Mon.Nov 04, 2024

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CIOs look to sharpen AI governance despite uncertainties

CIO

As more generative AI projects move from proof-of-concept to production, CIOs will be shouldering the additional pressure of enacting AI governance policies to protect the enterprise — and their jobs. There is no dearth of AI governance frameworks available from the US government and European Union, as well as top market researchers, but no doubt, as gen AI innovation outpaces formal standards, CIOs will need to enact and hone internal AI governance policies in 2025 — and enlist the entire C-sui

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A Holistic System’s Approach to Mastering Retail Media

Intelligence Node

Retail media networks have been gaining serious traction over the last few years. In fact, retail media could become one of the biggest growth drivers in digital advertising history. According. The post A Holistic System’s Approach to Mastering Retail Media appeared first on Blog.

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Download the AI in the Enterprise (for Real) Spotlight

CIO

This issue showcases practical AI deployments, implementation strategies, and real-world considerations such as for data management and AI governance that IT and business leaders alike should know before plunging into AI.

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Direct Lake memory: hotness, popularity & column eviction

Paul Turnley

I just read that the Miss Universe contestant from Panama was evicted from the Miss Universe pageant. I don't know what she did, but it was apparently bad enough to get kicked out. She was hot and she was popular, but she's been evicted.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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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Herramientas vs. soluciones: por qué los CIO necesitan un enfoque de dos niveles para la IA generativa

CIO

Los CIO que no logran ganar tracción organizacional con la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa podrían querer repensar cómo están introduciendo la tecnología y cómo están perfeccionando sus estrategias de IA para adaptarse. Según una nueva investigación del Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT), cuando los responsables de TI se plantean la IA generativa, deberían crear estrategias distintas para el despliegue de herramientas de IA que mejoren la productividad y para el despliegue de s

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IT resiliency: Running two different hypervisors

CIO

Having a Plan B is table stakes for any IT team. Rather than wait for a storm to hit, IT professionals map out options and build strategies to ensure business continuity. This may involve embracing redundancies or testing new tools for future operations. Following Broadcom’s late 2023 acquisition of VMware, numerous changes prompted customers and partners to reassess their strategies.

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Book of the Month: “Become an Analytic Translator”

Dataversity

This month, in November’s “Book of the Month,” we’re settling in with Dr. Wendy Lynch’s “Become an Analytic Translator” and learning about the nature of communication with data in the workplace. In her book, Dr. Lynch focuses on a potentially new role in many organizations: a role that bridges the divide between analysts and executives. […] The post Book of the Month: “Become an Analytic Translator” appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Microsoft vs. Google cloud-spat belies anticompetitive reckonings for both

CIO

Microsoft has accused Google of building a lobby front in Europe to take action against Microsoft. In a blog post dated Oct. 28, Rima Alaily, Microsoft corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, described the recently founded Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) , allegedly financed and controlled by Google, as an “astroturf group.” Its sole aim, according to Alaily, is to discredit Microsoft with competition authorities and political decision-makers and to mislead the public.

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Layin’ It on the Line: Fixed index annuities – The safe harbor for retirees in a volatile economy

Wink Intel

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your hard-earned nest egg becomes more challenging — and more critical — than ever. For baby boomers, seniors and retirees, ensuring that your savings not only last but also provide a stable income can feel like navigating rough seas.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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To build business value, leverage your company’s data with AI

CIO

Although we live in an increasingly data-driven world, most companies don’t operate data-driven business models. The virtuous circle of network effects driving the success of enterprises like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon aren’t available to organizations selling traditional products and services. However, the tools to get more from the proprietary data you generate from everyday business processes are becoming widely accessible, and could help your company develop a competitive edge.

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Community Insurance Partners Joins with Integrity to Deliver Extended Care-Focused Solutions to Communities in Need

Wink Intel

DALLAS – OCTOBER 29, 2024 – 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 Community Insurance Partners , based in Mobile, Alabama, and led by Jason Jones. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.

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CIO frente a CEO: claves para una colaboración de éxito

CIO

Atrás quedan los tiempos en los que el papel de la parte de sistemas informáticos y tecnología en una empresa se limitaba a un par de llamadas de emergencia si no encendía un ordenador. El impulso digital de los últimos años ha promocionado a este departamento, que hoy en día es uno de los principales dentro de cualquier compañía u organización. Ya no se encargan (únicamente) de desfacer entuertos: son parte del núcleo corporativo, ayudan a definir la estrategia y tienen voz propia en el comité

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Navigating Digital Transformation In The Life Insurance Industry

Wink Intel

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the life insurance industry stands at a crossroads, balancing the promise of technological advancement with the practical challenges of integration and optimization. As Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs) and Brokerage General Agencies (BGAs) embrace a plethora of software solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, the necessity for effective implementation becomes increasingly critical.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

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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De-risk your enterprise: How CXOs can successfully navigate Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware

CIO

News accounts that raise the possibility of increased prices, lack of innovation, and reduced support from a critical IT vendor suggest risks that CIOs and other C-level executives (CXOs) simply cannot ignore. Yet these are the risks that many VMware customers are grappling with in the wake of the Broadcom acquisition , often resulting in a sense of urgency and uncertainty.

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Bridging the gap: Unified platform for VM and containerized workloads

CIO

Few CIOs would have imagined how radically their infrastructures would change over the last 10 years — and the speed of change is only accelerating. To keep up, IT must be able to rapidly design and deliver application architectures that not only meet the business needs of the company but also meet data recovery and compliance mandates. It’s a tall order, because as technologies, business needs, and applications change, so must the environments where they are deployed.

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AI in the C-suite: Using AI to shape business strategy

CIO

Jeff Schumacher, CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) software company NAX Group, told the World Economic Forum : “To truly realize the promise of AI, businesses must not only adopt it, but also operationalize it.” Schumacher and others believe AI can help companies make data-driven decisions by automating key parts of the strategic planning process.

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Beyond the hype: Unlocking real enterprise value from genAI

CIO

When generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in November 2022 with the public release of OpenAI ChatGPT, it rapidly became the most hyped technology since the public internet. But what goes up must come down, and, according to Gartner, genAI has recently fallen into the “trough of disillusionment ,” meaning that enterprises are not seeing the value and ROI they expected.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Camelot Secure’s AI wizard eases path to cybersecurity compliance

CIO

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) serves a vital purpose in that it protects the Department of Defense’s data. But certification – which includes standards ensuring that businesses working with the DoD have strong cybersecurity practices – can be daunting. Fulfilling all the detailed requirements across multiple maturity levels is costly and time-consuming, especially for smaller businesses without dedicated cybersecurity teams.

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Celanese centra su transformación digital en las personas

CIO

Celanese opera más de 50 grandes plantas de fabricación en 27 países y ha realizado varias adquisiciones importantes en los últimos años, como el negocio de movilidad y materiales (M&M) de Dupont, valorado en 11.000 millones de dólares. Al mismo tiempo, la empresa está experimentando una transformación digital masiva. Sameer Purao, que se incorporó a Celanese como CIO y CDO en 2021, está manteniendo al equipo y a la empresa centrados haciendo de la gestión del cambio una competencia básica y

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Nutanix CEO sees multi-year opportunity after Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

CIO

Historically, data center virtualization pioneer VMware was seen as a technology leader, but recent business changes have stirred consternation since its acquisition by Broadcom in late 2023. New product bundling and pricing, reseller program adjustments, divestments, and unforeseen changes are driving CIOs and IT providers to reassess their strategies and technologies.

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AI market evolution: Data and infrastructure transformation through AI

CIO

Artificial Intelligence (AI), a term once relegated to science fiction, is now driving an unprecedented revolution in business technology. From nimble start-ups to global powerhouses, businesses are hailing AI as the next frontier of digital transformation. Nutanix commissioned U.K. research firm Vanson Bourne to survey 650 global IT, DevOps, and Platform Engineering decision-makers on their enterprise AI strategy.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

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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A strong CX ecosystem ignites innovation, accelerating next-gen customer service

CIO

Customer experience (CX) technologies are reaching new levels of innovation, enabling businesses to create deeper customer connections and new pathways to business growth. This innovation is transforming the modern contact center into dynamic Experience Centers, capable of enhancing customer interactions across text, email, chat, and voice channels – through enhanced automation, analytics, and of course, the ultimate game-changer, AI.

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AI will evolve the role of the CIO

CIO

AI is a leadership opportunity for CIOs. Why? The technology has the potential to disrupt and benefit your organization, and CIOs are well-positioned to support the board, prepare the organization for it, and lead the business into the age of AI. “Everything starts with the board, who are asking, ‘How can we anticipate the unexpected threats brought on by AI?

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Il futuro del mainframe nell’era dell’AI

CIO

I mainframe avranno un posto nel futuro dell’AI? Per molte imprese che utilizzano questa tipologia di hardware la risposta è affermativa. Anche se, 60 anni fa, la piattaforma mainframe non è stata creata per eseguire carichi di lavoro AI, l’86% dei leader aziendali e IT intervistati da Kyndryl [in inglese] affermano che stanno implementando, o prevedono di implementare, strumenti o applicazioni di intelligenza artificiale sui loro mainframe.

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Delivering better business outcomes for CIOs

CIO

Businesses have long understood that simplifying and centralizing operations can reduce costs, break down silos, and foster collaboration and sustainability. Yet, despite its potential, cloud computing has not fully leveraged these advantages in managing complex cloud environments. Much like finance, HR, and sales functions, organizations aim to streamline cloud operations to address resource limitations and standardize services.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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