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8 traits of highly efficient CIOs

CIO

With the range and volume of responsibilities they must shoulder, every CIO aims for maximum efficiency in their work. After all, efficient IT leaders are better positioned to avoid mistakes while achieving key goals rapidly and effectively. Efficient CIOs also work hard to generate maximum business value, an attribute that management colleagues are sure to notice and appreciate.

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Why Is the World Adapting to Blockchain Technology?

Smart Data Collective

The blockchain network has affected more than just bitcoin. Countless industries around the world are investing in it, so the market size for blockchain is projected to be worth $163 billion by 2029. Nowadays, almost all people have access to cell phones, laptops, and the internet. The way we live and work has been radically altered by this. We have witnessed a change in several industries as a result of the growth of digitization.

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NaaS and the “Experience Economy”

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By: Amrita Shergill, Account Manager, NaaS and Ecosystem Sales at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Post pandemic trends have accelerated the need for agility in IT, network procurement, and management. IT procurement cycles have accelerated and investments have increased – much more than pre-COVID. According to a IDC 1 , 71 percent of organizations report their long-term planning cycles have shortened due to COVID-19, with 82 percent of the same participants stating that long-term pl

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The Cloud Creates Opportunities for Algerian Bitcoin Investors

Smart Data Collective

Cloud technology has touched countless industries. Since there are many benefits of leveraging the cloud, the market for cloud services is projected to be worth over $791 billion by 2028. Algeria has been impacted by cloud technology as much as any other country. Although almost every profession has been touched by cloud computing, bitcoin investors are among those most heavily affected.

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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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The 9 most in-demand IT jobs in healthcare

CIO

The US healthcare industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. With a focus on patient care, cost savings, and scalable innovation, healthcare organizations in the US are adopting a range of emerging technologies to improve patient experiences, to aid clinicians in their jobs, and to compete with digital entities entering the market. But laying a digital foundation for the future presents unique challenges in the healthcare industry.

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What is Web Scraping in Retail? Uses and Benefits

Intelligence Node

Table of Contents: What is web scraping Types of web scrapers How do web scrapers work Uses of web scraping in retail How to pick a web scraping tool Final. The post What is Web Scraping in Retail? Uses and Benefits appeared first on Blog.

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How Developers Can Strengthen Data Security with Open Source and PKI

Dataversity

In the never-ending battle between business success and cybersecurity threats, enterprises have discovered a secret weapon. Developers, once the scourge of security teams, are becoming vital proponents of secure software. By tapping into open-source tools and public-key infrastructure (PKI), many developers are bringing data security into the earliest stages of development and taking greater responsibility […].

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Weidert Group to Share RevOps Strategies During Manufacturing First

Weidert Group

APPLETON, WI, August 2022 – Modern manufacturers are using revenue operations (RevOps) to unify internal operations and maximize revenue, which is the topic of Greg Linnemanstons’ breakout session at Manufacturing First Expo & Conference 2022. Complex B2B businesses can take a holistic approach to revenue by reducing friction between sales, marketing, and service teams.

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Life Insurers Triumphed Over Q2 Storms: Morgan Stanley

Wink Intel

U.S. life insurers went into the second quarter facing low background interest rates, rising rates, inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and worries about the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And they did well. Nigel Dally and Erica Reynolds, securities analysts at Morgan Stanley, say the big, publicly traded life insurers they follow did so well, in spite of all of the howling storms, that they now have a more positive view of the prospects for all of the life insurers they track.

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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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What is the Impact of the Blockchain System on Finance?

Smart Data Collective

Blockchain technology is growing at an unprecedented pace. A couple of months ago, Fortune Business Insights released a report showing that the market is growing over 56% a year. One of the many reasons that the blockchain is growing so rapidly is that more people are investing in bitcoin. There are a number of great websites for people trying to learn more about blockchain and bitcoin.

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7 Reasons New York’s $26M John Hancock LTCI Action Matters for Advisors

Wink Intel

State Medicaid could start to go after insurers and other financial services companies that fail to live up to agreements with people who end up using Medicaid to pay nursing home bills. New York state insurance regulators raised that possibility last week, when they announced a $26.3 million consent agreement with Manulife’s John Hancock unit. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor.

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How Has B2B Sales Changed? 4 Trends From the Past Decade

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As macroeconomic conditions continue to worry Main Street and Wall Street alike, many people are looking to the lessons of the past as indicators of what to expect in the near future. Previous economic downturns can be instructive, but the asymmetry of our current economy makes accurately predicting the future that much harder. For B2B sales leaders, these challenges become even more pronounced.

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John Hancock to Pay $26.3M Over Canceled LTCI Policies

Wink Intel

New York state regulators are imposing a $2.5 million penalty on John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Co. for problems with 156 long-term care insurance policy terminations. The Boston-based Manulife Financial unit will also have to pay $2.2 million to the New York state Medicaid program, and $21.6 million in extra benefits to policyholders and beneficiaries, in connection with the LTCI policy termination errors, according to a consent agreement posted online by the New York State Department

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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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What Is Decision Intelligence and How Is It Changing Data Science?

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Despite having massive mountains of data and advanced technology, businesses have seen their problems become more complex in recent times. They should be able to adapt, innovate, and compete better, but they need to be smart in their approach to decision intelligence resources. We’re going to show how to do that––and why! Businesses seek to augment their decision making with transformational data and related technologies.

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Better Service Means Better Retirement Security: Mutual of America’s Brian Severin

Wink Intel

Brian Severin wants to convince workers throughout the United States to start saving early, keep their money in their nest eggs, and let their nest eggs grow. Severin is a senior executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Mutual of America Financial Group, a New York-based mutual insurer that focuses on the retirement plan market and has about $29 billion in assets under administration.

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Improve Analytics User Adoption with Mobile BI App!

Elegant BI

The Importance of Adding a Mobile BI App to an Augmented Analytics Strategy! Many businesses are considering, or have implemented, business intelligence and augmented analytics solutions. According to renowned technology research firm, Gartner, ‘80% of organizations seeking to scale digital business will fail because they do not take a modern approach to data and analytics governance.

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Regulators Ask for Advice About Indexed Universal Life Illustrations

Wink Intel

The Life Actuarial Task Force wants to know: Can it make anyone who cares about indexed universal life insurance performance illustrations happy? The task force — an arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners — is asking anyone interested in the topic for advice on what it should do. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor.

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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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How data is enabling Dickies to make better decisions, faster

Domo

Founded in 1922, Dickies is one of the oldest and most venerated brands in the clothing industry. It is known for its durable and comfortable workwear—and a style that resonates as much with pop culture icons as it does with auto mechanics. I recently spoke with Calvin Anderson, Vice President of Global Digital Strategy at Dickies, to find out how data is helping the enduring company cement its status as the global leader in functional-yet-fashionable work clothes.

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LibertyMark® Freedom Annuities Now Offer a 7% Upfront Premium Bonus

Wink Intel

PETALUMA, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Legacy Marketing Group ® today announced the release of a 7% * upfront premium bonus product on its newest fixed indexed annuity (FIA) series, LibertyMark Freedom. Issued by “A” (Excellent) rated ** Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company, the new LibertyMark Freedom 10 Plus and 10 LT Plus annuities jump-start a client’s premium at contract issue with a 7% premium bonus (6% in California) that is fully credited day one, dollar one—wi

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Ameritas retirement plans launches GoalWise(SM) the next technology for a personalized savings experience

Wink Intel

LINCOLN, Neb. , Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The retirement plans division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. is proud to announce a digital, interactive retirement savings and financial wellness platform, GoalWise SM , to manage the end-to-end retirement savings journey. GoalWise offers a personalized, goal-based gamification experience for participants and insightful, targeted, event-driven communications and data trending for financial professionals and sponsors to better ensure a funde