Does your IT infrastructure put mobile first? The IBM Global IT Study on Mobile Infrastructure asked 361 IT decision makers to identify best practices in mobile. See the infographic.
The Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference is celebrating its 25th anniversary from April 4-6, 2011 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, Florida. It is billed as a must-attend event for all legal marketing and business development professionals. The early bird registration rate ends on December 31, 2010.
The document summarizes the 2017 Annual Conference & Expo hosted by the Association of Legal Administrators. The conference will be held in Denver, Colorado from April 3-5, 2017 with the theme of "Elevate Your Potential". Over 80 educational sessions will cover topics like legal project management, leadership, technology, and more. Keynote speakers include former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and diversity expert Ellie Krug. The conference provides continuing education credits and a expo hall with legal industry solutions and partnerships. Past attendees highlight the valuable professional development and networking benefits of ALA conferences.
The document outlines the agenda for the 2016 Legal Marketing Association conference, focusing on building a digital-first mindset and effective multi-channel strategies. It emphasizes the shift from traditional marketing to a user-centric approach, highlighting the importance of understanding user behavior and integrating digital tactics. Case studies from companies like BCG and Kimberly-Clark illustrate the successful application of these strategies in achieving digital engagement and organizational transformation.
10 Ideas for Marketing Your Business with Social MediaSarah Page
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The document provides marketing strategies for businesses using social media, presented at the Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference. It emphasizes utilizing cover photos, engaging with customers on platforms like Yelp and Twitter, and creating a community through events like photo walks. It also includes contact information for Sarah T. Page Consulting, encouraging businesses to reach out for assistance.
The document discusses content marketing as a strategic approach to create and share valuable content to engage a target audience and drive customer action. It covers various forms of content, the importance of authenticity and relevance, and the use of an editorial calendar for effective distribution. Additionally, it highlights the need to measure and evaluate content marketing efforts to ensure effectiveness.
The document discusses the evolution of social media and collaboration tools from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. It identifies key characteristics of Web 2.0 like connecting people, facilitating knowledge sharing, and communities/social networks. It also outlines critical success factors for using social media within and outside organizations like social networking culture, collaborative tools, skills, mechanisms, motivation, trust, competence, awareness, and contributors/seekers. Finally, it encourages learning from and contributing to the emerging social ecosystem.
Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference Presentation by Kevin OKeefeKevin O'Keefe
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The document discusses the significance of social media for law firms, emphasizing the importance of relationships and reputation in business development. It outlines key strategies for effective engagement, listening to current conversations, and providing value to the audience. Additionally, it highlights tools and metrics for measuring social media return on investment, such as reach, engagement, and influence.
Don't Fall Into a Trap: How Business Continuity Management Can Help Data Brea...IBM Services
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Data breaches are costly and frequent, with an average cost of $4 million and a 29% increase since 2013. They often result from internal issues rather than just malicious attacks, and Business Continuity Management (BCM) can significantly reduce both identification and containment times. Implementing BCM can decrease the likelihood of a breach by 29% in the first two years.
A Closer Look at a Hybrid IT EnvironmentIBM Services
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The document discusses the challenges that enterprises face in managing hybrid IT environments and sourcing IT solutions. It notes that while many enterprises initially try to manage sourcing in-house, most find it inefficient after a year. The document recommends partnering with an experienced sourcing provider who can help integrate solutions rapidly, coordinate vendors, optimize costs, and drive innovation through collaborative management of cloud and traditional systems. Engaging qualified providers can help avoid increased risks, costs, and lost opportunities that come from inability to leverage hybrid environments.
The document outlines IBM's Business Continuity and Resiliency Services (BCRS) portfolio, emphasizing the importance of cloud-based solutions for data protection and application resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It highlights major trends in big data and cloud computing, as well as the various services offered by IBM for addressing risks, regulatory compliance, and operational downtime. The overall focus is on enabling organizations to achieve 'always-on' capabilities and effective recovery strategies amidst increasing data volume and complexity.
The document discusses the emergence of private cloud computing as a significant driver of business value and agility, highlighting its critical role in hybrid cloud environments. It outlines key benefits such as improved speed, scalability, efficiency, and security, while emphasizing the importance of automation and open architectures in optimizing private cloud deployments. Additionally, it illustrates how organizations leveraging private cloud can enhance operational performance and create new business opportunities through faster application development and innovative service delivery.
The business value of managed services: Findings from IDC research sponsored...IBM Services
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IBM's research evaluates the business value of managed services, revealing significant benefits like a 224% ROI and reduced IT infrastructure costs by up to 25%. Companies reported increased productivity, with staff efficiency rising by 42% and substantial savings in unplanned downtime. The analysis highlighted the importance of optimized IT processes and strategic investment from managed services.
Why deploy private cloud in the hybrid cloud era?IBM Services
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This infographic highlights the core differentiators that can maximize private cloud's transformative business value. For more information go to: http://ibm.co/PrivateCloudinHybridEra
2013 IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index InfographicIBM Services
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The 2013 IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index is a new report that details the global threat landscape encompassing 3,700 clients across 130 countries and is complementary to the IBM X-Force Report.
IBM Global Technology Services: Partnering for Better Business OutcomesIBM Services
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The document discusses the importance of partnering with IBM Global Technology Services to achieve better business outcomes amidst shifting technological landscapes, particularly focusing on cloud, analytics, and mobility. It highlights trends from a 2012 CEO study indicating a significant shift towards cloud solutions, with substantial increases in external partnerships for innovation and analytics. Additionally, the document outlines various partnering strategies that deliver measurable business benefits and demonstrates IBM's capabilities in managing IT infrastructure and driving innovation.
2025_06_18 - OpenMetadata Community Meeting.pdfOpenMetadata
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The community meetup was held Wednesday June 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM PST.
Catch the next OpenMetadata Community Meetup @ https://www.meetup.com/openmetadata-meetup-group/
In this month's OpenMetadata Community Meetup, "Enforcing Quality & SLAs with OpenMetadata Data Contracts," we covered data contracts, why they matter, and how to implement them in OpenMetadata to increase the quality of your data assets!
Agenda Highlights:
Introducing Data Contracts: An agreement between data producers and consumers
Data Contracts key components: Understanding a contract and its purpose
ィ Writing your first contract: How to create your own contracts in OpenMetadata
An OpenMetadata MCP Server update!
And More!
UserCon Belgium: Honey, VMware increased my billstijn40
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VMwares pricing changes have forced organizations to rethink their datacenter cost management strategies. While FinOps is commonly associated with cloud environments, the FinOps Foundation has recently expanded its framework to include Scopesand Datacenter is now officially part of the equation. In this session, well map the FinOps Framework to a VMware-based datacenter, focusing on cost visibility, optimization, and automation. Youll learn how to track costs more effectively, rightsize workloads, optimize licensing, and drive efficiencyall without migrating to the cloud. Well also explore how to align IT teams, finance, and leadership around cost-aware decision-making for on-prem environments. If your VMware bill keeps increasing and you need a new approach to cost management, this session is for you!
The Future of Technology: 2025-2125 by Saikat Basu.pdfSaikat Basu
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A peek into the next 100 years of technology. From Generative AI to Global AI networks to Martian Colonisation to Interstellar exploration to Industrial Nanotechnology to Artificial Consciousness, this is a journey you don't want to miss. Which ones excite you the most? Which ones are you apprehensive about? Feel free to comment! Let the conversation begin!
A Junior Software Developer with a flair for innovation, Raman Bhaumik excels in delivering scalable web solutions. With three years of experience and a solid foundation in Java, Python, JavaScript, and SQL, she has streamlined task tracking by 20% and improved application stability.
Mastering AI Workflows with FME by Mark DoringSafe Software
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Harness the full potential of AI with FME: From creating high-quality training data to optimizing models and utilizing results, FME supports every step of your AI workflow. Seamlessly integrate a wide range of models, including those for data enhancement, forecasting, image and object recognition, and large language models. Customize AI models to meet your exact needs with FMEs powerful tools for training, optimization, and seamless integration
Quantum AI Discoveries: Fractal Patterns Consciousness and Cyclical UniversesSaikat Basu
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Embark on a cosmic journey exploring the intersection of quantum
computing, consciousness, and ancient wisdom. Together we'll uncover the
recursive patterns that bind our reality.
A Closer Look at a Hybrid IT EnvironmentIBM Services
油
The document discusses the challenges that enterprises face in managing hybrid IT environments and sourcing IT solutions. It notes that while many enterprises initially try to manage sourcing in-house, most find it inefficient after a year. The document recommends partnering with an experienced sourcing provider who can help integrate solutions rapidly, coordinate vendors, optimize costs, and drive innovation through collaborative management of cloud and traditional systems. Engaging qualified providers can help avoid increased risks, costs, and lost opportunities that come from inability to leverage hybrid environments.
The document outlines IBM's Business Continuity and Resiliency Services (BCRS) portfolio, emphasizing the importance of cloud-based solutions for data protection and application resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It highlights major trends in big data and cloud computing, as well as the various services offered by IBM for addressing risks, regulatory compliance, and operational downtime. The overall focus is on enabling organizations to achieve 'always-on' capabilities and effective recovery strategies amidst increasing data volume and complexity.
The document discusses the emergence of private cloud computing as a significant driver of business value and agility, highlighting its critical role in hybrid cloud environments. It outlines key benefits such as improved speed, scalability, efficiency, and security, while emphasizing the importance of automation and open architectures in optimizing private cloud deployments. Additionally, it illustrates how organizations leveraging private cloud can enhance operational performance and create new business opportunities through faster application development and innovative service delivery.
The business value of managed services: Findings from IDC research sponsored...IBM Services
油
IBM's research evaluates the business value of managed services, revealing significant benefits like a 224% ROI and reduced IT infrastructure costs by up to 25%. Companies reported increased productivity, with staff efficiency rising by 42% and substantial savings in unplanned downtime. The analysis highlighted the importance of optimized IT processes and strategic investment from managed services.
Why deploy private cloud in the hybrid cloud era?IBM Services
油
This infographic highlights the core differentiators that can maximize private cloud's transformative business value. For more information go to: http://ibm.co/PrivateCloudinHybridEra
2013 IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index InfographicIBM Services
油
The 2013 IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index is a new report that details the global threat landscape encompassing 3,700 clients across 130 countries and is complementary to the IBM X-Force Report.
IBM Global Technology Services: Partnering for Better Business OutcomesIBM Services
油
The document discusses the importance of partnering with IBM Global Technology Services to achieve better business outcomes amidst shifting technological landscapes, particularly focusing on cloud, analytics, and mobility. It highlights trends from a 2012 CEO study indicating a significant shift towards cloud solutions, with substantial increases in external partnerships for innovation and analytics. Additionally, the document outlines various partnering strategies that deliver measurable business benefits and demonstrates IBM's capabilities in managing IT infrastructure and driving innovation.
2025_06_18 - OpenMetadata Community Meeting.pdfOpenMetadata
油
The community meetup was held Wednesday June 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM PST.
Catch the next OpenMetadata Community Meetup @ https://www.meetup.com/openmetadata-meetup-group/
In this month's OpenMetadata Community Meetup, "Enforcing Quality & SLAs with OpenMetadata Data Contracts," we covered data contracts, why they matter, and how to implement them in OpenMetadata to increase the quality of your data assets!
Agenda Highlights:
Introducing Data Contracts: An agreement between data producers and consumers
Data Contracts key components: Understanding a contract and its purpose
ィ Writing your first contract: How to create your own contracts in OpenMetadata
An OpenMetadata MCP Server update!
And More!
UserCon Belgium: Honey, VMware increased my billstijn40
油
VMwares pricing changes have forced organizations to rethink their datacenter cost management strategies. While FinOps is commonly associated with cloud environments, the FinOps Foundation has recently expanded its framework to include Scopesand Datacenter is now officially part of the equation. In this session, well map the FinOps Framework to a VMware-based datacenter, focusing on cost visibility, optimization, and automation. Youll learn how to track costs more effectively, rightsize workloads, optimize licensing, and drive efficiencyall without migrating to the cloud. Well also explore how to align IT teams, finance, and leadership around cost-aware decision-making for on-prem environments. If your VMware bill keeps increasing and you need a new approach to cost management, this session is for you!
The Future of Technology: 2025-2125 by Saikat Basu.pdfSaikat Basu
油
A peek into the next 100 years of technology. From Generative AI to Global AI networks to Martian Colonisation to Interstellar exploration to Industrial Nanotechnology to Artificial Consciousness, this is a journey you don't want to miss. Which ones excite you the most? Which ones are you apprehensive about? Feel free to comment! Let the conversation begin!
A Junior Software Developer with a flair for innovation, Raman Bhaumik excels in delivering scalable web solutions. With three years of experience and a solid foundation in Java, Python, JavaScript, and SQL, she has streamlined task tracking by 20% and improved application stability.
Mastering AI Workflows with FME by Mark DoringSafe Software
油
Harness the full potential of AI with FME: From creating high-quality training data to optimizing models and utilizing results, FME supports every step of your AI workflow. Seamlessly integrate a wide range of models, including those for data enhancement, forecasting, image and object recognition, and large language models. Customize AI models to meet your exact needs with FMEs powerful tools for training, optimization, and seamless integration
Quantum AI Discoveries: Fractal Patterns Consciousness and Cyclical UniversesSaikat Basu
油
Embark on a cosmic journey exploring the intersection of quantum
computing, consciousness, and ancient wisdom. Together we'll uncover the
recursive patterns that bind our reality.
MuleSoft for AgentForce : Topic Center and API Catalogshyamraj55
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This presentation dives into how MuleSoft empowers AgentForce with organized API discovery and streamlined integration using Topic Center and the API Catalog. Learn how these tools help structure APIs around business needs, improve reusability, and simplify collaboration across teams. Ideal for developers, architects, and business stakeholders looking to build a connected and scalable API ecosystem within AgentForce.
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As AI reshapes expectations in retail and B2B commerce, organizations are recognizing a critical reality: meaningful AI outcomes depend on well-structured, adaptable infrastructure. In this session, Seth Earley is joined by Phil Ryan - AI strategist, search technologist, and founder of Glass Leopard Technologies - for a candid conversation on what it truly means to engineer systems for scale, agility, and intelligence.
Phil draws on more than two decades of experience leading search and AI initiatives for enterprise organizations. Together, he and Seth explore the challenges businesses face when legacy architectures limit personalization, agility, and real-time decisioning - and what needs to change to support agentic technologies and next-best-action capabilities.
Key themes from the webinar include:
Composability as a prerequisite for AI油- Why modular, loosely coupled systems are essential for adapting to rapid innovation and evolving business needs
Search and relevance as foundational to AI油- How techniques honed-in enterprise search have laid the groundwork for more responsive and intelligent customer experiences
From MDM and CDP to agentic systems油- How data platforms are evolving to support richer customer context and dynamic orchestration
Engineering for business alignment油- Why successful AI programs require architectural decisions grounded in measurable outcomes
The conversation is practical and forward-looking, connecting deep technical understanding with real-world business needs. Whether youre modernizing your commerce stack or exploring how AI can enhance product discovery, personalization, or customer journeys, this session provides a clear-eyed view of the capabilities, constraints, and priorities that matter most.