CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
CIOs and their IT teams have enjoyed a bump in power and prestige in recent years, as the C-suite has embraced continuous transformation, digital everything, and a host of emerging technologies — all enabled by IT. As a result, most IT functions have seen budget increases, support for more staff, and higher involvement in shaping enterprise strategy , according to multiple reports.
Infegy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In today's digital age, businesses and brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to connect with their audiences and gain a competitive edge. One such powerful strategy is social listening. If your team is exploring ways to provide more value, and use data to make better decisions, starting a social listening practice can be a game-changer. In this guide, we'll explore the ins and outs of launching your social listening practice, from defining your goals to delivering actionable insights.
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CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Generative AI breakthroughs over the past year have crystalized a significant issue that IT leaders have long been aware of but few have addressed programmatically: tech ethics. And the stakes are beginning to mount. Of 119 CEOs polled at the Yale CEO Summit this summer, 42% said they believe AI has the potential to destroy humanity within the next decade.
Dataversity
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Organizations have long struggled with the “eternal data problem” – that is, how to collect, store, and manage the massive amount of data their businesses generate. This problem will become more complex as organizations adopt new resource-intensive technologies like AI and generate even more data. By 2025, the IDC expects worldwide data to reach 175 zettabytes, more […] The post Why Master Data Management (MDM) and AI Go Hand in Hand appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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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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CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
At Equinix, sustainability means Future First. It encompasses everything from the environment to social governance, to green technological innovation. Future First is about action, acting with social responsibility, and actively empowering people in communities to be their very best. Equinix believes when people and technology come together to protect our climate and preserve our resources, anything is possible.
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CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
At Dell Technologies, we put sustainability at the core of everything we do, setting strong commitments and taking the right actions to address climate change, minimize negative environmental impact, and drive positive outcomes for business and society. From how we make our innovative products to what our customers, partners, and communities can do with them, our technology is helping to create a better, more sustainable future.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
WINDSOR, Conn., and BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 – A new study reveals profitable growth is the most important challenge on the minds of C-suite executives in the life insurance industry, followed closely by talent management. When the same study was conducted in 2019, change management was what kept executives up at night. By 2021, as companies were forced to meet customers’ changing needs, executives’ focus shifted to technology.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Today, IT leaders are tasked with finding solutions that meet at the intersection of business growth and environmental responsibility. Customer sentiment, evolving corporate values, and government regulation have converged to make sustainability a strategic priority for nearly every business. And the importance of energy efficiency for enterprise IT cannot be overstated.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Life insurance, like other commodities we own, has a “useful life.” In the same way we question how long to keep a car or when to upgrade an appliance, and we ponder the utility and lifespan of life insurance policies. For agents and financial advisors, understanding and educating their clients on this concept is pivotal. Click HERE to read the full story via INN The post Is a life insurance policy like the family minivan?
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Today’s enterprises face a mandate to make their operations more sustainable, from customers and regulators alike. In the Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey (GTTS), 68% of global IT leaders said that the environmental impact of their IT equipment and infrastructure is something they measure and actively try to limit. Many companies are simultaneously looking to implement compute-intensive technologies like AI, which can make their sustainability efforts even more challenging.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Sales for variable annuities totaled $12.784 billion industrywide in the second quarter of 2023, according to Wink ’s Sales & Market Report. That was a gain of 5% from the prior quarter, but a plunge of 20% from the year-ago quarter, when sales were $15.94 billion. Click HERE to read the full story via Life Annuity Specialist. The post PacLife Launches Variable Annuities Platform with SS&C appeared first on Wink, Inc.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Industry dynamics around sustainability are constantly evolving, which makes them tough to navigate, with few guidelines, little oversight, and conflicting opinions on the “right approach” to climate action. As a global technology company with decades of sustainability leadership , Dell Technologies has a strong point of view informed by data and science, and we’re working with others to chart the path forward.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
I have had numerous mentors during my tenure in the insurance industry. Hear about how I approach mentorship, with a podcast I did with my dear friend Mark Williams of Brokers International. SN: Did you know that I was once married to a police officer who went to prison? Yep- that happened. Tune in to find out more! -sjm The post Mentorship Culture appeared first on Wink, Inc.
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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
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Norway is a leader in sustainability. Its use of renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and recycling is common in homes and businesses throughout the country, as well as the neighboring Nordic region, making Norway a role model of environmental stewardship. Cegal , a Norwegian global IT services business, is a great example of this leadership.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Federal Reserve Board sees the percentage of U.S. households with cash-value life insurance dropping. The share of households with that asset fell to 16.1% in 2022, from 19% in 2019. it was 35.5% in 1989, according to the Fed’s latest Survey of Consumer Finances report. Click HERE to read the full story via Think Advisor Wink’s Moore on the Market: This survey surprised me.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Environmental sustainability Dell Technologies and Equinix have developed joint solutions to support our customers in this critical area by enabling businesses to deploy their infrastructure on Dell architecture within Equinix’s low-carbon colocation infrastructure covered by 96% renewables globally1. From there, we can dynamically connect to industry-leading cloud and network providers around the world via software-defined interconnection, gaining maximum choice, flexibility, cost control, and
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Oct 17 (Reuters) – Brookfield (BN.TO), through its affiliate Brookfield Reinsurance (BNRE.N), is weighing entering Britain’s burgeoning pension insurance industry and is open to an acquisition to bolster growth, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Click HERE to read the full story via Reuters Wink’s Moore on the Market: The company that acquired American National, and most recently announced their intent to acquire American Equity, is looking to get into the pen
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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
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Considering the broader impact — across business, people, and the planet — of how we run our business isn’t new for Dell Technologies. For decades, we’ve been investing in innovation, partnerships, and programs that apply our technology, scale, and talented workforce to drive human progress – all intending to have a measurable influence on some of the complex challenges important to our business, customers, the communities we serve and society at large.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Customer apathy toward life insurance and annuities is a decades-old challenge, but technology is helping the industry change perceptions. Click HERE to read the full story via InvestmentNews The post Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities appeared first on Wink, Inc.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Andris Gailitis, the CEO of European Data Center Operator DEAC and Data Logistics Center ( DLC ), is quick to point out that the companies’ commitment to sustainability is heartfelt and genuine. Part of Baltic Rezo, both companies provide enterprises in the Baltics, Northern Europe, and beyond with high-performance data centers and a robust suite of cloud computing and IT solutions.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Anew survey published by DPL Financial Partners may give registered investment advisors who normally shun annuities a reason to pause and reconsider. According to the results, which were shared this week during a webcast hosted by David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, and David Blanchett, managing director and head of retirement research at PGIM DC Solutions, advisors’ use of annuity products can boost both client outcomes and firm performance.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
At Equinix, we recognize that meeting key sustainability targets is one of our customers’ top concerns—now and into the future. This means doing what’s right for the planet, making a positive impact on people and communities, and acting with integrity. Our customers are pursuing these goals because they want to future-proof their operations, setting themselves up to drive business value for decades to come.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of AuguStar Life Insurance Company (ALIC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, AuguStar Life Assurance Corporation (together referred to as AuguStar Life Group).
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In today’s uncertain economic landscape, it is no surprise that organizations are driven to optimize business costs. IT professionals can play a pivotal role by strategically leveraging as-a-service models as a key part of their organizations, enabling them to contribute not only to cost efficiencies but also to their organizations’ sustainability goals.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–( BUSINESS WIRE )–American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL) (“AEL”) today announced that its third-quarter 2023 sales totaled $2.2 billion, substantially all of which were in fixed index annuities. AEL also announced that it will release its third quarter 2023 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Environmental sustainability has emerged as a significant concern and a business imperative for organizations today. A poll of public and private sector leaders in the latest World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2022 found that environment-related threats, including climate action failure and extreme weather events, topped the lists of short and long-term global risks.
Wink Intel
OCTOBER 23, 2023
SUMMIT, N.J. , Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. (“Simplicity”) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aptus Marketing (“Aptus”), an Ohio -based agency focused on annuity and life insurance sales. Jeff Hutchison , a well-known rising market leader, will continue to lead the office and will become Simplicity’s newest Partner following the transaction. “Jeff is a smart, energetic leader and we are looking
CIO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The engineering ecosystem has undergone a massive paradigm shift – more languages, more frameworks, and minimal technical or procedural barriers to adopt new technologies or implement third-party tools and frameworks. This comes as organizations are racing to ship software as quickly as possible to deliver new features and cloud applications to remain competitive.
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