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Taking the Friction out of Work

CIO

As organisations seek to re-establish long-term working models, it’s becoming increasingly clear that business cultures must fundamentally change. To create a productive and motivated hybrid-working model, companies need to actively increase empathy, according to a recent CIO virtual roundtable entitled “Taking the Friction Out of Work”. At the forefront of this move towards a more people-centred company culture is Slack, which names empathy as a core corporate value.

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The Surprising Benefits of Data Analytics for Furniture Stores

Smart Data Collective

Data analytics technology has played a huge role in the future of small businesses. One study from March 2020 showed that 67% of small businesses spend over $10,000 a year on data analytics. Of course, this statistic predates the pandemic. Many businesses have since invested even more in their data analytics infrastructure, since they have relied more heavily on digital technology in a post-pandemic world.

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Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

CIO

By George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStax Increased operational efficiencies at airports. Instant reactions to fraudulent activities at banks. Improved recommendations for online transactions. Better patient care at hospitals. Investments in artificial intelligence are helping businesses to reduce costs, better serve customers, and gain competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets.

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AI Advances Drive New Generation of Browser-Based Solutions

Smart Data Collective

We have talked extensively about some of the biggest changes brought on by artificial intelligence technology over the last few years. Two of the many fields that has been affected by breakthroughs in AI is web development and mobile application development. We previously talked about some of the benefits of using AI to create great mobile applications.

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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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Florida Crystals concentrates SAP in hosting sweet spot

CIO

“I inherited a gift from the previous CIO,” says Florida Crystals CIO Kevin Grayling. “I had a modern S/4HANA landscape for the majority of the business.” That would have been an enviable situation for many of his contemporaries in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry — “Some have 20 or 30 different ERP solutions,” he says — but for Grayling, the 20% of the business still running on a legacy SAP product remained a source of discomfort, and something he wanted to change.

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GSA FEDSIM Winners and Spenders: The Return of the Blog!

FedSavvy

In November 2021, we examined what contractors are winning FEDSIM bids and with what federal customers. GSA FEDSIM contracting is always a hot topic so we’re exciting to bring to you some updated analysis on FEDSIM spending and winners. Top winners of FEDSIM contracts Figure 1 – Top 10 winners of FEDSIM opportunities, FY2018-FY2022. Source: USASpending.gov Booz Allen Hamilton came out on top (again) as winning the largest number of contract opportunities and received the highest obligations over

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AlphaSense Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

Alpha Sense BI

We are proud to announce we achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification. This international standard of information security management recognizes our commitment to protecting sensitive information and our ongoing efforts to ensure the security of our infrastructure and operations. The process of obtaining the certification was a comprehensive and collaborative effort.

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How Data Governance is Central to Effective Data Analytics

TDAN BI

In the publishing industry, there are a lot of things we can measure. However, if there is no strategy underlining how and why we collect data and who can access it, the value is lost. Not only that, but we can put our business at serious risk of non-compliance.

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2023: Generative AI, IoB-Informed Products, and Other Data-Driven Technologies

Dataversity

There are several data-driven technologies that are primed to take off this year. Based on what we are seeing with our customers, we can expect a surge in the adoption of emerging technologies like generative artificial Intelligence as well as new software architectures that will transform markets, empower consumers, and deliver new personalized customer experiences. […] The post 2023: Generative AI, IoB-Informed Products, and Other Data-Driven Technologies appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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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The 2023 NetBase Quid® Global Love ListTM Report Details Who Consumers Love—And Why

Netbasequid

Now in its eighth year, NetBase Quid’s Global Love List TM has grown and adapted to reflect the increasingly sophisticated and global consumer base. As our society continues to evolve and undergo digital transformation, consumer desires and dislikes will shift as well. We seek to capture this changing insight each year in our Love List. Every day, the top loved international brands from every industry and nation battle online for market share.

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Mentoring tomorrow’s Black IT leaders

CIO

Daryl Hammett saw the continued underrepresentation of Black leaders across industries — tech in particular — and decided to take action. Hammett, general manager of global demand and operations at Amazon Web Services, in 2022 founded Enable, a mentoring and leadership program that creates “an environment where Black leaders could know that they are not alone.

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11 Tips For Effective Law Website Development

E2M

These days it’s not enough to have great lawyers on the team, law firms are also competing to build their online presence. 34% of consumers use a search engine when finding an attorney for their legal needs. Hence, a law firm needs the best website to build brand awareness, attract prospects, and generate leads. They also require a skilled developer to make that possible.

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A Valentine to Data: 5 Reasons to Love the TIBCO Connected Intelligence Platform

IBI

Reading Time: 2 minutes As you look for the perfect Valentine’s Day card, you may find sentiments such as “you complete me” or “you’re the perfect piece to my puzzle.” It’s fair to assume the cards you see were created based on data—customer data, purchase history data, and even predictive analysis of what this year’s customers might prefer compared to last year’s.

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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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How to Get Real-Time Amazon PPC AD Data for Free

Data Hut

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising data on Amazon can be a valuable tool for businesses to reach their target audience and drive sales. With Amazon being one of the most popular online marketplaces, utilizing Amazon PPC can be a game-changer for businesses looking to promote their products to millions of potential customers. However, gathering real-time data on your PPC campaigns can be challenging, especially if you're on a tight budget.

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The Tower of Babble – Where Truth Goes to Die

TDAN BI

Once upon a time (the way every good fairy tale begins), a book or a paper by a Ted Codd or Bill Inmon would set in motion a sea change that swept us all in a new direction. We no longer live in that world.

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Maximizing the Business Benefits of Multi-Cloud Adoption

CIO

Experts reveal that by 2027, cloud adoption will be mainstream, with 90% of enterprises implementing some kind of cloud strategy. What’s key is that, in the process, the cloud won’t just be a technology disruptor — it will be a business disruptor. What does this mean for your business? If you don’t tackle the challenges associated with cloud adoption today, you will be at a competitive disadvantage tomorrow.

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The Role of Big Data Analytics in Gaming

Smart Data Collective

We have discussed the compelling role that data analytics plays in various industries. In December, we shared five key ways that data analytics can help businesses grow. The gaming industry is among those most affected by breakthroughs in data analytics. A growing number of gaming developers are utilizing big data to make their content more engaging.

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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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2023 CCaaS Trends, Insights, and Statistics to Know

CIO

We know that the Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) market is growing; an increasing number of companies are choosing this flexible model to support their CX operations, and this will continue through 2023. Vendors are also increasingly expanding the capabilities of their CCaaS solutions and evolving them at speed. What can we expect over the next 12 months?

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Machine Learning Improves Mesh Networks & Fights Dead Zones

Smart Data Collective

We have talked about the impact that machine learning has had on website and app development. However, machine learning technology can also help solve Internet problems on a more granular level. A growing number of people have complained about WiFI dead zones. Fortunately, machine learning technology shows some promise in addressing them. One of the benefits of machine learning is that it can help improve mesh networks, which can minimize the risk of Internet connectivity problems.

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Promising Benefits of Predictive Analytics in Asset Management

Smart Data Collective

Artificial intelligence technology has massively disrupted the financial sector. Joe McKendrick posted an article in Forbes on the role that AI will play in the coming democratization of financial services. There are many other reasons AI and big data technology is changing finance. One of the biggest is that more financial institutions are using predictive analytics tools to assist with asset management.

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How Pictographs Make Technical Data More User Friendly

Smart Data Collective

A pictograph is a symbol that represents a word or a phrase. They were used in the earliest forms of writing and are still helpful for explaining complicated concepts quickly. One of these concepts includes technical data, information that isn’t typically user-friendly or easy to read. 10 Ways Pictographs Help Make Sense of Technical Data Pictographs are graphical representations of data that can help you visualize trends and patterns.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.