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IBM and AWS forge global alliance, streamlining access to AI and hybrid cloud solutions

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This strategic alliance allows businesses in these countries access to IBM’s software products, including data technologies and AI, directly through the AWS Marketplace, IBM said in a statement. Strong synergies are coming out of this partnership,” said Neil Shah, VP for research, and partner at Counterpoint Research.

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NCWIT digitally transforms the DEI journey to help uplift women in IT

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Founded in 2004, NCWIT’s mission has always been to “increase the meaningful and influential participation of women in tech” while respecting intersecting identities, with an overall emphasis on avoiding “treating women as a monolithic group,” says Catherine Ashcraft, a senior research scientist at NCWIT.

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Kyndryl bets on partnerships, consulting arm to redeem itself

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Our most recent global partnerships were announced late last year with Palo Alto Networks and Dynatrace,” said Mark Slaga, global practice leader at Kyndryl Consult. “We have established an ecosystem of around 30 partners since our spin from IBM well over 24 months ago.

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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

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Scrum master certifications Two well-recognized organizations, Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org , offer Scrum training and certifications. Scrum Alliance, established in 2001, is one of the more influential organizations in the agile community. It is a nonprofit association with more than 500,000 certified practitioners worldwide.

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Generative AI: the Shortcut to Digital Modernisation

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Research from IBM found that 93 percent of companies still use mainframes for financial management, 73 percent for customer transaction systems, and more than 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies run business-critical applications on mainframes. The IT firm also partners with visionary partners to develop impactful solutions.

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Elevate Your Protection Strategy at CSO’s Future of Cybersecurity Summit

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Metrics that create a narrative and show how the business compares to competitors, the wider industry, and globally against all businesses give a clear picture that allows board members to set strategy. FIDO Alliance Executive Director Andrew Shikiar will look at the passwordless future, including the use of passkeys as a sign-in alternative.

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13 go-to podcasts that inspire IT industry leaders today

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Kevin Hoople, CIO of Lawson Products Intelligence Matters This podcast is hosted by former acting director of the CIA Michael Morell, who paints a global picture of the threat landscape with a focus on incidents impacting data privacy and security. I learn a lot hearing from my peers on how they carved out success in their sectors.

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