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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There comes a time in every IT leader’s life when a key decision must be made: whether to follow an established rule or, as a matter of necessity, break precedent and embark on an alternate course. Management rules typically exist to enable faultless decision-making, set a foundation for consistent operation, and provide protection from risk, observes Ola Chowning, a partner at global technology research and advisory firm ISG.

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FedSavvy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

To win a recompete contract, many companies aim to bring innovation to improve program performance. However, doing so without having the proper risk mitigations in place can be a fatal flaw. Read on through an example of an incumbent who failed to secure a recompete award because they introduced too much risk in our newest installment of our Deadly Sins series !

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

No matter what your newsfeed may be, it’s likely peppered with articles about the wonders of artificial intelligence. And rightly so. But even as we remember 2023 as the year when generative AI went ballistic, AI and its ML (machine learning) sidekick have been quietly evolving over several years to yield eye-opening insights and problem-solving productivity for IT organizations.

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Kompyte

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If competitive intelligence has ever felt like something of a mystery to you, I get it. Attempts to “do” competitive intelligence can feel vague, unfocused, and (worse), like a nice-to-have intellectual exercise without a real-world application.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Companies are now recognizing the work ahead of them to get their data, people, and processes ready to capitalize on gen AI’s potential. In fact, insights from a recent Accenture survey found that nearly all (99%) executives said they plan to amplify their investments in the technology. So leaders will need to radically re-think how work gets done. And CIOs—given their cross-functional view of business processes coupled with an intimate understanding of how technology can be leveraged to reinven

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In his dissertation at Stanford in 1976, smartphone pioneer and founder and CEO of General Magic Marc Porat correctly prophesied that the future would be defined by “ information machines, information workers, and information companies.” Today, there is general consensus that we live in an “Information Society” and work in an “Information Economy.” What is surprising is that despite the information intensity of modern existence — for example, 3.5 billion searches per day — one would be hard pres

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Alpha Sense BI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, data has become the lifeblood of business decision-making. Traditionally, financial analysts relied heavily on traditional data sources like company earnings reports, filings, and economic indicators. However, with the rapid rise of technology and the emergence of big data, a new type of data has emerged: alternative data.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By year-end, users of a couple of SAP applications should have the option to ask generative AI copilot, Joule, to help with their work — and the company plans to roll the feature out across all its applications one by one in the years to come. Clicking on a dedicated button in compatible SAP applications will open up the Joule interface, which will then accept input in a variety of ways.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Net income for U.S. life/annuity (L/A) insurance industry decreased by 39.5% in the first half of 2023, dropping to $13.2 billion from $21.9 billion in the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report. This financial review is detailed in a new Best’s Special Report , titled, “First Look: Six-Month 2023 U.S.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you want to look into the future, sometimes you have to be able to predict it. Swiss energy services company IWB has a vision of a world with a fully renewable, climate-friendly energy supply. Not long ago, though, that goal seemed difficult to conceptualize. For many years, IWB’s distribution grid supplied customers with electricity exclusively produced by large, centralized power plants.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCL) (Kansas City, MO) [OTCQX: KCLI]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Old American Insurance Company (Old American) (Kansas City, MO), a wh

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Depending upon which research report you read, we have a shortage of somewhere around 3.4 million or 3.5 million individuals worldwide 2. But we are not the only industry with a talent gap. The medical industry, for example, is facing a shortage of more than 10 million physicians worldwide 3. The skills shortage creates challenges, of course. According to ISACA, 60% of organizations are struggling to retain individuals, and 62% say their teams are operating at a talent deficit. 4 The cybersecuri

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Upstream Life Insurance Company (the “Company”) announced that they have entered into an agreement under which the Company may cede up to $300 million of fixed annuity statutory reserves to Antarctica Capital. The reinsured block may consist of certain durations of the Company’s Secure Legacy MYGA statutory reserves over the 2023 and 2024 issue years.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We’ve all seen the insurance commercials: Mayhem is everywhere. When it strikes in the consumer world of insurance, you want the right people on your side and the right plan to navigate a way forward. The same can be said about IT. When a system begins to break down, the most important thing is ending the breakage, restoring it, and minimizing the business impact.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–DPL Financial Partners, the leading commission-free insurance platform for RIAs, today announced that it is acquiring AnnuityFix and its affiliated broker-dealer, Johnstone Brokerage Services. The acquisition enhances DPL’s Breakaway Accelerator program, which allows financial advisors to transition their legacy annuity business to a fee-based business model, enabling many to go completely independent.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some moments in life are indelibly etched in our memory. I will never forget one evening several years ago. In fact, I can point to the chair where I sat when it happened. My wife, three children, and I were eating dinner together. Suddenly, an idea sparked in my brain. I grabbed a pencil and a piece of paper from the kitchen counter and began diagramming my concept.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Lincoln Financial Group’s (NYSE: LNC) Lincoln Financial Foundation and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) have partnered to establish the UNCF Lincoln Financial Scholars Program – a competitive career development program, focused on students studying at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The program was developed as part of Lincoln’s steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and its 8 Actions to support racial justice and e

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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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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Oracle has partnered with telecommunications service provider Telmex-Triara to open a second region in Mexico in an effort to keep expanding its data center footprint as it eyes more revenue from AI and generative AI-based workloads. Earlier this month, the company said it expects cloud revenue to grow 29% to 31% in the second quarter of 2024, driven by high demand for AI and generative A I workloads from enterprises.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Over half (58%) of Americans (64% of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers) may be in the job market post-retirement, and are open to working indefinitely – but the reasons aren’t purely financial according to new research from Empower , a leader in financial planning, investing, and advice.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The concept of Zero Trust has gained significant traction in recent years, as organizations look to enhance their cybersecurity defenses and safeguard their digital assets. The US government has been at the forefront of promoting this approach, with a series of guidelines and requirements that companies must adhere to. In this blog, I will explore some of the current requirements for companies to implement Zero Trust as outlined by the US government.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG ) (“F&G” or “Company”), a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients, today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, October 3 , 2023.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Joining the Integrity partner platform offers agency of young, dynamic leaders an opportunity to expand through access to exclusive technology and mentorship of industry leaders DALLAS , Sept. 19, 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 Legacy Protectors Life Group (“Legacy ProtectorsR

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

BALTIMORE , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Transamerica is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Bestow, a leading technology company in the life insurance industry. Together, Transamerica and Bestow will offer customers an intuitive digital platform with enhanced self-service options for Transamerica’s life insurance products.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

All four major ratings agencies recognize Northwestern Mutual as industry standout MILWAUKEE , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For more than 165 years, Northwestern Mutual’s superior financial strength has meant that policyowners can always count on the company to be there whenever they need. And recently, that proud legacy continued as AM Best, one of the nation’s leading financial ratings agencies, awarded Northwestern Mutual an ‘A++ Superior’ designation with a

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

September is traditionally celebrated as Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time when individuals are encouraged to review their life insurance needs and assess their financial protection. While this annual event is essential, maybe it’s time to consider why it should be a year-round initiative focused on enhancing financial wellness and assisting clients in meeting all their protection needs.

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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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