Wed.Sep 25, 2024

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SAP faces probe in the US over alleged price fixing in government contracts

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German software giant SAP is under investigation by US officials for allegedly conspiring to overcharge the US government for its technology products over the course of a decade. The probe, led by the Department of Justice (DOJ), is focused on whether SAP and its reseller, Carahsoft Technology, colluded to fix prices on sales to the US military and other government entities, a Bloomberg report said.

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How India-centric IT Services Vendors Are Navigating Economic Pressures in 2024

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Overall Revenue and Trends In late 2023 and thus far in 2024, the companies within TBR’s IT Services coverage faced pressures within their respective financial services practices, experiencing industry declines from a revenue perspective as higher interest rates limited opportunities and hindered growth trajectories. The India-centric vendors TBR covers — Cognizant, HCLTech, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro IT Services (ITS) — experienced these financial services revenue declin

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Google EU complaint: Microsoft is punishing enterprises that use rivals to Azure

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Google on Wednesday told the European Union (EU) that Microsoft is illegally using its dominant market position in Windows to force enterprises to use its Azure cloud service or face a 400% price penalty and a denial of upgrades and security patches. The complaint said that Microsoft is only punishing enterprises if they try to use products from three rival companies: Google, AWS, and Alibaba Cloud.

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5 Ways AI-Driven Video Chats Are More Collaborative

Smart Data Collective

AI technology has led to major breakthroughs in video technology, which can make video chats great for team collaboration.

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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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German firms shed light on CrowdStrike disaster’s fallout

CIO

A recent survey of 331 German companies provides a look at the business and IT consequences of the CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024. Industry association Bitkom and Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) jointly surveyed 331 German companies on the technological and business disruptions caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty content update.

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AENOR trabaja en una certificación para garantizar una IA ética y responsable

CIO

AENOR y Microsft han suscrito un acuerdo de colaboración en torno a la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa. En virtud del mismo, ambas partes se comprometen a promover la innovación en diversos sectores mediante la implementación de la IA generativa en las soluciones ofrecidas por la empresa de servicios profesionales, además de trabajar conjuntamente en el desarrollo de una certificación para la gestión ética y responsable de la IA.

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The Importance of Competitor Price Comparison

Intelligence Node

The eCommerce landscape has become highly competitive with over 25 million online stores fighting for the attention of the same shoppers. Additionally, savvy shoppers use price comparison tools to compare. The post The Importance of Competitor Price Comparison appeared first on Blog.

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CDO y CDAO: Reconsidere su papel o desaparecerá

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Según un nuevo informe de Gartner , los directores de Datos y Análisis deben reinventarse en la era de la inteligencia artificial (IA) o se arriesgan a que sus responsabilidades sean absorbidas por los equipos informáticos de sus organizaciones. Tres cuartas partes de los CDAO que no consigan que la influencia en toda la empresa y el impacto medible en el negocio sean sus principales prioridades para 2026, serán absorbidos por las funciones de TI , predice la firma de análisis.

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Google’s ‘Quick Takes’ Feature Revolutionizes Online Shopping

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In a move that could transform the e-commerce landscape, Google is testing a new feature called “Quick Takes,” designed to streamline the online shopping experience. This innovative tool, which integrates influencer-driven video content directly into search results, is poised to change how consumers research and purchase products. The Rise of Video-Based Marketing As video content becomes increasingly central to digital marketing strategies, Google’s Quick Takes feature offers

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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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Il ruolo del CIO può prevalere sull’AI?

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Stando a quanto si legge in un recente rapporto dell’AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, il 92% dei lavori in ambito IT sarà trasformato dall’AI in misura elevata o moderata. Quest’ultimo indicatore vale anche in relazione al dato che riguarda i lavori di livello superiore, nella totalità dei casi. Se, poi, il coinvolgimento riguarda attività di business e gestione IT, il 63% è stato classificato come “ad alta trasformazione” grazie all’intelligenza artificiale.

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Data Visualization in the Era of AI/ML

Dataversity

How will data visualization evolve in the era of AI/ML? While AI is rapidly evolving, it is ironic that business users are still using “dumb” dashboards. The challenge is to move beyond these unintelligent dashboards to a genuinely transformative visual analytics solution that harnesses the power of AI/ML. While some vendors offer a ChatGPT-like querying […] The post Data Visualization in the Era of AI/ML appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Accenture forges own path to improve attack surface management

CIO

Accenture’s award-winning attack surface management program strengthens the company’s resiliency and security posture. As a global consulting and technology company, Accenture understands how quickly an attack surface can grow and become vulnerable to cyber threats. “We’ve always had a strong security posture, but as we’ve been growing, we noticed that we had weaknesses in our defenses,” says Kristian Burkhardt, Accenture CISO.

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How Retail Data Products Are Changing Customer Journey Mapping

Dataversity

The retail world is constantly evolving, and in this fast-paced environment, understanding your customer is more important than ever. It’s no longer just about making a sale; it’s about creating a journey that turns casual shoppers into loyal customers. With the rise of advanced retail data tools, businesses can now dig deep into customer preferences and behaviors […] The post How Retail Data Products Are Changing Customer Journey Mapping appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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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“La georreferencia es una forma diferente de resolver problemas”

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Desde el siglo VII a.C, los mapas han ayudado a las personas a entender su entorno y situarse en un territorio. Lejos de estar hechos a lápiz y papel, la versión moderna o tecnológica de los mapas son los sistemas de información geográfica (GIS, por sus siglas en inglés) , que permiten superponer todo tipo de datos de otras fuentes e identificar comportamientos y patrones.

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Ericsson Aims to Accelerate Network API Market Development via New Venture with Leading Global Telcos

TBR

TBR Perspective Ericsson’s Enterprise Wireless Solutions unit is exhibiting strong revenue growth and serves as a bright spot amid the company’s broader challenges. Ericsson has a compelling 5G-related portfolio that addresses the unique needs of enterprises ranging from SMBs to large industrial entities. Ericsson’s focus on enhancing its enterprise portfolio in areas including private cellular networks (PCNs), neutral host networks, fixed wireless access (FWA) and IoT will generate new revenue

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23 key gen AI terms and what they really mean

CIO

As abruptly as generative AI burst on the scene, so too is the new language that’s come with it. A complete list of AI-related vocabulary would be thousands of entries long, but for the sake of urgent relevance, these are the terms heard most among CIOs, analysts, consultants, and other business executives. Agentic systems An agent is an AI model or software program capable of autonomous decisions or actions.

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Bain warns: Prepare for AI chip shortage

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Surging demand for AI computing power will strain the supply chains for data center chips, personal computers, and smart phones, and, combined with “continued geopolitical tensions and other supply risks, could trigger the next semiconductor shortage,” a report released Tuesday by Bain & Company stated. Authors of the report suggested that while semiconductor suppliers could not have predicted the pandemic, they could guard against the next big threat to semiconductor supply chains.

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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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Sherry dynasty achieves sustainable wine production and EU compliance

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First up, a bit of trivia: Did you know that around the turn of the 15th century, William Shakespeare indulged in sherry in London taverns and featured the wine in eight of his plays? It’s true. The first sherry vines were brought to the Jerez Region of Spain by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. Indeed, archeological excavations found the remains of their wine presses there.

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US Labor Department suggests new guidelines to ensure inclusiveness in AI-supported hiring process

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The US Labor Department has rolled out a new framework to ensure inclusive hiring policies and programs, specifically for people with disabilities, when artificial intelligence (AI) is used in this type of decision making. However, implementing its guidelines could in the short term mean higher costs and longer project timelines for IT administrators as as they ensure that their use of the technology does not introduce bias into the process.