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Coaching your IT team for change: 9 tips

CIO

When a necessary change hits your IT team, getting everyone to buy in and adapt is key — and challenging. Some team members will, by nature, fight any change. Even those once adaptable may have become change resistant due to years of near-constant turbulence. One Gartner study found that willingness to support organizational change dropped from 74% of employees in 2016 to just 43% in 2022.

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AI-Powered Analytics: Unveiling Hidden Insights in Point-of-Sale Data

Smart Data Collective

AI technology can help sales people make the most of POS systems, which helps them reach their goals more easily.

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Siemens Mobility scales RPA by empowering employees

CIO

Siemens Mobility has been on a robotic process automation (RPA) journey for years, growing from five automated processes in 2017 to more than 700 now, transforming the company in the process. “There was just one book [on RPA] on the market back in 2017, where today you have hundreds,” says Benjamin Bock, head of RPA at Siemens Mobility. “By the end of 2017, we already decided to have a global rollout for the whole company.

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Top Tips for Keeping Your AI Startup’s IT Staff Inspired

Smart Data Collective

AI startups should invest in the right IT support staff if they want to be successful.

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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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The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification

CIO

Security and risk management pros have a lot keeping them up at night. The era of AI deepfakes is fully upon us, and unfortunately, today’s identity verification and security methods won’t survive. In fact, Gartner estimates that by 2026, nearly one-third of enterprises will consider identity verification and authentication solutions unreliable due to AI-generated deepfakes.

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Building ROI with cloud migration

CIO

Organizations are racing to modernize their legacy technology, architecture, infrastructure, and databases. Modernization often revolves around cloud migration. But not every approach provides the same ROI. Before committing to a migration strategy, organizations must identify the best approach for their business requirements. Each approach comes with its own benefits, time commitments, and cost.

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Connecting the Dots: Intelligence Solutions for Urban Challenges

SCIP

SCIP Insights Connecting the Dots: Intelligence Solutions for Urban Challenges In the bustling landscape of urban environments, challenges exist. From traffic congestion to resource management, cities struggle with complex issues daily. However, amidst these challenges lie opportunities for innovation and progress. Introducing intelligence solutions – the key to unlocking the potential of urban spaces and transforming them into smarter, more sustainable communities.

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5 keys to optimizing ROI on your Cloud Center of Excellence

CIO

Even as cloud spend is set to grow at a CAGR of 16.9% and surpass $1.3 trillion by 2025 , the transformation journey is riddled with challenges, such as security, governance, compliance, economics, and resourcing. A cloud center of excellence (CoE) in an enterprise can make a big difference in the return on cloud investments. Cloud CoE adoption has increased from 69% in 2017 to 82% in 2021 , demonstrating its role in value creation.

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Q1 Earnings Season: Key Takeaways from Top 25 Companies

Alpha Sense BI

Earnings season for Q1 2024 is already upon us and we’ve captured key takeaways from the biggest companies to provide earnings analysis in real time. Coming off a period of macroeconomic volatility, this quarter’s results are sure to uncover insights that could have implications for your portfolio. Using the AlphaSense platform and our Company Smart Summaries feature, we highlight the key themes, trends, and insights from each company’s earnings transcripts.

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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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Transform the modern data center: From today to the future

CIO

A seismic shift is underway in the evolution of the data center, driven by a variety of converging factors. These include the accelerating transition to cloud platforms, the growth of hybrid and remote work models, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies across every industry. As IT leaders, understanding the path forward is crucial.

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Defy Doubt in Your Investment Research Process with Expert Call Services

Alpha Sense BI

Subject matter experts have specialized insights into and accumulated expertise in their industries, which are necessary to gain critical insights into any market opportunity. The nuanced firsthand perspectives provided by industry experts can complement your data-driven research with soft market information and complete your investment process. AlphaSense, a leading market intelligence platform, has evolved the way researchers access expert insights with an extensive expert transcript library a

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5 tips for creating a cloud center of excellence

CIO

Even as cloud spend is set to grow at a CAGR of 16.9% and surpass $1.3 trillion by 2025 , the transformation journey is riddled with challenges, such as security, governance, compliance, economics, and resourcing. A cloud center of excellence (CoE) in an enterprise can make a big difference in the return on cloud investments. Cloud CoE adoption has increased from 69% in 2017 to 82% in 2021 , demonstrating its role in value creation.

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HubSpot How-To: Using AI Tools for Sales Call Summaries & Transcripts

Weidert Group

Every single contact with customers and prospects is important for generating business and developing lasting relationships. Smart sales reps treat sales calls like gold, so keeping a reliable record should be a top priority. HubSpot’s Call Recording and Call Intelligence features now have additional capabilities and power within Sales Hub. Sales and marketing teams using HubSpot can leverage new artificial intelligence (AI) tools directly in the CRM platform, reducing your effort and boosting c

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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Pioneering the new “borderless workspace” to improve productivity and collaboration

CIO

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has always been a digital-first organization. Continuous transformation of the workplace has been a cornerstone of the company’s business model for several decades. This approach proved its value during the COVID-19 crisis, when TCS pioneered location-independent “borderless workspaces” aided by Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.

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How to Conduct Consumer and Retail Market Research

Alpha Sense BI

The consumer and retail (C&R) industry is evolving rapidly due to a combination of new innovations and technologies, shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, and macroeconomic events hindering sector growth. To stay competitive in the current economic climate , companies need to conduct comprehensive and efficient market research. Likewise, executive leadership must have a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape they are operating in while staying keenly aware of evolving c

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TCS and Microsoft: Powering sustainability through innovation

CIO

Now, more than ever, global businesses have an opportunity. With people and infrastructure touching every point on the planet — and new technology empowering us to radically change the way we consume resources — we can lead the world toward a better, more sustainable future. That optimism stems from three core beliefs: We can build our business ecosystems to promote environmental stewardship, achieving ambitious goals like net zero and zero waste.

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Best practice advice for improving productivity while maintaining security

CIO

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has always been a digital-first organization. Continuous transformation of the workplace has been a cornerstone of the company’s business model for several decades. This approach proved its value during the COVID-19 crisis, when TCS pioneered location-independent “borderless workspaces” aided by Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.

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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

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Powering sustainability success with Microsoft Cloud

CIO

Now, more than ever, global businesses have an opportunity. With people and infrastructure touching every point on the planet — and new technology empowering us to radically change the way we consume resources — we can lead the world toward a better, more sustainable future. That optimism stems from three core beliefs: We can build our business ecosystems to promote environmental stewardship, achieving ambitious goals like net zero and zero waste.

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LayerX Security Raises $24M for its Browser Security Platform, Enabling Employees to Work Securely from Any Browser, Anywhere

CIO

LayerX , pioneer of the LayerX Browser Security platform, today announced $24 million in Series A funding led by Glilot+, the early-growth fund of Glilot Capital Partners, with participation from Dell Technologies Capital and other investors. Lior Litwak, Managing Partner at Glilot Capital and Head of Glilot+, and Yair Snir, Managing Partner at Dell Technologies Capital, will join the LayerX board.

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Calculate ROI and create a business case for modernization

CIO

Organizations are racing to modernize their legacy technology, architecture, infrastructure, and databases. Modernization often revolves around cloud migration. But not every approach provides the same ROI. Before committing to a migration strategy, organizations must identify the best approach for their business requirements. Each approach comes with its own benefits, time commitments, and cost.

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Walgreens partners with TCS and Microsoft to builds an intelligent data platform for actionable insights

CIO

Walgreens processes hundreds of millions of prescription dispenses each year across nearly 9,000 stores, and each of those transactions creates hundreds of associated data points. In order to future-proof its infrastructure with a cloud-first approach and modern AI capabilities, Walgreens worked with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Microsoft to build a data platform that uses Microsoft Cloud to collect meaningful data points at scale and turn them into actionable insights.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Why your business needs a cloud-based print management solution

CIO

Why your business needs a cloud-based print management solution If your business isn’t using a cloud-based print management solution, you’re missing out on a range of efficiency, environmental and security benefits. There are a number of factors driving the move to cloud-based services, from budget considerations to the scalability and security. But there are different types of ‘clouds’ and it’s important to understand which solution will work best for your business.

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CEO Steve Bandrowczak’s playbook for CIO success today

CIO

When we think about the many CIOs who have climbed the ladder to other executive leadership roles, Steve Bandrowczak’s path is somewhat unique. In addition to serving as CIO at Avnet, DHL, Lenovo, Nortel, and HPE, he’s also overseen sales organizations, run business process outsourcing (BPO) businesses, and led global business services. He took on new challenges throughout his career — sometimes taking a step back to gain invaluable hands-on experience in different areas of business — all of wh

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