CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are striving to harness the power of digital technologies to reinvent their operations, enhance customer experiences, drive innovation, and thereby create value for stakeholders. But the hard truth is that many digital initiatives fail to deliver results. Transformation efforts can be derailed for any number of reasons, but there are several common themes as to why digital initiatives fall short — and most revolve around leadership.

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mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Marketing is easy, isn’t it? After all, all you really need to do is put up some adverts and customers will come flocking to your website (or store) to buy the product. Of course, that’s not quite right. In the modern market, marketing is at times a science, and at other times an art. Doing it well involves in-depth knowledge of your product and, more importantly, your customers.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It’s no secret that companies are committing to DevOps. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of leaders have adopted DevOps into their operations. DevOps delivers speed and agility to the development process. By cross-training operations and engineering, development teams can move faster through better collaboration, making continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) a reality for organizations.

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FedSavvy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the 30 awardees on its Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation Two (T4NG2) contract vehicle to provide a range of information technology (IT) services. The 10-year, $60.7 billion contract is the third iteration of the vehicle run by the Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) in Eatontown, NJ and is significant because most of the VA’s IT spend runs through this vehicle.

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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.

Business Intelligence

CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Open source has seen a great deal of momentum among mainframers, making collaboration easier and providing greater transparency. But for all of its benefits, open source is not without risks. By its very nature, open-source code is accessible to whoever wants to see it—including potential attackers. That means an attacker looking to crack into an organization’s systems could simply examine the readily available open-source code and pick out vulnerabilities to exploit.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The future of retail is omnichannel The last three or four years have changed retail forever. The growth rate for online purchases spiked to 32% in 2020 and has continued to grow by double digits since then. 1 But despite some of the benefits of online sales, this isn’t all good news for retailers. Online shopping can cut into impulse purchases — which are typically higher-margin sales — because 82% of impulsive purchase decisions are made in a brick-and-mortar store. 2 Dell Developing omnichann

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Timo Elliot

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Data is like children, it’s constantly on the move, and loves to get dirty — but holds out the promise of huge new value in the organization, thanks to Generative AI. I just listened to industry veteran analysts Jon Reed and Josh Greenbaum discuss the recent ASUG Tech Connect Event in Orlando. I strongly urge you to take a listen to the whole thing , but one thing jumped out: that bad data is one of the biggest problems organizations face when trying to take advantage of Generative A

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The DevOps ecosystem of today is becoming increasingly more complex. No matter the industry, organizations are increasingly looking for ways to optimize mission-critical software development processes. Businesses are under constant pressure to adopt new processes and platforms to achieve the goals set out by business leaders. As development teams grapple with the challenge of modernizing their DevOps toolchains, a number of concerns and challenges have followed closely behind.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In September, I had the privilege of co-hosting a new special interest group (SIG), Women in Data Management and Governance, alongside DATAVERSITY’s Shannon Kempe, at a pre-conference Enterprise Data World (EDW) event. I’m so honored to be part of building this community and to better serve a critical and growing constituency in our industry. Supporting the growth of […] The post Building a Strong Community for Women in Data Management and Governance appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mainframes are a critical piece of the technology infrastructure for countless enterprises. They are leveraged by 71% of Fortune 500 companies , which emphasizes just how pivotal they are in large-scale business operations. Whether it’s buying groceries, making a bank transfer, or booking a flight, the mainframe is powering how consumers interact with organizations and is behind millions of transactions that take place every day.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, corporate boards and executives understand the importance of data and analytics for improved business performance. However, most of the data in enterprises is of poor quality, hence the majority of the data and analytics fail. To improve the quality of data, more than 80% of the work in data analytics projects is on data […] The post Managing Missing Data in Analytics appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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InfoSol

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I have a had a lot of conversations about data strategy this year. With both the rise in organizations looking to move their data to the cloud and the increasing awareness of the power of BI and generative AI, data strategy has become a top priority. If the data is not correct then its garbage in and garbage out, or as I have always said : BIG DATA + BAD DATA = BIG BAD DATA However, when it comes to a good data strategy, it’s not just about the quality of the data, it’s also about the design and

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Fuld

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This month, we’ve included a selection of strategic insights crucial for navigating today’s competitive market environment. We begin with Professor Leonard Lane from UC Irvine, who offers a perspective on utilizing War Gaming as a strategic tool for business acumen and agility. We then examine the integral role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in Private Equity.

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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.

Business Intelligence

Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Bank certificates of deposit, or CDs, and annuities are two popular and safe investment options that can provide a steady income stream for investors. Both have advantages and disadvantages that depend on a client’s financial goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Rising interest rates have suddenly made both types of products much more attractive.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The changing landscape of IT, driven by rapid advances in technology and digital transformation, has seen a shift in CIOs’ responsibilities and challenges. CIOs are increasingly doing more software development and technology-focused work as part of their digital transformations, making the adage “every company is a software company” more of a truism with each digital wave.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

NAILBA’s most coveted and prestigious accolade, the Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence, was presented to Jim Ash at NAILBA’s 42 nd annual meeting in Hollywood, FL. The Mooers Award honors distinction in brokerage and is presented to the individual most committed to furthering independent life brokerage as a distribution system, and who demonstrates an exemplary record of community service.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

After months of anticipation, the Department of Labor has released its revamped investment advice fiduciary definition. Dubbed the “retirement security proposed rule,” the new standard would be used to determine when an advisor would be classified as a fiduciary for liability purposes under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The new proposal, if finalized, would replace the current five-part test that is used to determine whether an investment advice professional is classified

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IT

Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this year, USAA hopes to challenge the nation to go beyond simple gratitude to create real, positive impacts in the veteran community. A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young military/veterans and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On October 31, the DOL introduced its third attempt at a new fiduciary rule jeopardizing the retirement security of the people it is intended to help. Americans need holistic financial advice that includes a combination of life insurance, investments, and annuities, as proven by Ernst and Young. We need you to take action now to tell lawmakers their help is needed.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A coalition of financial services and business trade groups on Nov. 8 sent a letter to the Department of Labor seeking additional time to respond to the agency’s new rule proposal that would amend the definition of the term “fiduciary” and require rollover advice to be in the best interest of the saver. The department on Oct. 31 unveiled the Retirement Security Rule proposal and several prohibited transaction amendments that quickly received stiff pushback from industry grou

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

SUMMIT, N.J. , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Three Simplicity Partners were honored with the prestigious ID Twenty Award at the Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence Dinner at NAILBA 42: Diana Greenberg , Jane Riley , and Nathan Jacobson. The ID Twenty Awards honor independent distribution’s most courageous innovators and visionaries, who have made important contributions to the insurance profession. “Congratulations to the Class of 2023 ID Twenty award recipients, and e

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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.

Management

Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has partnered with Inspire Insurance Group, an independent marketing organization (“IMO”) based in Phoenix, Arizona , and led by Marissa Mazziotti.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Recordkeepers Transamerica Corp. and ADP Inc. both announced separate retirement income options with annuities that will now be available to plan participants. On Thursday, Transamerica announced it is offering the State Street GTC Retirement Income Builder series to its recordkeeping platform. The target-date-fund series has an annuity embedded in its glide path as a separate asset class, allowing for liquidity and portability to other plans, according to the announcement.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Three-quarters of affluent clients said they haven’t discussed taxes with their financial professional, Rob Petzold, regional vice president with Kansas City Life, told members of an industry association at a recent event. Petzold and Chris Bor, Kansas City Life regional vice president, discussed ways to help clients achieve tax avoidance during the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Apex East event.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Retirement income products are in such high demand that executives at Athene – which saw record earnings in the third quarter – believe the industry is in a “golden age of annuities. Athene, which is owned by Apollo Global Management, reported non-GAAP earnings of $872 million in the third quarter of 2023, a record quarter for the firm and a 36% improvement on the same period last year.

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Security

Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–First sentence of the release dated November 8, 2023 should read, “ AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B (Fair)…” (instead of “ AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B (Good)…”) The updated release reads: AM BEST DOWNGRADES CREDIT RATINGS OF 777 RE.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I recently had a friend that came back from a top agent conference a little depressed because this conference was a few days of recognizing him and his peers for their great success. I thought, “What is wrong with that?” He told me that hearing all of the stories from his peers of money, success, etc., made him feel a little “inadequate” in his own life and personal production.

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Wink Intel

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When I was 11 years old, I inherited two things from a 14-year-old neighbor kid named Bill: A parakeet named Clancy A newspaper route Bill asked me to take over his bird and his route because he and his family were moving away. I never cared much for Bill. My friends and I called him “Pigeon-toed Monkey Vomit.” He was a scholarly type, wore glasses, and was an only child.

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