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Top IT Skills in Demand in 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

2021 will be a challenging but exciting year for IT pros. Here are the top skills in demand they will need in order to gain ground in their career.

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CIOs to Accelerate Digital Business Transformation in 2021

Information Week

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, finally, CIOs are looking at bigger budgets and an acceleration in their digital transformations.

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Microsoft Is Now A Cybersecurity Behemoth

Forrester IT

In our prior Tech Titans research, we mentioned that Microsoft was poised to become a security behemoth. Today, Microsoft announced that its cybersecurity business has grown to over $10 billion in revenue. Ten billion dollars in revenue with 400,000 customers cements the vendor as a cybersecurity behemoth, without a doubt. As more and more businesses […].

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Palo Alto: You think you’re prepared for the next SolarWinds? You Are Not!

CTOvision

Instead of winding down at the end of the year, already strapped security teams were scrambling over the last week to ensure their organizations are safe in the wake of […].

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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Dashboard of 650+ Informative Articles by Isaac Sacolick

Social, Agile and Transformation

I published over 200 hundred articles over the last couple of years, have over 650 published since I started writing 15 years ago, and in the next month, I will complete my 500th post on this blog.

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Automating the Deletion of Windows.old

Mick's IT Blog

It is the beginning of 2021 and my first project for the new year is upgrading all systems to Windows 10 20H2. At the end of the upgrades comes the cleanup and there is no clean way to do this for system admins. Cleanmgr.exe is now deprecated as of Windows 10 2004. There is not a PowerShell option for controlling storage sense. The next option is to delete the folder.

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Changing Times Cause CIOs To Change Their Priorities

The Accidental Successful CIO

Image Credit: Peter Reed. Every CIO starts out a year with a clear set of goal: things that we want to get done because of the importance of information technology. However, and this year has been no exception, things have a habit of changing on us. When these changes happen, CIOs are faced with two choices: make no changes and hope for the best or adjust their plans to match the new set of realities that they find themselves dealing with.

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Channel Software Tech Stack 2021

Forrester IT

^CLICK IMAGE FOR FULL SCREEN^ The channel software stack comprises a group of technologies that help companies develop, design, and execute plans to find, recruit, onboard, develop, enable, incent, co-sell with, manage, measure, and report on partners. Delivering automation of indirect sales processes, workflows, and partner programs, channel software is becoming increasingly critical to a […].

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Automation is an essential driver of post-pandemic business value

CTOvision

Robotic process automation was already experiencing strong growth in 2019. By the middle of 2020, the pandemic had accelerated the automation mandate, pushing adoption up 27%. And the trend is not […].

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3 Digital Transformation Strategies in SMB

Social, Agile and Transformation

Digital transformation requires leaders to reconsider their business models in the face of market disruptions, changing customer needs, new technology capabilities, greater security threats, and new opportunities to empower a digital workforce. window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us14.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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3 Essential Steps to Exploit the Full Power of AI

Information Week

Here's how IT leaders can help to achieve a better ROI from their artificial intelligence initiatives.

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How to Get a CompTIA A+ Certification

Association of Information Technology Professional

Find out how to get a CompTIA A+ certification. Get a CompTIA A+ certification and start your IT career today!

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FBI warns of voice phishing attacks targeting employees at large companies

Tech Republic Security

Using VoIP calls, the attackers trick people into logging into phishing sites as a way to steal their usernames and passwords.

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Consumers Are On Social Media, But That Doesn’t Mean They Want To Hear From You

Forrester IT

It’s 2021. Social media is ubiquitous, from social networks to forums to brand-created communities to messaging apps. Brand marketers shouldn’t be asking if their consumers are on social media, but rather, “Do they want to hear from my brand?” Our new Landscape report in the Forrester Social Marketing Playbook breaks down the four types of […].

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Palantir Announces Demo Day To Be Held 26 Jan 2021

CTOvision

I’ve been treated to demos of Palantir since their earliest days and watched them bring things to market that no other organization could do. The capabilities they deliver are unique […].

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ConfigMgr 2010 Known Issues Fixes | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post, you will learn more about ConfigMgr 2010 known issues. The production version of 2006 is generally available. Let’s understand the fixes already issued for SCCM 2010. All SCCM infrastructure online Service Connection Point. Also, you should have any of the following versions of ConfigMgr 1906, 1910, 2002, 2006.

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Accelerating the Practical Use of AI

Information Week

Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions are becoming more common across industries. Use these four steps for a successful implementation.

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Most Popular IT Certifications for 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

You know the value of IT certification. But do you know which ones will get you where you want to go? These are the most popular certifications.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Cybercriminals use psychology--cybersecurity pros should, too

Tech Republic Security

Most successful cybercrimes leverage known human weaknesses. Isn't it time we stop getting psyched by the bad guys? Here are five steps cybersecurity pros can take now.

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AI Drives The Evolution Of Technology And Data Governance

Forrester IT

In my recent Forrester webinar I outlined how AI drives the evolution of technology and data governance, and how an increase in customer demand and regulatory activity will necessitate companies to take a closer look at their approach (Forrester clients can access the replay here). In this blog post I’d like to recap the two […].

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MarTech Interview with Umesh Sachdev, CEO and co-founder at Uniphore

CTOvision

I am the CEO and co-founder at Uniphore. My co-founder Ravi and I worked together during our time as students at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. We both […].

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Cisco tags critical security holes in SD-WAN software

Network World

Cisco has noted and fixed two critical and a number of high-degree vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN software portfolio. Most of the vulnerabilities could let an authenticated attacker execute command injection attacks against an affected device, which could let the attacker utilize root privileges on the device. The first critical problem –with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System rating of 9.9 out of 10–is vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Digital Transformation: How Leaders Can Stand Out

Information Week

Here are three things leaders in digital transformation are doing to set themselves ahead of the competition in 2021 and beyond.

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9 Lessons We Learned from Cybersecurity Experts in 2020

Association of Information Technology Professional

Shoering Up Security, CompTIA’s cyber-focused YouTube series, sheds light on the latest cyber threats and trends, including how we could all do more of to protect customers. Read show host MJ Shoer’s highlights and takeaways from each episode.

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10 fastest-growing cybersecurity skills to learn in 2021

Tech Republic Security

People with experience in application development security are in the highest demand but cloud expertise commands the biggest paycheck.

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What I See Coming For The Channel: 2021

Forrester IT

Last year ended up being a tale of two cities for the channel. On one hand, customers and governments recognized partners as an essential service and central to their ability to rapidly respond to a worsening pandemic early in the year. With catlike reflexes, the IT channel emptied the laptop supply chain and became […].

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Guide to Centralizing IT Operations: How to Link Tasks and Tools with an Automation Platform

For many IT admins, business as usual is a juggling act. Job schedulers and scripts run on autopilot, applications and operating systems can’t speak the same language, and other tools—like RPA or MFT solutions—operate in isolation. On a good day, everything runs smoothly. But good days are rare; more often than not, something goes wrong and you’re stuck putting out fires.

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Mind the (skills) gap: Cybersecurity talent pool must expand to take advantage of quantum computing opportunities

CTOvision

The “second age” of quantum computing is poised to bring a wealth of new opportunities to the cybersecurity industry – but in order to take full advantage of these benefits, […].

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Fix ConfigMgr 2010 Upgrade Download Error | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s check what are the options to Fix ConfigMgr 2010 Upgrade Download Error. Microsoft released the SCCM opt-in version of 2010 on Nov 30th, 2020. And Microsoft announced the General availability of the 2010 version of Configuration Manager. You can learn more about the new features of the ConfigMgr 2010 production version.

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Why DevOps Will Have To Change This Year

Information Week

Rocked by COVID in 2020, DevOps teams will face new challenges -- and opportunities -- over the next 12 months. Here's a look at what to expect.

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What is Defense in Depth and How Can You Achieve It? Pro Tips for Proactive Cybersecurity

Association of Information Technology Professional

When you need a comprehensive approach, jam-packed with security measures designed to combat a threat onslaught, you need defense in depth.

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Predicting the Future of Sales: How AI and Automation Will Revolutionize Strategies

In this exploration, we're diving into predictions about the future of sales. We're talking about a complete shake-up powered by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These aren't just fancy tools — they're real game-changers. Automation and AI are here to redefine every interaction, making them smarter, faster, and more meaningful. From personalized customer journeys to streamlined sales processes, the goal is to make every moment count, enhancing both efficiency and connection.