Future IT Teams Will Include More Non-Traditional Members
Information Week
APRIL 1, 2020
Despite the rise of IT-related AI, automation and self-healing systems, companies are still facing IT shortages as they become increasingly digital.
Sat.Mar 28, 2020 - Fri.Apr 03, 2020
537 
How CIOs Can Get Rid Of Their To-Do Lists
The Accidental Successful CIO
APRIL 1, 2020
CIOs have to find a way to get things done Image Credit: Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash. If you are like most CIOs, you always have too much to do and not enough time in which to get it all done. Most of us deal with this challenge by creating lists of the things that we need to get accomplished so that we don’t forget anything. Creating a list and then marking things off as we complete them is what most productivity solutions are based on.
Join 83,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Cyberattacks rank as the biggest data protection concern facing SMBs
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2020
World Backup Day is March 31, and while cyberattacks are a potential threat to their data, many SMBs say they don't have a data backup or disaster recovery process, according to data protection company Infrascale.
Leading a Defensive to Offensive Transformation Strategy Post COVID-19
Social, Agile and Transformation
MARCH 30, 2020
There is something quite magical watching pro athletes in a one on one situation. A soccer player defending a striker from getting by or a basketball player holding ground so that the point guard doesn't drive to the basket. These players are on their toes and ready to pounce left or right, depending on where they think the offensive player will drive.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Enterprise AI Goes Mainstream, but Maturity Must Wait
Information Week
MARCH 31, 2020
An O'Reilly survey illustrates how enterprise groups are moving more applications into production, but also how companies face cultural and talent focused barriers.
The Robots Are Still Coming
Information Week
APRIL 1, 2020
More people are needed for blue collar jobs in areas where AI-enabled automation was to have the most impact. So where are the robots?
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Information Technology Zone brings together the best content for IT professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
Fraud prevention startup working on anonymous peer-to-peer verification network
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 3, 2020
Identiq uses cryptographic algorithms and preserves customer privacy while enabling companies to to identify new customers through a network of trust.
Palo Alto grows SD-WAN platform buy snapping-up CloudGenix for $420M
Network World
MARCH 31, 2020
With an eye towards significantly bolstering its edge networking offerings, Palo Alto has entered into an agreement to buy cloud-based SD-WAN vendor CloudGenix for $420 million in cash. Palo Alto said upon the completion of the acquisition it will integrate CloudGenix's cloud-managed SD-WAN products to accelerate the intelligent onboarding of remote branches and retail stores into its Prisma Access package.
Kaggle Competition Aims AI at COVID-19
Information Week
MARCH 30, 2020
A challenge on the data science community site Kaggle is asking great minds to apply machine learning to battle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Conducting Customer Research Remotely: Tips, Tricks, And Resources
Forrester IT
MARCH 31, 2020
Conducting Research Remotely Has Benefits The shift to working remotely in response to the current pandemic means many organizations are having to rethink their approach to understanding customers. Luckily, conducting research remotely has long been part of business as usual for many organizations, and for good reason — it provides benefits that help make research […].
The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision
Advertisement
Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.
IBM providing 9 free public cloud business services to customers during coronavirus pandemic
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2020
With companies sending employees home to work during the COVID-19 threat, IBM offers a range of tools to support critical IT applications.
BrandPost: 5 Network Security Remedies for Telework
Network World
MARCH 30, 2020
With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic, many employers are recommending additional telework to help keep employees safe and productive. More and more, companies are embracing “remote teams” and allowing their employees the opportunity to work from home or telecommute. Yet home IT devices are still subject to many of the same threats as on-site business devices.
IT Recruitment: Time to Take a Non-Traditional Path
Information Week
APRIL 3, 2020
Here are some non-traditional ways that IT leaders can fill their open positions and create a more diverse workplace.
What The CEO Of Every CPG Brand Needs To Do Tomorrow
Forrester IT
MARCH 31, 2020
The single biggest transformation in the retail industry in the last decade has been the emergence of third-party marketplaces (often online bazaars subject to few restrictions) where sellers and buyers meet. Some sellers on online marketplaces, however, traffic in the business of outright fake products. Others may procure merchandise through legitimate channels but engage in […].
How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs
Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
7 of the best VPN providers for small businesses
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 3, 2020
With work shifting away from offices, SMBs need a top-shelf VPN to continue doing business. Here are some of the leading brands.
BrandPost: 4 Risks of Waiting to Migrate to the Cloud
Network World
MARCH 30, 2020
If you’re responsible for the security of your organization's digital environment, staying up-to-date with the latest hardware, environment, and software vulnerability patches can be a challenge. Migrating your workloads to the cloud can help address these challenges in new, unique ways. Waiting to migrate to the cloud can create unforeseen consequences.
Cloud Scalability Shows Its Worth in the Wake of COVID-19
Information Week
APRIL 2, 2020
Gartner discusses how organizations rely on the cloud infrastructure to keep up with their needs during the pandemic.
Future Of Retail 2020: Retailers Test Consumer Facing and Operational IoT Solutions
Forrester IT
MARCH 31, 2020
To understand how Forrester’s predictions will unfold in the retail industry in 2020, my colleague Madeline Cyr and I interviewed experts within Forrester for our “Applying 2020 Predictions To Retail” series. To understand the Internet of Things (IoT) predictions for 2020, we spoke with Forrester IoT expert Frank Gillett. Madeline Cyr: In 2020 you predict […].
Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025
Advertisement
With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.
How to better secure your Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol connections
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2020
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol has been saddled with security bugs and weaknesses, which means you need to take certain precautions when using RDP for remote connections.
BrandPost: How to Prepare for Your Next Cybersecurity Compliance Audit
Network World
MARCH 30, 2020
Reading a list of cybersecurity compliance frameworks is like looking at alphabet soup: NIST CSF, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, GDPR…the list goes on. It’s easy to be overwhelmed, and not only because of the acronyms. Many frameworks do not tell you where to start or exactly how to become compliant. Cybersecurity best practices from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) provide prioritized, prescriptive guidance for a strong cybersecurity foundation.
Using a Virtual Warehouse to Manufacture Real-World Tools
Information Week
APRIL 3, 2020
An aircraft parts supplier explores a cloud-based resource to transform how it responds to demand.
COVID-19: Leading airlines display compassion, resilience, and good old business sense.
Forrester IT
MARCH 30, 2020
Airlines have a major role to play in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic because they are part and fabric of this interconnected world, carrying people and cargo.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Phishing emails claim recipient has been infected with coronavirus
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2020
A new phishing campaign is using the fear of being infected as a way to spread malware, as spotted by security trainer KnowBe4.
Five trends affecting the adoption of cloud today
CTOvision
MARCH 30, 2020
Read Gregor Petri list five trends which can offer you insights to adopting cloud computing for your business on IT Pro Portal : Cloud computing is firmly established as the new normal for enterprise IT. Across industries such as manufacturing and automotive, cloud continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments of IT spend. With […].
Damn the Law (Disclose Your Comp)
Information Week
MARCH 30, 2020
Why senior IT professionals disclose salary history in the job recruitment process -- despite laws banning the question.
COVID-19: It is time to give nothing less than your best.
Forrester IT
MARCH 30, 2020
As with every other major crisis facing the world, whether a global war or a pandemic, humanity prevails through unity, empathy, responsibility and leadership. Tactical and momentary actions alone will not be enough because we have to be prepared for a sustained period of strife. Governments and private sector organizations have a shared responsibility to […].
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
Advertisement
The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
FBI warns about Zoom bombing as hijackers take over school and business video conferences
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2020
Teleconferences are being disrupted by internet trolls shouting profanity and racist remarks and posting pornographic and hate images.
An OODAcast Conversation with Dr. David Bray of the Atlantic Council Geotech Center (Part One)
CTOvision
APRIL 3, 2020
With the need to postpone our in person “Future Proof” event, OODA is producing more virtual content to keep up an exchange of best practices and lessons learned in our community. This includes live web events (see the OODA Webinar – Managing Through COVID-19) and a new series of audio podcasts and web based conversations. […].
CompTIA Grants Extensions, Options for Certification Exams
Information Week
MARCH 30, 2020
Alternatives to visiting testing centers are being put into place for IT professionals seeking accreditation.
The State Of Remote Work During COVID-19: An Update On Forrester’s Research
Forrester IT
APRIL 2, 2020
Remote Work Is Having Its Moment Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve fielded dozens of inquiries from companies across the globe that are transitioning their workforces from the office into the home. For many, this is a new, difficult, and scary transition, one in which the stakes are high. As I and many of […].
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Let's personalize your content