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• Three tips for securing hybrid IT

  By understanding the differences in security demands for cloud and on-premises environments, enterprises can be confident applications and data across a hybrid IT landscape are secure.

  Suresh Sridharan • Oct. 3, 2017

• Smart watches, lighting, cities … is the IoT the newest weapon of the cybercriminal?

  Twenty years ago, IT networks were easy to map — once some PCs and a printer were linked to the server, most workspaces were ready to go. It's no longer that simple. 

  Scott Millis • Sept. 27, 2017

• Are women the CDO force to be reckoned with?

  In a guest article, Anna Frazzetto, chief digital technology officer and senior VP at Harvey Nash, reflects on how the CDO role is becoming a powerful entry point into tech leadership for women.

  Anna Frazzetto • Sept. 12, 2017

• Define the business case for moving ERP to the cloud

  Instant use, intelligent software and innovative capabilities are the driving forces of intelligent cloud ERP adoption.

  Sal Laher • Aug. 29, 2017

• 3 ways the cloud can help IT continually deliver 'state of the art'

  The reality is, technology is no longer adopted or implemented from the top down — it's coming from the bottom up.

  Bryan Martin • Aug. 22, 2017

• You can't revoke your fingerprint

  Biometric authentication may be riskier than you think, says Dan Puterbaugh, Attorney and Evangelist, Adobe, in a guest article.

  Dan Puterbaugh • Aug. 15, 2017

• When technology changes faster than you can train, how do you keep up?

  Technology is evolving dramatically and because of the continuous pace of change, businesses must constantly up-skill their workforce, writes Milind Gurjar of Cisco Learning.

  Milind Gurjar • Aug. 8, 2017

• 5 ways a digital shift can help telcos future-proof their business

  By massively expanding the capacity of their networks, Telcos have helped shape the connected, content-driven generation we live in. 

  Stephan Gatien • Aug. 1, 2017

• What Theo Epstein can teach enterprises about digital transformation

  Theo Epstein understood that creating a winning baseball team would require a strategic shift in digital strategy. Ultimately, that strategy lead to winning the World Series. 

  Megan Walsh • July 25, 2017

• 3 reasons adoption of robotic process automation is on the rise

  RPA software robots help to perform time-consuming tasks by mimicking the way humans interact with applications through a user interface. And that's good for the enterprise. 

  Anand Veeramani • July 18, 2017

• The Big Brother you want: Finding the data privacy sweet spot

  When it comes to personal data and privacy, businesses, policy makers and consumers are still trying to find the sweet spot, where all parties feel like the right balance between data privacy and data innovation is struck.

  Steven Hillion • July 11, 2017

• Career path in cybersecurity still steep for women

  The cybersecurity industry needs more women, Morphisec's Netta Schmeidler says in a guest article. Their diverse voices, viewpoints and opinions help drive innovation, improvement and resilience.

  Netta Schmeidler • July 6, 2017

• 3 questions to ask about machine learning in cybersecurity

  Machine learning allows security products to do vastly better in various areas. But it is best understood as a set of techniques that dramatically optimize detection techniques.

  Sven Krasser • June 27, 2017

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  Did SD-WAN kill WAN optimization?

  WAN optimization was first introduced in 2004, which is eons in the world of information technology. So naturally it’s time to move on to the next big thing, right?

  Scott Gibson • June 20, 2017

• Can low code really fix the IT skills gap?

  For IT, low code tools mean that the business can create simpler applications without putting a burden on skilled developers who are better utilized on complex coding projects.

  Clare Grant • June 13, 2017

• 8 steps CIOs can take for successful supply chain management

  CIOs are the new stewards of the supply chain. Due to the growing digital footprint and impact of systems and architecture with business processes, their role has become more important than ever. 

  Chaney Ojinnaka • June 6, 2017

• Some tasks are best left to the experts: Be wary of the rise of citizen developers

  The rise of "citizen developers" is a development made possible by more user-friend computing, but limiting their role in the enterprise is a wise choice.

  Mike Garofalo • May 30, 2017

• IT security stinks: Here's how to fix it

  Both awareness and spending allocated toward cyberthreats has increased, so why do so many organizations still struggle with IT security? 

  Ash Wilson • May 24, 2017

• Simplifying your Windows 10 adoption, and beyond

  In just a few months, Windows 10 will mark its second anniversary, and although one might be hard-pressed to find a CIO over the moon about transitioning to the Windows 10 OS, the reality is Windows 7 is on its way out. 

  Jon Rolls • May 11, 2017

• 4 reasons why most data science projects fail

  While data is a key component that drives true digital transformation, too often companies approach data and analytics projects the wrong way. 

  James Roberts • May 2, 2017

• SOC challenge: Balancing the trade-offs between cost and risk

  For a SOC, mitigating risks must always include an analysis of the associated costs. How do you find the right balance?  

  Slavik Markovich • April 27, 2017

• How enterprises can facilitate IT, line of business collaboration for app development

  Instead of relying on long processes, IT departments at the forefront of the app development curve are turning to collaborative models to design and deploy business apps.

  Jonathan Kaplan • April 25, 2017

• Humanizing the digital workplace computing experience

  Instead of boosting productivity and output, the current model of disjointed cloud services is over-complicating the digital workplace experience. Why?

  Yaacov Cohen • April 18, 2017

• Quantum computing security threats looming over IT industry

  Academics and experts agree that a universal quantum computer capable of cracking current cryptography will become available within the next decade.

  Scott Totzke • April 11, 2017

• Getting IT out of the basement and into the boardroom

  Organizations won’t be able to see the true value of their IT teams until staff are made more accessible, more visible and more available to deliver services beyond those required to "keep the lights on."

  Jarod Greene • April 10, 2017

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