CIO

MARCH 15, 2024

Years into strategies centered on adopting cloud point solutions, CIOs increasingly find themselves facing a bill past due: rationalizing, managing, and integrating an ever-expanding lineup of SaaS offerings — many of which they themselves didn’t bring into the organization’s cloud estate. Salesforce, Workday, Atlassian, Oracle, Microsoft, GitHub, and ServiceNow are but a few of the many vendors whose cloud applications make up the new tech backbone for most enterprises today, in conjunction wit

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 14, 2024

Why are startups increasingly aligning with artificial intelligence and the gig economy? It’s simple: AI and contractors offer them agility and precision in a competitive market. Startups are unique beasts striving to disrupt markets with limited resources but boundless innovation. To maintain this delicate balance, they often turn to AI and contractors for a boost.

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Chris Webb BI

MARCH 10, 2024

Many Power BI connectors for relational databases, such as the SQL Server connector, have an advanced option to control whether relationship columns are returned or not. By default this option is on. Returning these relationship columns adds a small overhead to the time taken to open a connection to a data source and so, for Power BI DirectQuery semantic models, turning this option off can improve report performance slightly.

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mention

MARCH 13, 2024

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) consists of many moving parts. For starters, you have off-page and on-page SEO. Off-page SEO or technical SEO concerns the technical aspects of your website, such as site speed, mobile responsiveness, and other important factors. Making your website faster can be a pretty easy task when using one of the best caching plugins , and better performance plays a critical role in improving your website’s organic visibility.

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CIO

MARCH 12, 2024

Generative AI is already having an impact on multiple areas of IT, most notably in software development. Early use cases include code generation and documentation, test case generation and test automation, as well as code optimization and refactoring, among others. Still, gen AI for software development is in the nascent stages, so technology leaders and software teams can expect to encounter bumps in the road.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 12, 2024

AI technology is reshaping the way we experience music. Learn how AI can transform your music journey and take it to new heights!

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mention

MARCH 11, 2024

Ever thought about how a podcast could be a game-changer for your brand’s story? Well, you’re in the right place, and it’s time to tune in. Although this medium has been around for two decades, it has only recently ascended to the status of one of the most versatile and effective ways to reach an audience. Today, we’re going to be cutting through the noise and diving into the nuts and bolts of making podcast content that manages to grab attention and actively keeps it.

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CIO

MARCH 13, 2024

Even though generative AI is a relatively new technology, it’s now difficult to imagine a world without it, given the impact it’s making, and the business value it can create. According to a research report IDC released in November, based on a survey of over 2,100 business leaders and decision makers with responsibility for AI transformation, 71% of companies already using AI are seeing returns on their AI investments within 14 months, averaging $3.50 for every $1 spent.

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Wink Intel

MARCH 11, 2024

Non-Variable UL Sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $894 million, compared with sales of $859 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth quarter non-variable life sales were up nearly 16% when compared to the previous quarter and up more than 4% as compared to the same period last year. Total 4Q2023 non-variable universal life sales were $894,514,477.

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Domo

MARCH 15, 2024

March Madness never fails to captivate, and true to form, we’re all in again, diving deep into the heart of NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball. Our journey through the tournaments is a tradition, one where we not only indulge in our basketball passion but also revel in the brilliance that our community brings to the table. In years past, we captured four decades of tournament data in Domo and built our beloved Upset Assistant , a tool that’s shed light on the unpredictable thrill of upsets.

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Weidert Group

MARCH 11, 2024

Block your calendar, pick a location, and gather your marketing and sales teams for another unforgettable year of Experience Inbound! That’s right — Wisconsin’s premier marketing and sales conference turns 10 in 2024 , and the teams at HubSpot Platinum partners Weidert Group and Stream Creative welcome you to join us for a jam-packed day of inspiration, learning, and networking.

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CIO

MARCH 14, 2024

Does it make sense for an IT leader to seek an MBA? Ben King, head of mobile app development firm Aviato Consulting, is convinced that it can provide a major career boost. He credits his decision to earn an MBA with transforming his career. While an individual contributor at Google, King spent several years working toward an MBA. Shortly after achieving his goal, he was promoted to a managerial role at the tech giant, just days before resigning to start his own business.

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Infegy

MARCH 14, 2024

If you want to plan out a successful social media campaign but aren't quite sure where to start, don't worry! This blog has you covered. We break down the five steps needed to create a solid social media strategy to help you launch your winning campaign and glean results.

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BI Insight

MARCH 10, 2024

In the two previous posts of the Incremental Refresh in Power BI series, we have learned what incremental refresh is, how to implement it, and best practices on how to safely publish the semantic model changes to Microsoft Fabric (aka Power BI Service). This post focuses on a couple of more best practices in implementing … Continue reading Incremental Refresh in Power BI, Part 3: Best Practices for Large Semantic Models The post Incremental Refresh in Power BI, Part 3: Best Practices for L

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Weidert Group

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re a digital marketer and you’re paying attention, you see it: unprecedented disruption on all fronts — from evolving customer expectations and buying behaviors to the very ways people search for and consume information online. Many businesses are seeing changes in the ways visitors interact with their websites and digital content. This points to an evolving challenge business-to-business marketers face: If site visitors are less willing to offer contact information in exchange for your h

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2024

The first leader of the fledgling Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office [CDAO] in the US Department of Defense is leaving his post, but the Pentagon already has a successor lined up. Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Craig Martell, the first head of the CDAO, was hired by the Pentagon in April 2022, just after the new office unofficially launched in January.

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Dataversity

MARCH 13, 2024

The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance is predicted to reach nearly $80 billion by 2032, according to Precedence Research. This growth is being driven by the increased adoption of AI within insurance companies, enhancing their operational efficiency, risk management, and customer engagement. Despite widespread integration of AI in the industry today, its full […] The post The Rise of Generative AI in Insurance appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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BI Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

In Power BI development in Microsoft Fabric, understanding and utilising source control mechanisms is crucial for efficient collaboration and version management. This blog post delves into the essential aspects of source control for Power BI. This blog also includes the recording of my session at Saudi Arabia’s Excel User Group on the 26th of August … Continue reading Microsoft Fabric: Source Control Options for Power BI Developers The post Microsoft Fabric: Source Control Options fo

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E2M

MARCH 13, 2024

Every agency owner aims to onboard more clients, grow their sales, and scale their business. A polished and detail-oriented SEO proposal is a crucial part of your sales process. The main challenge of preparing an SEO proposal is to present all your know-how in a way that builds authority, showcases value proposition, and doesn’t make clients’ wallets cry.

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CIO

MARCH 14, 2024

For IT leaders seeking a new position, condensing an extensive and storied employment history into a short, readable resume can be daunting. But by embracing modernized approaches to resume presentation, and eliminating outdated and redundant content from your CV, a streamlined resume that stands out can be readily achieved. To give an example of this in practice, we paired a CIO with an eye on continuing their executive leadership career at a new company with Stephen Van Vreede, president, exec

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Dataversity

MARCH 14, 2024

Many companies hesitate to migrate to the cloud for a variety of valid reasons. However, these migration concerns are often based on misconceptions that keep companies from realizing the financial and operational benefits of the cloud. The following blog post addresses some of the myths around the public cloud, including cost control obstacles, compliance shortfalls, […] The post Debunking Cloud and Cloud Migration Myths appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Alpha Sense BI

MARCH 13, 2024

It is no secret that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity has declined over the last couple of years, leading investors to tread carefully. The healthcare sector , like others, has faced headwinds such as soaring interest rates, steep inflation, FTC regulatory challenges, post-pandemic supply chain issues, and market volatility that have flattened M&A deals.

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Domo

MARCH 14, 2024

SILICON SLOPES, Utah – Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Domopalooza 2024, taking place in person from Tuesday, March 26 through Friday, March 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In its tenth year, Domo’s annual user event will bring together the industry’s leading data minds to the main stage, offer networking opportunities for attendees and provide instructional workshops and in-depth Domo training sessions that illustrate how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to more effectively take action

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CIO

MARCH 12, 2024

It’s common knowledge among CIOs that disaster recovery investments are always de-prioritized by company boards — until disaster strikes. But disaster recovery is just one example of projects that are of an important and preemptive nature that CIOs want to fund but find de-prioritized when it comes to budget approval. Others include preparation for zero-day attacks, almost anything having to do with data stewardship, as well as IT training and social engineering audits.

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Dataversity

MARCH 15, 2024

Only 52% of employees are confident their organization will ensure AI is implemented in a responsible and trustworthy way, according to Workday’s Closing the AI Trust Gap report. Trust will be key to getting employees engaged in the change needed to realize AI’s full potential. In my last post I looked at what can be done from a cultural perspective.

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Alpha Sense BI

MARCH 15, 2024

Like many other industries, the retail industry has gone through a significant transformation in recent years, largely driven by advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as shifting customer preferences and behaviors. For the retail industry, consumers have always been a top priority. Any innovation, strategic move, or new product has to be consumer-centric—either designed to fulfill consumers’ existing expectations and desires, or delight them with a product or experien

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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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Domo

MARCH 14, 2024

SILICON SLOPES, Utah — Today, Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced that Outcast , a leading integrated communications and marketing agency, is using Domo’s data experience platform to measure the impact of its campaigns and make real-time, informed decisions about where to focus client resources. Outcast serves clients across a wide variety of tech industries, ranging from e-commerce to consumer products to artificial intelligence.

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CIO

MARCH 13, 2024

Le capacità dell’intelligenza artificiale aprono le porte a una nuova era per l’efficienza in azienda. L’arrivo dell’IA generativa, poi, è una promessa senza precedenti: ChatGPT ha raggiunto il traguardo di 100 milioni di utenti in appena due mesi (analisi di Ubs su dati di Similarweb; il World Wide Web, negli Anni ’90, ha impiegato sette anni). Per i CIO, tuttavia, implementare l’IA non è così immediato.

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Dataversity

MARCH 15, 2024

Consider these statistics: 75% of IT decision-makers have reported gaps in the skill sets of their IT staff – and this is a 145% increase over the past seven years, reported Skillsoft. Six in 10 large enterprises reported a skills gap, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Globally, the shortage of qualified IT professionals was […] The post Answers for the IT Skills Gap appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Fuld

MARCH 14, 2024

This month, catch up on how we’re extending our support for boutique investment banks through our Finalis partnership, and sign up for our essential webinar on dealmaking tools. We also look into what’s behind Shell’s recent moves away from hydrogen filling stations for passenger cars and explore how AI is now making it simpler to deliver personalized thought leadership without sacrificing the human element.

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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.

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