CIO

AUGUST 7, 2024

A rtificial intelligence (AI) is the fastest-evolving, fastest-adopted enterprise technology — possibly ever. But how will it change IT operations and what’s needed to support the next generation of AI and machine learning applications? Those are the questions explored in virtual CIO Think Tank roundtables held in April and May 2024. IT leaders from a variety of industries took part in two lively panel discussions, identifying AI’s potential use cases and demands ; hurdles for enterprise adoptio

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mention

AUGUST 7, 2024

Secondary market research involves utilizing preexisting data and insights gathered from various sources in the past. Unlike primary research, which gathers new and original data through surveys or experiments, secondary research relies on already available information. The data used in this type of research can include reports, studies, and statistics from government agencies, industry associations, and academic institutions.

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CIO

AUGUST 7, 2024

La tecnología de hoy es la materia de la ciencia ficción de ayer, con la inteligencia artificial (IA), la robótica y la computación espacial generalizándose tras décadas de especulación y desarrollo. Pero, ¿están dando todos los resultados esperados? En algunos aspectos, sí; en muchos, no. Es una tendencia típica, en la que las expectativas sobre una tecnología concreta superan lo que realmente puede hacer en este momento.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 7, 2024

Go-to-market teams need seamlessly integrated tools that can deliver smoother workflows, break down data silos, and make the most of their tech stack. We’re happy to say our latest updates will help even more ZoomInfo customers achieve just that. ZoomInfo Copilot’s new integration with Gong Conversation Intelligence automatically imports recorded calls to turn the rich engagement data from Gong into fuel for Copilot’s AI-powered insights, analysis, and recommendations.

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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

AUGUST 7, 2024

Las vacaciones retribuidas para cualquier persona trabajadora son un derecho constitucional en España, reconocido en el artículo 40 de la Carta Magna y regulado por normativas como el Estatuto de los Trabajadores. La desconexión digital en entornos laborales está protegida por ley. Cualquiera diría que lo más normal del mundo sería cogerse unos días y desconectar del todo del trabajo: más en agosto, que según ObservaTUR se mantiene como el mes preferido en España.

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CIO

AUGUST 7, 2024

Il leader IT ed ex CIO Stanley Mwangi Chege ha sentito per anni i dirigenti lamentarsi delle implementazioni cloud, citando la rapida escalation dei costi e le difficoltà legate alla privacy dei dati come motivi principali delle loro frustrazioni. Ha visto alcuni di loro reagire spostando i carichi di lavoro dal cloud ai data center on-premise per consentire un miglior controllo dei costi [in inglese] e degli standard relativi alla privacy.

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Alpha Sense BI

AUGUST 7, 2024

While not a new trend within the investment space, short selling—or short interest— activity has gained momentum in recent times. In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. and Canadian markets saw an increase of nearly $58 billion in short interest , or an increase of 5.1% from the previous quarter. During periods of market volatility, short selling is more pronounced, capable of yielding significant gains—or exacerbating exposure and generating losses on the other end.

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CIO

AUGUST 7, 2024

After being in telco and consulting for over 20 years, Lena Jenkins got the change she was looking for when she became the chief digital officer at Waste Management New Zealand, the country’s leading materials recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. The customer-centric emphasis that has maintained throughout her career, however, continues since she joined last year, as well as a focus on how tech and the business are more inextricably linked than ever in light of increasing uses and

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Domo

AUGUST 7, 2024

Data is a cornerstone of strategic decision-making and operational efficiency for businesses across all industries in today’s digital landscape. However, as the volume of data continues to expand exponentially, the challenge of maintaining its quality becomes increasingly complex. Poor data governance and quality costs organizations an average $12.9 million per year and can lead to misguided strategies, operational inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

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InfoSol

AUGUST 7, 2024

On a recent visit to Oregon, I met with several BusinessObjects customers who have recently moved to the current BI 4.3 release. They all had stories of issues that they ran into while testing the new release and the time it took to get the issues resolved. Many of the problems were environmental in nature and issues that other customers had encountered too.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Industry watchers note that Principal’s product designs differentiate the carrier’s offerings and open new opportunities in the crowded market. Peter Lamond, VA product director for Wink Inc. “With the introduction of their new Secure Income Rider, Principal is giving themselves the opportunity to compete for clients in both the investment only and retirement income rider space,” said Peter Lamond , VA product director for Wink Inc. “While Principal’s struct

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GrowbyData

AUGUST 7, 2024

Google is taking a significant step forward in enhancing the online shopping experience with its latest feature, Top Store Pages. This innovative tool is designed to simplify the process of finding and comparing products from various retailers, making it easier than ever for consumers to shop online. What is the “Top Store Pages” feature?

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Dataversity

AUGUST 7, 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) is dominating headlines, celebrated as a groundbreaking technology with vast potential. Beyond the initial (and warranted) excitement, however, a more balanced perspective reveals the substantial – often overlooked – value of another AI technology: traditional machine learning (ML). While generative AI garners attention for its creative capabilities, machine learning remains an unsung hero, utilizing […] The post The Overlooked Powerhouse: Leveraging Machine Learning

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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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TDAN BI

AUGUST 7, 2024

I have been in data (in the fuzziest sense of the word) since about 2009, whether that means data engineering, management, analysis, strategy, or visualization. Over that time, things have changed drastically.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rising stock prices, good rates and investors’ memories of past stock market woes helped insurers increase U.S. individual annuity sales 25%, year over year, to $109 billion in the second quarter of 2024. Sales of registered index-linked annuities, or annuities with returns tied to the performance of entire stock indexes, rather than mutual fund-like baskets of stocks, climbed 42% from the year-ago period, according to new survey data from LIMRA.

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CIO

AUGUST 7, 2024

From data transformations to practical implementations of generative AI, IT organizations are delivering innovative solutions the help their organizations break with the past and bridge to a brighter future, Each year, the CIO 100 Awards highlight leading examples of IT innovation and leadership that illustrate the transformative power of technology.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service recently began a regulatory project that could turn some annuity owners’ retirement accounts into rainy day funds. IRS officials posted draft guidelines for implementing sections 115 and 314 of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) 2.0 Act, or Secure 2.0, which added two important exceptions to Internal Revenue Code section 72(t).

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SpyFu

AUGUST 7, 2024

What's the Buzz About Domain Rating? We hear this metric held high like it’s a kingmaker—domain rating (DR). It was designed as a reflection of a domain’s SEO strength, specifically the quality of its backlink profile. Though it has taken on different forms, its popularity across the SEO industry stems from its useful status as a website authority score.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Personal annuities can only get the system so far. Once, the tale goes, American workers relied upon a three-legged stool for their retirement income: 1) Social Security, 2) pensions, and 3) personal savings. Click HERE to read the full story via Morningstar. Wink’s Moore on the Market: Here we go with Morningstar hating on annuities again. “To start, fixed annuities aren’t typically used to prepare for retirement.” *honk* WRONG.

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SpyFu

AUGUST 7, 2024

What's the Buzz About Domain Rating? We hear this metric held high like it’s a kingmaker—domain rating (DR). It was designed as a reflection of a domain’s SEO strength, specifically the quality of its backlink profile. Though it has taken on different forms, its popularity across the SEO industry stems from its useful status as a website authority score.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

The much-ballyhooed great wealth transfer may neither be that great nor transfer that much money to many Americans expecting an inheritance, according to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Planning & Progress Study. Only 26% of study participants said they expect to leave behind an inheritance. This will disappoint many millennials and members of Generation Z.

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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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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Prudential Financial’s U.S. life and annuity business posted great numbers, right before world investment markets went haywire and stole focus. Caroline Feeney, the head of Prudential’s U.S. businesses, told securities analysts Friday that Prudential generated strong sales of relatively low-risk products, and that market demand continues to move in Prudential’s direction.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Lincoln Financial sold so many individual annuities in the second quarter that Suneet Kamath, a securities analyst with Jefferies, wondered whether the annuity market is all right. The life and annuity issuer increased individual annuity sales to $3.8 billion in the second quarter, up 48% from the total for the second quarter of 2022. Click HERE to read the full story via Think Advisor Wink’s Moore on the Market: Annuities… Irrational behavior?

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Equitable is one of the life insurers shaping the individual annuity market. It created the modern registered index-linked annuity product category. The insurer is now working with BlackRock and its own corporate sibling, AllianceBernstein, to create retirement plan options that combine a target-date fund with an in-plan annuity. It hopes that kind of package will become the strategy of choice for workers who really aren’t sure what to do with their nest eggs.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Sheryl Moore , CEO of Wink , publisher of Wink ‘s Sales & Market Report, which tracks the life and annuity market, said features that give consumers the option to lock in gains at a high point in the index are becoming more popular because of the steadily rising market — which brings with it the threat of a looming market correction. “We are absolutely seeing this feature more and more over the last two years,” Moore said.

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