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• IDG Contributor Network: C-Suite challenge: How to hire and keep the right tech talent

  03-04-2018 21:30
  These days even companies that don’t have a strong technical focus are recognizing the value of bringing new tech talent on board. From managing internal databases to developing new and innovative programs for consumers, tech professionals are making their influence felt in almost every industry.The field is only becoming more competitive and talented. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the computer and information-technology sector is expected to in-crease by 13 p
  
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• BrandPost: Why HPC Matters: Putting AI in the Driver’s Seat

  03-04-2018 19:42
  Imagine a world in which self-driving vehicles build maps of their own environment and move about independently. Imagine these vehicles taking on some of the world’s dullest, dirtiest and most dangerous jobs. And imagine human workers setting their sights on safer, cleaner and higher-value tasks.While all of that may sound like a glimpse of the future, this day is actually upon us for organizations that use self-driving vehicles from OTTO Motors. Based in Ontario, Canada, OTTO Motors buil
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: The beginning of the end for passwords

  03-04-2018 19:09
  One of my favorite IT battle-scar stories comes from a Fortune 500 company, which forced employees to abandon their most popular password. Which was, of course, “password.”After some grumbling, many employees changed their passwords to “password123.” Soon after blocking that, IT managers found they needed to block “password1234.” And then “password12345.”And then things got ugly. The new most-popular password? “f#!kIT.” And then, &ldqu
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Big Iron: How IBM Z mainframes fit in the digital age

  03-04-2018 19:01
  Just like the Arizona Ranger in Marty Robbins’ classic song “Big Iron,” organizations today are winning thanks to the speed and accuracy of new zSeries mainframes running z/OS, Linux and Java. The modern mainframe offers unmatched security, cost savings, availability, reliability and reduced environmental impact in the datacenter and as part of a multi-cloud environment. Mainframe never went away, but the platform hasn’t received much attention in the era of digital tran
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Macy's CEO credits “customer journey mapping” as the foundation of their turnaround

  03-04-2018 15:27
  Macy's CEO Jeffrey Gennette opened ShopTalk, the annual retail industry conference last week. His message focused on how Macy's digitally-driven turnaround was fueled by Customer Journey Mapping.Macy's results in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up nearly two percent from the prior year, the first year-over-year increase in Macy's financial results in 11 quarters. It was in the context of that turnaround that Gennette began his presentation.  "It's an exciting time to be in retail, it's als
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: How to develop the right strategy and find the right people for your cloud migration

  03-04-2018 15:12
  You may be one of the 81% of business leaders embracing the cloud because you're concerned about missing out on the many benefits it will provide to your organisation.However, while a highly scalable, robust and cost-effective solution to store and access your corporate data is an attractive option, you should not rush into your cloud migration.High-profile businesses, including Netflix, Dropbox, and Apple’s iCloud, have all fallen foul of poor cloud strategies and suffered from significa
  
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• What is the best CRM software? Key features to look for

  03-04-2018 12:00
  The best CRM software is the one that has the right capabilities and features for your objectives. That selection process is harder than it sounds, however, as organizations are faced with an abundance of choices and priorities to consider when determining which customer relationship management (CRM) software can best meet their needs today and into the future.The CRM journey often begins with a set of circumstances that make the need for better tools abundantly clear, but businesses must caref
  
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• How CIOs can create a culture of workforce equality

  03-04-2018 11:45
  Women are a vital resource in the race to fill global demands for talent. And yet they remain underrepresented in the workforce and continue to earn less than men. This is especially true in the IT workforce, where women are even more underrepresented.Creating a workforce that fosters equality starts at the top. CIOs and the most senior leaders in an organization must articulate and demonstrate the principles of inclusion in order to make progress. Accenture research shows that a culture of equ
  
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