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November 22, 2023
6 most underhyped technologies in IT â plus one thatâs not dead yet
AI has sucked all the air out of the room of late, but the tech that makes AI possible, keeps the business humming, and advances the core mission of IT and the business too often goes overlooked, unused, and underfunded. Read more
Sponsored by SailPoint: The next generation of identity security: itâs about unification
The threat landscape is more dynamic than ever, and the centrality of identities to both enterprise enablement and security has increased significantly. Mark McClain, CEO of SailPoint, explains how unified identity security across identities and data is the new imperative for a secure enterprise.Read more
5 ways to deploy your own large language model
Building a new large language model (LLM) from scratch can cost a company millions â or even hundreds of millions. But there are several ways to deploy customized LLMs that are faster, easier, and, most importantly, cheaper. Read more
Can developer productivity be measured? Better than you think
After decades of debate over whether developer efficacy can truly be measured, we believe weâve found the developer productivity metrics that matter most. Hereâs why it matters. Read more
7 steps for turning shadow IT into a competitive edge
By taking a programmatic approach to addressing the root causes of shadow IT, CIOs can reduce the risks of shadow programs and empower more business people to serve their own workflow and data needs. Read more
5 pillars of a cloud-conscious culture
As an enabler of innovation, and a way of gaining competitive advantage, cloud migration can be a force for good, but only if the organization fully adapts to the new paradigm. Read more