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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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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Until recently, software-defined networking (SDN) technologies have been limited to use in data centers — not manufacturing floors. But as part of Intel’s expansive plans to upgrade and build a new generation of chip factories in line with its Integrated Device Manufacturing (IDM) 2.0 blueprint, unveiled in 2021, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based semiconductor giant opted to implement SDN within its chip-making facilities for the scalability, availability, and security benefits it delivers.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 31, 2023

Data analytics has had a tremendous impact on the financial sector in recent years. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the market for financial analytics is projected to be worth nearly $19 billion by 2030. There are a ton of great benefits of using data analytics in finance. One of the biggest opportunities to leverage financial analytics technology is in the field of investing.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

Enterprise applications are changing at a more rapid pace than ever. The result is that many enterprises have hybrid-driven, multivendor IT environments. This creates a challenge for the IT organization — how to effectively operate, manage, and support an increasingly complex technology portfolio. CIOs need a technology support model that is agile and responsive, yet simple, scalable, and strategic.

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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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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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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 30, 2023

Cloud technology has been instrumental in the software development sector. This is one of the many examples of how cloud technology has benefited enterprises. Steven Gage wrote a great article in Dice.com a few years ago on the benefits of cloud computing for software development. Some of the biggest benefits include ease of deplorability and scalability.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2023

Susan Doniz always knew she wanted to be in a “very people-oriented” career. Initially drawn to medicine, Doniz found that in IT, starting with a 17-year stint working her way up the technology ranks at Procter & Gamble before becoming group CIO of Qantas Airways and later joining Boeing, where she currently serves as CIO, data analytics officer, and senior vice president of IT and data analytics.

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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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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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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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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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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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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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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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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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CIO

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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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Information is power, and the ability to put information into the hands of those who can quickly act on it separates the leaders from the laggards in any market. Everyone in an organization – from HR professionals leveraging data to dictate hiring decisions to brand managers leveraging data for pricing optimization – benefits from analytics. […] The post Self-Service Data Without Chaos appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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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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Alpha Sense BI

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now more than ever, conducting thorough due diligence is critical to evaluating a deal. With so many macroeconomic forces and geopolitical events simultaneously afflicting the market, the true value of a potential purchase starts with understanding today’s landscape. Potentially one of the most important resources for determining merit in a proposal starts with a seller’s financial statements, as these often spell out the monetary red flags a company may be trying to hide.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, businesses have been taking part to contribute in pursuing net zero and achieve emission reduction targets. For Petrosea — a multi-disciplinary mining, infrastructure, and oil and gas services company in Indonesia — attention shifted to pursuing more sustainable operations with lower carbon emissions. A complex undertaking for mining concerns In Petrosea’s case, decarbonizing the company’s large fleets and fossil fuel-dependent heavy equipment unit

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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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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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