Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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Do boards understand their new role in cybersecurity?

CIO

Julie Ragland was CIO of vehicle manufacturing company Navistar, and has held IT leadership roles at Adient and Johnson Controls. To Ragland, who also sits on several state agency and non-profit boards, one of the greatest responsibilities for today’s boards is in governing cyber security risk. And while board members are generally tuned in to the importance of cyber governance, they don’t always understand the true risks with cyber and their own governing role.

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Evolve Your B2B Website: From Traffic Magnet to Conversion Engine

Weidert Group

The most effective industrial marketers are those who can adapt quickly to change. In the context of today’s digital marketing landscape, the ability to stay agile and respond proactively to new trends is crucial — particularly amid today’s upheaval across marketing ecosystems. Staying ahead of the curve demands that marketers embrace change and rethink their digital strategies, starting with one of their most important owned assets — the company's website.

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Human vs. humane: How companies pursue AI for enhanced CX

CIO

We’ve all been there. Your laptop breaks down, you miss a flight, or you need to call an insurance company. You hope for a quick conversation to resolve the matter but instead, you’re greeted by a disembodied voice delivering scripted questions and answers with no empathy, passing you through one list of choices after another, leaving you even more frustrated than when you started.

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AI governance: what is it?  Copy

Stellar Consulting

By Briar Christensen , Principal Advisory Consultant AI governance: what is it? AI Governance: What It Is and Why It is Important As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionise industries, businesses in New Zealand are increasingly adopting AI technologies to stay competitive. However, with the great power of AI also comes great responsibility.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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Luz verde a la digitalización de la Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual

CIO

El Consejo de Ministros ha dado luz verde a la modificación del Real Decreto 183/2004, que regula la Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual (TSI) del Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS). El objetivo, apuntan desde el Ejecutivo, no es otro que adaptar la normativa a los avances tecnológicos, estableciendo la emisión de la TSI en un formato virtual para todas las comunidades autónomas , además del soporte físico que se viene utilizando tradicionalmente.

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Es hora de que los CIO piensen en la criptografía postcuántica

CIO

Ante la amenaza de que los ordenadores cuánticos rompan los actuales métodos de cifrado, la adopción de la criptografía poscuántica es ahora una prioridad crítica , sobre todo para los sectores que manejan datos confidenciales, según revela un informe reciente. El estado actual y futuro de la cuántica es una de las seis tendencias que recoge el informe Tendencias Tecnológicas 2025 de Info-Tech Research Group, basado en las respuestas de unos 1.000 responsables de la toma de decisiones informátic

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Google SERPs: Revolutionizing Visual Shopping with Short Videos

GrowbyData

In an era where attention spans are shorter than ever, short-form videos have emerged as a powerful tool for engaging audiences. As consumers increasingly turn to visual content for information and inspiration, Google is adapting by integrating these dynamic video snippets directly into search results. This shift not only enhances the shopping experience but also opens new avenues for businesses to connect with potential customers.

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Oracle CloudWorld 2024: 10 key takeaways from the big annual event

CIO

As competition heats up among cloud service providers, especially on the generative AI front, Oracle is focusing its energies on providing IT infrastructure that can help developers and enterprises take advantage of generative AI in their operations. Shifting gears from his standpoint last year, Oracle Chairman and CTO Larry Ellison took to the stage last week to unveil the company’s strategies and products around multicloud, distributed cloud, AI, application development, and security.

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Term life sales on pace for record year, says Limra

Wink Intel

Term life insurance sales maintained their upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, putting the category on course for a record year after closing its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, according to Limra’s US Life Insurance Sales Survey. Click HERE to read the full story via Investment News Wink’s Note: According to Wink’s Sales & Market Report, t erm life second quarter sales were $692.8 million; up 6.8% compared with the previous quarter.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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“No hay decisión comercial en SAS que no aproveche nuestra propia tecnología”

CIO

Cinco años al pie del cañón en la industria tecnológica, dado el acelerado ritmo de desarrollo y evolución, son un mundo. Jay Upchurch, vicepresidente ejecutivo y Chief Technology Officer (CIO, por sus siglas en inglés) de SAS desde el pasado 2019, es gran conocedor de ello. “En el último lustro han cambiado muchas cuestiones. Cuando yo entré en el cargo -reflexiona- había ciertas cosas que estaban sucediendo y con las que tuve que lidiar; hoy en día puedo decir que de alguna manera han formado

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We really don’t do a good job of supporting new agents

Wink Intel

My friend David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU® put together an “Interviewing the Interviewer” video, which provides key tops for new agents, looking to contract with a career agency insurance company. I learned A LOT watching this. We really don’t do a good job of supporting new agents, looking to get into this business. This video is a good resource.

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Cuatro pasos para avanzar de productos a resultados: cómo ser un ‘impact driver’

CIO

Muchas organizaciones confunden el ajetreo con el progreso. Sin métricas claras para controlar y comunicar el impacto en el negocio, los equipos de proyecto se centran a menudo en completar tareas sin comprender plenamente cómo su trabajo contribuye a lograr unos objetivos empresariales más amplios. Un director de Sistemas de la Información de una empresa global -llamémosle David- se enfrentó exactamente a este problema.

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Charting a Course Through the Data Mapping Maze in Three Parts

Dataversity

Companies are dealing with more data sources than ever – sales figures, customer profiles, inventory updates, you name it. Data professionals say, on average, data volumes are growing by 63% per month in their organizations. Data teams are struggling to ensure all that data hangs together across systems and is accurate and consistent. Bad data is bad […] The post Charting a Course Through the Data Mapping Maze in Three Parts appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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El 30% de las empresas automatizarán más de la mitad de sus actividades de red para 2026

CIO

La automatización gana protagonismo gracias al impulso del valor empresarial, la eficiencia y la agilidad para las organizaciones. De hecho, con vistas al 2026, la firma de análisis e investigación Gartner estima que el 30% de las empresas automatizarán más de la mitad de sus actividades de red. Una cifra que arroja un incremento del 10% al compararla con los datos de mediados del 2023.

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The Trouble with AI and Identity

Dataversity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned a reputation as a silver bullet solution to a myriad of modern business challenges across industries. From improving diagnostic care to revolutionizing the customer experience, many industries and organizations have experienced the true transformational power of AI. However, that’s not the case for the masses.

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INE Security Wins 2024 SC Excellence Award

CIO

INE Security is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards, named Best IT Security-Related Training Program. This designation underscores INE Security’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. The SC Awards , now in its 27th year, recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems.

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Term to Universal to Whole Life: Matching client needs to the right product

Wink Intel

What is the right type of life insurance for your client? This seems to be a harmless question, but it’s one that drives agents mad. The typical answer is “it depends.” Click HERE to read the full story via INN The post Term to Universal to Whole Life: Matching client needs to the right product appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Al 58% de los CIO españoles les preocupa el impacto de la Ley de Atención al Cliente

CIO

El 58% de los CIO españoles están preocupados por cómo afectará la nueva Ley de Atención al Cliente a sus empresas. Así se desprende de un reciente estudio firmado por Twilio. El informe, basado en una encuesta realizada en España a un centenar de CIO y 101 directores de Atención al Cliente, revela una importante brecha en la preparación de las empresas españolas para cumplir con la nueva normativ a.

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Diversified Brokerage Services, Inc. Launches New Annuity Division

Wink Intel

Minneapolis, MN – Diversified Brokerage Services, Inc. (DBS), a leading provider of insurance brokerage services, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Annuity Division. This strategic addition is set to enhance the support provided to financial advisors and their clients, reinforcing DBS’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the life insurance industry.

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Le principali tecnologie che sconvolgeranno il mondo del business nel 2025

CIO

A volte le tecnologie più promettenti sono proprio davanti ai nostri occhi: basta riconoscere il valore aziendale insito nel loro utilizzo. Per avere un’idea delle più promettenti che le aziende incontreranno nel corso dei prossimi mesi, abbiamo intervistato una serie di leader IT chiedendo loro quali pensano che siano i sistemi che potranno aiutare le imprese a innovare, a servire meglio i loro clienti e a trasformare il modo in cui conducono il loro business.

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Private equity, artificial intelligence coming fast at life insurers: LIMRA CEO

Wink Intel

The life insurance industry faces familiar challenges with talent shortages and how to meet the glaring product needs. Unlike the past, however, new tools and resources exist to change the narrative going forward. Dave Levenson, CEO of LIMRA and LOMA, will address the great potential for positive change in a state-of-the-industry address today. Click HERE to read the full story via INN The post Private equity, artificial intelligence coming fast at life insurers: LIMRA CEO appeared first on Win

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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GoodData and MotherDuck: Transforming Data Analytics for Maximum Impact

GoodData

Discover how the GoodData and MotherDuck integration enhances data analytics with faster processing, cost savings, and real-time insights.

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Cases Mount Against Advisor Accused of Stealing Millions From His Aunt

Wink Intel

Civil cases appear to piling up against a Pennsylvania financial advisor already accused of draining millions from clients, including his widowed aunt and a retired executive. Scott J. Mason now faces a longer list of civil cases from alleged victims, in addition to ongoing investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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6 of the best data analytics tools to use today

GoodData

Discover the top 6 data analytics tools of today, each designed to boost decision-making, optimize processes, and drive business success.

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Singlife Introduces Indexed Universal Life Plan with Minimum Sum Assured of US$250,000 for Singapore’s Growing Affluent Segment

Wink Intel

An accessible Indexed Universal Life plan that offers potentially higher returns linked to the performance of the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index and a guaranteed floor rate of 0% SINGAPORE , Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading homegrown financial services company Singlife introduces Singlife Legacy Indexed Universal Life (IUL) , a non-participating universal life plan that is one of the most accessible IULs in the market, with coverage starting from US$250,000.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.