International Programmers' Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes

Plus: Our New Advice Column; IT News; Object Storage Guide [View in Browser]( SEP 13 ITPro Today [ITPro Today]( Top Story [International Programmers' Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes]( Rick Dagley Programmers, the behind-the-scenes innovators driving technological progress, are honored on International Programmers' Day, observed on the 256th day of each year, to recognize their invaluable contributions. News [OpenAI Nears Release of ‘Strawberry’ Model, With Reasoning Capabilities]( Bloomberg News OpenAI has said that AI with the power to reason represents a significant step in the technology's progress.   [White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security]( Brian T. Horowitz, Network Computing A new federal road map on internet routing addresses a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) vulnerability and provides tips on how to improve internet routing security. [Root] Access: Advice Column [Microsoft Teams Is Acting Up. What Can We Do?]( Brien Posey Users have reported three issues: files randomly disappearing, phantom notifications for messages that don't exist, and persistent audio feedback during meetings. Trending [ServiceNow Xanadu Aims to Elevate IT Operations with AI Agents]( Sean Michael Kerner With its Xanadu release, ServiceNow expands its Now Platform with more automation and AI-driven capabilities.   [A Guide to Storage for AI Workloads]( Christopher Tozzi Learn how AI-optimized storage solutions can enhance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency for AI workloads by providing the right mix of scalability, speed, and data flexibility. Object Storage [Maximize Cloud Efficiency: What Is Object Storage?]( Brien Posey In this comprehensive overview, you will discover how object storage improves data management, boosts efficiency, and fits in the evolving cloud landscape. Industry Perspectives [How AI Is Propelling Data Visualization Techniques]( Industry Perspectives AI improves data visualization by enhancing automation, personalization, and collaboration, while introducing techniques like augmented reality and real-time data streams.   [A Blueprint for Success: Unlocking Value with GenAI Implementation]( Industry Perspectives To maximize the benefits of generative AI, organizations should empower employees to innovate, gain leadership buy-in, promote internal awareness, and measure outcomes. Azure Government [Is Azure Government Right for Your Agency? Key Considerations and Features]( Christopher Tozzi Azure Government offers unique security and compliance features tailored for U.S. government agencies, but it may not be necessary for all. Learn when Azure Government's specialized benefits outweigh the extra costs compared with Azure Commercial. Neurodivergence [Embracing Neurodiversity in IT Workplace to Bridge Talent Gaps]( Nathan Eddy Leveraging the unique skills of neurodiverse individuals can help fill critical talent gaps in the workforce, particularly in IT, by fostering inclusive workplaces that recognize and support diverse cognitive abilities. In Case You Missed It [Data Privacy Quiz: 20 Questions To Test Your Knowledge]( Ian Horowitz This quiz delves into essential data privacy concepts and terminology that every IT professional needs to master.   [Linux Ransomware Threats: How Attackers Target Linux Systems]( Grant Knoetze Ransomware has evolved to target Linux systems. Learn about methods for infection and how to protect your IT environments from attacks. [Manage Subscriptions]( You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL} Questions or problems? Contact [Customer Service](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#185d757971744b6d6868776a6c5871767e776a7579367b7775276b6d7a727d7b6c25514c486a77) ITPro | Informa | 605 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10158 | [Privacy Policy]( © 2024, Informa USA, Inc., All Rights Reserved.