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Rediscovering the value of information

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In his dissertation at Stanford in 1976, smartphone pioneer and founder and CEO of General Magic Marc Porat correctly prophesied that the future would be defined by “ information machines, information workers, and information companies.” It is high time to get serious about information management.

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Academic institutions are already losing information and may not realise it

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With decades or even centuries of information to steward, how can academic institutions preserve this content for future generations? Information is often considered to be indestructible, but the reality is that data is fragile and has a finite lifespan. Information may be degrading because of how it is stored. Data longevity.

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IDC and Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology will explore how CIOs embrace the AI era

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Supported by Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), the summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers and thought leaders at the forefront of digital transformation. How do they face technological leadership to accelerate digital business in a context of profound change? billion USD by 2024. Dr. Ammar H.

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10 highest-paying IT skills for 2024

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Deep learning is a subset of machine learning and revolves around creating artificial neural networks that can intelligently pull together and learn information from several data sources. IT has always been known as a lucrative industry for job seekers, but in the past year, with increased layoffs, some of that confidence has wavered.

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Best Practices for a Marketing Database Cleanse

As frustrating as contact and account data management is, this is still your database – a massive asset to your organization, even if it is rife with holes and inaccurate information. Entrusting a vendor to help maintain its accuracy and completeness is no ordinary engagement. What’s involved in their maturity process?

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CIOs are worried about the informal rise of generative AI in the enterprise

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Organizations are seeing a dramatic rise in informal adoption of gen AI – tools and platforms used without official sanctioning. A CISO at a major marketing software firm worried about this explicitly, stating, “The real risk is that you have unintentional data leakage of confidential information. Privacy leaks?

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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

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Officials at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology found themselves in a position familiar to most IT organizations: aware of the need to do more to attract IT workers given that they — like most employers — faced fierce competition for talent. We’re hoping that the interns will turn into full-time employees,” he says.

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How ZoomInfo Solves Recruiting Pain Points

More specifically, having access to updated information lets you engage faster with ideal candidates searching the job market. For recruiters to build their pipeline and search for the next candidate, they need to ensure they have access to the most accurate data on the market.

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Why B2B Contact and Account Data Management Is Critical to Your ROI

Businesses are realizing that it isn’t just about the volume of data they have available; it’s about the accuracy of information. 64% of successful data-driven marketers say improving data quality is the most challenging obstacle to achieving success. The digital age has brought about increased investment in data quality solutions.

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How ZoomInfo Enhances Your Database Management Strategy

It involves finding a data management provider that can append contacts with correct information — in real-time. Not just that, but also ongoing data hygiene efforts to keep the incoming (and existing) information fresh. It's quite a process for marketing teams to develop a long-term data management strategy.