IT Strategy: Page 141


  • Microsoft's anti-malware service aims to help companies better detect hacks

    The company hopes Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection will encourage enterprises to more quickly adopt Windows 10.

    By March 2, 2016
  • German hospitals' quick reaction limits impact of hackers' ransomware

    After hackers used malware on several hospitals in Germany, officials quickly responded and took systems offline to stop the viruses from spreading. 

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 29, 2016
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    Top 5 stories from CIO Dive

    Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Effectiveness eroding as companies rely on encryption as the ultimate protection

    A new study found a growing number of encryption keys and certificates are left unmanaged and unprotected, posing a security threat to enterprises.

    By , Naomi Eide • Feb. 26, 2016
  • Germany is reportedly preparing the first Safe Harbour-related fines

    The data protection authority in Hamburg, Germany, is preparing to fine three companies and investigating two other firms. 

    By Feb. 26, 2016
  • With recent acquisition, BlackBerry delves further into cybersecurity services

    Wednesday, BlackBerry announced its purchase of Encription, a U.K.-based cybersecurity consulting firm.

    By Feb. 24, 2016
  • Spotify picks Google as streaming giants line up clouds

    The company said it will have a "Googley future" as it tapped Google as its cloud service provider.

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 24, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    Cybercriminals saw 'opportunity' in hospital heist

    Following the ransomware attack on a Los Angeles hospital, experts say companies should work to harden their IT systems to make sure they're not an easy target.

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 23, 2016
  • Industry group to create standards to help advance the Internet of Things

    The Open Connectivity Foundation was formed to help promote “the potential an open standard can deliver.”

    By Feb. 22, 2016
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    Google's tech incubator becomes Jigsaw

    The company is expanding Google Ideas, the organization's think tank, to create Jigsaw. 

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 19, 2016
  • Defense Department "rapidly" transitioning to Windows 10

    The agency is looking to transition its 4 million devices by Jan. 2017. 

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 18, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    Why Google's enterprise search is on a sunset march to the cloud

    The company is transitioning its bright yellow enterprise Search Appliance's capabilities to the cloud, an example of the continued shift away from enterprise hardware solutions. 

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 9, 2016
  • Intel reveals how it is harnessing tech to improve business processes

    The company released its annual IT performance report to share how it is using tech to improve business.

    By Feb. 8, 2016
  • Indian IT services market growth expected to slow in 2016

    An industry group said the slowdown will take place as companies worldwide cut back on tech spending.

    By Feb. 8, 2016
  • Cisco to acquire IoT provider Jasper Tech. for $1.4 billion

    The purchase will help Cisco expand its market and break into the emerging field of connected devices. 

    By Feb. 5, 2016
  • Analyst thinks Amazon could lose Apple as a client

    Apple is building its own datacenters, which might mean it no longer needs Amazon Web Services' offerings. 

    By Feb. 2, 2016
  • UPDATE: Yahoo in turmoil amidst 15% job cuts and a lawsuit

    During its quarterly earnings call Tuesday, Yahoo announced it will cut approximately 15% of its workforce and offered a “strategic plan” to focus its business priorities.

    By Naomi Eide • Feb. 2, 2016
  • Alphabet is world's most valuable company

    With high profits and a flourishing advertising business, Google's parent company is now the most profitable in the world, stealing the title from Apple. 

    By Feb. 2, 2016
  • IBM scoops up digital marketing agency Resource/Ammirati

    IBM’s most recent acquisition is its first foray into digital marketing and is expected to boost its design team and digital experience capabilities.

    By David Kirkpatrick , Naomi Eide • Jan. 29, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    Dice president: CIOs must be strategic in increasingly tight IT talent market

    In an interview with CIO Dive, Bob Melk discusses challenges CIOs face in hiring today's technology professionals. 

    By Jan. 28, 2016
  • Cybercriminals add telephonic DoS attacks to their bag of tricks

    While not as well-known as DDoS attacks, telephonic DoS attacks can prevent companies from receiving legitimate phone calls from customers.

    By Jan. 25, 2016
  • UK banks warned to get serious about IT

    A rash of recent IT failures has lawmakers pushing for improvements.

    By Jan. 25, 2016
  • IBM creating cloud video unit

    The company is using its acquisitions of four startups to help form the new unit. 

    By Naomi Eide • Jan. 22, 2016
  • Companies migrate to Google for Work faster than Office 365

    The BetterCloud study also found increasing interest from companies in productivity suites.

    By Jan. 21, 2016
  • Cisco: Smaller companies tend to use fewer cyber defenses

    The company’s annual security report found small and mid-size organizations often employ fewer cyber defense measures, potentially putting enterprise customers at risk.  

    By Jan. 20, 2016
  • Gartner: Global IT spending saw dramatic drop in 2015

    The strong U.S. dollar is partially to blame, according to Gartner.

    By Jan. 18, 2016