Mon.Feb 12, 2024

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From fear to abundance: Rethinking job security in the age of generative AI

CIO

By Chet Kapoor, Chairman & CEO at DataStax Along with the exciting possibilities of generative AI (genAI), there have been concerns around job (in)security and displacement. Leaders are feeling the pressure to implement genAI quickly and automate as much as possible. Some will see this as an opportunity to “get lean” and reduce headcount. Others will keep the people they have and find new ways to become super efficient.

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Actionable PR strategies to build powerful brand awareness

mention

You probably already know the value of being on social media, or content marketing, or getting company news covered in third-party media outlets. But did you know that these tactics are actually part of a broader strategy called public relations or PR ? For the majority of people, PR invokes popular magazines or news channels. So they wouldn’t settle for anything less than the cover of Forbes when it comes to PR.

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SAP has a new succession plan

CIO

The changing of the guard at the top of SAP’s supervisory board is anything but smooth. The German software company has announced that Punit Renjen, who it originally intended would become chairman of the supervisory board, is to be replaced. They have mutually decided to go their separate ways, SAP said in a statement. The reason given for the sudden separation was “a difference in perspective” about the role of the future chairman of the supervisory board.

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24 Key Sales Operations Tools for 2024

Zoominfo

Sales teams are juggling more tasks than ever. Investors are setting tougher benchmarks for growth. In this environment, your sales operations tools and platforms can’t just be effective — they need to be transformative. The right sales operations tools function as the gears in a revenue machine, multiplying productivity by enabling teams to create more precise sales forecasts, improve customer interactions, and directly influence financial outcomes.

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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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Optical technology enabling the growth of artificial intelligence

CIO

We face complex and dire challenges in today’s world. The only certainty is change. In order to predict future developments for the good of all, we will need to absorb and analyze information on an unprecedented scale. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a pivotal role to play. But in order for AI to expand, we need new networking technology that boosts transmission speeds and improves responsiveness.

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9 traits of great IT leaders

CIO

IT leaders have gotten the message: To successfully perform their jobs, they need more than technical skills. They also need general business acumen, industry knowledge, and accounting talent. Some expertise in marketing, operations, cybersecurity, and other functional areas is important, too. That has been the message coming from veteran CIOs, executive advisors, and management consultants in recent years.

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Go-to-Market in Canada: Key Privacy Regulations to Consider

Zoominfo

As your business expands into new markets, privacy considerations must be top of mind. Failing to understand the local laws raises the risk of infringing upon the rights and trust of your customers, not to mention the potential burden of substantial fines for non-compliance. Maintaining a compliant go-to-market strategy, on the other hand, can help your brand build customer trust and grow your revenue in a sustainable and scalable way.

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5 tips for calculating business value in a multicloud world

CIO

An IT leader on the way to the promised land comes to a fork in the road. There’s a sign up ahead with two arrows. The arrow pointing to the left path says: T his way lies oral surgery. An arrow for the right: This way lies calculating the cost of IT assets versus their business value. The IT leader begs for the drill. That’s what I’d say if I were telling this joke to CIOs.

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Primer on SeaPort NxG – Customers, Competitors and Contract Trends

FedSavvy

SeaPort NxG starts rolling admissions soon! This is an exciting opportunity for contractors to get onboard a thriving contract vehicle. This also an opportunity for incumbent contractors to re-evaluate SeaPort NXG opportunities and competitors. This blog is the first of a three part series that goes over trends and observations of SeaPort NxG as a competitive environment.

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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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SAP 2024 outlook: 5 predictions for customers

CIO

SAP customers have a lot to navigate in 2024. A host of new product and feature launches, questions about SAP’s plans for managing commitments to legacy platform customers, and the acceleration of generative AI in popular products such as SAP RISE are just a few of the major issues enterprise SAP customers will need to keep on top of in the year ahead.

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Ask a Data Ethicist: Can We Trust Unexplainable AI?

Dataversity

In last month’s column, I asked readers to send in their “big questions” when it comes to data and AI. This month’s question more than answered that call! It encompasses the enormous areas of trust in AI tools and explainability. How can we know if an AI tool is delivering an ethical result if we have […] The post Ask a Data Ethicist: Can We Trust Unexplainable AI?

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Digital transformation: nei progetti a tutto campo la chiave è il change management

CIO

“Per noi è arrivato il momento di realizzare un forte cambiamento: una trasformazione del modo di operare abilitato dalla tecnologia”. Quanti CIO annunciano con parole simili la ‘svolta’ che imprimono alla loro azienda grazie alla digitalizzazione? “Il digitale è riconosciuto come forte leva di business”, conferma Alessandra Luksch, Direttore dell’Osservatorio Digital Transformation Academy e dell’Osservatorio Startup Thinking del Politecnico di Milano, che dal 2016 mappa i trend della spesa ICT

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Expert Insights: Emerging Enterprise Software GenAI Trends

Alpha Sense BI

The past year saw the rise of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) as countless tech companies such as Open.AI (i.e. ChatGPT), Google (i.e.Vertex AI), and Microsoft (i.e. Copilot) launched breakthrough solutions. Heading into 2024, there are no signs of the momentum slowing, reinforcing the reality that AI adoption is essential to thrive in today’s market landscape.

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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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CIO

ほとんどの企業は、よりソフトウェア中心へと移行しており、この変革に伴い、アプリケーション・プログラミング・インターフェース(API)が急増している。同時に、API標準は膨れ上がる技術カタログの中で実施するのが難しくなっており、APIガバナンス、つまり一貫した設計、バージョン管理、アクセス制御を保証するポリシーを定義し、実施することの実践がより重視されるようになっている、とGartnerのソフトウェアエンジニアリング担当副社長アナリスト兼リサーチ主任のマーク・オニール氏は言う。 ノーコード自動化プラットフォーム企業WorkatoのCIOであるカーター・ブッセ氏は、APIは現在、ビジネスプロセス内の大規模な言語モデル(LLM)を統合し、相互作用させるための重要な接続組織であると付け加える。「企業がこれらのデジタル頭脳を入力し、活用し、ビジネスに組み込みたいのであれば、LLMを様々なビジネス・アプリケーションに接続するAPIが必要になる」と彼は言う。

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Data Science for All: How Open Source Levels the Playing Field in a Talent-Starved Market

Dataversity

Despite today’s data scientist talent shortage, organizations are not holding back from investing in Data Science initiatives. A recent survey produced by my company in collaboration with TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group shows that most organizations understand how to overcome today’s talent shortage. 87% of respondents said that building Data Science skills across domains and lines of business departments is a […] The post Data Science for All: How Open Source Levels the Playing Fi

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Beyond Static Reporting: Interactive Dashboards

GoodData

Enhance user experience with dynamic interactive dashboards. Offering real-time decision support, flexibility, and efficient data engagement.

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Top Mistakes Buyers make when Purchasing a MAP Monitoring Software

GrowbyData

You’ve invested in a MAP price monitoring service to identify and address MAP violators in both US and Canadian digital marketing channels. Yet, you might find yourself frustrated by the lack of effectiveness in controlling these violators as you expected. You may have questions such as: Why isn’t my current MAP monitoring solution yielding the desired results?

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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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Generative AI readiness is shockingly low – these 5 tips will boost it

CIO

Generative AI is the biggest breakthrough technology in years, democratizing information creation for the masses. As genAI caught fire in 2023, many organizations rushed to test and learn from the technology and harness it to grow productivity and improve processes. Yet ironically, genAI’s potential has created a paradox within organizations. On one hand, 76% of IT leaders agree that genAI will be significant if not transformative in boosting productivity, streamlining processes and reducing cos

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Embracing shadow AI will help accelerate innovation

CIO

Emerging technologies catch IT leaders flat-footed, so it comes as no surprise that some are clenching their teeth over shadow AI , or the unsanctioned use of generative AI and associated services. CIOs recall when cloud computing disrupted the industry more than a decade ago. They remember business line leaders using corporate credit cards for cloud applications from startups.