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4 methods to help CIOs manage cyber stress

CIO

In 2020, research found that nearly 90% of CISOs considered themselves under moderate or high levels of stress. Similarly, a 2021 survey by ClubCISO revealed that stress levels significantly increased among 21% of respondents over the last 12 months, adding to mental health issues. Kerissa Varma. Two years on since the start of the pandemic, stress levels of tech and security executives are still elevated as global skills shortages, budget limitations and an ever faster and expanding security th

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How Innovative Companies Are Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Gain An Edge In Business

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There was a time when someone heard the term artificial intelligence they associated it with science fiction franchises like Terminator or The Matrix. But AI is no longer science fiction. In 2022, it has become a science fact. But the artificial intelligence we’re dealing with on a daily basis isn’t composed of killer robots. They’re tools that use advanced machine learning to anticipate the needs of a business and fulfill those needs efficiently.

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Spelling out the need for CFOs and CIOs to speak the same language

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If it wasn’t the case before, the last two years have cemented technology as a fundamental growth driver for many organizations. Technology, when used effectively, plays a key role to improve efficiencies and create new capabilities for an organization, not just maintain the status quo. The CIO has traditionally been seen as a gatekeeper of operational continuity, not an integral function of long-term strategy and growth.

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What Skills Will Manufacturing Workers Need in the Age of AI?

Smart Data Collective

Artificial intelligence technology is changing the state of the manufacturing sector. Global manufacturers are projected to spend $9.89 Billion on AI technology by 2027. There are countless benefits of investing in AI as a manufacturer. However, this is also going to lead to some major changes that might be a bane for many workers. The good news is that there are still ways for workers to thrive in this field.

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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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Rebooting expectations to connect and lead in more meaningful ways

CIO

With over three decades helping organizations around the world prepare and shape the future, Bob Johansen, distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future (IFTF) and author of 10 bestsellers, breaks down purpose when it comes to the future of work, the importance of compassion and empathy as the pace of AI and ML accelerates, and being able to have as much flexibility and agility when planning for the long term.

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How a holistic approach to teaching and learning technology unlocks new possibilities for education

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The shift to e-learning has changed education for good. Students and educators now expect anytime, anywhere access to their learning environments and are increasingly demanding access to modern, cloud-based technologies that enable them to work flexibly, cut down their workloads, and reach their full academic potential. This means that institutions need to take a holistic approach to education technology (EdTech), including platforms used for teaching and learning, to not only meet these demands

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5 Ways Data Storage IT Pros Enable Business User Self-Service

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Enterprise data storage professionals are increasingly finding themselves at the center of business discussions: finding important files, showing departmental usage, recalling files from archives for an audit or new research, moving distinct data sets into the cloud to import into a new analytics environment, and deleting data to satisfy regulations.

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CIO Leadership Live with Ben Fitzgerald, CIO at Tennis Australia

CIO

Tennis Australia CIO Ben Fitzgerald talks with David Binning, Associate Editor at CIO Australia, about the challenges of standing up one of the world’s biggest sporting events in the middle of COVID and how the 2023 Australian Open will be more “digitised” than ever.

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Dynamically Passing Parameters to a SQL Stored Procedure in Excel 365 Using Power Query

BI Insight

In September 2014, I wrote a blog post on dynamically passing parameters from PowerPivot to a SQL Server stored procedure using VBA. Back then, VBA was a real lifesaver. It perhaps still is for many of us. But frankly, I even forgot how to write VBA. Maybe it is time to look at it again. … Continue reading Dynamically Passing Parameters to a SQL Stored Procedure in Excel 365 Using Power Query.

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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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Leading IT Analyst Firm GigaOm Recognizes Infinidat as the Industry Leader in Ransomware Protection for Block Storage

CIO

IT analyst firm GigaOm is quick to point out that primary data is the first point of impact for ransomware attacks. This fact puts primary storage in the spotlight for every CIO to see, and it highlights how important ransomware protection is in an enterprise storage solution. When GigaOm released their “GigaOm Sonar Report for Block-based Primary Storage Ransomware Protection” recently, a clear leader emerged.

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Thinknum Announces New Fundraising Round

Thinknum

Thinknum announced today that it has closed a new round of equity financing from existing investors. This raise provides ample capital for the company to accelerate its alternative data offerings and expand into new market segments. Thinknum is a leading provider of alternative data for financial institutions and corporations. Thinknum enables institutional investors to generate Alpha-producing investment ideas and allows corporations to gain differentiated insights that answer important busines

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CIO Leadership Live with Amaar Khan of BNY Mellon

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Amaar Khan, CIO of Asia Pacific at BNY Mellon, joins James Henderson for CIO Leadership Live in ASEAN, produced by CIO.com and Foundry. Amaar discusses his career journey and path to becoming a CIO, alongside how workplace dynamics are changing and the importance of culture when balancing employee expectations with company ambitions.

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From generic to in-demand: The new era of private label brands

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As if out of nowhere, private label brands went from “I’m buying that because I have to” all the way to “I’m buying that because I want to.” Is it their great value? Variety of options? The new private label branding style? All of the above? Using some of the best private label brands examples, you’re about to find out.

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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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Finding the Right Technologies for the Right Scenarios

CIO

From the rise of remote work to constant innovations in emerging technologies, the breakneck pace of global disruptions is spurring Asia Pacific’s digital growth. Take for instance the internet economy in Southeast Asia, which is expected to double to US$363 billion by 2025. This has created a clear opportunity for businesses, allowing them to ride on this wave of digitalization for seizing greater growth opportunities—as long as they play their cards right.

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How to Manage My Business on Google: What You Need to Know

Weidert Group

How many times have you looked up a restaurant’s hours on Google and headed their way, only to finally arrive…and discover it’s closed? “Curse you, Google!” you proclaim in your hangry disgust. Google, however, is not to blame. Like that restaurant, if your B2B company hasn’t updated its business profile on Google, it can cost you business, damage your reputation, and make it appear as though you don’t have a clue about today’s buyers.

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Episode 3: Clearing the Data Path for Innovation at Scale

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The idea of having “The right tool for the job” applies across domains. Two thousand years ago Greek mathematician Archimedes is reported to have said “Give me a place to stand, and the right lever, and I could lift the earth.”?. Fast forward to today’s cloud-centric environment, and application developers are nodding in enthusiastic agreement with Archimedes; and while things may be considered abundantly more complicated than in 250 BC., Google Cloud partner Aiven has made it their job to strea

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The 7 Key Steps of the Market Research Process

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Market research is the process of gathering business intelligence through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. It enables different people within the organization to make informed decisions about their daily tasks, ongoing projects, and the overall strategy––and it relies on capturing exceptional insight. Some of the most common reasons organizations conduct market research include: Improving or creating products.

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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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Pricing it Right with End-to-End Product Cost Simulation

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To make a profit, manufacturers need more visibility into the cost of goods to sell at a price that reflects the value to customers. And that transparency has been lacking to date. From flour to fuel – and now baby formula – the cost of commodities has skyrocketed while availability has plummeted and no one knows when things will turn around. Clearly, things have gotten out of control.

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Data Never Sleeps Hits Double Digits!

Domo

Time really flies. It’s hard to believe it, but today Data Never Sleeps turns 10 as we release our latest version of our popular infographic. Here at Domo on Data we love taking a look at how our collective use of data has changed over time. We took a look at some of the trends last year , and with Data Never Sleeps turning 10 we decided to turn it up a notch.

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