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AUGUST 27, 2024

If you’re stressing over cloud cost increases, you’re not alone. Three out of every five organizations saw cloud spending increase in the past year, with nearly four in 10 who experienced price hikes saying their costs jumped by more than 25% — this according to a recent survey of IT professionals commissioned by cloud provider Civo. Several factors appear to be driving cloud cost increases, including inflation, a rush to deploy compute-hungry AI , and energy costs, says Mark Boost, CEO of Civo,

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 27, 2024

You will need to understand the importance of social media analytics if you are trying to boost your Instagram visibility.

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

In early 2000, following IT’s unprecedentedly effective response to the Y2K situation, the world botched its after-action review. Consumed by the need to have someone to blame, influencers from around the world proclaimed it was a hoax perpetrated by IT to inflate technology budgets and its perceived importance. Happy to have a scapegoat, the world ignorantly sneered and then moved on to the next pseudo-culprit.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2024

Businesses are constantly seeking ways to gain an edge and connect with their ideal customers more effectively. This is the value of marketing account intelligence software. By leveraging the power of data and advanced analytics, marketers are able to develop targeted lists of accounts that perfectly align with their ideal customer profiles. With marketing account intelligence software, teams can focus their efforts on accounts with the highest probability of converting into loyal customers.

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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.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Aiming to provide businesses with an “easy button” for starting development of enterprise generative AI applications, NVIDIA on Tuesday unveiled NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints, a catalog of pretrained, customizable AI workflows for a host of use cases, including customer service avatars, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and drug discovery virtual screening.

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

El Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME-CSIC) liderará el consorcio internacional Génesis (Geologically Enhanced NaturE-based Solutions for Climate Change Resiliency of Critical Water Infrastructure), un ambicioso proyecto que busca abordar los desafíos en la gestión del agua dulce provocados por el cambio climático. Para lograrlo, el organismo público de investigación se apoyará en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza y en tecnologías como la inteligencia artificial (IA) o la creación de

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SCIP

AUGUST 27, 2024

Dear , In today's fast-paced business environment, understanding your customers' needs and expectations is more crucial than ever. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop, Foundations of VOC Research, taking place on September 24 and 25, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST each day. Register Now This workshop is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of Voice of the Customer (VOC) research and gain the tools and insights necessary to drive strategic decisions within

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

A veces, las tecnologías más prometedoras están justo delante de usted. Todo lo que hace falta es reconocer el valor empresarial inherente a su uso. Para hacernos una idea de las tecnologías más prometedoras para su uso en las empresas el año que viene, hemos encuestado a una serie de responsables de TI sobre los sistemas que creen que ayudarán a las empresas a innovar, servir mejor a sus clientes y transformar su forma de hacer negocios.

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Domo

AUGUST 27, 2024

SILICON SLOPES, Utah — Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced it has been named to the Q3 2024 Constellation ShortList for Multicloud Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms and the Q3 2024 Constellation ShortList for Marketing Analytics Solutions for the ninth consecutive year. In addition, Domo was named to the Q3 2024 Embedded Analytics ShortList.

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

La inteligencia artificial (IA) se ha ganado la reputación de solución milagrosa para un sinfín de retos empresariales modernos en todos los sectores. Desde mejorar la atención diagnóstica hasta revolucionar la experiencia del cliente, hay muchas industrias y organizaciones que han experimentado el verdadero poder transformador de la IA. Sin embargo, ese no es el caso para las grandes masas.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 27, 2024

For startups, transitioning to the cloud from on-prem is more than a technical upgrade – it’s a strategic pivot toward greater agility, innovation, and market responsiveness. While the cloud promises unparalleled scalability and flexibility, navigating the transition can be complex. Here’s a straightforward guide to overcoming key challenges and making the most of cloud computing.

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cada vez es más habitual ver cómo la tecnología se pone al servicio de la plantilla y el aficionado en competiciones deportivas mejorando con creces la experiencia. Ahora, Capgemini y America’s Cup Media han presentado WindSight IQ , un innovador producto que incorporarán a la retransmisión de la Louis Vuitton 37ª Copa América y que forma parte de la asociación global anunciada a principios de este año.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

Life insurance is a crucial aspect of financial planning, providing a safety net for individuals and their loved ones. In recent years, the mid-market segment has gained prominence in the life insurance industry, showcasing its scalability potential. The mid-market consumer refers to households or individuals who fall into the $50,000 to $200,000 income bracket.

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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

CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

A lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court on Friday is a good illustration of the problems that can arise when two competitors — or even potential competitors — sign Non-Disclosure and Access Agreements (NDAAs) to share sensitive information to ostensibly help mutual customers. Friday’s filing involved Cognizant Technology Solutions , Colorado-based TriZetto, whose software helps process medical claims, which is now owned by Cognizant, and India-based Infosys.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

Letter to the Editor Submission At this point, one has to believe the Department of Labor (DOL) walls are covered with posters that read, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Facts, data, and the law be damned: the DOL is on a mission to purportedly “protect” consumers, after all. Regarding Tony Romm’s article “Insurance lobbyists block federal crackdown on costly retirement advice,” published on Sunday, August 11, in the Washington Post, for those of us who have even t

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

In 2019, it took an act of Congress to formally initiate the expansive modernization of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), marking an ambitious leap toward reimagining taxpayer services and operations. The strategy unfolded through careful planning, leveraging technology to enhance the taxpayer experience and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

Retirement savings are a constant concern for Americans navigating challenging economic times. Americans desperately need increased access and options for savings and investments. Instead, far too many policymakers are promoting legally dubious policies that are proven failures. Perhaps the best example is the approach taken by Department of Labor bureaucrats, who are dogmatic in their commitment to heavy-handed government power over actual results for real people.

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CIO

AUGUST 27, 2024

IT architect Marco Simoncini was enjoying Friday evening supper in a restaurant in Rome with his colleague Piernunzio Pennisi when inspiration struck. Simoncini began sketching out his vision on a napkin. Before long, he headed home. By 2am the following morning, he had finalised the design for a new kind of desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) service. “He left the restaurant without paying,” says Pennisi.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

SEATTLE–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the results of its two 2024 Variable Annuity Industry Experience Studies, which analyze policyholder behavior across 22 companies spanning 16 years. The studies cover surrender behavior and partial withdrawals, focusing on income utilization for guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) riders.

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Domo

AUGUST 27, 2024

SILICON SLOPES, Utah — Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced that Secil , a Portuguese manufacturing business, has selected Domo as its global data platform to build a data lakehouse solution that not only centralizes storage but also integrates tools for data quality, governance, transformation and analytics. With more than 2,400 employees worldwide across four continents and eight countries, Secil’s primary business activity is in the production and sale of materials such as cement, concrete, ag

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 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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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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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

All states should offer online exams for would-be life All states should offer online exams for would-be life insurance and annuity agents and brokers, to help all kinds of individuals join the industry, insurer and producer groups told state insurance regulators Tuesday. The number of states offering online testing increased to 46 in 2023, from just five in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the groups reported in a position paper submitted to the National Association of Insurance

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

The head of a life and annuity field marketing organization wants to make it easier for agents to switch from one distributor to another. Brett Blake, the chief executive officer of Annuity.com , has started a Change.org petition that calls for FMOs and other distributors, such as independent marketing organizations, to provide agents with contract release forms upon request.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

The name “TruStage,” said its president and CEO, Terrance Williams , “is meant to represent trust at every life stage. If that’s our brand and what it means to be TruStage, we’ve got to live up to that by ensuring that we are catering to these individual consumers at all their various life stages.” TruStage distributes its products through credit union partners.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 27, 2024

With so much consumer interest in healthy living and sustainability, will the life insurance industry begin to offer “green” life insurance? A panel of researchers gave their views during a recent Society of Insurance Research educational session. Studies have found a link between reduced carbon footprint activity and improved mortality risk, said Matt Berkley, director of strategic research with RGA Reinsurance.

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