CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As enterprise CIOs seek to find the ideal balance between the cloud and on-prem for their IT workloads, they may find themselves dealing with surprises they did not anticipate — ones where the promise of the cloud, and cloud vendors, fall short versus the realities of enterprise IT. While cloud risk analysis should be no different than any other third-party risk analysis, many enterprises treat the cloud more gently, taking a less thorough approach.

Due Diligence 759

Due Diligence Commerce Human Resources Security 759

FedSavvy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In our latest examination of GDIT, we revisit the powerhouse in the technology and defense sector since our last analysis in November 2021. This blog analyzes GDIT’s recent contract victories and the emergence of new intellectual property, offering a comprehensive update on one of your top GOVCON competitors. Top Customers and Big Wins Figure 1 – GDIT’s top prime contracting customers from FY2018-FY2020 and FY2021-FY2023.

Intellectual Property 130

Intellectual Property Counterintelligence Win Competitive Intelligence 130

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sometimes knowing history (aka “remembering what happened”) can keep you out of trouble. Artificial intelligence presents a case in point. To succeed with AI, your rollout could benefit from a rear-view mirror. Take, for example, how IT’s strategic planning process paved the way for smoothly deploying personal computers throughout the enterprise. Oh, that’s right.

Knowledge 732

Knowledge Gaming Security Security 732

Infegy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Oftentimes, the terms “social listening” and “social monitoring” are used interchangeably, and while both strategies share similarities, there are also some significant differences between the two. The strategy that works best for you depends on your particular goals. In this blog post, we highlight the differences between social listening and social monitoring in an effort to prevent our audience from inadvertently engaging the wrong type of social platform.

Marketing 79

Marketing Marketing 79

Advertisement

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.

IT

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Imagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space. Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting down on power consumption and boosting data transmission speeds. The Earth’s weather or natural disasters would no longer interrupt communications.

Innovation 729

Innovation Advantage Advantage Technology 729

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Patient data represents a treasure trove for hackers. Sensitive personal and medical information can be used in multiple ways, from identity theft and insurance fraud to ransomware attacks. It’s little wonder that data theft is increasingly common in the healthcare sector. In the US, for example, the medical data of more than 88 million individuals was exposed last year alone.

Security 651

Security Security Globalization Technology 651

Alpha Sense BI

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The consumer and retail (C&R) industry is a vast and dynamic space that, today, encompasses everything from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar stores and consumer goods (i.e., staples, discretionary, etc.). In recent years, it has witnessed a significant transformation with the emergence of generative AI ( genAI ), or the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to create new and original content, such as images, videos, and text.

Retail 59

Retail Algorithm Due Diligence Commerce 59

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Governments and public service agencies understand the enormous potential of generative AI. Recent research by McGuire Research Services for Avanade, shows 82% of government employees are using AI on a daily or weekly basis, while 84% of organisations plan to increase their IT investments by up to 24% to take advantage of AI. Many see AI as a driving force for a sector that has often lagged behind on technology, but which now has an opportunity to take a leadership position.

Briefing 616

Briefing Research Knowledge Advantage 616

Splash BI

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Upcoming Webinar Oracle Financials: Unearthing Hidden Treasures Through Advanced Reporting Techniques WED, MAR 14, 2024 01 PM ET Jump to abstract REGISTER NOW Abstract Oracle Financials: Unearthing Hidden Treasures Through Advanced Reporting Techniques presents advanced reporting techniques for an exciting treasure hunt. In this session, attendees will embark on a journey through the depths of financial data, uncovering hidden insights that can transform their approach to financial management.

Finance 59

Finance Human Resources Knowledge Innovation 59

Advertisement

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.

Competitive

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the face of increased competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing ESG obligations, manufacturers are looking for ways to make products better, faster, and with less waste. Others are weighing the advantages of subscription-based business models where industrial equipment, automation, and processes are delivered as a service. As the manufacturing sector evolves in these and other ways, generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot will come into their own.

Innovation 567

Innovation Sales Competitive Advantage 567

Owler

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Elevating Black Voices in Sales As Black History Month unfolds, Owler proudly highlights the influential 17 Black voices in the sales sphere. These professionals, including Morgan Ingram, Donald Kelly, Cherilynn Castleman, and others, have made significant contributions to the sales community with their unique insights and guidance. Owler is proud to recognize such a diverse and talented group of Black sales professionals.

Sales 52

Sales Education Sales Enablement Innovation 52

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Manufacturers have long held a data-driven vision for the future of their industry. It’s one where near real-time data flows seamlessly between IT and operational technology (OT) systems. Where all data – structured, semi-structured, and unstructured – is sourced, unified, and exploited in automated processes, AI tools and by highly skilled, but over-stretched, employees.

IT 552

IT Knowledge Technology Technology 552

Fuld

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

BOSTON – February NN, 2024 – Fuld & Company, a fast-growing research, analytics, and advisory business, today announced the appointment of Jan Ellsberger to the role of Advisory Board Member. In this role, Jan will advise our teams and clients from the Automotive and ICT industries on market and business trends, thought leadership, and strategic insights.

Knowledge 52

Knowledge Globalization Research Competitive 52

Advertisement

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

Security

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As generative AI becomes better understood, attitudes towards the technology are shifting dramatically. This can be seen clearly in the healthcare sector, where practitioners are embracing AI applications as a much-needed boost to productivity. New research from Avanade, a technology company that specialises in the Microsoft platform, has revealed that 56% of healthcare and life-science professionals already use AI daily in their current roles.

Data Analysis 405

Data Analysis Analysis Globalization Research 405

Owler

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Elevating Black Voices in Sales As Black History Month unfolds, Owler proudly highlights the influential 17 Black voices in the sales sphere. These professionals, including Morgan Ingram, Donald Kelly, Cherilynn Castleman, and others, have made significant contributions to the sales community with their unique insights and guidance. Owler is proud to recognize such a diverse and talented group of Black sales professionals.

Sales 52

Sales Education Sales Enablement Innovation 52

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

最近のクラウド市場はまさに成熟の様相を呈しています。 クラウドインフラストラクチャの序列は比較的安定しています。AWSの市場シェアは33％、2番目のMicrosoft Azureは22％、3番目のGoogle Cloudは11%で後塵を拝しています。（IBM、Oracle、Salesforceは2～3％程度） 収益成長率は業界全体で安定していますがやや伸び悩んでいます。ビッグ3のどれもが勢力図を大きく変えるほど他を上回っていません。市場全体の安定性は価格にも及び、いくつかの例を覗いては比較的均一価格です。現時点では、大手企業が同様の製品を提供するまで市場が成長しています。 しかしジェネレーティブAIの出現がすべてを変えます。 OpenAIのChatGPTの一般公開が招いた狂乱は、ハイパースケーラーの間に軍拡競争を引き起こしました。

IT 325

IT Research Technology Technology 325

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

THEY CALL HER THE “ROCKSTAR.” Sheryl J. Moore, Chief Storyteller, the ORIGINAL member of Wink’s analysis team has been at this for a long time. She’s obsessive-compulsive to a fault and never happy if she’s not twirling 20 plates at once. Want to know MORE about Ms. Moore? From Single Mom to Insurance Rock Star Learn more about Moore Market Intelligence The post Getting to know our Chief Storyteller appeared first on Wink, Inc.

Market Intelligence 52

Market Intelligence Analysis Intelligence Intelligence 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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

Competitive

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Governments and public services agencies are keen to push forwards with generative AI. Recent research by McGuide Research Services for Avanade found 91% of organisations in the sector believe they need to shift to an AI-first operating model within the next 12 months, while 87% of employees feel generative AI tools will make them more efficient, and more innovative.

Annotation 662

Annotation Loss Innovation Security 662

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Birny Birnbaum has ended his 25-year run as a funded consumer representative at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Birnbaum, the executive director of the Austin, Texas-based Center for Economic Justice, first became an NAIC consumer rep in 1999, when he took over from the center’s previous executive director, Victoria Benitez. Click HERE to view the full story via Think Advisor Wink’s Moore on the Market: Birny Birnbaum is not retiring.

Marketing 40

Marketing Marketing IT 40

CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The demand for energy has never been greater. Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and natural gas, cannot keep up – and are also not environmentally friendly. We need new, more sustainable options for generating power. The solution may lie in a surprising innovation: space solar power systems. Solar power is clean, inexhaustible, and readily available, with its practical applications becoming increasingly compelling.

Innovation 369

Innovation Research Technology Technology 369

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For the right person, under the right conditions, long-term financial planning with annuities can make sense to provide an additional, steady income stream in retirement. Original story posted HERE. Wink’s Moore on the Market: More clickbait. I SMH at these pieces that call out the “best annuities.” -sjm The post 10 best annuity companies for February 2024 appeared first on Wink, Inc.

Marketing 40

Marketing Marketing 40

Advertisement

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.

Business

Dataversity

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Data transformation is the critical step that bridges the gap between raw data and actionable insights. It lays the foundation for strong decision-making and innovation, and helps organizations gain a competitive edge. Traditionally, data transformation was relegated to specialized engineering teams employing complex extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes using highly complex tooling and code. […] The post How to Achieve Self-Service Data Transformation for AI and Analytics appeared

Innovation 76

Innovation Competitive IT Education 76

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you’re nearing retirement, an annuity can be a good way to get a consistent source of income and ensure you don’t outlive your savings. Certain annuities can help you manage certain risks, such as market volatility, inflation and income taxes. Original article posted HERE Wink’s Moore on the Market: Oh boy! Another USA TODAY Blueprint “article.” “…annuities remain among the most expensive products in the financial marketplace?!?

Management 40

Management Marketing Marketing IT 40

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Kermitt Brooks, chief legal officer at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, credits his father for imparting one of the most important lessons he’s learned about leadership: be authentic. “It’s the best way to be an effective leader,” he says during a Resilient podcast interview with host Lori Lorenzo , a managing director with Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP who leads Deloitte’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) program.

Learning 40

Learning Management Business 40

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Zinnia — a big financial technology firm with support from a large investment firm — has received bankruptcy court approval to buy the life and annuity assets of Ebix. The best known Ebix life and annuity asset is AnnuityNet, an an annuity distribution system that competes with Roper Technologies’ iPipeline system and Hexure’s FireLight system for annuity orders.

Technology 40

Technology Technology 40

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

Marketing

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One or more hackers persuaded a cell phone company to let them take over a CNO Financial Group executive’s phone. Now the life and annuity issuer is facing lawsuits over the hackers’ use of the phone to get at its data. CNO believes the hackers could have seen customers’ names, dates of birth, policy numbers and Social Security numbers, according to Maine’s data breach reporting website.

Security 40

Security Security IT 40

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Truist Financial, a large regional bank, has agreed to sell its 78.1% stake in its insurance brokerage business to an investor group for a deal that could bring it $10.1 billion in cash. The deal appears to include Crump Life Insurance Services and BenefitMall as well as the Truist Insurance Holdings property and casualty insurance distribution businesses.

Banking 40

Banking Business IT 40

Wink Intel

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s back! Just when we thought the never-ending saga of market conduct standards might be coming to resolution, the federal agency that can never take “no” for answer is back at it. And just like any good horror flick, the U.S. Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule package is scarier than ever. While it may seem like we’ve seen this movie before, there are key differences with this sequel and we cannot assume the same ending.

Marketing 40

Marketing Marketing IT 40