Sat.Nov 14, 2020 - Fri.Nov 20, 2020

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How DevOps Teams Get Automation Backwards

Information Week

Will automation speed up your processes, or will you end up with a brittle system that will demand constant attention and frequent, time-consuming fixes?

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Bots Kept Jeff From Buying A PS5, And Sandy Had To Hear About It

Forrester IT

It’s not that I’m not a gamer. I enjoy board games and card games: Trivial Pursuit, Settlers Of Catan, SET, Hive. I’m up to level 3056 in Two Dots. As a kid, I played Super Mario Land on my brother’s GameBoy and Sonic The Hedgehog on the family Sega Genesis. But I’ve never been one […].

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When BYOD Also Means Bring-Your-Own-Cyber Risk

CTOvision

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) used to be an emerging trend in the workplace, one that allowed professionals a bit more flexibility and comfort by using their personal computers and […].

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4 Ways Tech Firms Can Use CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021, with the theme “Rebuilding for the Future,” provides 10 trends in technology for the year ahead. For those in the business of technology, here are four ways to leverage the insights from CompTIA's latest research.

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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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Quantum computing: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Security

IBM, Honeywell, and Intel are just three companies leading the way in building quantum machines as well as the algorithms and controls to run them. Learn about possible business use cases for quantum.

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Trust In The Age Of The Customer

Forrester IT

One of the best parts of being a Forrester analyst is having the time, space, and data to wrestle with abstract, complex concepts that inevitably influence business today and in the near future. For the past several months, I’ve been chipping away at a topic that is on the minds of leaders in just about […].

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Cybersecurity Training for Beginners: How to Train for CompTIA Security+

Association of Information Technology Professional

Learn about the cybersecurity industry for beginners and how you can further your cybersecurity career with IT certifications like CompTIA Security+.

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Cisco gains container security with Banzai Cloud buy

Network World

In its second cloud-native technology acquisition in as many months, Cisco is buying container security firm Banzai Cloud for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2017, Banzai is known for developing Kubernetes-based cloud application development and security technologies. It will become part of Cisco's Emerging Technologies and Incubation group, where the company brews new projects for cloud-native networking, security and edge computing environments.

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Learn From 2020 To Create Your Anywhere-Work Strategy

Forrester IT

2020’s Remote Work Is The Exception No Business Wanted The sudden arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust every organization into a patchwork of unplanned workforce responses. Companies have had to quickly get as many of their personnel into a safe and productive work situation as possible, with most of them working remotely at least […].

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ConfigMgr Task Sequence OSD Multiple Physical Drives | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post, we learn about ConfigMgr Task Sequence OSD Multiple Physical Drives. Let’s try to understand how can we use conditions in the Task sequence to install operating systems via SCCM Task Sequence on a machine having dual drives. The below articles will give you an idea about the scenario which I have faced […].

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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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CompTIA PenTest+ Is Now DoD Approved: Why It Matters

Association of Information Technology Professional

CompTIA PenTest+ is now approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 for three cybersecurity job categories.

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4 ways to keep your company's and customers' data private and build trust

Tech Republic Security

Implementing appropriate data privacy is critical for company operations and success. Learn some of the challenges and solutions recommended to do the job right.

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How to Approach Your Mission-Critical Big Data Strategy

Information Week

Across industries, big data has joined traditional, structured data as a mission-critical element. Here's some advice for CIOs and big data leaders on how to get started.

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Everything you need to know about Support Assist with Admin By Request – Learn with Joy

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Today’s blog post focuses on the Support Assist feature of Admin By Request. What is Admin By Request? Admin By Request from Fastrack Software is a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution for Windows (Server/Client) and Mac endpoints that allows you to revoke local admin rights of the end-users from the workstations/endpoints without interrupting normal work flows.

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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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The Building Blocks of Cybersecurity: A Particular Set of Skills

Association of Information Technology Professional

A recent CompTIA research study revealed the cybersecurity skills IT pros need to build their knowledge base and careers.

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Linux and open source: The biggest issue in 2020

Tech Republic Security

This year was rough for all involved--even Linux and open source didn't come through unscathed. See what Jack Wallen considers to be the biggest issue for Linux in 2020.

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Clearly, cloud is essential, yet some sky-high hopes remain out of reach

Tech Republic Cloud

COVID-19 sent cloud adoption into overdrive; its role in digital transformation is uncontested, but just 37% of companies say they've realized the full potential of investments, according to Accenture.

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How the Seahawks are using a data lake to improve their game

All Things Distributed

Growing up in the Netherlands, American football was largely a foreign concept to me. My version of football was The Beautiful Game , or as most Americans know it, soccer. Football, futbol, soccer, or whatever else you call it, will always be something I’m deeply passionate about, especially my hometown team, Ajax. When I joined Amazon and Seattle became my new home, I began to see how my colleagues shared this same level of passion for American football – and particularly the fervent fans known

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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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Looking at the Cloud in 2021: Growth and Changes

Information Week

CIOs will have a host of cloud options to choose from in 2021 as the cloud business evolves, according to a new Forrester Research report.

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How phishing attacks are exploiting Google's own tools and services

Tech Republic Security

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of Google's open and accessible online tools to skirt past the usual security filters, says Armorblox.

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How to install the SonarQube code quality analyzer on Ubuntu Server 20.04

Tech Republic Cloud

Looking for a way to analyze your code to find issues and vulnerabilities? If so, Jack Wallen thinks SonarQube is exactly what you need. Learn how to install this tool.

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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

Photo by Deborah Feingold/Getty Images. From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. While Windows 10 doesn’t look anything like Windows 1.0, it still has many of its original fundamentals like scroll bars, drop-down menus, icons, dialog boxes, and apps like Notepad and M

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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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How to Create High-Impact Development Teams

Information Week

Focus on the marathon, not the sprint. Here are three best practices for constructing effective, efficient dev teams.

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"123456" tops list of most common passwords for 2020

Tech Republic Security

People are still using very simple passwords, with many of them similar to the ones they used in 2019, according to NordPass.

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Global spending on the public cloud to jump by 18% in 2021

Tech Republic Cloud

Most organizations plan to increase their cloud spending in the midst of the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic, says Gartner.

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T-Mobile becomes first carrier to enable 988 number for mental health services

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. T-Mobile has added support for the 988 emergency mental health services number more than a year and a half ahead of the Federal Communications Commission’s deadline, the company announced on Friday. T-Mobile customers who dial 988 will be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) and its network of crisis centers across the US.

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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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Cancel the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree for Good

Gizmodo

This week, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was unfurled in all its floppy, haggard glory. As many a Twitter user were quick to point out, its appearance was a metaphor for this year of pandemic, a slapdash coup attempt, and a general drubbing of American exceptionalism. Read more.

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Microsoft's new security chip takes PC protection to a higher level

Tech Republic Security

Intel, AMD and Qualcomm will use the Microsoft-designed Pluton security processor from Xbox One and Azure Sphere in future SoCs to deliver better protection than a TPM.

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Microsoft Teams is adding these consumer-friendly features to desktop and web

Tech Republic Cloud

You can now use Teams to call friends and family free of charge, even if they don't have the app installed.

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The MacBook Air is once again the benchmark by which other laptops will be measured

The Verge

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge. Last week I wrote that Apple seemed “astonishingly confident” in its new M1-based Macs. This week we know why: they are astonishingly good. I reviewed the MacBook Air , Nilay Patel reviewed the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro , and Chris Welch reviewed the new Mac mini. All three are equally impressive, but it’s the Air in particular that stands out as offering incredible power at its price point.

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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.