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Skills the Irish Government CIO uses to advance digital transformation

CIO

By the time he took up the CIO role in 2016, Lowry had already formed a leadership style more carrot than stick. Working in the British public sector, he’d seen a digitalization program fail because of command-and-control management, where gains achieved by a highly centralized approach quickly unravelled when the civil servant at the helm moved on.

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5 Signs Your One-on-Ones Aren’t Working

Harvard Business Review

Despite all that one-on-one meetings can offer, they can be challenging to navigate, whether you’re new to management or have spent several years in a leadership role. Here some signs that your one-on-ones have gone stale, are unproductive, or are falling short of their potential: you don’t want to go to the meeting, you always go over time, you can’t fill the time, you leave every meeting feeling deflated, or you and your direct report are both on second screens.

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Getting infrastructure right for generative AI

CIO

Facts, it has been said, are stubborn things. For generative AI, a stubborn fact is that it consumes very large quantities of compute cycles, data storage, network bandwidth, electrical power, and air conditioning. As CIOs respond to corporate mandates to “just do something” with genAI, many are launching cloud-based or on-premises initiatives. But while the payback promised by many genAI projects is nebulous, the costs of the infrastructure to run them is finite, and too often, unacceptably hi

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These Services Shall Not Pass: Abusing Service Tags to Bypass Azure Firewall Rules (Customer Action Required)

Tenable

Azure customers whose firewall rules rely on Azure Service Tags, pay attention: You could be at risk due to a vulnerability detected by Tenable Research. Here’s what you need to know to determine if you’re affected, and if so, what you should do right away to protect your Azure environment from attackers. Tenable Research has discovered a vulnerability in Azure that allows an attacker to bypass firewall rules based on Azure Service Tags by forging requests from trusted services.

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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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IT leaders’ AI talent needs hinge on reskilling

CIO

CIOs and HR managers are changing their equations on hiring and training, with a bigger focus on reskilling current employees to make good on the promise of AI technologies. That shift is in no small part due to an AI talent market increasingly stacked against them. With AI talent in high demand, the shortage of AI technicians available will only get worse, some hiring experts say, as job postings for workers with AI expertise are growing 3.5 times faster than for all jobs, according to a recent

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Is there a natural contradiction within AI-driven code in cloud-native security?

CIO

AI-generated code promises to reshape cloud-native application development practices, offering unparalleled efficiency gains and fostering innovation at unprecedented levels. However, amidst the allure of newfound technology lies a profound duality—the stark contrast between the benefits of AI-driven software development and the formidable security risks it introduces.

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Research: Why Companies Should Disclose Their Lack of Progress on DEI

Harvard Business Review

Many companies have set goals to increase employee diversity, and many companies have fallen short of meeting their goals. Most leaders would likely prefer to keep this lack of progress quiet, but research shows that there may be benefits to being transparent about it. Specifically, this type of disclosure can signal that you take diversity seriously and are genuinely committed to the goals you’ve set for your organization.

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3 methods to forge stronger business partner alliances

CIO

It’s estimated that upward of 70% of strategic partnerships end in failure, with some of the most commonly cited issues being unrealistic expectations, disagreement over objectives, and poor trust and communication. But when respective parties get the formula right, great value can be created far beyond what any one company can do alone. What’s the differentiator?

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How to Manage: Getting Out of the Weeds

Harvard Business Review

As a mid-level manager, when and how to insert yourself in your teams’ work.

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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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Las necesidades de talento en IA de los responsables de TI pasan por el ‘reskilling’

CIO

Los directores de Sistemas de la Información (CIO, por sus siglas en inglés) y los directores de Recursos Humanos están cambiando sus ecuaciones en materia de contratación y formación, centrándose en mayor medida en la recapacitación de los empleados actuales para cumplir la promesa de las tecnologías de inteligencia artificial (IA). Este cambio se debe en gran parte a que el mercado de talentos de IA está cada vez más en su contra.

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Xebia Shines at Microsoft Build 2024!

Xebia

We were thrilled to be a part of Microsoft Build 2024! Our team of AI and GitHub experts were present at the Community Booth to share knowledge and answer questions about GitHub,NET, and AI on the Microsoft platform. Expert Guidance and Insights Our professionals were on hand to provide invaluable advice on leveraging Microsoft’s extensive AI product suite.

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Microsoft vs CISPE: No agreement in cloud dispute

CIO

The Association of Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has denied reports that an agreement in its antitrust dispute with Microsoft is imminent. Previously, the online magazine Politico had reported, citing insiders, that both sides had agreed on a multi-million dollar deal, in the course of which the European cloud providers would withdraw their antitrust lawsuit against the US hyperscaler.

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As Plastic Piles Up, So Does Funding To Startups Working On Alternatives

Crunchbase News

People are using and discarding too much plastic. It’s terrible for the environment , contributes to global warming and can contain substances dangerous for our own health. This isn’t new information. Consumers are already pretty aware about the awfulness of plastic and guilty about how much we consume. We spend billions on things like paper straws and fancy reusable water bottles.

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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Bruselas considera que los bancos deben asumir plena responsabilidad al emplear IA

CIO

Bruselas continúa perfilando los límites del uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) y disipando dudas acerca de la responsabilidad civil y legal en el desempeño de cualquier actividad que incorpore la citada tecnología. Así, según advirtió el organismo de Control de Valores del bloque de los Veintisiete en su primera declaración sobre IA, los bancos y los fondos de inversión afincados en la Eurozona no podrán eludir la responsabilidad de las juntas directivas y la obligación legal de proteger a

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The Rise of the Chief AI Officer: Keys to Success

Dell EMC

As organizations look to unlock the power of AI, designating a leader who “gets it right” is as imperative as the technology itself.

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Telefónica Tech acelera su negocio de IA para empresas con 10 centros especializados

CIO

La división de negocios digitales de Telefónica, Telefónica Tech, sigue reforzando sus capacidades en inteligencia artificial (IA) para ayudar a las organizaciones a tomar decisiones basándose en datos. El propósito no es otro que permitirles construir negocios más eficientes y resilientes. En la actualidad, cuenta con equipos especializados en IA distribuidos en torno a diez centros globales para proporcionar a los clientes un servicio adaptado a sus necesidades locales y consolidarse como soci

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An Overview of Continuous Security Testing Processes for DevSecOps

DevOps.com

Just getting started with DevSecOps and need a primer for the tools and processes to employ? This should help.

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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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Business and IT alignment: How people-centric planning fuels real progress

CIO

It used to be technology was just another utility, on a similar level to an enterprise’s plumbing or electricity. Now, technology fuels pretty much every critical business service for every company in every industry. Technology is inextricably bound with the business. Without technology, business stops. Without technological innovation, the business stands still.

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A Pacific Island With Ties to Taiwan Was Hacked. Was It Political? 

Ooda Loop

The U.S. recently finalized plans to give Palau, a group of about 350 small islands in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of millions of dollars in aid over two decades. Immediately afterwards, the island nation was hit by a cyberattack where over 20,000 documents were stolen from the government.

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Habilidades que utiliza el CIO del Gobierno irlandés para avanzar en la transformación digital

CIO

Cuando asumió el cargo de CIO en 2016, Lowry ya se había formado en un estilo de liderazgo más de zanahoria que de látigo. Trabajando en el sector público británico, había visto fracasar un programa de digitalización por culpa de una gestión de ordeno y mando, en la que los logros conseguidos con un enfoque muy centralizado se desbarataron rápidamente cuando el funcionario que llevaba el timón se marchó.

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Best Practices for Cultivating Company Culture and Employee Engagement

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

A culture of inclusion makes employees feel valued. When employees feel like they belong, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated, resulting in higher productivity and lower turnover rates. Today’s guest post is b y Tiffani Martinez, Human Resource Director — Otter Public Relations Gallup describes engaged employees as “involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace,” but the reality is that over one-third of US employees are casually or actively looki

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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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RTVE adjudica a Telefónica el servicio de correo electrónico por 4,35 millones

CIO

Radio Televisión Española (RTVE) ha adjudicado a Telefónica la licitación pública para la prestación del servicio de correo electrónico por una partida de 4,35 millones de euros. Así se contempla en el portal de contratación del Estado. En el pliego de prescripciones técnicas de la licitación se detalla que RTVE requiere la contratación de un proveedor especializado que disponga de los medios tecnológicos y recursos técnicos adecuados para asegurar la calidad del servicio citado con anteriorida

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Prioritizing employee well-being: An innovative approach with generative AI and Amazon SageMaker Canvas

AWS Machine Learning - AI

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, employee mental health has become a crucial aspect that organizations can no longer overlook. Many companies recognize that their greatest asset lies in their dedicated workforce, and each employee plays a vital role in collective success. As such, promoting employee well-being by creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment is of utmost importance.

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El gasto mundial en transformación digital rozará los 4 billones de dólares en 2027

CIO

El gasto mundial en transformación digital, lejos de estancarse, continuará al alza a un ritmo de doble dígito impulsado por tecnologías emergentes de vanguardia. Según reza la última actualización de la Guía de Gasto Mundial en Transformación Digital de IDC, se prevé que la inversión global en transformación digital roce los 4 billones de dólares con vistas al próximo 2027.

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Perficient Launches PRISM Employee Resource Group

Perficient

New ERG Will Further Perficient’s Progress in Supporting and Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community and its Allies At Perficient, we believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We are committed to fostering an environment where we celebrate all colleagues because our people make us unique, their perspectives make us stronger, and the label we all share is talent.

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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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Blua: así es el hospital digital de Sanitas y su nuevo modelo asistencial

CIO

Toda una declaración de intenciones. En el marco de la segunda edición del Future Health The Event , Sanitas ha evidenciado cómo aspira a redefinir el actual modelo de asistencia sanitaria a través de la innovación y la mejora continua. La compañía da así un paso más en la prevención y búsqueda de una medicina más precisa con el lanzamiento del hospital digital Blua.

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How Using a Virtual Credit Card Protects Payments from Fraud

Docuphase

There are many ways for modern businesses to safeguard their important data against fraud. Regular audits , enhancing internal controls, and more robust employee training are often where organizations focus when it comes to improving their fraud prevention tactics. For payments, however, there is one specific payment method that can help businesses keep their important transactions secure: a virtual credit card.

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What Is ElastiCache Serverless?

Dzone - DevOps

This article is an optimized transcription of an interview with our engineer on Amazon ElastiCache Serverless. It provides comprehensive answers about this service, why it is needed, and when it is best to be used. You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel. Happy reading. Q: Hello everyone! This is ITSyndicate in touch. We are a leading provider of DevOps services with more than a decade of experience in the field.