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Nov 25, 2024

Meta To Try Out AI Business Tools as Enterprise Market Heats Up

Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, discusses Meta's strategic move into enterprise AI solutions. He notes that Meta has invested heavily in developing foundational models like Llama to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Randall emphasizes that to justify these investments, M...

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Nov 20, 2024

Help Wanted: IT Hiring Trends in 2025

Brittany Lutes, Research Director, shares insights on the evolving IT hiring landscape as organizations prepare for 2025. She emphasizes the increasing importance of skills-based hiring, where employers prioritize candidates' competencies over traditional qualifications. Lutes notes that this app...

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Nov 18, 2024

So, You Don’t Have a Chief Information Security Officer? 9 Signs Your Company Needs One

Cameron Smith, Advisory Practice Lead, highlights the critical role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in organizations. He emphasizes that a CISO is essential for developing and implementing a comprehensive security strategy, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations. S...

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Nov 18, 2024

Can Microsoft’s Bing — or Anyone Else — Ever Overtake Google?

Julie Geller, Principal Research Director, comments on Microsoft's recent patent application for "IoT enhanced search results," which aims to personalize Bing's search outcomes by integrating data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Geller acknowledges that while such innovations could help Bi...

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Nov 18, 2024

AI Makes the Leap From Individual Productivity to Cross-Team Collaboration

Brittany Lutes, Research Director, discusses the evolving role of AI in the workplace, emphasizing its potential to reduce time spent on routine tasks, thereby allowing employees to focus on creative work that AI cannot handle. She notes that while the next generation entering the workforce is ea...

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Nov 15, 2024

How to Build an Effective Business Intelligence Strategy

Kevin Tucker, Advisory Practice Lead, emphasizes the critical role of business intelligence (BI) in organizational performance. He notes that BI is essential for tracking progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and assessing both financial and operational outcomes. This comprehensive v...

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Nov 15, 2024

New Framework Aims to Keep AI Safe in US Critical Infrastructure

Bill Wong, Research Fellow, discusses the Department of Homeland Security's new framework aimed at ensuring the safe deployment of AI in U.S. critical infrastructure. Wong acknowledges the framework's intent to address AI safety but points out challenges in its adoption. He notes that organizatio...

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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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