Joe McKendrick
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 11
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- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Cisco exec on why on-prem data centers are back - and driving 'deep-tech' specialist demand - ZDNET (opens the original)
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Just a few years ago, there was talk of data center footprints actually shrinking due to virtualization, consolidation, and cloud services, meaning fewer roles for professionals managing and maintaining these sites. Now, with the need to power artificial intelligence workloads, data centers are swelling in size and volume, and with it, demand for data center professionals is growing too. Also: The best AI leaders are ‘a little bit off the wall,’ says Google Cloud exec Data center job postings ha
The best AI leaders are 'a little bit off the wall,' says Google Cloud executive - ZDNET (opens the original)
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No organization, no matter how high and mighty, can claim perfection in its AI implementations — but that’s OK, because it’s a learning experience for everybody. At Google these days, AI has everyone in learning mode. Richard Seroter, chief evangelist for Google Cloud, recently recounted the experiences his organization has had so far on its AI journey and shared what others can learn. His message, delivered at HubSpot’s recent Unbound conference in Boston, was that when it comes to AI, there is
The key trait this CTO values in employees above all else - even AI skills - ZDNET (opens the original)
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What trait do businesses most require in today’s AI-enabled business environment? Many industry and career observers point to one key word: curiosity. But what does this word mean in terms of skills, and how does such a general characteristic translate into tech career advancement? Also: 13% of professionals are confident using AI – how top companies solve this skills gap “If I had to choose just one trait that will define who thrives in the age of AI, it wouldn’t be intelligence. It wouldn’t ev
Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending - ZDNET (opens the original)
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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. AI agents are proliferating, often beyond IT managers’ control, and the costs of unseen agentic activity can add up quickly, a recent analysis shows. StackGen’s latest State of Reliability Report found that unregulated or semi-supervised agents are proving to be problematic on many levels. Also: 4 AI development skills you need, according to Andrew Ng – and what experts say he’s missing In at least nine documented cases over the past year, AI
4 AI development skills you need, according to Andrew Ng - and what experts say he's missing - ZDNET (opens the original)
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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Is it time to think outside the box for software engineering AI skills? One of the planet’s most noted AI experts recently pinpointed the four most essential skill areas for those seeking careers in AI development. However, some industry observers say the recommendations don’t go far enough, suggesting AI skills extend beyond engineering into other business-focused areas. Also: ‘Specialists aren’t required’ anymore: How to stay valuable in an
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