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• IDG Contributor Network: Consumer data protection is an advantage, not just a responsibility

  15-05-2018 22:55
  The importance of protecting consumer data is growing more and more urgent. And it’s a responsibility that falls in the lap of the CIO. If Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before congress has anything to teach us, it’s that we will be held accountable--or at least called out--for the use and distribution of data. The Cambridge Analytica debacle is only an extreme example. For any company working with consumer data, there will almost certainly be an abundance of consequences for mis
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Why would Goliath buy a coyote?

  15-05-2018 18:56
  At first glance, Walmart’s purchase of controlling interest in India’s e-commerce leader, Flipkart, has only minimal relevance to CIOs.  There are, however, lessons that apply to every technology leader.Walmart is a Goliath in the retail sector. It is no longer the biggest retailer, but its size and expertise provide distinct advantages that include the ability to pull off a $16 billion purchase for a majority stake in Flipkart.Walmart does many things exceptionally well, and i
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: The hurricane preparedness guide for businesses

  15-05-2018 17:45
  While some hurricane seasons can be inactive, we were all reminded during the 2017 season just how disruptive tropical storms can be. In 2017, there were three separate billion-dollar hurricanes that impacted the United States. These devastating storms caused flash flooding, crippling power outages, and an overall state of emergency for many areas like Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.To avoid losses during these situations, it’s imperative for businesses to diligently take part in all fou
  
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• 10 dirty secrets of CRM

  15-05-2018 17:32
  CRM products have been around for nearly 30 years, and the SaaS vendors have been selling their CRM wares for nearly two decades. Despite all that experience, powerful myths and misconceptions about CRM still catch customers by surprise.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: The ethical challenges of AI

  15-05-2018 16:12
  Machine learning algorithms are everywhere.  It is not just Facebook and Google.  Companies are using them to provide personalized education services and advanced business intelligence services, to fight cancer and to detect counterfeit goods. From farming to pharmaceuticals.  From AI-controlled autonomous vehicles to clinical decision support software. The technology will make us collectively wealthier and more capable of providing for human welfare, human rights, human jus
  
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• BrandPost: Confidence in Cloud Security Begins in the Datacenter

  15-05-2018 14:43
  The average enterprise deploys more than 1,100 cloud services, according to Netskope. And that number is only going to increase. A survey of 500 IT decision makers by VansonBourne and Gigamon found that 73% of respondents expect to move the majority of their application workloads to the cloud—public and private—over the next three years.As the cloud becomes ever more vital to an organization’s digital transformation strategy, securing digital assets in a multi-cloud environmen
  
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• BrandPost: Avoiding Mishaps Throughout Multi-Cloud Migration

  15-05-2018 13:20
  Change is difficult. And the move to a multi-cloud architecture is no exception. However, knowing about some of the most common mishaps upfront can play a pivotal role in helping organization stay on track. Failing to fully plan. Successful multi-cloud migrations start with a comprehensive plan that maps which assets can be cost effectively and securely migrated to each selected cloud.When building a working multi-cloud strategy, start by validating the business cases for applications and
  
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• BrandPost: Understanding the Benefits of a Multi-Cloud Strategy

  15-05-2018 13:08
  Stats can tell the story -- and a growing number of organizations are adopting a multi-cloud strategy. Specifically, IDC predicted in its IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Cloud 2017 Predictions that more than 85% of enterprise IT organizations will commit to multi-cloud architectures by 2018. And, the drivers behind the trend are crystal clear. Benefits, such as avoiding vendor lock-in, cost savings, performance optimization, a lowered risk of DDoS attacks, as well as improved reliability, are all cr
  
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• Golden State Warriors shoot to augment fan experience with digital tech

  15-05-2018 12:00
  Boasting a line-up that includes All-Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, it's hard for the Golden State Warriors to improve the product it puts on the basketball court each night. Even so, the organization's technology team is raising its game, launching chatbots on multiple platforms and experimenting with virtual and augmented reality to curry more favor with fans.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)
  
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• 10 signs it's time to jump ship to a new job

  15-05-2018 12:00
  If the tech gig you were once thrilled to land feels like a dead end, you might be wondering about your next move. Rest assured, you’re not alone. Every IT career will hit a wall at some point, but there are some subtle signs that things aren’t going to get better.A recent survey asked 22,000 IBM employees around the world why they left their previous job — and there were some surprises. Nearly half said they would consider a better opportunity even if they weren’t searc
  
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