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3 ways AI is set to disrupt the C-suite

CIO

No one questions the tremendous impact generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) platforms and tools will have on the future of work. The impending disruption is obvious even before the effects materialize. The question IT and business leaders must ask is, How do we leverage this sea change rather than drown in it? Half of CEOs say their organization is at least somewhat unprepared for AI and machine learning (ML) adoption, according to Workday’s C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report.

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I Actually Chatted with ChatGPT

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

ChatGPT was released just over a year ago (at the end of November 2022), and countless people have already written about their experiences using it in all sorts of settings. (I even contributed my own hot take last year with my O’Reilly Radar article Real-Real-World Programming with ChatGPT.) What more is left to say by now? Well, I bet very few of those people have actually chatted with ChatGPT.

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A major revision of Continuous Integration

Martin Fowler

At the turn of the century, I was lucky to involved in several projects that developed the practice of Continuous Integration. I wrote up our lessons from this work in article on my website, where it continues to be a oft-referenced resource for this important practice. Late last year a colleague contacted me to say that the article, now nearly twenty years old, was still useful, but was showing its age.

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How to Shop for Data?

Data Virtualization

Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, the most innovative and successful organizations leverage data to increase revenue, minimize expenses, and deliver products and services that meet the needs of their customers. To be truly “data-driven,” an organization must view data as more than a byproduct. The post How to Shop for Data? appeared first on Data Management Blog - Data Integration and Modern Data Management Articles, Analysis and Information.

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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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Accelerating app development with LLMs

Agile Engine

Table of contents Introduction Large language models (LLMs) in a nutshell Rapid application development (RAD) using LLMs The problem Step 1. Choose the right platform Step 2. Test a little Step 3. Extract raw text Step 4. Send it to Vertex AI/text-bison Step 5. Format your output using the LLM Expert commentary Issues Token limit Code optimization Text categorization OCR extraction Embedded images Conclusion Introduction Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming the software developm

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Visual vs text based programming, which is better?

Successful Software

Visual programming tools (also called ‘no-code’ or ‘low-code’) have been getting a lot of press recently. This, in turn, has generated a lot of discussion about whether visual or text based programming (coding) is ‘best’ As someone who uses text programming (C++) to create a visual programming data wrangling tool (Easy Data Transform) I have some skin in this game and have thought about it quite a bit.

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NASA accelerates science with gen AI-powered search

CIO

When you generate and collect as much data as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does, finding just the right data set for a research project can be a problem. With seven operating centers, nine research facilities, and more than 18,000 staff, the agency continually generates an overwhelming amount of data, which it stores in more than 30 science data repositories across five topical areas — astrophysics, heliophysics, biological science, physical science, earth science,

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How HackerEarth and Olibr are Reshaping Tech Talent Discovery

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

In the fast-paced tech world, finding the right talent is paramount. For years, HackerEarth has empowered tech recruiters to identify top talent through targeted skill assessments and engaging coding challenges. Now, we’re amplifying that impact by joining forces with Olibr’s vast job portal and advanced candidate screening tool. Imagine a world where: Candidates seamlessly showcase their skills through HackerEarth challenges directly on Olibr, boosting their profiles and attracting

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Beyond the Drama: How to De-Escalate an Emotional Conversation at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

What to Say Next to Destress an Emotional Conversation at Work When people are fired up, angry, and defensive, it’s tough to have a productive conversation. One reason it’s so tricky to de-escalate an emotional conversation is that when these emotions kick in, they’re contagious. One person gets defensive, and the other person responds in kind.

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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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How to Interact With a Highly Sensitive Person

Xebia

In a world that seems to be constantly buzzing, it’s normal to feel busy and stressed. But if you feel tired, overwhelmed, and overstimulated most of the time, you might have sensory-processing sensitivity. Hi, I’m Rachèl, and I’m a Highly Sensitive Person. I’m not embarrassed to admit that because it’s actually my superpower.

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CIOs confront generative AI’s workplace X factor

CIO

In the rush to establish technical strategies for making good on the promise of generative AI, many CIOs find themselves running headlong into what may be their most challenging task yet: preparing their organization’s end-users — from knowledge workers and assembly line laborers to doctors, accountants, and lawyers — to co-exist with generative AI.

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How AI-Powered Security Capabilities Implement Real-Time Cybersecurity

Palo Alto Networks

Security is critical to enterprise digital transformation strategy, enabling sustainable growth, performance and competitive differentiation. It’s clear that AI will continue to shape modern cybersecurity drastically, driving both advantages and risks for businesses. From securing AI, to safely developing with AI, to safely consuming AI, the use of AI is widespread and will only continue to accelerate.

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7 Steps to Repair a Damaged Business Partnership

Harvard Business Review

No long-term partnership — personal or professional — is without challenges. Getting key issues on the table in a timely way and having open, direct, and respectful conversations can reduce frustrations and facilitate needed change. In this article, the authors outline seven steps to take if your business partnership has gotten rocky.

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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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Agile doesn’t create future-proof organizations

Xebia

Authors Riët Broekhuizen and Ellen Barree A fourth industrial revolution is happening, challenging organizations to implement radical change. The fusion and exponential growth of technologies that allow man and machine to "merge" will impact society, organizations, and people in ways we can barely imagine. Consider, for example, the impact of smart devices in your home, voice control, self-propelled trucks, robot receptionists, and AI.

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12 data science certifications that will pay off

CIO

Data scientist is one of the hottest jobs in IT. Companies are increasingly eager to hire data professionals who can make sense of the wide array of data the business collects. If you’re looking to get into this lucrative field, or want to stand out from the competition, certification can be key. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts employment of data scientists will grow 35% from 2022 to 2032, with about 17,000 openings projected on average each year.

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Rails 7.1.3 has been released!

Ruby on Rails

Hi everyone, I am happy to announce that Rails 7.1.3 has been released. CHANGES since 7.1.2 To see a summary of changes, please read the release on GitHub: 7.1.3 CHANGELOG To view the changes for each gem, please read the changelogs on GitHub: Action Cable CHANGELOG Action Mailbox CHANGELOG Action Mailer CHANGELOG Action Pack CHANGELOG Action Text CHANGELOG Action View CHANGELOG Active Job CHANGELOG Active Model CHANGELOG Active Record CHANGELOG Active Storage CHANGELOG Active Support CHANGELOG

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Remote Team Building: How Do I Stay Connected with My Virtual Team?

Let's Grow Leaders

Remote Team Building Insights from the Muppets Are you struggling with remote team building? You’re not alone. Even Kermit the Frog (or someone with an uncanny resemblance) faces this challenge. He’s #AskingforaFriend , but we know it’s a common query: How do you foster remote team building and bonding? If you’re like so many for whom remote work and hybrid teams is the new normal, here are a few fun and practical tips to keep your remote teams engaged and connected is mo

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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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Building Resilient Public Networking on AWS: Part 2

Xebia

Deploy Secure Public Web Endpoints Welcome to Building Resilient Public Networking on AWS—our comprehensive blog series on advanced networking strategies tailored for regional evacuation, failover, and robust disaster recovery. Here’s a summary of this engaging journey: Revisiting networking concepts from the client’s perspective: If you missed our exploration of fundamental networking concepts in the first installment, catch up here.

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What it takes to land a CIO gig in 2024

CIO

By all accounts, 2024 will be a good year on the CIO hiring front. Global spending on technology is predicted to be up by virtually all forecasts. Most midsize and large organizations are spending significantly on cloud capabilities. Cybersecurity has been pegged as a top priority for funding in many industries. And nearly every company seems poised to adopt artificial intelligence in some fashion.

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Powder and profits: the economics of ski resorts

The Hustle

Vail Mountain kicked off the new year by setting a record. For the first week of January, a single-day lift ticket purchased on-site cost $299, the highest amount ever charged to ski the iconic resort, roughly 100 miles outside Denver. The price was $100 higher than a single-day lift ticket just six years ago, but anyone following the industry wouldn’t have felt sticker shock.

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Using “Digital Academies” to Close the Skills Gap

Harvard Business Review

“Digital academies” are among the most successful approaches to closing the digital skills gap. These initiatives are specific to the company’s culture and narrative, are highly experiential and considerate of organizational team dynamics, and reach across the enterprise. Using DuPont’s digital academy as a model, companies should design their own internal upskilling programs to serve broad employee segments, include experiential elements, encourage continuous engagement, and prioritize flexibil

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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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How to Deal With a Highly Sensitive Person

Xebia

In a world that seems to be constantly buzzing, it’s normal to feel busy and stressed. But if you feel tired, overwhelmed, and overstimulated most of the time, you might have sensory-processing sensitivity. Hi, I’m Rachél, and I’m a Highly Sensitive Person. I’m not embarrassed to admit that because it’s actually my superpower.

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How software can digitally transform child adoption

CIO

Each new iteration of technology development creates renewed hope to be a vehicle for good and empower those in need. But it’s not the technology type that enables such work but its application. Scottsdale-based charity Both Ends Believing (BEB) is just such an example. Through the right intentions and business technology leadership, BEB has placed 3,133 orphans with families since it began in 2010.

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Startup Investors Have Fled The Metaverse

Crunchbase News

Almost nobody these days is spending much leisure time in the metaverse. Additionally, almost no investors are backing fresh rounds for startups creating the next generation of virtual worlds. That, broadly, is the finding from our latest data dive into venture funding tied to the metaverse, virtual worlds and augmented reality. Investment around these themes hit a multiyear low in 2023, driven by declining support for consumer-focused startups.

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How to Vet a Corporate Intelligence Vendor

Harvard Business Review

Demand for intelligence vendors is substantial and increasing. In 2022, global cyber threat intelligence was estimated to be a $4.93 billion industry, and U.S. security services was a whopping $48.1 billion. Geopolitical and security risk intelligence is an unquantified but essential and rapidly growing part of the story. But how do you know whether an intelligence vendor aligns with your company’s needs, risk tolerance, and ethics?

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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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Deploy an Astro Site to GitHub Pages using GitHub Actions

Xebia

Astro is a modern front-end framework for building fast, optimized websites. It allows you to write components using your favorite JavaScript framework (like React, Vue, or Svelte), but renders them as static HTML at build time for faster page loads. Additionally, Astro offers server-side rendering capabilities, and integrates well with popular tools and frameworks, enhancing performance and SEO.

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Yogurt maker stirs in SAP to boost its demand planning capability

CIO

In 1919, Isaac Carasso was on a mission. Using cultures from the Pasteur Institute, he created yogurt to help improve the health of children with gut issues in Barcelona. At that time, yogurt was not widely known in the region as a food item. Instead, he sold his product as a medicine to pharmacies. Over the years, Carasso’s mission turned into a global, diversified business named Danone that today offers products such as yogurt, soy milk, water, and early life and medical nutrition to consum

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Elections Are Coming: Time to Sound Misinformation’s Clarion Call… Again

Ooda Loop

A former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent published an article in which he states that misinformation and not tampering with election systems remains the primary threat against U.S. elections. More here.

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