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Aware of what tech debt costs them, CIOs still can’t make it an IT priority

CIO

It’s among CIOs’ most persistent and underdiscussed challenges: embracing innovative technologies without losing sight of mounting — and potentially crippling — technical debt. Tech debt can take many forms — old applications, bloated code, and aging hardware among them — and while the issue often takes a back seat to innovation and new technology, it is on the minds of a lot of CIOs.

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What AI Startups Need to Know About DEI

Smart Data Collective

DEI can be great for AI startups that are trying to improve inclusivity and get quality employees.

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7 signs business stakeholders will sink your IT project

CIO

IT projects fail at alarming rates — nearly 70% of them , according to project management tool provider TeamStage. Common factors of project failure are missed deadlines, blown budgets, or deliverables that fail to meet original objectives. CIOs and project managers understand these risks. They do everything they can on the IT side to address them. They pay keen attention to business requirements.

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Adapting to Market Needs: How Consultancies are Investing in Talent and Partner Ecosystems

TBR

Consultancies that invest heavily in talent — including structure and skills training, in addition to managing an expansive partner ecosystem — will be better equipped to deliver on market needs. Refreshing portfolios and business line structures enables consultancies to more efficiently provide advisory services around business functions, operations and technology needs.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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More brain drain from OpenAI to Anthropic as the co-founder makes the move

CIO

OpenAI founder John Schulman has joined the list of departing OpenAI executives, making the move to Anthropic. But Schulman — and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — went out of their way to be cordial and pleasant about the move, at least publicly. “This choice stems from my desire to deepen my focus on AI alignment, and to start a new chapter of my career where I can return to hands-on technical work,” Schulman said in a statement on X.

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Naturgy se actualiza con un nuevo sistema tecnológico de facturación y cobros

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En un tiempo récord de sólo nueve meses, la compañía de comercialización de energía Naturgy ha desplegado un nuevo sistema de facturación y cobros basado en inteligencia artificial (IA), que permite automatizar los procesos de negocio y maximizar la experiencia digital de sus clientes. Con la tecnología SAP S/4HANA for Energy & Utilities y la asesoría de IBM Consulting , la implantación de esta solución tecnológica avanzada se ha realizado con un 80% menos de código que la media de iniciati

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Optimize Your Data: The Five Latest Trends in Storage and Data Management

Dataversity

Statista predicts that global data generation will reach 180 zettabytes by next year. As data volume skyrockets, organizations must adapt their strategy around maintaining, storing, and leveraging data assets. This is especially true as data-intensive technologies like AI and machine learning (ML) become ubiquitous. Organizations without a proper data management strategy will suffer the consequences of increased […] The post Optimize Your Data: The Five Latest Trends in Storage and Data Ma

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La mitad de las vacantes de empleo en IA no encontró candidatos con las habilidades necesarias

CIO

A medida que las empresas comienzan a adoptar la inteligencia artificial (IA) en sus operaciones internas y externas, la demanda de perfiles especializados en esta tecnología y en datos se dispara. Así lo demuestra un informe elaborado por IndesIA en colaboración con Talent Hackers , que reveló que, de las cerca de 120.000 ofertas de empleo tecnológicas publicadas en 2023, un 24% (o 29.100 ofertas) estuvo relacionada con data e IA.

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AI in Advertising Reshapes How We Connect with Audiences

SpyFu

Think of how ads are now compared to just 5 years ago. They might feel like they are crafted just for you and sent with precision timing. Much of this stems from the growth of AI-powered advertising. Artificial intelligence is transforming advertising, offering unprecedented precision, efficiency, and personalization. Learn how it’s reshaping how we connect with audiences, so you can stay ahead of the wave of changes across multiple channels.

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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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How genAI is transforming financial services

CIO

By Michael Cullum, VP of Engineering at Bud Financial Generative AI (genAI) is a powerful tool that is transforming the financial industry and empowers financial services professionals. It makes banks more data-driven and insightful, enhancing decision-making; providing deeper insights; and achieving greater agility, personalized customer service, and automation.

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AI in Advertising Reshapes How We Connect with Audiences

SpyFu

Think of how ads are now compared to just 5 years ago. They might feel like they are crafted just for you and sent with precision timing. Much of this stems from the growth of AI-powered advertising. Artificial intelligence is transforming advertising, offering unprecedented precision, efficiency, and personalization. Learn how it’s reshaping how we connect with audiences, so you can stay ahead of the wave of changes across multiple channels.

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El Consejo Superior de Deportes destinará 2,8 millones a la creación de una plataforma de TI y un ‘data lake’

CIO

Con el objetivo de aprovechar todas las ventajas que ofrece la tecnología, el Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) ha anunciado la inversión de 2,84 millones de euros para crear una plataforma tecnológica que reúna en un mismo lugar todas las aplicaciones, soluciones y herramientas del organismo y para la puesta en marcha de un data lake , donde almacenar y compartir los datos del ecosistema deportivo.

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Optimizing Scientific Intelligence Management in the Pharmaceutical Landscape

WideNARROW

Introduction In the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical and medical fields, effective management of scientific intelligence is paramount. This encompasses the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information critical to decision-making processes. For professionals in regulatory intelligence, pharmacovigilance, and other research and healthcare provisions, optimizing intelligence management operations can significantly enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

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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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NxtGen: India’s cloud powerhouse

CIO

When asked what enabled NxtGen to become the largest cloud services and solutions provider in India, A S Rajgopal, CEO, founder, and managing director, points to the pillars that guide the company’s operations: speed, security, simplicity, support, scalability, and sovereignty. He stresses that all are directly applicable to enterprises NxtGen serves in India and in its rapidly growing operations throughout Asia and the Middle East.

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Getting to know our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things

Wink Intel

Talia, is our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things. Her passion for one-liners is fueled by the likes of “The Big Lebowski,” “Anchorman,” “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “Labyrinth,” and “The Princess Bride.” This former Arizonian is steadfastly dedicated to volunteering for her children’s school. Already fascinated with this fantastic female?

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Protecting your business from unforeseen outages: Lessons from the recent CrowdStrike incident

CIO

The recent global outage at CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has sent shockwaves through the business community. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services and cybersecurity solutions to protect their digital assets, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in even the most robust systems. This article explores the lessons businesses can learn from the CrowdStrike outage and underscores the importance of proactive measures like performing

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Lead Capture Software: Top Tools for Converting Sales Prospects

Zoominfo

Sales team success often hinges on the quantity and quality of leads routed from marketing campaigns and organic channels. This is where lead capture software comes into play, offering a powerful solution for businesses looking to streamline their lead generation processes, boost their sales pipeline , and track key sales metrics. Lead capture software is a vital tool that enables companies to identify, collect, and manage potential customer information across various channels.

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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 Conduct Market Research for Consulting

Alpha Sense BI

To make effective and meaningful recommendations, consultants must keep a close pulse on the companies, industries, and trends that stand to make the most impact for their clients. Comprehensive market research is therefore essential to delivering the best outcomes for clients and ensuring consultants’ success. However, conducting market research is still by and large an inefficient, manual process for many consulting professionals.

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A Guide to Using Proxies for Web Scraping

Data Hut

A lot of data gathering is being done through web scraping, whether it be for business, research or development. Web scraping allows one to extract data from websites and also perform various other tasks. And one of the problems that one might face during web scraping is getting blocked by websites. This is where proxies come into play. In this blog, we'll dive into what proxies are, why they are essential for web scraping, and how to use them effectively.