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AUGUST 30, 2023

In my previous column in May, when I wrote about generative AI uses and the cybersecurity risks they could pose , CISOs noted that their organizations hadn’t deployed many (if any) generative AI-based solutions at scale. What a difference a few months makes. Now, generative AI use has infiltrated the enterprise with tools and platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT / DALL-E, Anthropic’s Claude.ai, Stable Diffusion, and others in ways both expected and unexpected.

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mention

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Imagine a scenario where every time you publish an article on your website, it quickly starts ranking in the top positions in Google. Understanding topical authority, and how to build it for your website is a crucial step to helping your website perform better in Google, thereby attracting more organic traffic. In this article, you will learn what topical authority is, why it’s important, and how to strategically build your website to be a topical authority.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence technology is radically changing the future of cybersecurity. Last year, global organizations spent over $15 billion on AI to bolster their cyber defenses. Smart companies realize that they can no longer overlook the importance of using AI to thwart hackers. After all, hackers themselves are turning to AI to commit their crimes.

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Chris Webb BI

AUGUST 27, 2023

Sometimes when you’re importing data from files using Power Query in either Power BI or Excel you may encounter the following error: DataFormat.Error: External table is not in the expected format What causes it? TL;DR it’s because you’re trying to load data from one type of file, probably Excel (I don’t think you can get this error with any other source but I’m not sure), and actually connecting to a different type of file.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor IFS has agreed to acquire Falkonry, the developer of an AI-based time-series data analytics tool, to boost its enterprise asset management (EAM) services portfolio. IFS has an eye on the growing number of connected machines in factories, and will add Falkonry’s self-learning Time Series AI Suite, which can help enterprises manage and maintain manufacturing equipment, to its existing enterprise simulation and AI-based scheduling and optimization

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 27, 2023

In the fast-paced world of modern football, success on the field requires more than just raw talent and hard work. It demands a strategic approach that leverages every available advantage. This is where data collection steps onto the pitch, revolutionizing football performance analysis in unprecedented ways. The Evolution of Football Analysis From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven Insights In the early days of football, coaches relied on gut feelings and personal observations to make decisions.

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mention

AUGUST 30, 2023

Did you know that Instagram has over 1 billion active users each month? The platform has been taking the world by storm lately and has become a preferred choice for youngsters around the globe. The youth, especially Gen Zers, use the application for entertainment purposes and as a search platform to discover best-suited solutions. And there can be a number of reasons for it.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

SAP has appointed a new global head of artificial intelligence, Walter Sun, after the previous post-holder quit to found her own AI startup. For the past 18 years, Sun worked at Microsoft, most recently as VP of AI for its business and applications platform group. Sun has a PhD from MIT and continued to publish academic research papers during his time at Microsoft, in addition to teaching at Seattle and Washington universities.

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Intelligence Node

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Predictive analytics is the practice of using data analysis, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. It involves creating models. The post The Definitive Guide To Predictive Analytics in Retail appeared first on Blog.

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Domo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Toxic positivity? That seems a bit harsh when talking about data, especially given that most modern businesses aspire to be data-driven in both strategy and execution. Indeed, over the last decade or two, data has become almost universally regarded as a key corporate asset and an essential input to quality decision-making. That said, the rising importance of data as an asset has resulted in significant overheads being required in its protection.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 30, 2023

As one of the fastest-growing fields, technology continues to drive transformative changes across various industries, with new advancements emerging each year. Consequently, the demand for data analytics jobs is expected to surge in the near future, with a significant need for data science practitioners worldwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021) projects a 22% growth […] The post 10 Highest-Paying Data Analytics Jobs in 2023 appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Developers are hired for their coding skills, but often spend too much time on information-finding, setup tasks, and manual processes. To combat wasted time and effort, Discover® Financial Services championed a few initiatives to help developers get back to what they do best: developing. The result? More than 100,000 hours of developer toil have been automated or eliminated.

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Non-Variable UL Sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $914 million, compared with sales of $790 million for the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter non-variable life sales were up more than 25% when compared to the previous quarter and up nearly 16% as compared to the same period last year. Total 2Q2023 non-variable universal life sales were $914,301,436.

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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

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Alpha Sense BI

AUGUST 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) in asset management has steadily grown over the past several years as even formerly slow adopters are seeing the value and necessity in using it. Today, financial ser vice s prof ession als, historically notori ou s for resisting AI in their work, are finally r ea lizing that AI tools don’t replace human intelligence—they enhance it.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve decision-making processes, but it is not without challenges. One challenge is how to address the issue of bias in AI models to ensure fairness, equity, and satisfying outcomes. AI bias can arise from various sources, including training data, algorithm design, and human influence during […] The post How Reducing Bias in AI Models Boosts Success appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

AUGUST 29, 2023

Every organization is on an AI journey. Some don’t know they are. Others don’t want to leave home. Very few have a map or a mutually agreed upon destination. And only a tiny fraction have the appropriate shoes. That’s the current state of AI at Global 2000 enterprises, whose behavior set thus far in the AI space appears to be designed more to avoid embarrassment than to maximize value creation.

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Infegy

AUGUST 31, 2023

What we did This report tracks the evolution of content formats on social media and the greater internet. It considers how the concurrent development of more powerful computers and increasingly expansive, faster networks allowed photos to overtake text, then video to overtake photos as the primary format for social media interactions. The report traces how these developments were facilitated by the transition from dial-up to broadband, and the miniaturization of computing via the development of

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Weidert Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Everything you do to help your sales team reach their goals is sales enablement, but have you thought about putting an intentional sales enablement strategy in place? There are lots of good reasons to do so. HubSpot research found that 88% of those who use sales enablement processes believe it is moderately to extremely important when making a sale.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

No matter what industry you work in, Data Management is increasingly important for your career and performance. Information is no longer separate bits of data – the internet of things (IoT) and big data mean that every piece of data is interconnected. But, to keep your data healthy and secure, you need to be aware […] The post The Crucial Role of Data Lifecycle Management in Driving Business Success appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Corporate projects are classically evaluated on standard matrices such as return on investment (ROI), break-even period, and capital invested. But as organizations look to quickly leverage the power of emerging digital technologies for business growth, such an approach is falling short on expectations. “Digital initiatives are innovative and although it’s fair to have an anticipation of ROI, having an iron-clad approach to specific monetary returns from each IT project won’t let some of the big

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Wink Intel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

— FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION — NEWS RELEASE iNDEXED LIFE SETS RECORDS ABLAZE Wink, Inc. Releases Second Quarter, 2023 Life Sales Results Des Moines, Iowa. August 31, 2023 – Wink, Inc. released the second quarter, 2023 life sales results in its 104 th edition of Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Wink’s Sales & Market Report is the insurance industry’s #1 resource for life insurance sales data, since 1997.

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Alpha Sense BI

AUGUST 31, 2023

AlphaSense remains committed to its mission of revolutionizing the way professionals make crucial business decisions through the potential of AI. Looking ahead to an AI-driven future, we brought together two influential figures in the realms of technology and finance: Eric Schmidt, Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures and Former CEO & Chairman of Google, and David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technological revolutions rarely happen all at once. The commercial internet launched in 1989, but it would take almost a decade before most businesses depended on it to function. This wasn’t because the technology wasn’t there yet; rather, it was because people are generally resistant to change. They fear the unknown, even when the unknown stands […] The post Embracing Generative AI, Automation, and Dynamic AI Agents appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Telefonica is setting ambitious targets in areas like renewable electricity usage to hit objectives which will both help the planet and increase efficiency. In doing so, the company is enabling its customers to reduce their emissions as the world steps up its efforts to combat climate change. Daniel Ribaya González, director of cloud products and services at Telefónica Tech, says the company recognizes the urgent need to reduce global CO2 emissions.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 31, 2023

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month #LIAM! Wink supports Life Insurance Awareness and will be joining in this month’s awareness campaign! We will be reprinting our CEO, Sheryl Moore’s most requested life insurance-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title. You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today.

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Speaker: Marius Moscovici, CEO Metric Insights & Mike Smitheman, VP Metric Insights

While the proper governance of data is clearly critical to the success of any business intelligence organization, focusing on data governance alone is a huge mistake. Organizations continually fail to generate ROI on their governance initiatives because they are too narrow in scope. To be effective, Business Intelligence (BI) governance must cover both data and visualizations.

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WideNARROW

AUGUST 31, 2023

Collecting market intelligence is a critical part of any competitive strategy. It allows companies to better understand their customers, monitor their competitors' activities, and identify new opportunities for growth. As the competition in today's business landscape intensifies, gathering accurate market intelligence data that can be used to inform decision-making isn't just an advantageous move - it's essential.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 29, 2023

Chief information security officers (CISOs), along with their staff, typically do not think about enterprise storage. The vast majority say that they think about edge protection, network protection, application protection, and the threat of data theft. They are rightfully interested in trusted execution technology, considering zero-trust architectures for infrastructure assurance and assessments for root of […] The post Enterprise Storage: Plugging a Hole in Corporate Cybersecurity Strateg

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Many companies today are rapidly adopting new technologies and tools to improve overall efficiencies, improve customer and client experiences, and support key initiatives that are related to business transformation. However, these efforts, while necessary, bring with them growing pains for the workforce. As our global technologies transform, so must our teams.

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