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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Some bad news for CIOs: Many C-suite leaders, including IT leaders themselves, have less confidence in your department’s ability to get the job done than they did a decade ago. Less than half of C-level executives believe their IT organizations are effectively delivering basic services, compared to about two-thirds with confidence in 2013, according to a survey recently released by the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

”Advertising is what you pay for; publicity is what you pray for.” – Helen Woodward. Many of you would probably say Amazon if asked where you shop online. While there are many e-commerce platforms, Amazon’s brand stands out because of its strong PR strategy, which has helped build trust, visibility, and authority over time. No matter its size, every business needs a solid PR program to create that same kind of recognition and loyalty.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Amazon made headlines a few weeks ago with its announced reorganization. According to CEO Andy Jassy, a massive reorganization is what’s needed to remove layers, flatten organizations, increase teammates’ ability to move fast, and create an employee utopia by getting rid of lots and lots of non-value-adding managers. I’m not optimistic. And I don’t think you should be either if you’re thinking of approaching your organizational issues the same way.

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Dataversity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The recent rise of GenAI has sparked numerous discussions across industries, with many predicting revolutionary changes across a broad range of professional landscapes. While the processes data professionals use and the volume of work they can sustain will change because of GenAI, it will not fundamentally change their roles. Instead, it will enhance their abilities, […] The post Why GenAI Won’t Change the Role of Data Professionals appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

SAP’s promised collaboration between its AI copilot, Joule, and other agents will become reality in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company announced at its 2024 TechEd conference Tuesday. The company first discussed the new functionality at its Sapphire conference in June, announcing that Joule would offer an integration with Microsoft Copilot enabling users to, for example, query their Outlook calendar from Joule.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the greatest things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm. Things like: The personal computer The internet The cloud Blockchain The Internet of Things (IoT) Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) One of the worst things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm.

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ATTEST

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Now is the moment for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to sharpen their competitive edge, and double down on actionable market research. Consumer behavior is shifting faster than ever (thanks, TikTok) and relying on assumptions or outdated data isn’t retro, but risky. CPG brands need fresh, real-time insights—giving them unique angles that they can take action on.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

SAP wants developers to view its Build platform as the one extension solution for all of SAP’s applications, according to Michael Aneling, chief product officer for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). At its TechEd event this week it is showing a new extensibility wizard, now available, that gives developers access to SAP Build directly from S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, enabling them to extend custom fields, business logic, and processes either within the S/4HANA Cloud ABAP environment or i

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Splash BI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Simplifying Oracle Cloud Applications Data Replication to ADW, Snowflake, and Beyond Explore – Tackling Data Replication Challenges Ensuring Data Security and Compliance Reducing Costs and Minimizing Disruptions Key Strategies for Streamlining Data Replication Conclusion Introduction Replicating data from Oracle Cloud Applications to systems like Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, and Amazon Redshift can be challenging.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Bryan Kirschner, Vice President, Strategy at DataStax Data scientists have long struggled with silos and cycle time. That’s partly because of an underlying structural tension between the traditional data science mission of turning “data into insights” versus the on-the-ground game of turning “context into action.” The latter is something business teams and managers strive to do every day in real time.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

DALLAS , Oct. 2, 2024 /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 C. Ash Group , an independent marketing organization based in Bedford Heights, Ohio , and led by Chester and Sherri Ash.

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CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting private accounts on LinkedIn and WhatsApp because they are less secure than business accounts, according to Europe cybersecurity agency Enisa’s latest threat landscape report. Here, an increasingly common method sees cybercriminals pretending to be recruiters targeting people in higher positions with sugarcoated offers of enticing jobs.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

HOUSTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Corebridge Financial today announced the launch of Corebridge MarketLock ® Annuity, a registered index-linked annuity (RILA) issued by its subsidiary American General Life Insurance Company. MarketLock features a powerful accumulation strategy exclusive to Corebridge, as well as many of the most popular RILA investment strategies sought by financial professionals and their clients.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cuando se unió a The Estée Lauder Companies en 2017, Michael Smith reconoció una forma en que podría ayudar a marcar la diferencia de una manera diferente a sus típicas tareas de CIO: crear conciencia sobre el cáncer de mama. Para ayudar a recaudar fondos para la investigación a través de la Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Smith inició el Día Rosa Tecnológico en Estée Lauder , anunciando que donaría una cantidad fija a la BCRF por cada selfie que un miembro del equipo de TI publicara c

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Whole life insurance sales are expected to increase in the months ahead due to a combination of industry trends and changing economic conditions, according to insights from LIMRA. In a recent webinar, LIMRA representatives discussed in depth some of the factors that will drive this growth, as well as some of the challenges insurance carriers and agents will have to contend with to maximize the growth potential.

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M Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Let’s dive into what AI is good at in 2024, and what is not quite technologically there yet.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A series of CFP Board ads promoting the financial advisor profession to students received swift backlash from those in the industry who say it gives false expectations to those considering the career while sullying the reputations of those already in it. “Becoming a financial advisor gives you the flexibility to manage your own time,” read one such ad, which appeared on Facebook.

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M Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Discover why investing in market research is crucial during economic downturns. Market research provides essential insights to innovate.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has just attacked the life/annuity industry at the most sensitive spot in its organizational anatomy—its reliance on flashy sales incentives for the marketing organizations and insurance agents who distribute and sell its bread-and-butter products. Warren, a long-time, persistent scourge of the financial services industry recently published a white paper , “Cancun, Cruises and Cash: How the Department of Labor’s New Retirement Security Rule Would End Insuran

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Industry-First Performance Strategy Ladder Crediting Method and 4-in-1 Retirement Benefits Rider Recognized SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, in partnership with North American Company for Life and Health Insurance ® , one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S., 1 announced that its innovative work on the Secure Horizon Suite of fixed index annuities was awarded “Deal of the Year, Annui

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

PHILADELPHIA , Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual) is pleased to announce that the Penn Mutual Board of Trustees has approved a record $265 million dividend award in 2025 to participating policyholders. Dividends are a key measure of a mutual company’s performance, and our dividend history remains one of the strongest and most consistent in the industry.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

LANSING, Mich.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Jackson Financial Inc. i (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, after market close Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Jackson’s press release and supplemental financial materials will be available at investors.jackson.com. Jackson will host a conference call and webcast Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9 a.m.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) released its latest edition of Market Intel Exchange , curated from the firm’s in-house investment expertise and in partnership with industry-leading asset managers, known as Lincoln’s Multimanager Platform. In conjunction with this data, Jayson Bronchetti, Chief Investment Officer, shares a high-level overview of the takeaways, using visuals from the report in the company’s CIO Perspectives video.

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and 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]. Additionally, AM Best has revised the outlook of the Long-Term ICR to stable from negative and affirmed the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Old Americ

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Wink Intel

OCTOBER 8, 2024

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that it will report its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Earnings materials, including the 2024 third quarter Earnings Release, Earnings Supplement, and Statistical Supplement, will be available on the company’s Investor Relations web page at www.lincolnfina

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