Tue.Dec 19, 2023

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3 key digital transformation priorities for 2024

CIO

The analyst reports tell CIOs that generative AI should occupy the top slot on their digital transformation priorities in the coming year. Moreover, the CEOs and boards that CIOs report to don’t want to be left behind by generative AI, and many employees want to experiment with the latest generative AI capabilities in their workflows. This year’s technology darling and other machine learning investments have already impacted digital transformation strategies in 2023 , and boards will expect CIOs

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5 Tips to Master Entity Extraction in NLP for AI Programming

Smart Data Collective

AI is playing a huge role in the future of software development. We covered some of the important aspects of it in this article. Developing AI programs can be a very complicated task.

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9 tips for achieving IT service delivery excellence

CIO

Service delivery excellence is an attribute that far too many IT leaders fail to prioritize. That’s unfortunate given how much of smooth business operations depends on the efficient delivery of IT services today. IT service delivery enables an organization to give end users access to essential IT services by designing, developing, and deploying key technology resources, including applications and data.

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How To Use Big Data As Part Of Your Investment Planning

Smart Data Collective

We have talked extensively about a lot of the changes that big data has brought to the financial industry. Earlier this year, we covered a post on some of the biggest benefits of using financial analytics to streamline financial processes. Another major benefit of big data is that it can help with investment planning.

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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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Prioritizing cloud security: Allocating the majority of CIOs’ cyber budgets

CIO

CIO’s cybersecurity budget allocations are too spread out across a myriad of single solutions. Vendors convince CIOs they need the latest product to halt new attacks when in actuality the addition of yet another disparate cybersecurity tool leads to blind spots. Cyber budgets get stretched too thinly across single solutions when they should match the organization’s IT and software spending priorities.

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Righting the vessel

CIO

In 2019, advanced aquatic engine technology provider YANMAR Marine International was all at sea, or in a state of confusion. The company had outgrown its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, with its legacy processes outdated and no longer supported. The tech structure was largely manual, requiring employees to enter data in multiple places.

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A Valona year in review 2023 by CEO Kimmo Havu

M Brain

As we bid farewell to the eventful year of 2023 and eagerly step into the promises of 2024, it’s time for reflection. The last year has been defined by its unpredictability, a trait that has now become the norm. Yet, it is in these uncertain times that opportunities are often born for those brave enough to seize them. Businesses around the globe have been forced to navigate through a complex.

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The critical role of the network in sustainability, security and AI

CIO

The network is the foundation of the enterprise. In manufacturing plants, financial institutions, educational settings, smart cities and hybrid work setups – just about everywhere – it’s the glue that binds everything together. It ensures seamless operations, whether that’s optimizing production lines, facilitating stock trading in microseconds, or connecting citywide systems for efficient governance.

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Domo Data Experience Platform Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Domo

SILICON SLOPES, Utah – Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced the availability of its data experience platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Domo customers can now take advantage of the Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. Domo also announced that it is a member of the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) program.

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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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How Zero Trust is supposed to look

CIO

Over the last few years, it has become more and more apparent that the status quo for networking and security is no longer viable. Endlessly extending hub-and-spoke networks to more remote users, branch offices, and cloud apps increases risk, harms the user experience, and is prohibitively complex and expensive. The same is true when relying on castle-and-moat security models to secure the expanding network through ever-growing stacks of security appliances.

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The Role of Dark Data: Uncovering Insights in Unused Information

TDAN BI

Dark data remains one of the greatest untapped resources in business. This is due to the vast amounts of usable data that exists within an organization, but is not utilized or analyzed to serve a specific purpose. These untapped sources could include customer information, transaction records, and more.

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Prudential Financial, Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries

Wink Intel

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) (Newark, NJ) [NYSE: PRU], collectively referred to as Prudential. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of PFI and all Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR)

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The Data-Centric Revolution: Best Practices and Schools of Ontology Design

TDAN BI

I was recently asked to present “Enterprise Ontology Design and Implementation Best Practices” to a group of motivated ontologists and wanna-be ontologists. I was flattered to be asked, but I really had to pause for a bit. First, I’m kind of jaded by the term “best practices.

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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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Americans More Stressed with Inflation Affecting Finances

Wink Intel

MINNEAPOLIS–( BUSINESS WIRE )–More Americans plan to put an emphasis on their finances in the new year as inflation and rising interest rates affect their long-term financial outlook, according to the 2023 New Year’s Resolutions Study* from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America ( Allianz Life ). With ongoing economic stressors, Americans feel like they need to make positive changes for their financial wellbeing.

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Equitable Enhances its Flagship Investment-Only Variable Annuity

Wink Intel

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Equitable , a leading financial services organization and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH ), today announced enhancements to its Investment Edge ® investment-only variable annuity that add new options designed to increase growth potential and provide additional flexibility to customize investment options.

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Aspida and WealthVest Add New Index Strategies and 5-Year Product to WealthLock Accumulator

Wink Intel

Financial professionals and clients can now allocate funds to 6 high watermark strategies across 3-surrender periods with Aspida’s WealthLock Accumulator fixed index annuity. BOZEMAN, Mont. , Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aspida Life Insurance Company (“Aspida”), a life insurance and annuity company, and WealthVest, a leading financial services distribution firm, announced the addition of new 2- and 5-year high watermark participation rate crediting strategies and

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3Q Indexed Life Sales Record Modest Rise: Wink

Wink Intel

Third-quarter indexed universal life sales rose 2.4% from a year ago to $687.2 million, Wink reported last week. Sales dipped 5.3% compared with the second quarter, but remain on track to deliver a record year, Wink also reported. Click HERE to read the full story via Life Annuity Specialist The post 3Q Indexed Life Sales Record Modest Rise: Wink appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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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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Merry Christmas!

Wink Intel

We wish you a very Merry Christmas. May this Christmas bring you many reasons to smile. [link] The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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