Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Managing Software Vulnerabilities

The recently announced "Refuse to Accept Policy" signed into law under section 524B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) gives the FDA more traction to encourage the medical device manufacturing industry to utilize software bills of materials that help to incorporate supply chain security. The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards defines a secure product lifecycle process that can be adopted by medical device manufacturers to identify and manage the security risks of all external components used within the product.

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Tech companies are finding their profitability groove

Tech companies are getting the hang of making money — or at least they're losing far less than they used to when money was cheap and "growth" was sexy.

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19 Agency Pros Share Tips For Remote, In-Office And Hybrid Workplaces

Flexibility and a mix of online and in-person activities are the dominant themes in this excellent list of tips for optimizing the hybrid work experience.

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The Business Value of Red Hat OpenShift

"Modern application development is increasingly focused on containers. Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus is an enterprise hybrid cloud application platform built on open source Kubernetes and other upstream projects that enables organizations to build, deploy, and run applications at massive scale. Download this Total Economic Impact report from Forrester to see how it can offer 203% ROI, along with other quantified and unquantified benefits. "

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Developing the Next Generation of AI Assistant

NYU Tandon researchers built visual analytics system to support the creation of advanced intelligent agents

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Quantum Cloud Computing Market Latest Trends & Innovations

Really interesting analysis on the current trends and anticipated changes in the fast evolving quantum sector, including key players and their strategies for expansion.

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VMware Upgraded The Aging IT Infrastructure at JM Financial Asset Management

For any large organization to ensure seamless operations, a highly structured and reliable IT infrastructure plays a key role. For a major finance company that manages multiple portfolios and performs daily business transactions, the risk of experiencing huge losses in case of system failure or a security breach is unacceptable. At JM Financial Asset Management, the need to update its outdated storage infrastructure with something more scalable, secure and easier to manage led them to VMware. Read the customer story to learn how VMware helped the organization deploy a versatile platform that ensures cost-effective scalability, remote user access and reliable disaster recovery.

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Healthcare cybersecurity - building a better burglar alarm

Healthcare cybersecurity should be built on a principle similar to standard security - so built a better burglar alarm.

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Introduction to vSphere+

Does your organization prefer to run some workloads on premise? Many enterprises like yours run workloads on-prem for a variety of reasons. What if you could get cloud benefits in your on-premises environments by adding cloud services? Introducing VMware vSphere+, the multi-cloud workload platform that brings the benefits of the cloud to your on-premises workloads. Watch this video to learn the benefits of vSphere+.

SaaS moves to usage-based pricing as enterprises optimize tech spend

Software providers shift to pay-as-you-go billing to bolster revenue growth and give customers more flexibility. 

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Listening to millions of IoT building sensor readings with load testing

Making sure all the experiences your employees encounter during a given workday are seamless and productive is crucial to your organization's success. Read the blog to gain insight on how Microsoft is empowering every person and every organization around the globe to achieve more with transformative new technologies.

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Strategizing For The Future Of The Hybrid Workforce

With this seven-step strategy, your organization can better implement a new remote or hybrid work model.

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Drive your on-premises workloads to the checkered flag, fueled by vSphere+

Does your enterprise prefer to run some or all its workloads in a traditional, on-premises data center? If so, then you need to know how VMware vSphere+ can help you bring the benefits of cloud infrastructure services to your on-prem workloads. Download the infographic to learn more.

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Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms

Making hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and simple to manage is a challenge when participants join from a variety of places. With Microsoft Teams and the Teams Rooms feature, you can easily address these challenges AND make hybrid meetings more productive. To see how take the Microsoft interactive tour, "Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms." Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms transform hybrid meetings into dynamic, collaborative hubs. See how It combines the familiar digital workspace of Microsoft Teams with certified audio and visual devices to bridge the gap between remote and office-based teams and maximize inclusivity, ease of use, flexibility and security.

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Microsoft Teams Rooms

Looking to transform meeting spaces into collaborative hubs? Discover the power of Microsoft Teams Rooms and how it makes hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and easy to manage. Get an at-a-glance of features that foster seamless collaboration including a user-friendly interface to start meetings on time, instantly project presentations and share content with remote participants. See how Teams Rooms delivers the flexibility to select the right system and audio-video peripherals from preferred tech vendors like Dell, Yealink and Logitech. Read the blog, watch the video to start getting more from your hybrid meetings today!

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Why choose Red Hat for Kubernetes?

Sustaining a competitive advantage in the modern business environment means building new applications and restructuring traditional apps to become cloud-native—all while meeting the current stream of demand. Watch this video to learn about Red Hat's approach to Kubernetes versus proprietary solutions.

Will Predictive AI End Up Disrupting the Stock Market?

If AI has a 97% success rate in accurately predicting whether a song will become a hit, can its predictive prowess transform the stock market?

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VMware Looks to Streamline Multi-Cloud Computing Management

VMware integrated its cloud management console with its VMware Cloud Foundation to streamline on-premises deployment.

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Cybersecurity investments boost profitability, resilience

Expenditures on resilience will help companies reduce downtime, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit.

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Accenture Exec On Metaverse: 'Why Would The Digital World Be Flat?

Accenture's David Treat talks expanding its metaverse capabilities as well as business and security opportunities.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Workers and bosses are reaching a truce as hybrid work becomes the new norm among the biggest companies in the U.S.

"It's a pretty clear sign of where we're heading."

Supporting Government needs for hybrid work portfolio

The Surface portfolio of devices is ideal for hybrid work. Review this solution brief to discover a diverse range of devices designed to suit every need—while offering security, easy deployment, and other great features.

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Free demo of an AI solution to improve customer experience

One of the most effective ways to differentiate your brand is to offer a superior digital experience to your customers. Book a demo of the latest AI powered solution that will keep your customers engaged and coming back.

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A free consultation on improving cloud computing efficiency

If your cloud computing costs are getting out of control, inefficient cloud operations are likely to blame. Book a complimentary consultation with one of our cloud experts to discover the surprisingly simple way to boost cloud efficiency.

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Why your cybersecurity strategy needs an overhaul—free consultation.

To build a truly cyber resilient organization, you must have buy-in from the entire organization—not just IT. Schedule a free consultation to learn how to cultivate a holistic cybersecurity strategy.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Book a free consultation on the newest tech driving innovation

Wondering if you have the necessary tech tools to drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition? Book a free consultation with one of our experts to get a thorough assessment of your tech stack.

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Book a complimentary assessment of your hybrid work culture

Is your hybrid work culture optimized for productivity, employee morale and innovation? We can help you identify the tech gaps that may be holding your business back. Book a free consultation to learn more.

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Surface for Defense and Intelligence Brief

Surface devices offer chip-to-cloud security, zero-touch deployment, and other features ideal for work in defense and intelligence. Review this solution brief to learn more—and to get a glimpse of the Surface portfolio of devices and accessories.

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Big Tech Forging Partnerships to Further AI Development Strategies

Players such as LG AI Research and Google Cloud are finding others to partner with in the continuing race for AI supremacy among major tech companies.

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Top 5 Global Companies Revolutionizing Cloud Complexity with Causal AI Automation

For too many organizations, cloud computing costs are exceeding projections. One reason is the unanticipated complexity of managing cloud networks—and the lack of tools that drive cloud efficiency.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Commitment To Cybersecurity Must Come From The Top

As electronic consumers, we have our hands on our computers for hours daily, but most don't know how they work.

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VR-as-a-service scales enterprise training

Big name firms are using VR-as-a-service to speed up the delivery of operational excellence across organizations with thousands of staff.

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Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

For many employees, the remote work gravy train is coming to a halt. What that could mean for morale and productivity:

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Four reasons why customers choose a Red Hat subscription

Red Hat product and service subscriptions provide access to expert technical support, security patches, product knowledge, and more. Watch the video and gain insight on why Red Hat customers from a wide range of sectors find such value in these subscriptions.

How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector

How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector? - SiliconANGLE

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking

A key aspect to manage overprovisioning in cloud computing, as well as deprovisioning, is tracking historical cloud usage.

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Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

A study from EY shows Fortune 100 CISOs more closely engaged with the board of directors and C-suite.

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The Future Of Open-Source Enterprise Linux And Community Collaboration

Open-source ethos is in flux with enterprises challenging community standards; Red Hat's approach stirs community; Open Enterprise Linux Association forms in response.

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Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads

Tech job ads offering remote and hybrid work dipped below 20%, with employers potentially offering the perk privately.

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Journey to the cloud via Microsoft Azure and lessons learned along the way

Longtime Microsoft veteran Pete Apple, a principal service engineer in Microsoft Digital, discusses how the company has benefitted from moving to the cloud and running on Microsoft Azure. Watch the video to gain insight on lessons learned about easy wins, top security considerations and best practices, cloud optimization approaches, segmentation, iterative processes and more.

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams

In today's hybrid workplace, organizations are searching for ways to reduce costs, improve workflows and drive better outcomes. Microsoft Teams provides a versatile, feature-rich integration platform that streamlines workflows, automates processes and connects employees. By consolidating collaboration tools onto one platform, organizations can save money, promote efficient information sharing and enable faster collaboration. Microsoft commissioned a study that shows the potential financial impact of Teams on organizations. With Microsoft Teams, employees can easily switch from chat to calls or team meetings, staying connected and productive wherever they work. Teams also offers new experiences like Microsoft Teams Rooms to transform traditional conference rooms. Read an executive summary of The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Teams from Forrester for insight.

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Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features

Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read "Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact Contoso Technical Solutions to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams' community-building capabilities.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Top 3 things to consider when selecting a Kubernetes platform

Containers and Kubernetes have become the de facto standard for building, delivering, and managing modern cloud-native applications. Check out this Infographic to gain insight on selecting the best platform for your organization's hybrid cloud strategy needs. Contact us to discuss flexible pricing and implementation options.

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Keep cloud costs in check—free demo

Worried that your cloud ops aren't cost-effective? Book a free demo of a new platform for tracking and managing cloud costs.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Separate fact from fiction—a complimentary consultation on cybersecurity myths

Not everything you hear about cybersecurity is completely accurate, and certain myths are undermining your organization's security. Schedule a free consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts to separate security fact from fiction.

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Separate AI hype from concrete results—free consultation

With tech news incessantly touting AI's transformative potential, it's easy to get lost in the hype and misunderstand the novel tech's concrete value prop. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to learn which AI solutions can deliver measurable results for your organization.

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Attract and retain the best talent—free consultation

How can you ensure you have the best team to drive your business goals? It's not only about money. Research suggests that employees are willing to forego exorbitant raises if they are offered other benefits—like a flexible work schedule. Book a free consultation to discover how you can foster a collaborative environment optimized for productivity with employees working from anywhere.

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Big Data Isn't Just For Big Pharma. How Small Companies Can Benefit, Too

To enable their science to change the world, pharma companies need an in-depth understanding of their market, including doctors, potential patients, and payers, as well as a plan on how to navigate it most effectively. This includes understanding their target audience, as well as the relevant channels they need to utilize in order to engage with that audience.

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Cloud Cost Management: Early Adoption & the Evolution of FinOps

By now, most organizations have some variety of cloud presence, particularly in recent years as cloud computing dramatically sped up what used to take longer to achieve with line-of-business and commercial off-the-shelf applications. In general, cloud computing spans across three major services:...

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The 10 most common cyber security myths

The post The 10 most common cyber security myths appeared first on Click Armor.

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Sure AI is hot, but is it an actual market or a platform piece?

AI has been as hot as it comes since the start of the year, but the question remains whether it's a product category or a platform piece.

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Only 1 in 4 CFOs See Wage Hikes as a Top Priority

"Avoiding turnover costs and ensuring teams are right-sized with the right skills are top of mind."

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The use of AI in biopharma according to L.E.K. Consulting

Unleashing the Power of Data: AI in Biopharma and Healthcare

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Cloud Spending Infuriates Executives. Here's How to Solve It.

While C-suite disagreements are to be expected, squabbles over the way a company spends on cloud services don't have to be. Clarifying a company's cloud spending is one way to align all executives.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths

Uncover the surprising truths about protecting your digital world as this eye-opening article debunks the five most common myths about cybersecurity.

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Compare 3 AI writing tools for enterprise use cases

AI writing tools can help accelerate content creation, but still require human oversight. To get started, explore the capabilities of three popular tools.

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Hybrid work is here to stay: What does this mean for payroll?

Managing diverse payroll regulations can be overwhelming, but the complexities don't need to hinder a thriving hybrid work culture.

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6 considerations for choosing the right Kubernetes platform

With an integrated Kubernetes platform ready to build and manage applications, you can gain efficiencies quickly without having to create a system from scratch. Read the solution brief to gain insight on the top six considerations for choosing the right Kubernetes platform.

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Big Pharma bets on AI to speed up clinical trials

Major drugmakers are using artificial intelligence to find patients for clinical trials quickly, or to reduce the number of people needed to test medicines, both accelerating drug development and potentially saving millions of dollars.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

How We Keep the Microsoft Cloud Up and Running

Curious to see where, and how, the Microsoft Cloud operates? The video we've included here takes you behind the scenes to Microsoft's operations rooms where highly trained technicians and AI monitor the data center's critical infrastructure. Customers like you expect a resilient and secure computing environment. Microsoft helps us meet your expectations with teams of cyber security experts monitoring trillions of threat signals daily, as well as software engineers worldwide who track response times and performance as well as power, cooling and other data center systems. Watch the video. Reply to this email to discuss how our team of Microsoft experts can help you benefit from a secure, resilient computing environment in the Microsoft Cloud.

7 cost benefits of cloud computing

Both aspects of a list of cloud computing costs and benefits could be summed up with just two words: "Lots, potentially." While hosting your application in the cloud does come with a ta...

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The Best of Both Worlds: Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Work for Software Engineers

Learn from Microsoft's recent findings on the dynamic landscape of hybrid work for engineers. Read the blog for a summary of Microsoft's in-depth research on hybrid work challenges, opportunities and practical solutions for engineers.

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4 Popular Cybersecurity Myths vs. Facts

Learn four popular cybersecurity myths vs. the actual facts.

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Sanofi Gains Speed And Agility with an Azure Hybrid Cloud Strategy

When pharmaceutical firm Sanofi decided to move off its on-premises infrastructure, because it was limiting Sanofi's ability to innovate and respond quickly to business needs, the company opted for a hybrid cloud strategy. With help from its partner Mobiz, Sanofi settled on a digital transformation plan that included migrating more than 15,000 servers and 1,800 apps over the next few years to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. The results? For one, Sanofi has experienced fewer outages and faster recovery times, reducing their mean time to recovery (MTTR) by 300-500 percent. Overall, these improvements allow Sanofi to manufacture and deliver high-quality medicine without interruption. Read how they did it here.

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Introducing Microsoft Surface Hub 3

The new Microsoft Surface Hub 3 has been announced—and it brings lots of great new features to the table. Watch this video to discover how the premier hybrid meeting and collaboration device can take your team to the next level.

Enterprise AI deployments not keeping pace with hype

The majority of IT decision makers have been reluctant to roll-out enterprise AI systems, at least in the short-term, new research says.

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Stamford Remote Work Expert: The Return to Office Wars Are Over. Hybrid Work Won

Discover the benefits of hybrid work for engineers with expert insight from Stanford's Nick Bloom and Microsoft. This essential read from Inc. shows how a well-managed hybrid environment fosters flexibility, talent attraction and in-person collaboration with a balanced approach to work and life.

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Remote workers are earning almost $8,600 more on average than their in-office peers—but it's coming at a cost

But it's coming at a cost.

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Meet the new Surface Laptop Studio 2

Meet the new Surface Laptop Studio 2! It's recently been announced—and this video illustrates new technology in action.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

AI vs. Humans: Which Performs Certain Skills Better?

Progress in computation ability, data availability, and algorithm efficiency has led to rapid gains in performance for AI vs. humans.

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6 Key Components of a Successful Security Compliance Framework

Everyone in business technology and IT must understand the world's leading compliance frameworks and cybersecurity certifications to stay competitive and informed. The landscape is changing perpetually, from transitioning to cloud infrastructure to managing AI-gathered data. What are the foundational compliance systems for the most well-regarded tech experts, and how easy is it to obtain them?1. ISO 27001 and 27002The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) house the world's most regarded cybersecurity frameworks. They solidify a company's authority and enhance security efficacy.

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Most Companies Can't Handle Cybersecurity Alone

The way to detect and neutralize determined cyber attackers is with 24/7 eyes-on-glass delivered by expert security operations professionals. These highly skilled operators have never been more critically urgent. Few organizations, however, have the right tools, people, infrastructure, and processes in-house to do this on their own. Global cybersecurity workforce shortages complicate the challenge, increasing risk and exposure to potential attacks for those without the necessary, on-demand resources. CSaaS is a security model where organizations leverage outside specialists to fulfill critical cybersecurity needs — such as around-the-clock threat monitoring. By outsourcing or augmenting IT teams to include managed cybersecurity services, organizations can more effectively mitigate attacks before they cause damage.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Self-Driving Enterprises Imminent? Hold That Thought

Launched and maintained with little or no staff, the AI-enabled autonomous enterprise is already feasible—but the risks and societal impact are monumental. Good read:

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Remote or hybrid is the wrong question: How technology can help resolve the true root of the issue

A recent Microsoft survey found that while 87% of remote workers consider themselves productive, only 12% of business leaders agree. How the right tech can bridge this problematic trust gap:

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Book a complimentary demo of an AI automation solution

It's time to take your IT operations to the next level of productivity and efficiency. Book a free demo of the newest AI solution to learn more.

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Free demo of a new cloud security solution

Worried that your cloud network has security gaps that you're not seeing in real time? Book a meeting with one of our cloud security experts to demo a new solution that gives you full visibility into your cloud ops and alerts your security team of all new threats.

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Assess your cybersecurity strategy—free consultation

Is your cybersecurity strategy tailored to today's threat landscape or does it need an overhaul? Schedule a free consultation with one of our security experts to find out.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Demo our latest productivity boosting solution

We partner with the world's most renowned vendors to bring businesses cutting edge tech solutions that accelerate productivity and drive innovation. Schedule a free demo of a solution that can take your business to the next level.

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Improve collaboration across your hybrid environment—free demo

Concerned that collaboration between your in-person and hybrid teams isn't optimized? Book a meeting with one of our experts to demo a cutting-edge collaboration tool that will keep your employees fully engaged—no matter where they are.

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The Exponential Growth in AI Computation

In eight decades, artificial intelligence has moved from purview of science fiction to reality. Here's a quick history of AI computation.

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The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security

Cloud computing has become essential for modern business operations, offering flexibility, scalability, and accessibility for data storage, processing, and application deployment. However, the convenience of the cloud also raises security concerns. As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures fall short. To address this challenge, organizations are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning ... Continue reading "The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security" The post The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security appeared first on Solvo.

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5 ways to boost your cyber hygiene

Discover what steps to take to improve cybersecurity controls and manage complexity.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Web3 adoption could come via the enterprise, but the real boom will be through startups

While the use cases in enterprise are more incremental, the real drivers of the tech might be coming from startup land.

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Discovering The Formula For Hybrid Work Employee Engagement

From generational divides to different personality types, there are scores of factors that determine whether a hybrid work environment thrives or falters.

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Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes... What's the Difference?

Part of the answer to that question lies in the fact Red Hat OpenShift is the leading enterprise Kubernetes platform, trusted by thousands of businesses to run their most important applications. Read this eBook to gain insight into how Red Hat OpenShift can make the transition to containers and Kubernetes easier, and how it helps organizations like yours to realize the full potential of a hybrid cloud strategy to transform your business.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

One Step Closer to Modernization: The MFA Server Migration Utility

Christmas comes now for companies using Microsoft's MFA Server who want to upgrade to the next generation Azure MFA. Microsoft has unveiled its new Azure MFA Server Migration Utility to make migrating to the next generation Azure MFA smoother and easier. The Azure MFA, Microsoft's new flagship MFA server, is designed to provide lower TCO, simpler deployment and better security than the MFA Server. Read this Microsoft article to get more details on the Server and Migration Utility.

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Top 10 Facts Every Cloud Leader Needs to Know About Kubernetes and Containers

Every cloud leader has heard something about Kubernetes—the de facto standard to orchestrate containerized applications at scale. This analyst report provides guidance to IT decisionmakers as they consider Kubernetes adoption.

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VMware vSphere 8 The Enterprise Platform

Most organizations have both public cloud and on-premises applications and workloads. Increasingly, companies want to run their on-premises workloads on cloud infrastructure to benefit from the flexible as-a-service consumption model, developer agility and the ability to centrally manage infrastructure. With vSphere 8, organizations can bring the benefits of the cloud to on-premises workloads. Download the eBook and learn what else vSphere 8 can do.

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Redefining AI Training: Quality Over Quantity

phi-1, a new large language model for code, was trained on much less, but more curated data in a faster time.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Reinventing Microsoft's Employee Experience for a Hybrid World

Explore Microsoft's transformative journey to a secure and empowering hybrid work environment. Get lessons learned by the tech leader when it transformed employee experience and made strategic investments in technologies like Microsoft Viva, Teams, Azure Digital Twins and the Power Platform to foster innovation and collaboration among employees working remotely and in-office. Read the case study for tips on how to apply these lessons to your organization's hybrid work strategy.

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Top Security Risks of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing's widespread adoption by businesses in recent years makes it a tempting target for cyberattackers. Our expert details some of the top risks you need to know and how to stay safe.

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Cloud Migration and Modernization with Azure Tools and Resources

The best way to future proof your business is to move more of your applications and workloads to a cloud infrastructure that can satisfy varying requirements. With Microsoft's Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), you can create different environments for different needs. Discover how organizations accelerate their digital transformation and how Azure tools and resources can help your business migrate and modernize in the cloud. Watch this video.

6 simple cybersecurity rules to live by

How do you train others to avoid being victims of online crime? It's all about human behavior.

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Introducing vSphere 8: The Enterprise Workload Platform

The volume and complexity of modern workloads is increasing, driving demand for infrastructure services that provide underlying functionality for workloads. VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads and supercharges performance. Read the article to learn more.

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5 technologies that will transform the digital future of enterprises

Digital humans, satellite communications, tiny ambient IoT, secure computation and autonomic robots.

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Surface Go 3 Flyer and product Specs Sheet

The new Surface Laptop Go 3 is available now—and it's ready to help you stay productive from anywhere. Check out this datasheet to learn more about the Go 3's features.

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Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023

With 39% of global knowledge workers going hybrid, the future of work is now. This article highlighting Gartner research on global knowledge workers provides insight on trends and an overview of strategies you can adopt to make this inevitable shift at your organization. Read the article for a deeper look including why flexibility, collaboration and human-centric design are so important.

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How to engage hybrid employees through communications

Employers face a serious risk of alienating their remote employees by failing to seamlessly integrate them into the company culture and processes. Some terrific tips on optimizing hybrid work engagement:

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Meet the new Surface Laptop Go 3

Check out this video to meet the new Surface Laptop Go 3! It's ultra-light, ultra-thin, comes with all-day battery life, and it gives you the productivity of Windows 11.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

What can Generative AI do for you? Free demo.

Book a free demo with an AI expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to discover the latest generative AI solutions that can take your business to the next level.

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A free consultation on the cloud solution that's right for your business

With so many cloud solutions on the market, how do you decide which solution will address your unique business needs? Schedule a free consultation with a cloud expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to assess your options.

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Identify your biggest security gaps—free consultation

If you're using ChatGPT or another relatively new AI powered tool, you're a prime target for cybercriminals eager to exploit the new tech's security gaps. To determine what you can do about it, schedule a free consultation with one of our experts.

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Explore the solutions that'll take your business to the next level—free demo

Keeping up with the rapidly changing tech landscape can be overwhelming. We can help you sort through the newest solutions tailored to your business's needs. Book a free consultation today.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Empower your hybrid employees—free consultation

As you refine your hybrid work model, we can work with you to ensure you have the tech solutions vital for hybrid work success. Schedule a free consultation for details.

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Big data market will be worth $400bn by 2030, driven by AI and ML

The big data world is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning, AI, and data analytics

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Cloud first is dead—cloud smart is what's happening now

Not every application is meant for the cloud. Enterprises need to make optimal use of their on-prem infrastructure at the same time they leverage the benefits of public cloud.

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100K ChatGPT logins have been leaked on dark web, cybersecurity firm warns

Login credentials for OpenAI's ChatGPT have flooded the dark web, with over 100,000 being put online in the past 12 months according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

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Enterprise Software's Laggards: Firms Growing Slowly And Still Burning Cash

It's the age-old refrain in American business: You have to spend money to make money. And it's particularly true of the tech industry, where startups pour millions into untested new businesses and technologies. Investors usually don't mind companies burning cash as long as they're growing ...

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Are hybrid work models here to stay?

It's been over three years since in-office work was upended by the Covid-19 pandemic, but many companies are still refining their hybrid and remote models fo...

Surface Training Modules

Ready to learn how easy it is to manage Microsoft Surface devices across the entire device lifecycle? Visit this web link for training materials that will show you how to get the most from Surface.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CIBC Accelerates Innovation and Agility with Hybrid Cloud

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is transforming how it provides management for the bank's infrastructure to operate more efficiently, rapidly adjust to changing needs, and provide a strategic platform for the future. Watch the video to see why they turned to Red Hat OpenShift to manage, scale, and develop hundreds of new features and applications across their hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Surface Modernize Employee Experience eBook

With Microsoft Surface devices, you can modernize the employee experience. Read this eBook to discover how these devices can help you unlock potential while making IT easier.

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Three Big Bets on the Future of AI

At the upcoming SingleStore Now conference, developers will get hands-on sessions on how to build and scale compelling enterprise-ready gen AI applications

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

There's Substance to Cloud Computing Rebound

Cloud computing stocks and the related exchange traded funds like WCLD are proving resurgent.

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Prompt injection attacks threaten AI chatbots

Top cybersecurity news: UK agency warns against prompt injection attacks; Data breaches continue to climb; Japan's cybersecurity agency suffers breach.

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5 Trends Shaping the Public Sector's Technological Transformation

State and local agencies must pay particular attention to these requirements as more embrace cloud services, artificial intelligence and other technologies in the year ahead.

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Companies like Goldman Sachs may want workers back in the office full-time, but most US execs think hybrid working is here to stay

US executives predict growth of remote and hybrid work over the next five years, the Survey of Business Uncertainty found.

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Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Dummies

Jumping onto the cloud is easy. Getting it right is somewhat trickier. Read the Red Hat eBook to gain insight into getting a long-term cloud strategy right—one that will help you achieve your business goals. Contact us for flexible pricing and implementation options.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Big tech bets billions on machine learning tools

In this edition of This Week in AI, we cover DeepMind's robot-controlling AI, transcription app Otter getting into the chatbot game, and more.

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Launch Your IT Infrastructure into the Multi-Cloud Era with VMware vSphere 8

Dealing with on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructure can be challenging. This infographic shows how VMware vSphere 8 makes it not so challenging. Download it for an at-a-glance of the top five infrastructure VMware vSphere 8 resolves.

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The Future is in the Cloud

6 Key Reasons Why Cloud Computing Is Critical to the Future of Technology

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Azure Active Directory Demo

Azure AD (Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service in Microsoft Azure. It helps you manage the identities of users and devices while controlling access to resources within and outside your organization. A main Azure AD feature is support for integrated cross-tenant collaboration, enabling users from different organizations to collaborate and share resources with each other even when they're not part of the same Azure AD tenant (or instance). What settings are available in Azure AD to help you manage B2B collaboration and B2B direct connect with external Azure AD organizations? Receive a free Azure Active Directory Demo with an expert from our team when you schedule direct.

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NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats

The growing threat from so-called "synthetic media", including deepfakes, presents unique challenges for organizations across every industry. Here's what you need to know:

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Cross-tenant access with Azure AD External Identities

Azure AD (Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service in Microsoft Azure. It helps you manage the identities of users and devices while controlling access to resources within and outside your organization. A main Azure AD feature is support for integrated cross-tenant collaboration, enabling users from different organizations to collaborate and share resources with each other even when they're not part of the same Azure AD tenant (or instance). This article shows how to use cross-tenant access settings to manage B2B collaboration and B2B direct connect with external Azure AD organizations — even across clouds. Read the blog for a walkthrough of managing external access with inbound and outbound settings, default settings, organizational settings and others. In addiiton, get tips for comparing settings for different scenarios.

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The Top 5 Tech Trends In 2024 Everyone Must Be Ready For

Dive into the must-know tech trends for 2024: From the transformative potential of generative AI and the phygital convergence reshaping our reality.

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Get Benefits of the Cloud for Your On-Premises Workloads

Many organizations continue to have on-site applications and workloads. But an on-prem workload can still benefit from cloud services. VMware vSphere+ addresses this need by helping customers achieve a unified and consistent VMware Cloud experience for all their workloads, no matter where those workloads run. Read the solution brief to learn more about VMware vSphere.+

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The demand for hybrid work is only growing, according to a new Deloitte report

Remote education is also gaining in popularity.

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