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JULY 25, 2024

The recovery from last week’s defective content update from CrowdStrike that impacted millions of Microsoft Windows endpoints has been a significant undertaking, to say the least. The outage put enterprises, cloud services providers, and critical infrastructure providers into precarious positions, and has drawn attention to how dominant CrowdStrike’s market share has become, commanding an estimated 24% of the endpoint detection and response (EDR) market.

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Zoominfo

JULY 23, 2024

Is that prospect ghosting you, or are they just on vacation? It’s a maddening feeling that every sales professional has to deal with a few times each year. According to our new analysis of millions of emails, it’s not just in your head. We analyzed out-of-office (OOO) reply rates to outbound sales emails and explored seasonal trends — with some predictable spikes and a few surprises.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 25, 2024

Mastering data governance in a multi-cloud environment is key! Delve into best practices for seamless integration, compliance, and data quality management.

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Chris Webb BI

JULY 21, 2024

One of the great things about the SQLBits conference in the UK is the way that all the session recordings are made available for for anyone to view for free on their YouTube channel. All the recordings from the 2024 conference have now been posted and it’s a goldmine for anyone who wants to deepen their Power BI or Fabric knowledge. Here are the recordings for my three sessions: Fabric Direct Lake Deep Dive What’s new in Power Query in Power BI, Fabric and Excel?

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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CIO

JULY 26, 2024

Despite digital transformation being a highly effective way to further develop the long-term business model, it can be a very drawn-out and arduous process. But the majority of companies in Germany, in particular, rely on the cloud in its various facets, and have now achieved a certain level of maturity when it comes to migrating workloads. Maturity means, on one hand, that users have not only gained experience with individual dedicated cloud services, but in many cases are now also modernizing

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 26, 2024

Big data technology offers a number of great benefits of companies trying to improve workplace safety in 2024 and beyond.

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Dataversity

JULY 22, 2024

Discerning businesses are ensuring each area of their organizations has access to performance metrics. Armed with data, their teams can accelerate decision-making, respond to client and marketplace demands, and mitigate risks. The issue is many organizations have segregated data environments. Each department often has its own data management platform that may not integrate with other […] The post Data Concierge: Driving Business Intelligence Collaboration appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

JULY 22, 2024

The widespread disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike software glitch, which led to a global outage of Windows systems, has sent shockwaves through the IT community. For CIOs, the event serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with over-reliance on a single vendor, particularly in the cloud. The incident, which saw IT systems crashing and displaying the infamous “ blue screen of death (BSOD) ,” exposed the vulnerabilities of heavily cloud-dependent infrastructures.

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mention

JULY 22, 2024

Predictive media monitoring is a game changer. It uses data analysis, machine learning, and statistical models to forecast trends and behaviors in today’s digital world. This helps organizations stay ahead. This technology scans vast amounts of data, including comments, shares, and likes, to provide actionable insights. This isn’t just about keeping an eye on current trends; it’s about anticipating future ones.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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JULY 21, 2024

These top artificial intelligence and machine learning companies are providing great options for anyone interested in AI or machine learning.

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JULY 26, 2024

Amazon Prime Days are a highly anticipated shopping event that offers exclusive deals to Prime members, often resulting in a significant spike in sales and online activity. Held annually, Prime Days have become a major fixture in the e-commerce calendar, with retailers and consumers alike preparing for the flurry of deals and discounts. As per CNBC news , a staggering $14.2 billion in online shopping was recorded between July 16 and July 17 which is an 11% increase comparatively.

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CIO

JULY 23, 2024

As a digital transformation leader and former CIO, I carry a healthy dose of paranoia. Call it survival instincts: Risks that can disrupt an organization from staying true to its mission and accomplishing its goals must constantly be surfaced, assessed, and either mitigated or managed. Is the organization transforming fast enough? Are stakeholders struggling or unhappy?

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SpyFu

JULY 26, 2024

Running a successful digital marketing agency is no easy feat. You're juggling client work, operations, sales, hiring—the list is endless. And at the end of the day, you need to deliver results or risk losing clients and getting a bad reputation. However, the challenges along the way are opportunities in disguise to grow, evolve, and emerge stronger than before.

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JULY 21, 2024

Data analytics technology offers a number of benefits in healthcare, so nursing programs are teaching their students about it.

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Dataversity

JULY 26, 2024

When it comes to solving business problems, data scientists understand how crucial it is to formulate the right business question. While it’s easy to get sidetracked by intriguing data trails, the most effective questions are those that align closely with organizational priorities, provide actionable insights, and guide strategic decisions. Here are the key principles for crafting high-impact […] The post How to Ask Great Questions with a Data Science Lens appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

JULY 26, 2024

Whether you’ve survived the CrowdStrike incident or didn’t use CrowdStrike and are merely seeing the impact to others, taking time to learn lessons from this event is vital. After all, if you couldn’t recover easily from this, then you may be lost trying to recover from a ransomware attack. At issue are potential shifts you might want to consider making to your staffing strategies, technical processes, and communication channels and culture, as well as your approach to ensuring hardened assets o

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Weidert Group

JULY 25, 2024

Let’s face it: when most people think about social media marketing, they aren’t thinking about B2B industrial companies and manufacturers. Yes, engaging people through social media marketing campaigns is more challenging for industrials, but well worth the effort. When done right, social media for manufacturers can be great for lead generation and content promotion.

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SpyFu

JULY 23, 2024

Picture this: You're at the top of Google's search results, not just as a listed blue link, but as a prominent, eye-catching snippet that directly answers a searcher's query. That's the power of featured snippets, and it's time to harness it for your SEO strategy. What are Featured Snippets? Featured snippets are concise answers to user queries displayed prominently at the top of Google's search results.

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Dataversity

JULY 23, 2024

Generative AI has huge potential, but it also faces problems. If generative AI creates information that is not factually accurate in response to a user request – resulting in so-called hallucinations – it can have a big impact on users. Relying on large language model (LLM) training data on its own is not enough to prevent […] The post Generative AI and Data: Using Knowledge Graphs and RAG Together appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

JULY 20, 2024

CrowdStrike CEO has apologized to the company’s customers and partners for crashing their Windows systems, and the company has described the error that caused the disaster. “I want to sincerely apologize directly to all of you for today’s outage. All of CrowdStrike understands the gravity and impact of the situation,” CrowdStrike founder and CEO George Kurtz wrote in a blog post on the company’s website titled “Our Statement on Today’s Outage.

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Alpha Sense BI

JULY 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses and investors constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition by making well-informed decisions. Streamlined access to comprehensive investment research all in one place can provide investors with the edge they need to outperform their competitors. AlphaSense, a leading market intelligence platform , provides comprehensive primary investment research with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language p

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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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SpyFu

JULY 22, 2024

Ever felt like you're shooting in the dark with your Google Ads campaigns? You're not alone. Many SEOs and marketers struggle to gain a competitive edge in the crowded pay-per-click advertising world. That’s why understanding your competitors' Google Ads strategies isn't just helpful—it's essential for staying ahead of the game.

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Dataversity

JULY 22, 2024

The increase in the prevalence and complexity of data breaches points to one conclusion – traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer enough to keep our valuable data safe. According to a recent report, data breaches exposed a staggering 35 billion records in the first four months of 2024. To deal with this escalating crisis, a new solution […] The post The Rise of Cybersecurity Data Lakes: Shielding the Future of Data appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIO

JULY 23, 2024

There are not many organizations that can take a hit on net profit due to monstrous restructuring costs, yet at the same time raise their operating profit projections for 2025, but SAP is one of them, according to its latest quarterly results released this week. The move to an all-in AI strategy appears to be paying off, with SAP CEO Christian Klein telling financial analysts on a recent earnings call that “AI had a direct impact on our bookings.

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Alpha Sense BI

JULY 25, 2024

When Netflix first introduced its pivot from mail-order DVD rentals to streaming services in 2007, no one could have predicted the level of disruption and transformation this shift would bring. Less than two decades later, streaming services have taken over as one of the leading forms of digital entertainment, significantly disrupting cable and broadcast television, and completely transforming consumer behavior and expectations.

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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