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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. Their enthusiasm is justified, with multiple studies finding that AI is delivering strong value and returns on investment. IBM, for one, found that the average ROI on enterprise-wide AI initiatives at 5.9% with best-in-class companies “reaping an enviable 13% ROI.

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mention

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How many times have you gone out to eat at a restaurant and asked to scan a QR code to access their menu? We’re guessing more times than you can even remember. And most often, these menus are in PDF formats embedded within the QR Codes. It’s a scenario that has become increasingly common lately. QR codes, which once only had specific use cases, have rapidly evolved to become an essential part of our daily lives.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Michael J. Fox says it perfectly: “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” That’s exactly how I feel. As a technology professional, seeing how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI/large language models can improve and save lives makes me think about the significant difference this can have on families and communities worldwide–including mine.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The rapid rise of generative AI has become the most captivating trend in the tech industry today. Prompted by predictions of massive economic impact and the disruption of multiple industries, professionals in many fields are assessing how this new breed of AI tools will complement and complicate their working lives. The ability of generative AI to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and generate content is already freeing up valuable time that entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals can use

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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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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CIOs and others in the C-suite are already seeing payoffs from using AI to automate myriad types of business tasks and workflows. Now they’re eyeing a next-phase opportunity—relying on machine intelligence to handle complex decisions. “If you look at the advances we have seen in AI, with the large amounts of data that large language models can process, we can safely hand off various decisions to machines,” says Prasad Ramakrishnan, CIO & SVP of IT at Freshworks.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Not all AI-powered customer service chatbots are created equal—or created well. Take AVA, the AI-infused customer support bot that AirAsia introduced in 2019. AVA racked up nearly as many customer complaints as case resolutions, forcing AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes to admit earlier this year that AVA was Southeast Asia’s “most hated AI chatbot.” AVA, of course, is not the only sad sack in the chatbot universe.

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Resonate

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Demographics and psychographics are important tools in the modern marketing toolbox, but they’re not a competitive differentiator. Today’s AI- and data-driven marketing is enabling more-advanced starting points for tasks like segmentation and creative work. That’s why Bryan Gernert, CEO of Resonate, is shining a spotlight on how the intelligence for such tasks is being integrated into solutions , bringing marketers closer to the finish line in executing data-driven strategies and understanding c

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Measuring developer productivity has long been a Holy Grail of business. And like the Holy Grail, it has been elusive. But based on our work with companies from a range of industries, we think we may have figured out a way to do it that could work. In 2020, McKinsey surveyed 440 large companies about their “ developer velocity” — meaning the practices that best tap the full potential of development talent.

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Kompyte

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Let's examine some recent cases and learn how to avoid making the same ethical and legal mistakes when conducting competitive intelligence research.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Early in my career, I stayed in an authentic ryokan inn in Kyoto. It was right out of an 1800s Hiroshige woodblock print with a Japanese garden, hanging lanterns, sliding rice paper doors, and a glowing view of Mt Fuji at sunrise. After work, my colleague and I discovered the local dishes and Suntory scotch—a first. Today, Suntory’s food and beverage products are enjoyed on a global scale, including Suntory Oceania , a partnership of Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory that offers a broad spectrum

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern business world, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is taking the industry by storm. Companies increasingly recognize the transformative potential of GenAI and machine learning. To harness the full power of these technologies, it is critical for organizations to embrace cloud computing. Cloud migration is not a mere option but […] The post Three Causes of Cloud Migration Failure in Large Enterprises appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With organizations racing to put more generative AI tools in users’ hands—and software vendors rapidly integrating those tools into their products—CIOs face a familiar choice: develop their own solutions in house, or invest and adapt tools already available in a fast-growing AI marketplace. Yet it’s not a simple build-vs.-buy question, says Prakash Ramamurthy, chief product officer at Freshworks.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Most enterprises suffer from spotty deployment and management of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. As different parts of the organization experiment with AI in silos, they waste both resources and the opportunity to learn from the experience of others. When my company commissioned an independent third-party survey of more than 2,500 AI practitioners across industries and geographies, […] The post Don’t Dawdle, Don’t Dabble – Scale AI, Now appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Domo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

SILICON SLOPES, Utah – Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) today announced that results for its third quarter fiscal 2024 (ended October 31, 2023) will be released on Thursday, November 30, 2023, after the close of the market. The company will host a conference call at 3:00 p.m. (MT) / 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results with the investment community. Participants can register for the call in advance by visiting [link].

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Resonate

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Demographics and psychographics are important tools in the modern marketing toolbox, but they’re not a competitive differentiator. Today’s AI- and data-driven marketing is enabling more-advanced starting points for tasks like segmentation and creative work. That’s why Bryan Gernert, CEO of Resonate, is shining a spotlight on how the intelligence for such tasks is being integrated into solutions , bringing marketers closer to the finish line in executing data-driven strategies and understanding c

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Splash BI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Upcoming Webinar Indispensable – SQL Connect 2023 WED, DEC 06, 2023 10 AM – 11AM GMT Jump to abstract Abstract Connect easily and securely to query your Oracle Fusion Cloud data using SQL Connect. Join us for a webinar to see SQL Connect in action where we will show how easily You will be able to write complex queries, do ad-hoc analysis Export data in Excel, CSV from your Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/SCM data.

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GoodData

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Read on to learn about optimizing GoodData's infrastructure using NetBox: leveraging Terraform & AWS for scalable, cost-effective DCIM & IPAM.

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Splash BI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Upcoming Webinar Oracle Fusion Cloud – Making an attachment WED, DEC 13, 2023 10 AM – 11AM GMT Jump to abstract Abstract Integrating systems is vital in any organisation. In this webinar we will show how you can call SplashBI from within the Oracle Fusion Cloud. How you can run reports that complement Oracle’s reporting. We will show how our reports can then link back into the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/HCM/SCM to view attachments or Oracle Fusion Cloud screens.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Where is the line between selling a financial product and providing investment advice? That question is at the heart of a debate over a new proposal that aims to protect Americans’ retirement savings. Since 1975, the government has required pension fund advisers to meet a fiduciary standard, which means putting their customers’ needs first and limiting conflicts of interest.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Chatbots have blazed an evolutionary path similar to that of self-driving cars. Using the benchmarking approach for driverless vehicles, they’ve advanced from what we might call Level 0—simple call-and-response programs designed a half-century ago—to Level 5—sophisticated AI-driven engines that can increasingly perform human-like tasks. That’s like going from rotary phones to the iPhone, notes Robb Wilson, co-author of “ Age of Invisible Machines ” and CEO and co-founder of OneReach.ai, which ma

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Globe Life is being sued by a former executive who claims he was fired for blowing the whistle on “potentially illegal” sales practices. Scott Dehning claims that Globe Life and subsidiary American Income Life Insurance Co. fired him in May 2023 after he reported “a clear practice of unethical and potentially illegal business practices” to Michigan regulators.

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Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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Alpha Sense BI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As we inch closer to an increasingly severe degree of economic uncertainty—one many have forecasted as the next recession—financial experts are hyper-analyzing the recent past to assess whether the Federal Reserve System should raise its inflation target. From a historical standpoint, some suggest that the US economy never fully recovered from the Great Recession , citing sluggish productivity and low unemployment defined by a decrease in labor-force participation that is still present in 2023

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A top executive to disgraced financier Greg Lindberg agreed to settlement terms with four insurance companies once owned by Lindberg and now in liquidation. Settlement terms call for Christopher Herwig, who the Securities and Exchange Commission accused of teaming with financier Lindberg to defraud investors of $75 million, to pay $75,000 to the insurance companies to resolve their civil lawsuit.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Nationwide has updated some of its variable annuity income guarantee riders. The Columbus, Ohio-based company changed the riders available with its Nationwide Advisory Retirement Income Annuity contract — a product aimed at fee-based advisors — as well as contracts designed to pay commissions. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor The post Nationwide Updates Variable Annuity Income Riders appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A new guide published by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards helps financial professionals compare the requirements of the CFB Board’s internal code of ethics and standards with annuity sales regulations adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Click HERE to read the full story via Think Advisor The post Advisors Selling Annuities, Beware: CFP Standards and NAIC Annuity Sales Rules Differ appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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