CIO

AUGUST 2, 2024

The AI revolution is driving demand for massive computing power and creating a data center shortage, with data center operators planning to build more facilities. But it’s time for data centers and other organizations with large compute needs to consider hardware replacement as another option, some experts say. Data centers are running at near capacity in many areas of the world, according to the Global Data Center Trends 2024 report from CBRE, a real estate services firm.

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Chris Webb BI

JULY 30, 2024

Here’s another one of my occasional posts about books I’ve been sent free copies of. Full disclosure: as always, these aren’t reviews as such, they’re more like free publicity in return for the free books and I don’t pretend to be unbiased; also the Amazon UK links have a affiliate code in that gives me a kickback if you buy any of these books.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 29, 2024

There are a lot of cybersecurity risks for companies that rely on AI, but they can be rectified if you take the right steps.

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mention

JULY 31, 2024

Did you know that, according to PWC , 69% of company leaders claimed to have experienced a crisis over five years? In today’s unpredictable world, a crisis isn’t a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when.’ This clear reality shows how important it is to manage crises. Crisis management is about responding to a situation and planning to reduce harm and ensure a fast recovery.

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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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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

Everyone knows now how a flawed update crashed 8.5 million computers running the Windows version of CrowdStrike’s Falcon cybersecurity software — but what does the failure of one company’s software testing regime mean for the IT industry as a whole? Experts and analysts say that the idiosyncrasies of the technology sector mean it could easily happen again.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 1, 2024

Explore how AI and data analytics are revolutionizing internet providers' approaches to customer satisfaction and service efficiency!

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mention

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding competitive pricing analysis can be a game-changer for your business. This analysis involves gathering, comparing, and analyzing pricing data from your competitors to optimize your pricing strategy. Understanding your competitors’ pricing helps you make better decisions to increase your market share and profitability. Competitive pricing analysis is not just for large businesses; it benefits all industries and business sizes.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

Today’s CIOs face unprecedented challenges in modernizing their data centers to accommodate the rapidly rising demands on their infrastructures—while also facing increasingly constrained budgets. Generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in November 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, surprising almost everyone in the industry with its capabilities, and suddenly every CEO and board of directors began telling their CIOs to get genAI capabilities online as fast as possible.

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FedSavvy

JULY 30, 2024

Recently, we’ve been sharing some of our “inside baseball” approaches to fantastic intelligence analysis. This follows the four functions of the intelligence process: Modeling Collection Analysis Production All too often, there is a great deal of focus on the first three functions but a failure in executing the fourth function that delivers all of the hard work done.

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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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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cloud scalability empowers 8 industries to boost efficiency and drive success. Learn which sectors are reaping the rewards now!

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mention

JULY 29, 2024

According to the State of Marketing Report 2024, 19% of marketers list increasing brand awareness and reaching new audiences as their top goals for 2024. But what exactly is brand awareness, and how can we quantify it? What is brand awareness? Brand awareness is how well people know your brand. Can your audience spot your logo, remember your name, or recognize your products?

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

As tech leaders advance their careers, many discover it’s lonely at the top. Vendors and consultants are always eager to share insights into innovations and trends, but exchanging ideas and opinions with colleagues and fellow IT leaders can often be invaluable. Joining an IT leadership organization CIOs not only establish friendly relationships with other tech leaders but also gain valuable insights on the latest IT, business, and leadership trends.

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TBR

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Coming GenAI Telco Impact Reality is starting to set in regarding Generative AI (GenAI). Though GenAI (and traditional AI) is expected to have a broad, transformational impact across the telecom industry, the technology is still immature and there is currently a big gap between hype and commercialization of GenAI for communication service providers (CSPs).

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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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Smart Data Collective

JULY 30, 2024

Data duplication is an issue that Salesforce marketers need to prevent by removing redundant records.

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GrowbyData

JULY 31, 2024

MAP Pricing is a tactic used by brands in the US and Canada to protect their brand reputation. Without MAP pricing, in the dynamic pricing world of today, brands struggle with brand perceptions as their resellers continue to push their prices down. Many times, it feels like a race to the bottom. While a brand’s strategy may appear premium, the long-term sustainability of this may be threatened by retailers who may continue to lower prices.

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CIO

JULY 31, 2024

The power of 5G networks will one day usher in new generations of IoT applications, but large-scale adoption may still be a long way off. For one thing, none of the network providers is anywhere near full rollout. In the US, for example, the three biggest mobile network providers are ahead of the curve, but they still have a lot to do. According to software company WhistleOut, which compares internet and mobile phone providers, T-Mobile offers 5G coverage in 53.79% of the country, AT&T in 29

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TBR

AUGUST 1, 2024

How Will AI PCs Impact Future Profitability of Windows PC OEMs? After seven consecutive quarters of contraction, PC revenue among TBR’s benchmarked devices vendors returned to growth in 1Q24, expanding at an estimated 2.6% year-to-year. The long-awaited rebound in the market centers on PCs purchased during the pandemic reaching the end of their useful lives as well as increasing macroeconomic confidence on the part of commercial organizations.

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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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Smart Data Collective

JULY 30, 2024

Discover essential data ethics for social media marketers! Learn privacy practices that protect users while boosting engagement and brand loyalty.

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Infegy

JULY 30, 2024

In 2019, we published one of our most popular content pieces, “ The Ultimate Guide to Gen Z Personas.” At the time, there was little written about this up-and-coming generation and its potential impact on brands. Our clients told us they greatly valued the insight into how to connect with this younger generation.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the wake of the widespread outage caused by a defective update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon cybersecurity platform, Delta Airlines is among the first enterprises to come forward to demand compensation from CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the enormous losses caused by the interruption of its flights during the failure. Delta, which was the airline most impacted by the outage, estimates damages to be around $500 million.

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BI Insight

JULY 29, 2024

In the first blog post of this series, I explained that we can Pause and Resume a Microsoft Fabric capacity from Azure Portal. In the second blog and its accompanying YouTube video, I showed you how to automate the Pause and Resume actions in Azure LogicApps so the capacity starts at 8:00 AM and stops … Continue reading Microsoft Fabric: Capacity Cost Management Part 3, Pause Capacity During Christmas with Azure Logic Apps The post Microsoft Fabric: Capacity Cost Management Part 3, Pause C

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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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Domo

JULY 29, 2024

Walker Edison, a leading supplier of ready-to-assemble furniture, first onboarded with Domo in 2014. Back then, the company used QuickBooks for financial reporting. As Walker Edison grew, it needed a more powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and invested in NetSuite. NetSuite brings robust ERP capabilities, but the business also needed tools for comprehensive financial analysis.

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Infegy

AUGUST 1, 2024

And why effective trend analysis is key to your company’s success The food and beverage industry is heavily influenced by consumer trends. Whether it be an increased demand for organic produce or a desire for seasonal coffee flavors, consumer preferences are constantly changing at an increasingly rapid pace. If you’re not keeping up with the latest trends, your food or beverage company may be falling behind.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

Atos, struggling to restructure its business operations, has presented its financials for the first half of 2024. The ailing French IT services provider recorded an operating loss of €1.7 billion (about $1.8 billion)in the first six months of the year, compared to a loss of €434 million a year earlier; Its net loss for the half-year was €1.91 billion, compared to €600 million a year prevously.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 1, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Mind the Gap, a monthly column exploring practical approaches for improving data understanding and data utilization (and whatever else seems interesting enough to share). Last month, we explored the rise of the data product. This month, we’ll look at data quality vs. data fitness. Everybody likes a pithy definition. Marketers describe […] The post Mind the Gap: Data Quality Is Not “Fit for Purpose” appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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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