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Observability in 2030: A Practitioner’s Wishlist

DevOps.com

Observability in 2030 will require integrated telemetry across layers, events for context, and decoupling telemetry collection from analysis, ensuring seamless multi-signal observability.

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Balancing Cybersecurity Accountability with Practical Support

Ooda Loop

In recent years, the U.S. government has intensified its efforts to hold companies accountable for cybersecurity failures, underscored by high-profile cases such as the prosecution of Uber’s former security chief, Joseph Sullivan, and the fallout from the SolarWinds breach. These actions send a strong message: American businesses entrusted with sensitive data must meet rigorous security standards.

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The best open-source AI models: All your free-to-use options explained

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Here are the best open-source and free-to-use AI models for text, images, and audio, organized by type, application, and licensing considerations.

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AI coding agents come with legal risk

CIO

AI coding agents are poised to take over a large chunk of software development in coming years, but the change will come with intellectual property legal risk, some lawyers say. AI-powered coding agents will be a step forward from the AI-based coding assistants, or copilots, used now by many programmers to write snippets of code. But as coding agents potentially write more software and take work away from junior developers, organizations will need to monitor the output of their robot coders, acc

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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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Is Agile the mean girl who’s ruining your life?

Agile Alliance

If you’re finding it difficult to “be Agile,” there’s a good chance your personality traits are at odds with what thrives in an Agile environment. The post Is Agile the mean girl who’s ruining your life? first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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Research: How WFH Can Actually Strengthen Bonds Between Coworkers

Harvard Business Review

A series of studies found that virtual meetings offer workers valuable glimpses into each other’s nonwork lives — which boost feelings of trust and authenticity.

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‘Just-in-time’ AI: Has its moment arrived?

CIO

Just as Japanese Kanban techniques revolutionized manufacturing several decades ago, similar “just-in-time” methods are paying dividends as companies get their feet wet with generative AI. “The timeliness is critical. You don’t want to do the work too much in advance because you want that real-time context. We activate the AI just in time,” says Sastry Durvasula, chief information and client services officer at financial services firm TIAA.

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I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

There are several ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to highlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

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Developer Experience Has Always Been a Profit Story

DevOps.com

The true business value of providing a best-in-class developer experience is not being articulated enough, and that is — improved developer experience is a profit driver, not a cost center.

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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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When a Performance Improvement Plan Could Help Your Employee

Harvard Business Review

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal approach to remedy an employee’s performance gaps, including failures to meet specific job goals or behavior-related concerns. The plan outlines the existing issues and defines what new outputs and behaviors are needed by when. But is a PIP the right choice for your situation? Will it work? Is it worth the effort?

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CIOs look to sharpen AI governance despite uncertainties

CIO

As more generative AI projects move from proof-of-concept to production, CIOs will be shouldering the additional pressure of enacting AI governance policies to protect the enterprise — and their jobs. There is no dearth of AI governance frameworks available from the US government and European Union, as well as top market researchers, but no doubt, as gen AI innovation outpaces formal standards, CIOs will need to enact and hone internal AI governance policies in 2025 — and enlist the entire C-sui

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Watch out, Windows Notepad users: Here comes AI

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Currently available to Windows Insiders in Windows 11, Microsoft's new AI-powered Rewrite feature will help you fine-tune your prose in Notepad.

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Lack of Role Clarity: The Silent Profit Killer

CEO Insider

Think the CEO and COO/Second-in-Command don’t need clearly defined roles? Think again! Lack of clarity at the top contributes to: Misunderstandings that confuse your employees and result in project delays. Tripping over each other because you are both doing the same task (a massive waste of time and resources). Missed deadlines due to dropped balls […] The post Lack of Role Clarity: The Silent Profit Killer appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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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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The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College

Harvard Business Review

For many, heading straight to college and then into the working world is seen as the best way forward. But what if a break during this time — in particular, a gap year before college — can help reduce stress and burnout, improve your academics and leadership down the road, and help you find your true purpose? Research and interviews with people who have taken gap years demonstrate its promise, and practical advice about the logistics of taking a gap year can help you decide if it’s the right pat

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Redefining customer experience: How AI is revolutionizing Mastercard

CIO

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.

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Windows 11 editions explained: Versions, SKUs, and Home vs. Pro

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

When you buy a new PC, you typically have a choice of only two Windows editions. But other specialized editions are available, and you might stumble across one of them if you look in the right places. Here's what you need to know.

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Redgate Embraces Machine Learning to Generate Test Data and Monitor Databases

DevOps.com

Redgate this week previewed machine learning capabilities that it is adding to its test data management and database monitoring platforms that are scheduled to be made generally available in the first quarter of 2025.

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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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Most-Active US Investors In October: Andreessen Horowitz Takes Top Spot Again

Crunchbase News

This is a monthly feature that runs down some of the most-active investors in U.S.-based companies, looks at some of their most interesting investments, and includes some odds and ends of who spent what. See August’s most-active startup investors here. October turned out to be a pretty busy month for many of the big names in venture and was led again by Andreessen Horowitz.

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UK launches platform to help businesses manage AI risks, build trust

CIO

The UK government has introduced an AI assurance platform, offering British businesses a centralized resource for guidance on identifying and managing potential risks associated with AI, as part of efforts to build trust in AI systems. About 524 companies now make up the UK’s AI sector, supporting more than 12,000 jobs and generating over $1.3 billion in revenue, the UK government said.

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Ready to try Proton Drive? 6 tips for using this security-first cloud storage service

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If you've just started using Proton Drive - or if you're considering a migration - here are some tips to help you get up and running quickly so you can make the most of the service.

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Kloudfuse Adds Raft of Additional Capabilities to Unify Observability

DevOps.com

Kloudfuse today updated its namesake observability platform to add support for continuous profiling and real user monitoring (RUM) along with additional analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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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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Robot Brain Startup Physical Intelligence Raises $400M At $2B Valuation

Crunchbase News

Physical Intelligence , a startup developing brains for a wide array of robots, raised a $400 million round at a $2 billion valuation led by Jeff Bezos , Lux Capital and Thrive Capital , per The New York Times. Others involved in the round include OpenAI , Redpoint Ventures and Bond , per the report. The San Francisco-based company had raised a $70 million seed round at a valuation of about $400 million back in March.

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Where many CIOs’ strategic visions fall short

CIO

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.

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The new M4 Mac Mini might be the most lovable Mac ever - for two reasons

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The redesigned M4 Mac Mini is nearly the same size as the Apple TV. You can use it as a light workstation, a mini server, a TV streaming box, and more.

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Survey Sees DevOps Teams Focusing More on IT Sustainability Issues

DevOps.com

A survey of 504 DevOps practitioners finds 59% work for organizations that have a sustainability initiative specifically tied to application development and deployment.

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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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5 Strategies to Help You Manage Resentment for a Colleague

Harvard Business Review

Many leaders today are stretched beyond capacity, and in that state, feelings of resentment can readily emerge and take hold. Whether you’re already feeling resentful or just starting to feel the tinges of this emotion, try these five strategies to safeguard your and your team’s well-being and performance: pinpoint the source, step outside yourself, focus on solutions, communicate constructively, and let go.

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Freshworks lays off 660 — about 13 percent of its global workforce — despite strong earnings, profits

CIO

Despite reporting glowing revenue and profits for its fourth quarter, midmarket customer service, IT, and CRM vendor Freshworks said it was laying off 660 employees — about 13 percent of its employees worldwide. The company said the layoffs were part of “realigning our global workforce.” The layoff announcement sounded unusual in that it was mentioned within an otherwise glowing financial report.

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One third of consumers would prefer working with AI agents for faster service

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Many consumers are happy to communicate with an AI agent but also want to know when that conversation is happening.

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