CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has caused consternation with its stern reminder to makers and users of large language models (LLMs) of their obligations under the country’s IT Act, after Google’s Gemini model was prompted to make derogatory remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ministry’s reaction, in the form of an advisory issued Friday, has attracted criticism from India’s IT sector because of the restrictions it places on innovation and th

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MARCH 5, 2024

In the realm of database management, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server, understanding and optimizing complex queries is crucial for maintaining system performance and efficiency. As databases grow and complexity, the queries used to retrieve, update, or manipulate data can become increasingly intricate, potentially leading to slower response times and decreased application performance.

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CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

GitHub first launched its copilot in 2021 , and Microsoft 365 Copilot became generally available a few months ago. These AI assistants often use the term copilot to indicate how generative AI capabilities embedded in workflow tools can augment and assist people in performing tasks and prompting for information more efficiently. The term copilot has caught on, and now many platforms have added embedded AI assistant capabilities as copilots, including Appian AI Copilot , Check Point Infinity AI C

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

– – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION — NEWS RELEASE Indexed, MYGA, and Structured Annuity Sales Hit Records Wink, Inc. Releases 4 th Quarter, 2023 Deferred Annuity Sales Results Des Moines, Iowa. March 5 th , 2024 – Wink’s Sales & Market Report , the insurance industry’s #1 resource for annuity sales data since 199 8, released its 106 th edition report for 4 th Quarter, 2023.

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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

MARCH 5, 2024

AI’s honeymoon with the enterprise is coming to an end. It’s time to get to business. That’s one of the main themes from IDC’s recent predictions report, “IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Artificial Intelligence and Automation 2024 Top 10 Predictions”. But even though IT decision-makers will be scrutinizing AI and automation investments, you can rest assured they will invest.

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CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

Transformation should be completed quickly, without getting lost in the minutiae, says Ingo Elfering, group CIO of Fresenius. “It’s better to do it quickly, like taking a Band-Aid off, even if it hurts for a short time,” he summed up at the recent Hamburg IT Strategy Days 2024. So this has been the approach to IT over the past two years, because when Elfering joined Fresenius in July 2020, he was faced with the daunting task of ushering in a new tech era.

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InfoSol

MARCH 5, 2024

While cleaning out the storage area at the InfoSol office recently, we came across a box of unopened Xcelsius Engage 2008 software packages. Yes, back in 2008, it was normal to deliver PC based software this way, putting it on CD’s and packaged in a nice-looking box with installation instructions and, sometimes, even a manual. We used to sell a lot of Xcelsius Engage so it looks like we kept an inventory of them for a while.

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CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the latest high-tech giant to announce a major stake in Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning technology industry, unveiling a plan this week to invest more than $5.3 billion in the Middle East kingdom to build data centers and a significant cloud presence in the region. Specifically, AWS will launch what it’s calling an AWS infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia in 2026 to give technology developers, existing businesses, and startups and entrepreneurs a comprehensive, in-country

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave industry trade groups a big win Thursday by signing a best-interest annuity sales bill into law. California becomes the 45th state to pass the best-interest model, based on a framework put forth by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In addition to being one of the largest economies in the world, California is a liberal state known for its tougher regulations.

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CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

There’s immense pressure on IT to become more productive, increase uptime, and reduce outages all while keeping costs in check. It’s a big challenge for CIOs to meet, which is why so many are turning to AIOps. Recently, that’s exactly the course Gisela Riggan, EVP and CIO at Prosperity Bank, chose to pursue, and she selected BMC as her technology partner.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

Ameriprise Financial Chairman and CEO James Cracchiolo’s total compensation rose 24% to nearly $28.4 million last year, the company said in a recent preliminary proxy statement. His compensation totaled more than $22.8 million in 2022 and $21.2 million in 2021. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor The post Ameriprise CEO’s Pay Rose 24% in 2023 appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

DXへの抵抗は様々な形で現れます。そんな時は魔法使い、あるいはCIOがトリックを使って解決しなければなりません。 新しいことに挑戦して運用方法を変えるよう、社員や中間管理職を説得する必要が出てきます。権力や規則に縛られ苦境に陥ったり、「社内で構築されたものではない」という考え方と闘わなければならないこともあります。おそらく、自身の縄張りを守ろうとする熾烈な企業政治家にも出くわすことでしょう。 ここでは、（あまり多くの）敵を作ることなく、無関心や無知、無気力、テクノフォビア、ありきたりの強情さなどを克服しなければならないということです。 それを実行する方法は通常、業務管理ガイドには記されていませんが、 Book of Spells や Necronomicon は多少参考になるかもしれません。周りの反対を押し切ってIT戦略を実現するコツについて、トップのITリーダーに聞いてみました。

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

Competitive interest rates continue providing additional growth beyond guarantees NEW YORK , March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TIAA is continuing to offer competitive interest rates on TIAA Traditional , enhancing the retirement security for over two million Americans who are accumulating savings through the company’s flagship fixed annuity product.

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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

MARCH 5, 2024

F&G CEO Chris Blunt started his career as a financial advisor with Shearson Lehman Brothers. (“If you remember that name, you’re old,” he said.) He eventually obtained an MBA at the Wharton School. Click HERE to read the full story via INN Wink’s Moore on the Market: My friend Chris Blunt and his colleagues at F&G have built an AMAZING culture at their home office.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

ZIONSVILLE, Ind.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today a multi-year partnership with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to serve as brand ambassador for the company. The company also announced a new product now available on the Gainbridge® platform, ParityFlex , a multi-year guaranteed annuity product created for women, by women.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Pacific Life has been named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Pacific Life was evaluated on its culture of ethics; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics and compliance program; diversity, equity, & inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value chain.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, a recent study from Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) reveals that women are facing more challenges than their male counterparts in managing their finances and planning for retirement. Only 18% of working women have more than $250,000 saved for retirement in their workplace retirement plan, compared to 25% of men, 1 and more than 56 million women are living with an acknowledged life insurance coverag

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– MassMutual today reported strong financial results 1 for 2023. In addition to maintaining its position as an industry-leading provider of whole life insurance and reporting record annuity sales and capital, the company reached a major milestone as it topped $1 trillion of protection for its life insurance policyowners.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 5, 2024

Deferred Annuity Sales Total 4Q2023 deferred annuity sales $105,464 million, compared with sales of $79,336 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth quarter deferred annuity sales were up more than 33% when compared to the previous quarter and up nearly 33% when compared to the same period last year. Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Total 4Q2023 non-variable deferred annuity sales were $81,332 million, compared with sales of $57,852 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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