October, 2016

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The Data Digest: Get Inside The Mind Of Your Changing B2B Tech Buyer

Forrester IT

Technology has become the foundation for nearly every customer experience, enabling companies to provide new sources of value to customers with each interaction. It's no surprise, then, that business leaders are shifting their mindset and their approach to technology. Specifically, tech-empowered customers and their rising expectations have led to changes in: Business priorities and areas for improvement.

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Number of women working in IT to rise by 2020

Computer Weekly

The proportion of women choosing to work in the IT profession is set to increase over the next four years as businesses adopt digital technology, according to a major study by the CEB

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Creating a Culture of Information Security

Data Center Knowledge

Organizations need to start thinking about information security as an element that enables businesses, facilitating increased competitive advantage that allows them to manage risk and protect all of the dollars that have been spent on creating a brand. This is the first step in securing a business.

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Hugo goes global

SPF13

Hugo is going Global! Hugo 0.17, released today, is our best and fastest release ever! Hugo 0.17 is nearly twice as fast as Hugo 0.16 and adds full support for multilingual websites with i18n support throughout all of Hugo. Hugo is going global with our 0.17 release. We put a lot of thought into how we could extend Hugo to support multilingual websites with the most simple and elegant experience.

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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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A must-read IT security handbook: TAG Cyber's massive 2017 guide

Tech Republic Security

TAG Cyber CEO Dr. Edward Amoroso has created a 1,200+ page resource for cybersecurity pros. The handbook includes tech recommendations on 50 controls, interviews, and vendor lists.

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Gartner Top 10 technology trends you should know for 2017

Network World

Considering how much significance Gartner is placing the future influence of artificial intelligence and algorithms , it comes as little surprise that the group is saying that technology will be one of the most strategic and potentially disruptive for 2017. At its Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, David Cearley, vice president and Gartner Fellow detailed the key technology trends for 2017 as the group sees them including how data science technologies are evolving to include advanced machine learning and

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Saving Lauri Love: activists plan their next move

Computer Weekly

An eclectic bunch of activists, charity workers and reformed hackers spent a rainy Sunday afternoon plotting their next move in a campaign to save Lauri Love from extradition to the US on hacking charges

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Oracle’s Cloud, Built by Former AWS, Microsoft Engineers, Comes Online

Data Center Knowledge

Hosted initially in three Phoenix-metro data centers, the bare-metal cloud will serve as foundation for future cloud VM and container services. Read More.

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How to install Docker on Ubuntu 16.04

Tech Republic Data Center

If you're itching to get Docker up and running, don't let the installation process scare you. See how quick and easy it is to install Docker with the help of Ubuntu 16.04.

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Interview with a hacker: S1ege from Ghost Squad Hackers

Tech Republic Security

Ghost Squad Hackers has emerged as one of the world's most influential indie hacking teams. S1ege, the group's 'administrator,' explains his tactics, how the group works, and the ethics of hacking.

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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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IoT botnets used in unprecedented DDoS against Dyn DNS; FBI, DHS investigating

Network World

Infected IoT devices turned into botnets, at least some controlled by Mirai, were used in multiple DDoS attacks against New Hampshire-based internet infrastructure company Dyn. The attacks against Dyn DNS were similar to some thugs shredding an internet address book, since addresses of thousands of websites couldn’t be looked up and users couldn’t be connected to the right servers; by the third wave of attacks, users across the globe had been affected by the massive disruptions.

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Emerging Technologies To Power Your Systems Of Insight

Forrester IT

In 2014, I recognized something was a bit off with all the big data excitement and I started interviewing companies to get to the bottom of it. In 2015, Ted Schadler and I published the first of my ideas in the report " Digital Insights Are The New Currency Of Business." In that report, we pointed out what was wrong - big data only focused on how to turn more data into more insight.

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Cloud backup saves data after fire destroys school

Computer Weekly

Data from The Academy secondary school in the seaside town of Selsey was restored just hours after a fire destroyed most of the premises, thanks to a cloud backup agreement set up a year earlier

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“Right-Sizing” The Data Center: A Fool’s Errand?

Data Center Knowledge

For many, the quest to right-size turns into an exercise akin to a dog chasing its tail. So, we constantly ask ourselves the question: Is right-sizing a fool’s errand? Read More.

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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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Apple iCloud: The smart person's guide

Tech Republic Cloud

Apple's iCloud is a cloud file storage and services platform that provides users with secure ways to store and share files, find lost equipment, and synchronize information across multiple devices.

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2017 cybercrime trends: Expect a fresh wave of ransomware and IoT hacks

Tech Republic Security

This year companies were rocked by over 90 million cyberattacks. In 2017 the number could double. Cybersecurity expert Sameer Dixit explains how new innovation leads to increased vulnerability.

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IDG Contributor Network: SoftLayer founder’s new company, StackPath, releases app security product

Network World

It’s always interesting to see what happens when a high-profile CEO sells his company and then finishes up his earn-out period. There are a few different models: some individuals go buy an island, start making films or go on permanent vacation. Others take some time to work out what they’re going to do and maybe take an entrepreneur-in-residence position for a time, while others jump straight back into the shark tank.

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The #1 Barrier To Effective Digital Transformation

Forrester IT

In a recent post, I wrote about how digital experiences shape customer perceptions of value. But it's easy to forget that your organization's culture also shapes your customer's perception of value. Earlier this week I was moderating a panel on digital transformation at a Software AG event in New York. In opening the event, Kevin Niblock , Software AG's North America President and COO, described digital business as "a cultural phenomenon" Organizational culture plays an

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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SDN trailblazer Big Switch Networks launches in UK

Computer Weekly

Having established a base of paying customers through a key partnership with Dell, SDN supplier Big Switch Networks is opening its first European offices and gunning for Cisco’s ACI business

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Cloud by the Megawatt: Inside IBM’s Cloud Data Center Strategy

Data Center Knowledge

All major US hardware vendors have tried and failed to become formidable rivals to Amazon in the cutthroat cloud infrastructure market; all except IBM. Read More.

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How to connect Dropbox to WPS Office on a supported Chromebook

Tech Republic Cloud

If you need to easily work with documents locally and in the cloud on your Chromebook, see how to do so with a Google Play supported device, WPS Office, and Dropbox.

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Delete unused Android apps now, or risk a security nightmare

Tech Republic Security

Your Android device most likely contains unused apps that could still use data or fall prey to vulnerabilities. The solution to this potential security problem: delete those apps.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Gartner: Artificial intelligence, algorithms and smart software at the heart of big network changes

Network World

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced algorithms are at the heart of an emerging digital world. That was one of the chiefs components of Gartner’s Peter Sondergaard , senior vice president and global head of Research opening remarks at today’s Gartner Symposium/ITxpo show in Orlando. More on Network World: Will future developments in the realm of Artificial Intelligence be like the wild west or a more controlled situation?

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Manufacturing Firms Could Do Better With A Focus On Customer Experience

Forrester IT

Companies are turning to digital to do one of the three things: improve customer experience (CX) using digital technologies; improve their operational efficiency to better serve customers; and launch new business models. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are undergoing a similar transformation. In my recent discussions with leaders in this market, Industry 4.0 and smart factory dominate the conversations, but the discussions quickly shift to the Internet of things (IoT).

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Cyber security is about big team efforts, says CNI expert

Computer Weekly

Cyber security requires a team approach, based on a good understanding of the threat, to achieve effective resilience, according to Barrie Millett of the Cyber Rescue Alliance

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Digital Realty to Build Data Center Tower in Downtown Chicago

Data Center Knowledge

Site for the planned 12-story facility is reportedly shovel-ready, but construction crews will not break the ground until a major anchor tenant is on board. Read More.

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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Return of the server room nightmare challenge

Tech Republic Data Center

There's no scarier time of year than October, and no scarier place than a horrible server room. Now's your chance to scare the pants off your fellow IT veterans by sending us a server room nightmare!

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Dyn DDoS attack: 5 takeaways on what we know and why it matters

Tech Republic Security

On October 21, a Distributed Denial of Service attack on Dyn took many key web properties such as Twitter and Netflix offline. Here are some more details on the attack and the breadth of its impact.

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Check Point SandBlast takes endpoint protection to another level

Network World

Check Point has long been known as a firewall company but it is reaching beyond its roots with a new series of protective technologies under its SandBlast line. SandBlast has been around for several years, but received several significant updates over the past year to make it a truly effective endpoint protection product that can handle a wide variety of zero-day exploits across your entire enterprise.

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Loose Lips Sink M&A Ships

Forrester IT

Companies look for merger & acquisitions opportunities to boost their growth. But when confidential information gets exposed, it throws a monkeywrench into their confidential assessments, strategies and negotiations. Recent news proves this once again. Whether Twitter would be a good fit for SalesForce is a question - but that the news that Salesforce was considering it leaked into the public domain made their decisions harder.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.