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5 Traits of Truly Innovative Companies
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
News
When most people think about innovation, they think of companies like Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Google because those companies appear to have some kind of magic that other organizations lack. If your company wants to make lightning strike repeatedly, consider these points.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 1/8/2018
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Single Sign-On Vendors Shudder as AWS Enters the Market
Ben Kepes,
Satire
The recent AWS announcement of single sign-on capabilities has the potential to shake up yet another tech sector.
By Ben Kepes , 1/5/2018
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Is Diversity Part of Your Technology Strategy?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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As we move into an age of artificial intelligence tech teams have to strive to eliminate bias in their AI apps.
By Martin Fiore and Karyn Twaronite, EY , 1/5/2018
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Vendors Rush to Issue Security Updates for Meltdown, Spectre Flaws
Jai Vijayan, Freelance writer
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Apple says all Mac and iOS systems are affected by new side-channel attack vulnerabilities.
By Jai Vijayan Freelance writer, 1/4/2018
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3 Ways the Subscription Economy Will Strengthen Cybersecurity
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Commentary
Subscription-based IT services aren't just about saving money; they can help secure your data.
By Jesper Andersen, CEO, Infoblox , 1/4/2018
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Cloud Computing 2018: More of Everything
Andrew Froehlich, President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks
Commentary
Activity on the cloud adoption front throughout 2017 set the stage for some dramatic changes in how enterprises use the cloud in 2018.
By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 1/4/2018
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Critical Microprocessor Flaws Affect Nearly Every Machine
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
Researchers release details of 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' attacks that allow programs to steal sensitive data.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 1/3/2018
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Intel Processor Security Flaw Prompts Kernel Makeovers in Linux, Windows
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
As-yet undisclosed design flaw in Intel processors has OS programmers working on kernel updates that reportedly could slow performance.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 1/3/2018
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Implementing DevOps: Mind the Details
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Satire
When it comes to DevOps success or failure, little things count the most. Start small, make sure everyone's really in, and count – and celebrate – the team's successes.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 1/3/2018
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Chatbots: Changing the Nature of Human Interactions with Machines
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Chatbots have established their place in the home and our personal lives; now watch what they can do in enterprise applications over the next few years.
By Allan Frank, Chief Scientist, LiquidHub , 1/3/2018
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To Build Software that is Easy to Use, Engage the Right Partners
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Developing software that is intuitive and meets user needs calls for a close partnership between a vendor and a couple of key customers.
By Paul Brient, CEO PatientKeeper , 1/2/2018
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7 Fastest-Growing Tech Job Skills
Cynthia Harvey, Contributor, NetworkComputing
News
Which terms do IT employers and job seekers search for most often? There are some significant disconnects between what IT pros offer and what employers want.
By Cynthia Harvey Contributor, NetworkComputing, 1/2/2018
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AI Has a Foothold in Business, Now for the Next Steps
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
News
Everyone's talking about AI, but many companies have trouble getting their efforts off the ground. In a recent survey and brief, EY pinpoints the challenges and opportunities.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 1/1/2018
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How IT Can Improve Asset Management
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
The traditional approach to IT asset management is flawed and needs to be replaced with a strategy that factors in the reliance on cloud computing and SaaS.
By Mary Shacklett, founder and owner of Transworld Data , 12/29/2017
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Rapid Growth in Security Market Raises Question: How to Pick a Startup
Dawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
News
VCs weigh in with their advice on how to select a startup with staying power when purchasing security solutions and services.
By Dawn Kawamoto Associate Editor, Dark Reading, 12/28/2017
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Enterprises Cautiously Migrate Toward IaaS
Cynthia Harvey, Contributor, NetworkComputing
Satire
On-premises, infrastructure-as-a-service will coexist for quite a while with large organizations moving more workloads to the public cloud, yet operating their own data centers for years to come.
By Cynthia Harvey Contributor, NetworkComputing, 12/28/2017
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How to Maintain the Spirit of Open Source
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
As the popularity of open source grows, it's important to remember that with growth comes complexity and that being involved in open source comes with the mindset that collaboration makes the world a better place.
By Alan, SUSE, and Chairman of the OpenStack Foundation , 12/27/2017
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Two Banks: Emergent Concepts vs. Legacy Tech
Ben Kepes,
Commentary
A couple of banks have taken differing paths with their technology makeovers, with one seeming to be successful at it.
By Ben Kepes , 12/27/2017
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Is It Time for Your Organization to Invest in AI?
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
News
After decades of AI being viewed as a "future" concept it may be time for companies to invest real dollars for real applications.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 12/26/2017
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7 Skills Every IT Project Manager Needs
Andrew Froehlich, President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks
News
Project managers on the IT team don't need to be the all-knowing tech expert, but there are key tech skills that help them succeed.
By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 12/22/2017
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