Tue.May 21, 2024

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The Executive Function: The Crisis Leader’s Edge

Disaster Zone Podcast

Emergency management and crisis leadership demand more than technical skills and knowledge in today’s fast-paced and complex world. To better access information on demand, make appropriate decisions, and lead most effectively, it is essential to understand how the brain works. A critical cognitive skill set known as executive function (EF) is at the heart of effective decision-making in high-pressure situations.

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100 Years Later, U.S. Foreign Service Is Still on the Front Lines of Diplomacy

The Rand Blog

As the modern Foreign Service marks its 100th anniversary, 15,600 Americans serve in embassies, consulates, and missions around the globe. They rarely make the front pages in the media, but their work is vital to the long-term success of American foreign policy.

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Emerging trends in ransomware: What to expect in 2024?

Acronis

If you’re a managed service provider (MSP) or stakeholder in an organization that wishes to protect itself from cybercrime, it behooves you to anticipate the emerging tactics employed by cybercriminals in the year 2024.

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Can GraphRAG finally solve the Kendrick & Drake dispute?

Advancing Analytics

Following on from Part 1 where I introduced GraphQL and it’s popularity let’s take that a step further and look at how we can include a GraphQL service like neo4j into a RAG implementation using OpenAI’ GPT-4o and how it improves the contextual RAG responses. Introduction In the vibrant landscape of hip-hop, feuds are not just battles of words but also of narratives and public perceptions.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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A New Chapter in Innovation and Service at NexusTek

NexusTek

May 21, 2024 A New Chapter in Innovation and Service at NexusTek Author: Hamilton Yu, CEO of NexusTek Dear NexusTek Community, As I take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at NexusTek , I am filled with both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility. The journey ahead is one that we will navigate together, building upon a robust foundation laid by my predecessor, Bill Wosilius, and the many dedicated individuals who have shaped this remarkable organization.

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The role of AI in email security enhancement

Acronis

Discover how AI in email security revolutionizes protection for MSPs. Learn about the integration of artificial intelligence in email security systems to combat sophisticated threats, enhance real-time defenses, and improve overall cybersecurity posture with our expert insights on email security AI.

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Advance Institutional Resilience and Reduce Risk for Higher Education

Pure Storage

Advance Institutional Resilience and Reduce Risk for Higher Education by Pure Storage Blog Most higher education institutions today are on a journey to modernize and uncomplicate their IT infrastructure so they can deliver exceptional digital experiences for students and faculty learning and working from anywhere. The digital transformation process for many of these organizations includes tech investments that will allow them to collect and analyze data continuously, efficiently, and securely.

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How to prevent SLA breaches? A guide for MSPs

Acronis

Learn expert strategies to avoid SLA breaches in your Managed Service Provider (MSP) business. We’ll share essential tips and best practices to uphold service level agreements and provide an outstanding Customer Experience (CX).

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Docker vs. LXC

Pure Storage

Docker vs. LXC by Pure Storage Blog The landscape of application development has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Containerization has emerged as a powerful approach, enabling developers to package their applications with all their dependencies into isolated units. These units, called containers , ensure consistent and portable execution across diverse environments.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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What are Billable Hours? Time Tracking Tips for MSPs

Acronis

Understand billable Hours for MSPs & learn essential time tracking tips for maximizing profitability and efficiency in your managed service provider business.

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Docker vs. Vagrant

Pure Storage

Docker vs. Vagrant by Pure Storage Blog Consistency and efficiency are of great importance in software development. However, achieving them can be tricky, especially when setting up development environments. This is where Docker and Vagrant come in. Both tools address the challenge of creating isolated development environments using different approaches.

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Navies Look to Uncrewed Systems to Counter Threats Beneath the Waves

The Rand Blog

Uncrewed, combat-capable vehicles are transforming warfare in the air and on the ocean surface now. They could do the same for underwater combat in the very near future.

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