2014

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Google: The Information-First Conglomerate

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post Google: The Information-First Conglomerate appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Larry Page on the cover of Fortune, Nov. 13 2014. Last week Google CEO Larry Page got the Fortune magazine cover treatment , the latest of many such pieces attempting to quantify Google’ sprawling business. The business press is obsessed with answering the question of whether we’ve reached “ Peak Google.” (Clearly Fortune’s opinion is that we have not, given they

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Harley Earl's influence on Steve Jobs

Collaboration 2.0

'Earl invented mass-produced car styling and annual new product unveiling cycles at General Motors during its glory years — and there are many parallels to Apple''s recent run.

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Nanu Nanu to Robin Williams, Bill Griffin, & Ashley Taylor too.

Daradiction

'Hearing the news about Robin Wililams' death this past week hit me like a dump truck. It felt like losing a family member. I grew up watching "Mork & Mindy" and remember as a kid being so amused by his "nanu nanu's", and inspired by other characters that he played over the years like Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poet's Society, and Good Will Hunting.

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DB2 for z/OS: How Low Can Synchronous Read Wait Time Go?

Robert's Db2

Short answer: lower than I'd previously thought. Short explanation: solid-state drives. OK, backstory: I was recently analyzing some performance information related to a client's production DB2 for z/OS environment. Included in the documentation provided by the client were some Accounting Long reports generated by their DB2 monitor (these reports format data contained in DB2 accounting trace records).

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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You Saw It Here First: Information Governance Moves Beyond "Buzzword"

Positively RIM

Next Monday and Tuesday, over 100 executives, attorneys, technologists, information governance professionals, and other luminaries will convene at Amelia Island (FL) for the first Executive Conference on Information Governance, co-sponsored by ARMA International and The Sedona Conference. This phenomenon means Information Governance is becoming operational, that is: IG is moving from trendy-buzzword to best practices offering significant benefits.

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German DPAs Issue Guidelines on CCTV Use

Hunton Privacy

On March 10, 2014, the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information and all 16 German state data protection authorities responsible for the private sector issued guidelines on the use of closed-circuit television (“CCTV”) by private companies. The guidelines provide information regarding the conditions under which CCTV may be used and outline the requirements for legal compliance.

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Calculate the Number of Connections Between Objects or People

JKevinParker

I was working on some training material and wanted to show how complex ad hoc connections between systems can be. I needed to calculate the number of potential connections between a number of systems, so I had to relearn a formula. Between 2 systems there is only 1 possible connection. One way to calculate this for more than 2 objects is to add up all the whole numbers between 1 and (n-1) where n is the number of objects.

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Digital Product Personalisation – how long before it is the norm across all markets?

CGI

Digital Product Personalisation – how long before it is the norm across all markets? p.butler@cgi.com. Fri, 12/12/2014 - 04:00. In the retail world, personalisation has been with us for many years. Car manufacturers allow you to select from a wide range of options, plus the ability to choose any paint colour you wish, meaning in today’s market, very few cars have the same specification.

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Privacy Politics at IAPP, Brussels!

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The recent IAPP Congress in Brussels provided a platform to bring out the “big guns” on privacy. Needless to say, […].

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Internet Bug Bounty issues its first $10,000 reward

Scary Beasts Security

One of my side projects is as an adviser and panelist for the non-profit Internet Bug Bounty (IBB). We recently added Adobe Flash Player as in scope for rewards. Earlier today, David Rude collected $10,000 for a vulnerability recently fixed in APSB13-28. My thoughts on this are too long to fit into a tweet, so I summarize them here: This shows that the IBB is serious about rewarding research which makes us all safer. $10,000 is a respectable reward by modern bug bounty program standards.

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What Will Search Look Like In Mobile? A Visit With Jack

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post What Will Search Look Like In Mobile? A Visit With Jack appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. I’ve come across any number of interesting startups in my ongoing grok of the mobile world (related posts: 1 , 2 , 3 ). And the pace has quickened as founders have begun to reach out to me to share their work. As you might expect, there’s a large group of folks building ambitious stuff – services that assume the current hegemony in mobile won’t stand for

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7 habits of highly overrated people - managing over communicators and self promoters

Collaboration 2.0

'Stopping smart self promoters from dominating collaborative processes is far more important than most realize - overcommunicators can wreck workflows and digital commons, causing them to fail. Enterprise 2.

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Using E-mail for Direct Marketing: Do You Know the Rules?

Managing Your Information

I was recently attending a training session and a discussion started late in the afternoon about e-mail marketing and making the most of customer lists. There wasn’t much of the day left and after a brief chat, we made a joint decision it would be an ideal first topic for my blog. So a big thank you to everyone for the inspiration to get started! Connecting with customers is hugely important for all kinds of organisations.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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A Tiger Changes His Stripes: I LIKE Java on z/OS

Robert's Db2

I well remember a phone conversation, from about six or seven years ago, during which a friend of mine and I discussed an application project at his site which involved use of DB2 for z/OS stored procedures. Me: "In what language will the stored procedure programs be written?" My friend (sounding like someone whose favorite sports team had just lost the championship game): "Java.

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Is IG a new package and labeling of RIM?

Positively RIM

Recently, the Records Management ListServ hosted a spirited discussion on the above question. Here was my response: Information Governance means coordinating all the records' stakeholders, focusing them on their organizations' goals. The role requires team building across disciplines and the ability to forge potent alliances. An Information Governor must be able to speak Legalese to the attorneys and techno-babble to IT, as well as being adept with records.

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Hand-held Motorola CP200 Radios vs. Cellphones Identified as Key to Safety & Reliable DR/Continuity of Operations, for Industry and Government

Interactive Information Management

News reports and incidents regarding issues with reliance on cellphones for event, incident or other monitoring and operations activities requiring mobile communications continues to surface. In this context, those responsible for finding, purchasing and using critical hand-held communications devices are maintaining their use of advanced hand-held radios - including the extremely popular and durable Motorola CP200 handheld radio. ( This is a noteworthy industry perspective, from a KME client pa

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Poland Amends Its Personal Data Protection Act

Hunton Privacy

On November 24, 2014, the Polish President Bronis?aw Komorowski signed into law a bill that was passed by Polish Parliament on November 7, 2014, which amends, among other laws, certain provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act 1997. As a result of the amendments, data controllers will be able to transfer personal data to jurisdictions that do not provide an “adequate level” of data protection without obtaining the prior approval of the Polish Data Protection Authority ( Generalny Inspektor

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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How to Leverage SharePoint 2013 to Organize, Label, Navigate, and Search Your Information

JKevinParker

This presentation is adapted from a tutorial I wrote for AIIM , which is available in their SharePoint Resource Center. I also presented some of this material at the SharePoint Users Group of DC (SUGDC) on 9/11/2014. How to Leverage SharePoint 2013 to Organize, Label, Navigate, and Search Your Information from Kevin Parker. The AIIM Resource Centers offer lots of tutorials, webinars, publications, perspectives and more on SharePoint and a host of Information Management topics.

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A case study on the use of iBeacon technology at a major theme park

CGI

A case study on the use of iBeacon technology at a major theme park. narmada.devarajan. Wed, 12/10/2014 - 02:05. In my last blog , I shared the potential value of Apple’s iBeacon technology in transforming the passenger experience and transport operations. As I noted, there are already many real-life examples of its application in other industries such as retail.

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New EU Guidelines on “Google Spain”: Right to be Forgotten

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The Article 29 Working Party published new Guidelines on the Right to be Forgotten on 26 November 2014. This is […].

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Using ASAN as a protection

Scary Beasts Security

AddressSanitizer, or ASAN , is an excellent tool for detecting subtle memory errors at runtime in C / C++ programs. It is now a productionized option in both the clang and gcc compilers, and has assisted in uncovering literally thousands of security bugs. ASAN works by instrumenting compiled code with careful detections for runtime errors. It is primarily a detection tool.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Early Lessons From My Mobile Deep Dive: The Quickening Is Nigh

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post Early Lessons From My Mobile Deep Dive: The Quickening Is Nigh appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Do you really want to eat them one at a time? Me, I prefer mashing ‘em up. Recently I began a walkabout of sorts, with a goal of ameliorating my rather thin understanding of the mobile marketplace. If you read me closely, you know I’ve been more than frustrated with what I call the “ chicletized world ” of disconnected mobile apps.

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4D printing: The new frontier

Collaboration 2.0

'Autodesk, academia, and coming-of-age firms like Stratsys and Organovo are all collaborating on an incredible new dimension on creation with programable materials.

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“Facebook Is a Weatherless World”

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post “Facebook Is a Weatherless World” appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. ( image ). This quote, from a piece in Motherboard , hit me straight between the eyeballs: Facebook…will not let you unFacebook Facebook. It is impossible to discover something in its feeds that isn’t algorithmically tailored to your eyeball.

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My 2014 NewCo SF Schedule: Hard Choices

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post My 2014 NewCo SF Schedule: Hard Choices appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. As I did last year, I picked my NewCo San Francisco schedule early, so I could prepare in advance of the festival this September 10-12. There are nearly 130 extraordinary companies to choose from, so it’s not easy to decide where to spend your time.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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The Next Stage of Mobile Quickening: Links Get Intelligent

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post The Next Stage of Mobile Quickening: Links Get Intelligent appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. How Branch Metrics works…click to enlarge. Early in a conversation with Alex Austin, CEO of mobile startup Branch Metrics , I had to interrupt and ask what seemed like a really dumb question. “So, wait, Alex, you’re telling me that the essence of your company’s solution is that it… makes sure a link works?

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Google+ Won (Or Why Google Never Needed A Social Network)

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post Google+ Won (Or Why Google Never Needed A Social Network) appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Since the news that Google+ chief Vic Gundotra has abruptly left the company , the common wisdom holds that Google’s oft-derided Facebook clone will not be long for this world. But whether or not Google+ continues as a standalone product isn’t the question.

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To Be Clear: Do Not Build Your Brand House On Land You Don’t Own

John Battelle's Searchblog

'The post To Be Clear: Do Not Build Your Brand House On Land You Don’t Own appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. ( image ) I took a rigorous walk early this morning, a new habit I’m trying to adopt – today was Day Two. Long walks force a certain meditative awareness. You’re not moving so fast that you miss the world’s details passing by - in fact, you can stop to inspect something that might catch your eye.

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