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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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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. IDC forecasts annual spending on AI-centric systems worldwide will surpass 300 billion USD by 2026, while ICT spending in Kuwait will exceed 5.5

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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. Here’s what I learned. Privacy leaks?

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6 best practices for better vendor management

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To ensure vendor relationship help their organizations achieve their goals, IT leaders should establish a comprehensive technology vendor management strategy focused on maximizing fit and value. Whether it’s T&M- or SLA-based, we must manage the deliverables expected from the vendor resources,” Bhasin say. Allen says.

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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. Download this eBook and gain an understanding of the impact of data management on your company’s ROI. The digital age has brought about increased investment in data quality solutions.

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Stakeholder management: Your guide to influencing project outcomes

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Stakeholder management is vital to project success. When key individuals are informed and on task, projects run smoothly. Many project managers struggle to implement effective stakeholder management, despite its importance. The following is a high-level guide to effective stakeholder management.

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Advancing AI: The emergence of a modern information lifecycle

CIO

Although less complex than the “4 Vs” of big data (velocity, veracity, volume, and variety), orienting to the variety and volume of a challenging puzzle is similar to what CIOs face with information management. In contrast, the new lifecycle is distinctly digital , agile , and recursive.

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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. This buyers guide will cover: Review of important terminology, metrics, and pricing models related to database management projects.

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How ZoomInfo Enhances Your Database Management Strategy

It's quite a process for marketing teams to develop a long-term data 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.