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Nov 11, 2024

BlackBerry Cylance Customers Should ‘Explore Options’ Now That its Immediate Future is Vague: Expert

Fritz Jean-Louis, Principal Cybersecurity Advisor, advises BlackBerry Cylance customers to evaluate alternative cybersecurity solutions due to uncertainties surrounding Cylance's future. He emphasizes the importance of proactive planning to ensure continuous protection, suggesting that organizati...

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Nov 11, 2024

How Synthetic Data Might Shape Consumer Research

Julie Geller, Principal Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, discusses the growing role of synthetic data in consumer research. She highlights that synthetic data allows for the creation of diverse customer personas, enabling teams to test and optimize various customer journeys without ...

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Nov 07, 2024

GenAI’s Impact on Cybersecurity

Technical Counselor Erik Avakian shares his thoughts on the implications of generative AI (GenAI) on cybersecurity. Avakian emphasizes that while GenAI can enhance security measures, it also introduces new challenges, such as the potential for sophisticated phishing attacks and the creation of ma...

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Nov 05, 2024

Broadcom Launches VMware Tanzu Data Services

John Annand, Research Practice Lead, comments on Broadcom's release of VMware Tanzu Data Services, an advanced offering for VMware Cloud Foundation. Annand notes that while the service isn't comprehensive, it effectively caters to enterprise leaders seeking control amidst the rapid pace of develo...

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Nov 05, 2024

Broadcom Launches VeloRAIN, Using AI/ML to Improve Network Performance

John Annand, Research Practice Lead at Info-Tech Research Group, examines VMware’s launch of VeloRAIN, an AI- and ML-driven networking architecture aimed at boosting network performance and security. Annand points out that VeloRAIN provides unparalleled visibility, prioritization, and automation ...

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Nov 04, 2024

Microsoft Patent Could Make AI Integration More Personalized

Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, discusses Microsoft's recent patent application for a "topic evaluation engine for a messaging service," aimed at enhancing AI integration within digital assistant applications. Randall notes that Microsoft's strength lies in its cohesive ecosystem,...

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Nov 04, 2024

Stop Wasting Time Evaluating Commoditized Products

Mark Tauschek, VP, Distinguished Analyst & Research Fellow, advises organizations to stop spending time on evaluating commoditized products and instead focus on assessing high-value, differentiated solutions. He argues that extensive evaluations of standard, widely available products can lead to ...

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Nov 01, 2024

Most Consumers Prefer Live Agents for Customer Service, Survey Finds

Julie Geller, Principal Research Director, discusses the evolving landscape of customer service, emphasizing findings from a recent survey that reveal a continued preference for live agents over AI-powered chatbots. She highlights that while chatbots and AI can handle basic tasks, complex custome...

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Oct 29, 2024

New ‘Open’ Cloud Coalition Not So Open: Analyst

Phil Brunkard, Executive Counselor, offers insights on the Open Cloud Coalition's launch, highlighting concerns about the coalition's actual openness despite its stated mission to enhance cloud compatibility. He suggests that its membership structure and focus could limit true interoperability an...

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