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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

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Capitalizing on technology budgets: A CIO’s story

CIO Business Intelligence

While traditional approaches to bridging the profitability gap, like layoffs and budget cuts, can harm company culture, an innovative and practical alternative is capitalizing on technology budgets. However, it’s important to remember that headcount and budget cuts are not the only strategies to streamline costs.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Today we face the harsh reality of cloud costs, if not done right,” says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at SAS. And the costs recur monthly or quarterly,” Upchurch says.

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Benefits of Using Analytics to Optimize Your Telemarketing Strategy  

Smart Data Collective

Any company that wants to implement a successful marketing strategy needs to invest in analytics technology. We have talked extensively about the importance of analytics in online marketing, but it can be just as important for traditional marketing strategies as well. Generate More Qualified Leads. Get a Better Conversion Rate.

Strategy 102
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LLMOps for Your Data: Best Practices to Ensure Safety, Quality, and Cost

Speaker: Shreya Rajpal, Co-Founder and CEO at Guardrails AI & Travis Addair, Co-Founder and CTO at Predibase

However, productionizing LLMs comes with a unique set of challenges such as model brittleness, total cost of ownership, data governance and privacy, and the need for consistent, accurate outputs. January 18th, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT

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Optimizing energy production with the latest smart grid technologies

IBM Big Data Hub

New technologies are shaping the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. But the import of smart grid technologies transcends utility companies; smart grids also empower consumers to take control of their energy consumption. One such technology is advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Zigbee and 4G/5G).

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Optimizing Cost with DevOps on the Cloud

Smart Data Collective

Are you looking for a way to reduce the cost of your development efforts? The cost savings associated with DevOps on the cloud are significant. By leveraging existing cloud-based services, businesses can save time and money by avoiding costly IT overhead costs like maintenance, licensing fees, and server infrastructure setup.