Sat.Oct 21, 2017 - Fri.Oct 27, 2017

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Bad Rabbit malware raises fears of third global ransomware attack

Computer Weekly

A ransomware attack that has commonalities with WannaCry NotPeya is reportedly hitting organisations in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Germany

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How Digital CIOs Manage Their Time

Social, Agile and Transformation

Earlier this year I published the post, What discipline should CIO master to drive transformation, where I highlighted the importance of time management skills CIOs must master when leading digital transformation programs In this post I expand the analysis to show two other operating scenarios and illustrate each priority based on its impact on growth versus running the business.

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Six Best Practices for Better Efficiency with APIs

IT Toolbox

They may not have the sexiness of artificial intelligence or the Internet of Things, but APIs are having just as much if not more impact on business today.

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How Does Ireland Measure Up as a Location for Starting Your European Engineering Team?

CTOvision

Editor's note: This guest post by Alan McGlinchey makes a good case for why Ireland should be considered as the location for your European engineering team. Would love to see similar articles submitted for other locations, but so far it seems Alan is building a very compelling case! -bg Europe is a vast, lucrative market […].

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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 history of hacking and hackers

Computer Weekly

A security professional’s view on criminal hacking has shifted away from the traditional stereotype of the hacker, towards a much more diverse cross-section of wider society

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Increase your network security: Deploy a honeypot

Network World

Have you ever wondered how a hacker breaks into a live system? Would you like to keep any potential attacker occupied so you can gather information about him without the use of a production system? Would you like to immediately detect when an attacker attempts to log into your system or retrieve data? One way to see and do those things is to deploy a honeypot.

Network 138

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2017 Edition of The Cyber Threat Provides New Insights Into Bad Actors

CTOvision

The Cyber Threat was written to help executives, especially those without a deep background in cybersecurity, understand the nature of adversaries in cyberspace. Now updated for 2017, the book includes a new section on the technological environment that can help decision-makers get their heads around the new tech enabled world arising around us. The book […].

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US warns of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

Computer Weekly

The US government has issued a warning about ongoing cyber attacks targeting critical national infrastructure, saying some networks and at least one power generator have been compromised

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How to Create SCCM Windows 10 1709 Upgrade Task Sequence

Anoop

There are methods in SCCM to upgrade existing Windows 10 devices to the newest version of Windows 10 1709. The latest version of Windows 10 1709 is called Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. One way to upgrade Windows 10 is using “Windows 10 servicing” option available in SCCM CB 1706. The other way is using […]. The post How to Create SCCM Windows 10 1709 Upgrade Task Sequence appeared first on Anoops.

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2 Ways VoIP Makes Communication More Flexible

IT Toolbox

Flexible has quickly become a buzzword that many businesses use to describe themselves. It makes sense because both the marketplace and new technologies create change at such a rapid pace that businesses need to adapt.

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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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The Complete Guide To Microsoft Dynamics For Business

CTOvision

Digitization, mobile channels and real-time, engaging customer experiences are the norm for enterprise and business these days. Customers not only expect a uniquely crafted journey, but one that meets their needs and preferences. A whopping 75 percent of consumers are more likely to support a retailer that recognizes them by name, and recommends content or […].

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Birmingham SMEs to get help from London Digital Security Centre

Computer Weekly

SMEs in Birmingham are to get the opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from cyber attacks at a free event on 25 October 2017

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Install Dynamic Applications using SCCM CB Full Standalone Media

Anoop

The SCCM CB standalone media wizard helps admin to create ISO file (.iso). This ISO file helps to build machines which are not connected to the network. Standalone media in SCCM contains everything that is required to deploy the operating system on a computer. The machine should not be connected to an SCCM CB site or […]. The post Install Dynamic Applications using SCCM CB Full Standalone Media appeared first on Anoops.

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PBX vs. Cloud: Which Is Better for Businesses?

IT Toolbox

Unified communications (UC) has become a mainstream solution, with compelling, ready-made business cases for collaboration and productivity that any business can appreciate. That said, there are still multiple flavors from which to pick.

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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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Infineon TPM Vulnerability Report using SCCM (CVE-2017-15361)

Mick's IT Blog

This weekend, I listened to Security Now's KRACKing WiFi podcast Episode 633 where they discussed the TPM vulnerability. Finding out exactly what to look for was tedious. I finally ran across Lode Vanstechelman's blog entry that told exactly what to look for. The only thing it does not address is using SCCM to find vulnerable systems. Since you are looking for specific TPM manufacturer IDs and Versions, SCCM is a great tool to find the systems across a large network.

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London councils tackle housing fraud with data science

Computer Weekly

London's local authorities have a fraud problem with Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and are using data science to combat it, with help from Nesta, The Greater London Authority and ASI Data Science

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Windows 10 1709 Fall Creators Update Upgrade with Intune Update Rings

Anoop

Microsoft released Windows 10 1709 fall creators update. And the devices which are part of current branch (Semi-Annual Targeted) should get the Windows 10 1709 update in Settings – update and security – Windows Update. Microsoft Intune manages this Windows 10 device. In this post, we will see “Windows 10 1709 Fall Creators Update Upgrade […].

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Ways to Be Successful When Working From Home

IT Toolbox

Working from home provides one with a lot of flexibility. In as much as working from offers flexibility, it is just like any job in an office. It requires a person to have focus, discipline, and commitment.

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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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Top 1000 Tech Bloggers

Cloud Musings

The Rise " Top 1000 Tech Bloggers " leaderboard recognizes the most inspiring Tech journalists and bloggers active on social media. They use Klout scores (50%) and the blogger's twitter conversations on "tech" (50%) to rank these leaders on their social media influence. The first 100+ tech writers and bloggers on this board were picked from a Twitter search.

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Understand cyber security, don’t fear it, says NCSC head

Computer Weekly

The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged organisations to ensure they understand cyber risks, as a survey reveals mid-sized firms have inadequate cyber protection

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Your Local Utility Could Be the Next Big Tech Company

Dataconomy

Airbnb turns homes and apartments into hotel rooms. GE transforms age-old manufacturing and industrial processes with a data-driven industrial internet platform. Innovative companies across the spectrum are developing new technologies to upend one industry after the next, leveraging rich data streams to outperform the old models, capture market share, and.

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10 Tips for Choosing the Best Software for Your Company

IT Toolbox

So, let?s brainstorm a bit and carefully examine the most important characteristics of the best software for your company!

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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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CIOs as Digital Masters: How to Charter DIgital Paradigm shift Seamlessly?

Future of CIO

The radical change from one era to another is often called, "PARADIGM SHIFT." We are experiencing the major shift from the industrial machine age to the post-industrial information/knowledge /insight age. A digital paradigm is an emerging digital ecosystem of principles, policies, and practices that set limits or boundaries; and also offer the guidance for problem-solving or creating something new under the digital rules, keep information flow and achieve a state of dynamic balance.

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EU to collect biometrics of all visitors - which could include UK citizens post-Brexit

Computer Weekly

European Parliament approves entry/exit system which will cover all non-EU visitors to the European Union

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Technology Short Take 89

Scott Lowe

Welcome to Technology Short Take 89! I have a collection of newer materials and some older materials this time around, but hopefully all of them are still useful. (I needed to do some housekeeping on my Instapaper account, which is where I bookmark stuff that frequently lands here.) Enjoy! Networking. This is a slightly older post providing an overview of container networking , but still quite relevant.

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The Impact of Technology on People's Social Relationships

IT Toolbox

Let?s take a closer look at the benefits first and then move on to the problems that technology causes.

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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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I built my team at Data Natives

Dataconomy

Last year was full of exciting events. As soon as solarisBank received its banking license, a new chapter was opened for the company, as well as for me. We faced a tough but an exciting challenge: as a tech company with a banking license, we needed a strong BI team. The post I built my team at Data Natives appeared first on Dataconomy.

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Digital twins: Revolutionising product businesses

Computer Weekly

Among the technological drivers in industrial firms are IoT platforms that implement the concept of a digital twin.

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Posts from the Past, October 2017

Scott Lowe

After over 12 years of writing here, I’ve accumulated a pretty fair amount of content. To help folks discover older content, I thought it might be fun to revisit what I’ve published in October in years past. Here are some “posts from the past,” all from October of previous years. Enjoy! October 2005. Protecting Against OpenSSL SSLv2 Flaw.

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Novell Netware - A history Part 5

IT Toolbox

Access to other networks from a Novell LAN was often supported through the use of gateways?technologies that were usually supported on independent communications servers.

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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.