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10 Things IT Leaders Learned in 2020

Information Week

The pandemic had a lot of negative effects, but it also resulted in some unexpected benefits for enterprise technology leaders and teams.

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Gartner: The future of AI is not as rosy as some might think

Tech Republic Security

A Gartner report predicts that the second-order consequences of widespread AI will have massive societal impacts, to the point of making us unsure if and when we can trust our own eyes.

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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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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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Data Privacy Day: 10 experts give advice for protecting your business

Tech Republic Data Center

Data Privacy Day is dedicated to achieving sound privacy practices to protect businesses and customers. Learn insights from 10 experts in the field to help safeguard your company.

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SolarWinds attack: Cybersecurity experts share lessons learned and how to protect your business

Tech Republic Security

The highly sophisticated SolarWinds attack was designed to circumvent threat detection—and it did, for much too long. Two cybersecurity experts share some valuable lessons learned from the attack.

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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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What to Know When Migrating DevOps to Microservice Architectures

Information Week

If your DevOps team is planning to migrate from traditional server architectures to microservices, there are distinct changes that IT leaders must keep in mind.

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2021 predictions: Quantifying and prioritizing cyber and business risk

Tech Republic Security

Every new year brings new challenges surrounding risk management. Learn how to protect your company and its assets with these tips from an industry insider.

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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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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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Business leaders want low latency, not speed, study finds

Tech Republic Cloud

In an ideal world, the majority say, latency would be kept to under 5ms. The solution? More edge computing, an IDC study finds.

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ConfigMgr Collection View Relationships Graph | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Now you can have a better understanding of the ConfigMgr collection dependency relationships with the view relationships graph. Microsoft introduced a new feature to represent collection relationships in a graphical format with the version 2010. You can view dependency relationships between collections in a relationship graph.

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Homebrew: How to install post-exploitation tools on macOS

Tech Republic Security

We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install post-exploit security tools on macOS to further assess compromised system vulnerabilities found in your Apple equipment.

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In 2021, Banks Must Sustain The Digital Momentum

Forrester IT

We’re hitting the end of January. So, let me ask you, how is that New Year’s resolution coming along? Each year, many consumers vow to change their behavior come January 1, resolving to cut down on social media, eat more healthily, sort out their finances, or — for those in lockdown — go for a […].

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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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Businesses will spend more than $330bn on remote-working tech this year

Tech Republic Cloud

Analyst firm Gartner expects worldwide IT spending to reach $3.9 trillion in 2021 as digital projects get back on track.

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ConfigMgr Allow User Proxy for Software Update Scans | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s understand how ConfigMgr can help to configure Allow User Proxy for Software Update Scans. Microsoft announced changes WSUS with HTTP Communications & proxy with Windows 10 Sep 2020 update. The recommendation from Microsoft is to have an HTTPS connection between (a secured connection) required for software updates scans (SCCM and WSUS).

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Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Security

This comprehensive guide covers different types of denial of service attacks, DDoS protection strategies, as well as why it matters for business.

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How Customer Service Can Emerge Stronger From The Pandemic In 2021

Forrester IT

Customer service organizations played an elevated role in nurturing customers during the pandemic and did a great job at helping retain them and their spend. The pandemic also exposed gaping holes in customer service technologies and processes. It helped accelerate modernization projects that were already underway – and whose value will extend far beyond current […].

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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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How To Build A Successful IT Team

Information Week

There are three key attributes high-functioning IT team members share that are identifiable in your initial interviews: Desire, willingness, and "teachability.

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ConfigMgr Security Updates Installation Failed | Microsoft.NET Framework | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s understand how to fix ConfigMgr security updates installation failed errors. You might be already aware of the process of building Software update packages in SCCM. ConfigMgr also has a feature to update non-Microsoft applications. Intune also has a feature to deploy security patches through Windows Update for Business.

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5 data categories to learn for faster cybersecurity responses

Tech Republic Security

By knowing the different types of data, it can help your company protect itself from breaches and better recover from a cyberattack.

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It’s Time To Crack The B2B Sales Gender Diversity Code

Forrester IT

Although women make up more than half of the global workforce, they represent fewer than one-third of all B2B sales and one-quarter of all B2B tech sales roles. And when it comes to the coveted top sales jobs, women hold only 12% of those positions. While gender diversity in B2B sales is severely lacking, 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 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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Survey finds a third of businesses go up to 40% over their initial cloud budget

Tech Republic Cloud

A Pepperdata study highlights unexpected costs that crop up as well as enterprise priorities.

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Data privacy laws: A mini glossary

Tech Republic Security

Wondering which data privacy laws affect your area or the type of data you're working with? Find out with this glossary of rules from around the world.

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Robinhood blocks purchase of GameStop, AMC, and BlackBerry stock

The Verge

Robinhood has added new limits to its app to restrict users from buying or trading any of the popular Reddit r/WallStreetBets stocks , including GameStop ($GME), AMC ($AMC), BlackBerry ($BB), Bed Bath & Beyond ($BBBY), Nokia ($NOK), and more. Users will still be allowed to close out existing positions but won’t be able to buy more of the stocks.

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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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The complete list of alternatives to all Google products

TechSpot

With growing concerns over online privacy and securing personal data, more people than ever are considering alternatives to Google products. After all, Google’s business model essentially revolves around data collection and advertisements, both of which infringe on your privacy. More data means better (targeted) ads and more revenue. The company.

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China Deploys Anal Swabs For Covid-19 Testing, Says It's More Accurate

Gizmodo

Health authorities in China have deployed anal swab tests to detect covid-19 in the lead up to the Lunar New Year celebrations, according to the Chinese state media outlet the Global Times , a technique that some claim might be more accurate than traditional nasal swabs, throat swabs, and antibody tests. But not… Read more.

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Google releases alarming report about North Korean hackers posing as security analysts

Tech Republic Security

Google said the attackers were targeting security researchers by using fake LinkedIn and Twitter profiles and asking to collaborate.

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Discord bans the r/WallStreetBets server

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Discord has banned the r/WallStreetBets server, the company confirmed to The Verge. Reddit’s WallStreetBets subreddit is the driver of an unprecedented rally of GameStop stock, and has received a great deal of attention in the press as the stock continues to soar. Discord says it did not ban the server for financial fraud — rather, it was banned because it continued to allow “hateful and discriminatory content after repeated warnings.

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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.