected in the tally of new funds. So far in 2024, just 118 small and midsized U.S. startup investors 1 have raised new funds of $500 million or less, per Crunchbase data. That puts this year on pace to deliver by far the fewest new funds in the category in years, as charted below.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
An analysis of 18 years of data on user behavior and its moderation reveals that the failure stems from five common misconceptions about toxicity.
Palo Alto Networks
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Back to Basics With attackers moving at greater speed and scale than ever before, the fundamentals of cybersecurity have become even more important. Unit 42 has gathered data from hundreds of incidents across the globe to identify the soft spots in security postures that made cyberattacks in 2023 more risky and painful than they needed to be. Effective patch and vulnerability management, complete visibility and comprehensive identity management practices often feel out of reach.
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Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A conversation with the University of Oxford’s Karthik Ramanna on how managers can effectively navigate increasing political polarization.
O'Reilly Media - Ideas
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
October had many language model releases. The mid-size models, and even the small models, are catching up to frontier models like GPT-4.5o in performance. But the release that blew us all away wasn’t a language model: It was Claude’s computer use API. Computer use allows you to teach Claude how to use a computer: how to run an application, click on buttons, and use a shell or an editor.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
If you are planning to vote in person; take advantage of Lyft's Voting Access Program, and get a massive discount on cars, bikes, and scooters to the polls.
Ooda Loop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
QuTech and Fujitsu have recently announced a partnership to develop a blueprint for a scalable quantum computer. This collaboration is centered around delivering a comprehensive framework for building quantum computers that addresses all major components required for scalability and reliability. According to the announcement, the partnership takes a “full-stack approach,” which encompasses everything from physical […] The post Fujitsu and QuTech Collaborate to Build Scalable Quantum Comput
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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.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The November 2024 Android Security Update fixes these actively exploited flaws. Here's how to check for the patches.
Ooda Loop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Saint Xavier University has begun notifying individuals of a data breach. Saint Xavier University has begun notifying individuals of a data breach that occurred over the summer. Saint Xavier University is a catholic school located near Chicago. The University estimates that 210,000 individuals were impacted by the breach. Read more: [link] The post 210,000 Impacted by Saint Xavier University Data Breach appeared first on OODAloop.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
MacOS 15.1 may not include a ton of new features, but there are a few gems that could make life on a MacBook or iMac a bit easier. These are my favorites.
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