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6 steps the manufacturer of Arm & Hammer and OxiClean took to harden OT cybersecurity

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The threat of cyberattack has never been higher, and nearly nine in 10 (88%) of security leaders believe their organization is not meeting the challenge of addressing security risks, according to the Foundry Security Priorities Study 2023. Manufacturing, in particular, is facing significant threats, with ransomware accounting for almost one-quarter of attacks (24%), according to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report – Manufacturing Snapshot.

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New Startup Uses AI to Help Forex Traders Make Better Insights

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AI has led to some major changes in the financial sector. There are many ways that financial professionals are using AI which includes with algorithmic trading as we stated in this article. One of the many ways that AI is changing finance is by revolutionizing forex trading.

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AI is set to transform hiring requirements: Report

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The adoption of AI is creating a tectonic shift in the skills requirement and thereby the hiring needs for companies, according to a report by EY. According to a poll conducted by EY in March with over 250 industry leaders, half of the participants expect a trend of simultaneous layoffs and hiring as companies grapple with the evolving skillsets required in the AI era.

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Smart Data Fingerprinting: The Answer to Data Management Challenges

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The world generated 120 zettabytes of data in 2023, on track for a 1.5x growth over two years to exceed 180 zettabytes in 2025. Unfortunately, data management strategies have not kept pace with the evolution and expansion of data, largely continuing to work with old-world processes and structured information stored in historical databases. There is an […] The post Smart Data Fingerprinting: The Answer to Data Management Challenges appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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 AI is reshaping Saudi Aramco’s oil exploration and underwater operations strategy

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Saudi Aramco is spearheading the innovations by embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, both within its core operations and beyond, which places the company ahead of the curve. The Saudi state-owned oil company has significantly invested in research and development compared to its industry peers, allocating approximately 3.5 USD billion in 2023, representing a 15% annual increase despite global challenges.

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What IT leaders need to know about the EU AI Act

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The European Parliament voted in mid-March to approve the EU AI Act , the world’s first major piece of legislation that would regulate the use and deployment of artificial intelligence applications. The vote isn’t the final passage, but it indicates that many CIOs at organizations using AI tools will have new regulations to comply with, as the law will apply both to organizations developing AIs and those simply deploying them.

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Independent Insurance Brokers Most Impacted By DOL Rule, Attorney Says

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The insurance industry and broker-dealers will need to reconstitute how they do business to help, especially independent insurance brokers, meet the DOL’s new Retirement Security rule, said ERISA specialist Fred Reish said. Effective September 23, with a one-year grace period for full compliance, the 476-page rule extends the fiduciary standard to anyone selling investment advice to plan participants and IRA holders, for the first time including insurance agents and brokers.

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The impact of AI on edge computing

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Enterprises are moving computing resources closer to where data is created, making edge locations ideal for not only collecting and aggregating local data but also for consuming it as input for generative processes. AI, including Generative AI (GenAI), has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing how machines learn, create, and adapt.

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‘Major changes’ required of producers under DOL fiduciary rule: analyst

Wink Intel

It will require “major changes” from insurers on down for independent producers to get into compliance with the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary mandate by September, a leading analyst said. One day after the DOL unveiled its new Retirement Security Rule – which extends a fiduciary duty to sales of financial products with qualified money – initial analysis of the 476-page rule focused on changes.

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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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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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At some point in your career, you’re likely to find yourself in transition, having left an IT leadership job without a new one lined up. While you may have planned or negotiated an exit, very often such departures are beyond your direct control, due to a leadership change, acquisition, or another strategic event. Ask your network, and you’ll likely find IT leader peers who have been in a similar situation at least once in their career.

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Fiduciary Rule Spares Salespeople, But Lawyers Urge Caution

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The Department of Labor ‘s final Retirement Security rule, released last week, exempts industry salespeople from its definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or Erisa, and the Internal Revenue Code. Click HERE to read the full story via Financial Advisor IQ This story originally ran in Financial Advisor IQ sister publication FundFire.

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Tableau further democratizes analytics with AI-fueled features

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At Tableau Conference 2024 in San Diego today, Tableau announced new AI features for Tableau Pulse and Einstein Copilot for Tableau, along with several platform improvements aimed at democratizing data insights. Tableau pitched its unveiling of Tableau Pulse last year as the harbinger of a new era of proactive analytics. Officially released earlier this year, Tableau Pulse leverages AI to deliver personalized, automated insights based on a user’s personalized set of KPIs to their messaging chann

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DOL Approves Final Fiduciary Rule

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The Department of Labor finalized its new Retirement Security rule today, expanding the definition of fiduciary to include brokers and insurance agents in a bid to protect retirement investors from conflicts of interest. The updated definition of an investment advice fiduciary, which takes effect Sept. 23, will apply when advisors and agents give compensated investment advice to retirement plan participants, IRA owners and plan officials responsible for administering plans and managing their ass

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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