CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
SAP CTO Juergen Mueller will step down from SAP’s executive board at the end of September. “I want to address an incident at a past company event where my behavior was inappropriate. I regret being inconsiderate and sincerely apologize to everyone affected. I recognize my behavior at that moment did not reflect our values at SAP. I take full responsibility and believe stepping down is best for the company.
mention
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Business marketers sector-wide know full well that crises can strike at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s a high-profile data breach, a public relations fiasco, or a conflict of interest, organizations must be prepared to respond quickly, effectively, and transparently. Businesses and their customers have never been more intertwined in the age of social media, and brands have to be exceptionally cautious about every move they make.
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CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It wasn’t long ago that Duke University Health System shopped around to fill out its IT ranks much like any organization, seeking candidates with strong technical chops and prior experience in core systems. Today, its top IT hires have quite a different pedigree. While technology prowess remains an important attribute, many in IT now hail from different functional areas, the connective tissue being a passion for the intersection of healthcare and business.
TBR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The NVIDIA vendor analysis report is new to TBR’s research stream. The report looks at corporate strategies, tactics, SWOT analysis, financials, go-to-market strategies and resource strategies. The inaugural edition today with a free trial of TBR Insight Center ! Assessment: NVIDIA Earnings 2Q24 Robust AI infrastructure demand from cloud service providers (CSPs), enterprises and consumer internet companies drove a fifth consecutive quarter of triple-digit year-to-year revenue growth in 2Q24.
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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Cyberattacks challenge all organizations. Ransomware attacks continue to be a mainline threat, with 60% of surveyed organizations reporting a business disruption in the last 12 months due to ransomware, according to IDC’s What Do Four Recurring Surveys Tell Us About Trends in Ransomware Incidents? As the criminals have become more sophisticated in their attacks, organizations must become more prepared in their response.
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CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
IT teams are responsible for the performance of digital experiences, even when they don’t own the cloud and Internet networks they run on. With the Internet as the new corporate backbone, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the vastness of this unowned environment and its importance for core business operations. With billions of data points from various sources, the task of determining and harnessing relevant insight goes beyond human scale.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When I have a conflict, and cannot make a speaking gig, Tom Hegna is one of the individuals I refer business to. Over the years, he has become a good friend. And after he read my book, I figured that I better return the favor. So… I loved that “Pay Checks and Play Checks” was an easy read. Tom makes a very strong case for annuities in this book. However, he also makes a compelling case for life insurance.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In a perfect world, enterprise IT should be funded at levels that enable existing operations to function outage– and security incident–free with a smattering of investments in a manageable portfolio of competitive advantage–producing innovation initiatives. Is this too much to ask? Looking ahead to the 2025 budget season my futurist colleagues forecast a drama-rich street fight for enterprise IT resources.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Wink, Inc. is featured as one of Nassau Financial Group Re/Imagine’s “Product Selectors” on their Top 100 Retiretech Companies of 2024. “The most innovative companies shaping the future of the industry.” Pretty cool! Check it out! The post “The most innovative companies shaping the future of the industry.” appeared first on Wink, Inc.
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CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
La transformación de SAP que quiere el CIO de Zeiss, Carsten Trapp, no es realmente gran cosa para el departamento de TI corporativo de esta multinacional, con sede en múltiples países, España entre ellos. “Es bastante poco espectacular para nosotros”, dice. “Como todas las demás empresas, la estamos haciendo ahora mismo porque SAP dejará de dar soporte a R/3 y se convertirá en S/4”.
Dataversity
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
As the use of generative AI (GenAI) grows exponentially, developers have turned their attention to improving the technology. According to EMARKETER, nearly 117 million people in the U.S. are expected to use GenAI in 2025, a 1,400% increase over just 7.8 million users in 2022. More demand means more scrutiny and increased demand for higher-quality products, and […] The post The Secret to RAG Optimization: Expert Human Intervention appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
WWE superstars and fans know what a ‘lights-on, lights-off’ moment feels like in critical junctures of matches. The arena unexpectedly plunges into darkness, there’s momentary commentary confusion as the cameras keep rolling; then the lights return, and there’s a surprise twist to the match. But these aren’t the only high-stakes ‘lights-on, lights-off’ moments that WWE cares about.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Investors poured cash into traditional fixed-rate deferred annuities in the first half of the year. Sales of multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGA) and other traditional fixed-rate deferred annuities increased to $83.7 billion in the first half, up 16% from the total for the first half of 2023, according to new issuer survey data from LIMRA. Overall sales of U.S. individual annuities increased even more — by 20% — but the surge in fixed-rate deferred annuity sales had an especially broad impact
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.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Clarins , el grupo global de cosméticos, quiere llevar sus procesos de producción al siguiente nivel de la transformación digital. Para ello, ha anunciado la implementación de una solución industrial en sus instalaciones de fabricación en Francia , que le ayudará a optimizar sus operaciones de fabricación y aumentar significativamente su capacidad de producción de su cartera de cuidado de la piel, maquillaje, spa y bienestar.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
WHAT?!? Click HERE for Commission-Free Annuities: A Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Retirement Savings I am SO tired of these guys. This distributor perpetuates so much bad information about annuities! Yeah, yeah- you sold over $2 billion in “no commission” annuities in 2022. We get it. (That is less than 1% of all deferred annuities sold that year.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
User demand for digital delivery over the last few years is well-documented and it’s driven rapid digital transformation across a range of essential services such as payments, health, transportation, government, and more. Every time a user joins a video call, purchases something online, sends a work email, or orders dinner from an app, that’s a digital experience.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
With annuity demand expected to shatter records again this year, financial professionals should be prepared to discuss annuity options with their clients, especially since a recent survey from Nationwide shows that financial professionals play an important role in helping investors feel confident and have a positive annuity purchase. What is fueling annuity growth?
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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.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
At the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, held today, Huawei Cloud made a significant announcement, unveiling a series of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. These initiatives are set to play a crucial role in supporting the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals, which seek to diversify the economy and establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in technology and innovation.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A nnuities are one way to secure a stream of income in retirement. You fund an annuity with a lump sum or a series of payments, and in return, a life insurance company promises to provide you with a stream of payments — either now or in the future — for a set period or for the rest of your life. But determining the right amount to invest in an annuity is a complex, personal decision.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
El CTO de SAP, Juergen Mueller, dejará su puesto en la junta ejecutiva de SAP a finales de septiembre. “Quiero referirme a un incidente ocurrido en un evento de la compañía en el que mi comportamiento fue inapropiado. Lamento haber sido desconsiderado y pido sinceras disculpas a todos los afectados. Reconozco que mi comportamiento en ese momento no reflejaba nuestros valores en SAP.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The 2Q 2024 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) was recently published. The study provides valuable insights into participant demand for in-plan guaranteed lifetime income solutions, such as annuities, highlighting key differences among generations and demographic groups. Ben Thomason, Head of Defined Contribution Distribution at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, is here to discuss these insights.
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.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Today’s technology leaders must deeply understand their organization’s financial health, from top-line revenue to net income. This financial literacy empowers IT to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s bottom line and to the success of any initiative. Measuring the outcomes of IT projects is essential for building credibility. By demonstrating tangible results, technology leaders can secure support for future projects and gain a seat at the decision-making table.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
NEW YORK , Aug. 27 , 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TIAA, the largest U.S. provider of lifetime income, today announced a strategic partnership with Accenture (NYSE: ACN ) to accelerate the transformation of TIAA’s retirement recordkeeping capabilities and operations. The agreement capitalizes on the strengths of both organizations to provide next-generation technologies and enhanced recordkeeping to TIAA’s plan sponsor clients and their employees, and plan consultants.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
WASHINGTON , Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. employers will need to hire on average more than 240,000 people a month for the next five years just to replace jobs being left by those retiring from the workforce, according to a recent study on the economic impact of Peak Baby Boomer retirements. “We are in the early stages of the largest retirement-driven, workforce turnover in our nation’s history,” said Jason Fichtner , who commissioned the study as executive directo
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Although higher interest rates and more favorable mortality trends have led to improved conditions for life/annuity reinsurance companies, it also has created more competition, with some backed by alternative investment managers or large private equity firms, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report , “Life/Annuity Reinsurers Face Growing Competition as Conditions Improve,” is part of AM Best’s look at the global reinsuran
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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
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The decisions by two federal district courts in Texas to stay the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule and its exemptions are “a very significant set of court decisions,” Brad Campbell, partner at Faegre Drinker in Washington, said on the firm’s recent Inside the Beltway webcast. “But it’s also technically just the first step in a litigation process that is going to be playing out for the next however many months and/or years it takes the courts to play it out,” said Campbell, a former head of Labo
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking a North Carolina judge to force embattled financier Greg Lindberg to explain what happened to the $57 million he allegedly siphoned off the insurance companies he once owned. The SEC is suing Lindberg in the U.S. District for the Middle District of North Carolina, claiming he teamed up with former insurance executive Christopher Herwig to defraud investors of $75 million.
Wink Intel
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Athene Life & Annuity remained king of the annuity sales mountain during the first half of 2024, but their pursuers are more numerous and closing the gap, LIMRA reports. Athene sold more than $18.7 billion worth of annuities during the period, bettering its 2023 pace, LIMRA announced today. Athene, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, sold $35.5 billion in a triumphant 2023.
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