Mon.May 19, 2025

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The road to S/4HANA: How CIOs are managing SAP ECC’s end of support

CIO

With the deadline for SAP ECC end of support nearing, CIOs face major decisions, and likely headaches, as they consider whether and how to transform their core ERP systems for a new era. At issue is SAPs mandate for its customer CIOs: Transition to S/4HANA by 2027 or face extended maintenance fees to remain on ECC. However, the broad install base for SAPs flagship ECC ERP system has been slow on its S/4HANA uptake, with almost two-thirds yet to make the leap off ECC as of the end of 2024, accord

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Common Mistakes in Competitor Analysis and How to Avoid Them

Aqute Intelligence

If you're in B2B SaaS, chances are youre already doing some form of competitive analysis. Maybe youre putting together battle cards, prepping for an RFP, or trying to figure out why your competitors product keeps popping up in late-stage deals. The reality is that most competitive analysis out there isnt very good. Its often rushed, surface-level, or built around assumptions.

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Beyond automation: Realizing the full potential of agentic AI in the enterprise

CIO

This article was co-authored by Shail Khiyara and Sandeep Mehta An agent, derived from the Latin word agere or agens, implies something capable of producing an effect when authorized by another. In software, agents commonly refer to programs acting on behalf of a user or another computer program. The concept derives from a model of concurrent computation in the 1970s.

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Protected: Cybersecurity at a Crossroads: An Evolving Landscape

FedSavvy

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Cybersecurity at a Crossroads: An Evolving Landscape appeared first on FedSavvy Strategies.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Carmen Prada (IBM): “La nube híbrida es esencial para potenciar la IA” 

CIO

Cmo pueden las organizaciones abordar con xito la complejidad y los desafos regulatorios al desplegar soluciones avanzadas de IA en entornos hbridos? De qu manera se puede garantizar la escalabilidad, seguridad y rendimiento en una arquitectura tecnolgica impulsada por la inteligencia artificial? Qu papel jugarn tecnologas revolucionarias como la computacin cuntica en la transformacin digital y cmo preparar a las organizaciones para estos nuevos paradigmas?

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SAS enters new AI era with IPO on the horizon

CIO

SAS Institute cofounder and CEO Dr. Jim Goodnight has been steeping his company in artificial intelligence for decades long before it became cool. AI, which I consider to be neural networks, machine learning, that is really now being called classical AI, Dr. Goodnight told CIO.com during the companys recent SAS Innovate conference. Thats what weve been doing; weve been doing neural networks for over 20 years.

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Navigating the Maze: Selecting the Right Data Orchestration Tools for Modern Data Pipelines

Athena Solutions BI

In the era of big data, the ability to efficiently manage and process vast streams of information is paramount. While Data Orchestration as a discipline provides the strategy, the actual execution hinges on the capabilities of data orchestration tools. Choosing the right set of data orchestration tools is a critical decision that can significantly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of an organization’s data operations.

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Understanding and overcoming common CICS challenges

CIO

IT environments are increasingly complex to manage, and overburdened administrators are tasked with refining them, keeping them secure, and preventing downtime. Mainframes are critical to that infrastructure, as they process and store billions of transactions worth of sensitive data and confidential records daily. Any slowdown or disruption in mainframe performance can come with enormous financial and business continuity costs.

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​How AI-powered competitive intelligence is redefining strategy

Fuld

The velocity of change in todays business environment has outpaced traditional competitive intelligence models. Market shifts, new entrants, and micro-signals emerge dailyand waiting for quarterly updates or manual analysis no longer cuts it. As a result, leading organizations are integrating AI competitive intelligence into their strategy functions, not just to keep up, but to get ahead.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Come gestire (e ridurre) il debito tecnico per innovare nell’era dell’AI

CIO

Intelligenza artificiale e cybersicurezza sono le due massime priorit dei CIO per il 2025, come emerso dal Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, Wave 3, March 2024 [in inglese] , di IDC. E ridurre il debito tecnico? Attira solo il 20% delle risposte, nonostante la tecnologia legacy sottolineano gli analisti sia un chiaro ostacolo al successo.

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​Turning big data into actionable competitive intelligence

Fuld

The challenge with big data isnt accessits activation. For decision-makers tasked with shaping strategy in dynamic markets, big data competitive intelligence is only valuable if it translates into clarity. Leading organizations are finding competitive advantage not in how much data they gather, but in how effectively they distill it into insight, and how quickly they act on it.

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Ads, AI and algorithms: How to win over today’s streamers

ATTEST

In this fragmented and fiercely competitive industry valued at $674.25 billion in 2024 and set to grow to $2.67 trillion by 2032 knowing what your viewers really think is more lucrative than ever. Thats why we ran this research: to shed light on what todays streamers are watching, how theyre discovering new shows, and what makes them stick around or switch off.

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​How comprehensive due diligence drives better M&A decisions

Fuld

In todays deal environment, speed is a factorbut certainty is an advantage. As competition for high-quality assets intensifies and risk factors multiply, M&A success depends not on the volume of diligence, but on its depth and precision. Leading firms are rethinking how they approach due diligence in M&A , treating it not as a checklist, but as a strategic asset: a way to uncover hidden red flags, validate synergy assumptions, and test the true value of a deal before its signed.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Competitive Intelligence (CI) in the Age of Data Abundance

SCIP

SCIP Insights Competitive Intelligence (CI) in the Age of Data Abundance In todays hyperconnected world, data is no longer a scarcity, its an overwhelming flood. From customer reviews and social media chatter to regulatory filings and satellite imagery, modern organizations are swimming in data. Yet despite this abundance, many still struggle to transform raw information into actionable CI.

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Navigating the Maze: Selecting the Right Data Orchestration Tools for Modern Data Pipelines

Athena Solutions BI

In the era of big data, the ability to efficiently manage and process vast streams of information is paramount. While Data Orchestration as a discipline provides the strategy, the actual execution hinges on the capabilities of data orchestration tools. Choosing the right set of data orchestration tools is a critical decision that can significantly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of an organization’s data operations.

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Will Annuity Capital Sidecars Keep Rolling?

Wink Intel

Fitch Ratings is looking hard at annuity issuers’ sources of capital and risk management help to see how everything is holding up. One of the capital sources getting attention is “sidecars,” or vehicles that let institutions, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, ultra-HNW clients’ family offices, financial institutions and other sophisticated investors help fuel insurance and annuity arrangements.

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“이제는 코딩보다 설계 역량 중요”···오픈AI ‘코덱스’가 IT 리더에게 던지는 메시지

CIO

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Will Annuity Issuers’ RILA Phase Last?

Wink Intel

The big, publicly traded U.S. life and annuity issuers did well in the first quarter, in spite of everything, but analysts at Morgan Stanley are wondering about the registered index-linked annuity boom. Today, Bob Jian Huang and other Morgan Stanley analysts wrote, the issuers are turning toward sales of RILA contracts and away from sales of traditional variable annuity contracts.

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칼럼 | IT 우선순위가 흔들릴 때 전략적으로 대응하는 법

CIO

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Digital annuity sales begin as American National exits life insurance segment

Wink Intel

American National Insurance Co. has introduced an online platform for purchasing fixed annuities, marking a step in its broader shift away from life insurance and toward other business lines such as annuities, pension risk transfer, and property and casualty insurance. The digital portal was launched ahead of the company’s formal decision to stop writing new life insurance policies.

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MS “이제는 ‘오픈 에이전틱 웹 시대’··· AI가 직접 결정 내리고 행동”

CIO

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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How much does a $1 million annuity pay monthly?

Wink Intel

With interest rates still elevated and recession concerns casting a shadow over the markets , many Americans are seeking financial products that can offer security and stability in retirement. Among the most talked-about options right now? Annuities. These financial contracts turn your lump sum into a predictable stream of monthly income. And, while that can be a smart tool to use for nearly any retiree, it can be especially valuable when there are questions about where the economy may be head

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NFL Combine se apoya en Azure AI para tomar decisiones en tiempo real el día del ‘draft’

CIO

Irene Iglesias lvarez | Seattle, Washington (Estados Unidos) La Liga Nacional de Ftbol Americano (NFL, por sus siglas en ingls) celebra anualmente el bautizado como Scouting Combine , la mejor oportunidad para aquellos jugadores que aspiran a conquistar el deporte ms popular de los Estados Unidos. La cita, cuya asistencia est reservada a aquellas jvenes promesas del ftbol americano universitario, es una parte importante del proceso del draft , el sorteo anual donde los equipos de la NFL seleccio

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Will the Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Spigot Run Dry?

Wink Intel

This might be a good time for clients who like annuities with high guaranteed rates to act, because some big issuers are starting to sound less interested in offering the product. The possibility that the window for good deals on multi-year guaranteed annuity contracts might be closing emerged from the recent round of earnings calls for the first quarter.

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AI導入を急ぐあまり見過ごされる8つのセキュリティリスク

CIO

AIGenerative AI WEF63AI AITricentis2025 Quality Transformation Report13453132 57Cybersecurity Readiness Index861AIAI45 AI CSOAI AIAPI AIAIMindgardCEOPeter GarraghanLLM AI CyXcelCOOJano BermudesAI AIAPIRAGRetrieval-Augmented Generation AppSec AIAPI AI AIAI AI ISMS.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.