Software: Page 51
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Amazon Alexa now has 15K skills, outpacing competitors
By comparison, Google Home had 378 voice apps available as of June 30. Microsoft’s Cortana has 65.
By Justine Brown • July 6, 2017 -
There's less ransomware in Windows than suspected, but total malware impact significant
In all, almost seven out of 10 new malware programs targeted the Microsoft platform last year.
By Justine Brown • July 6, 2017 -
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Shifts in compute infrastructure, ongoing AI adoption plans and talent challenges ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.
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Alexa, how are we performing? Adobe brings analytics to virtual assistants
As part of the Adobe Analytics Cloud, companies can analyze voice data across all major digital assistant platforms.
By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017 -
With Windows OS the center of global malware attacks, Microsoft works to defend users
Enterprise adoption of Windows 10 is likely to accelerate in the wake of global malware attacks and more security features coming available.
By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: American-made tech and the dumbing down of the smartphone generation
Smartphones are as American as Apple Pie (thanks iPhone), but did you know they're making you dumber?
By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz • June 30, 2017 -
It takes two: Box, Microsoft expand partnership to the cloud
The two companies already work together to provide interoperability with many Microsoft products.
By Justine Brown • June 28, 2017 -
Unilever is taking the human out of human resources
To source potential hires, Unilever places ads for entry-level positions on Facebook, WayUp and Muse to target online users, with an algorithm in place to sift through qualifications.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 28, 2017 -
Microsoft: There's a difference between asset management and audits
In fact, the two are completely different processes, where one is voluntary and the other mandatory, a Microsoft general manager explains.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 26, 2017 -
Bloomberg: CA, BMC exploring potential merger
BMC and CA are two of the largest U.S. providers of IT management software.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 22, 2017 -
Cisco unveils new approach to networking, part of the push to modernize its product base
The new network is essentially software designed to make it easier for corporate customers to manage and monitor their networks.
By Justine Brown • June 21, 2017 -
Microsoft Stream brings videos front and center in the enteprise
Organizations can now upload, share, manage and view videos inside Office 365 applications like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Yammer.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 20, 2017 -
Apple earns top spot on list of 100 IT vendors
Gartner predicts that 20% of all activities an individual engages in will involve at least one of the top seven digital giants by 2021.
By Justine Brown • June 19, 2017 -
Why Amazon may be on the hunt to buy Slack
Amazon may be the enterprise cloud leader, but its penetration into the business essentially ends there — and the giant may be looking to expand its product suite.
By Justine Brown • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: Spaces beat tabs, at least where salaries are concerned
Also, AI makes a waka waka stride and Marissa Mayer wants to use Gmail again.
By Naomi Eide • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ERP systems evolve in a cloud-dominated world
Legacy vendors are learning to keep up with competition from cloud-based apps, despite technological disparity.
By Barry Hochfelder • June 15, 2017 -
Deal or no deal? Facebook researchers train AI bots to negotiate
More advanced chatbots could help companies handle larger volumes of customer inquiries.
By Justine Brown • June 15, 2017 -
Microsoft issues security patches to protect against 'nation-state' actors
The updates cover older versions of Microsoft software, including XP.
By Justine Brown • June 14, 2017 -
Atlassian puts enterprise tools into one basket
A new comprehensive product could help Atlassian entice the large enterprise customers it covets and possibly expand its market share.
By Justine Brown • June 14, 2017 -
Amazon lawsuit rekindles rumors of new workplace productivity tool
A suit from Amazon alleges a former AWS VP is violating his non-compete agreement and has "deep and detailed knowledge" of Amazon’s future product and service offerings.
By Justine Brown • June 13, 2017 -
Microsoft's BI tool sees strong growth as enterprises work to turn data into intel
A new version of the company’s popular business analysis tool is designed to give enterprises a more powerful and flexible way to analyze their data.
By Justine Brown • June 13, 2017 -
Employees instant messaging at work prefer Skype, Facebook Messenger, survey finds
Instant messaging at work is fast replacing face-to-face chats around the water cooler and the trend is due, in part, to the rise of telecommuting.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
AI and LiDar and drones, oh my!: The tech shaping city growth
While many cities focus on autonomous vehicles and 5G networks, these other technologies are proving their potential.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To suit customer nuances, Brooks Brothers rolled out a tailor-made app
Making suits is what Brooks Brothers knows how to do. Now, the storied tailors are weaving technology into the process to speed up delivery time.
By Naomi Eide • June 8, 2017 -
Apple's Siri gets smarter with AI and a natural, 'expressive' voice
The Siri enhancements, which will be released as part of iOS 11 this fall, will also allow third-party programmers to use Apple AI abilities including speech recognition and image processing.
By Justine Brown • June 6, 2017 -
Skype gets first major update in a decade
While Skype is also used heavily in the enterprise, this refresh only affects the consumer version.
By Justine Brown • June 5, 2017
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