CIO and IT salaries
CIO and IT salaries rise and fall with the economy. CIOs need to be able to match skills to current pay rates and stay competitive. Regularly reviewing IT salaries can also be an incentive to retain valuable staff members in a competitive job market. Find the latest information and advice about CIO and IT salaries, including news, tips and other resources, here in this topic section.
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News
21 Feb 2020
IT salary report shows increased interest in emerging tech hubs
New report lays out the largest IT salary growth of 2019 and predictions for what 2020 has in store for technical careers. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
How to get more women leaders in tech: It's not just a numbers game
Women leaders in tech are still few and far between. The industry knows it's a problem, but fixing gender inequality in the top ranks won't be easy, according to a recent panel. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Enterprise on-premise infrastructure spending experiences ‘post-pandemic’ bounce-back
Latest data from Synergy Research Group reveals uptick in enterprise on-premise IT infrastructure spending Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
UK local authorities reveal connectivity priorities, challenges
Study examining topics ranging from gigabit-capable broadband to 5G, smart places, telecoms and net-zero finds progress being made in UK local government, but challenges remain in the drive to improve digital connectivity Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Employees over 55 want new skills
A large number of people in their 50s or older want to gain new digital skills, but aren’t getting the support they need to do so Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Uncertainty persists, but enterprises rush to adopt network as a service
Research shows that enterprise network-as-a-service opportunities abound but comms service providers will need to overhaul investment and go-to-market strategies before adoption becomes widespread Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
EE maintains mobile network leadership in UK
Analyst finds that BT-owned mobile service sweeps board in terms of nationwide network quality through performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2023
Airbyte takes the biscuit for open source data integration
Airbyte is the creator of an open source data integration platform. The company has this month announced its Free Connector Programme to provide free use of any data pipeline on Airbyte Cloud that ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Lords question ‘extensive’ government online safety powers
Digital minister Paul Scully defends government Online Safety plans to give secretary of state powers to direct Ofcom Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2023
SAP 2022: 11% revenue growth, 2.5% staff targeted by restructure
SAP has announced full-year 2022 revenue of nearly €31bn, up 11% year on year. In 2023, it will explore a sell-off of Qualtrics stake and do a restructure, with an impact on 2.5% of staff Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2023
Can you afford simplicity?
Among the trends that seems to resonate with IT leaders is the need to simplify, consolidate and generally reduce the overall complexity required to run enterprise IT. It is something the major IT ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2023
Skills convergence to soften talent crisis impact
This is a guest post by Pete Wilson, general manager at Apptio Asia-Pacific. Although the nation has reopened to internationals and skilled migration slowly resumes, the talent shortage is hurting ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Hive ransomware gang taken down after FBI hacks back
The FBI hacked into Hive’s servers, stole its decryption keys and then took down its servers in a major action that has successfully disrupted a prolific and dangerous ransomware operation Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Deci claims breakthrough inference performance on Intel Sapphire Rapids
Israeli startup Deci claims GPU-like performance in running computer vision and natural language processing models on Intel’s fourth-generation Xeon processors Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Biden calls for bipartisan legislation reining in big tech
President Joe Biden wants Section 230 and antitrust reform, as well as federal privacy regulation and transparency into AI algorithms. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2023
Despite layoffs, H-1B work visa demand will stay high
The U.S. government's 85,000 H-1B work visa cap will be exceeded this year, despite the increasing number of tech industry layoffs. That's what history tells us. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Lens Kubernetes developer portal expands with Shipa buy
The early stage startup, co-founded by Juniper and CloudBees vets, adds a "stupid easy" option for application auto-discovery and ongoing management, according to Mirantis. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Layoffs hit 2.5% of SAP workforce; Qualtrics up for sale
SAP is reducing its workforce in a 'targeted restructuring' and selling Qualtrics. The layoffs mimic other vendors, and the sale could benefit both companies, analysts said. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2023
Top 8 Web 3.0 trends and predictions for 2023 and beyond
It's still early days for the next major iteration of the world wide web, but that's all likely to change soon. Here's how experts say Web 3.0 will evolve in the coming year. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Data streaming platforms fuel for agile decision-making
Real-time analysis is critical as organizations try to compete amid economic uncertainty. Continuous intelligence data streaming technology is one way to do it. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
FBI hacked into Hive ransomware gang, disrupted operations
The FBI infiltrated Hive's network in July 2022 and obtained decryption keys, which it distributed to victims to prevent $130 million in ransom payments, according to the DOJ. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2023
Crypto winter explained: Everything you need to know
The current decline of the cryptocurrency market can be defined as a 'crypto winter.' While it's unknown how long one can last, there are steps investors can take to weather it. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2023
10 challenges in project portfolio management adoption
A portfolio management approach to project management can really pay off, but it's not easy to implement. Learn about the main challenges. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2023
3 data protection and governance predictions for 2023
How should backup teams prepare for a new year? Data protection pros can adjust to a changing IT landscape by keeping an eye on ransomware, data governance and compliance. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2023
5 IoT metrics to track
Tracking IoT metrics and KPIs is important to the health of your deployment, but which ones should you track? Latency and active users are two common denominators. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
CEF selects HPE Greenlake to build out digitisation strategy
The electrical wholesaler plans to migrate to Equinix datacentres and use Greenlake to run IT services in the cloud Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Oracle adds logistics features to supply chain platform
New functionality in Oracle Supply Chain Management helps companies more accurately track shipments and understand the provenance of product components. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2023
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2023
Supply chain attacks, double extortion and RaaS were just a few of the ransomware trends that plagued 2022 and will continue to disrupt businesses in 2023. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Jan 2023
Understand SSD overheating and what to do about it
It's easy for an SSD to overheat, but there are several methods to cool it down. Keep cool, and avoid damage to the SSD's data retention and integrity. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Royal Mail resumes some international parcel services from UK
Royal Mail has successfully stood up its International Tracked and Signed, and International Signed, services as it continues to recover from a ransomware attack Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
MDR resonating as an option with both channel and customers
One area tipped for growth by analysts and vendors is managed detection and response – the challenge for partners is to keep on top of training and vendor relationships Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Final months of 2022 saw highest ever number of bank account switches
More people than ever before switched their current account provider using the government’s switching service Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Stretched retail IT teams demand more from their networks
Research shows retail technology requirements are becoming denser and more complex, from immersive and live-streaming services to new forms of delivery and smart inventory Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
Zero-trust implementations remain work in progress
Just one in 10 large enterprises are expected to have mature and measurable zero-trust programmes in place by 2026, study finds Continue Reading
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Report
26 Jan 2023
34 cybersecurity statistics to lose sleep over in 2023
Here are 34 eye-opening cybersecurity stats from dozens of security experts -- on crime, jobs and trends -- to chew on while developing your 2023 security plan. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
NCSC exposes Iranian, Russian spear-phishing campaign targeting UK
Spear-phishing campaigns likely linked to Iranian and Russian espionage activity are targeting persons of interest in the UK, warns the NCSC Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
OpenSSF GM talks funding, legal software supply chain issues
The OpenSSF leader lays out plans fund open source software supply chain security in a slowing economy and to speak out against the EU's Cyber Resilience Act. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Spatial analysis a portal to deeper insights from data
When combined with other types of data, location information can add important context that leads to the well-informed insights that result in decisions and actions. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jan 2023
ESG predicts 2023 shifts for DataOps, data management
Organizations are using cloud technologies and DataOps to access real-time data insights and decision-making in 2023, according to Enterprise Strategy Group research. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
Data lake vs. data warehouse: Key differences explained
Data lakes and data warehouses are both commonly used in enterprises. Here are the main differences between them to help you decide which is best for your data needs. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
ChatGPT could boost phishing scams
The conversational AI tool could make it hard to detect attackers due to how conversant and grammatically correct it is. A way to combat that is to create a detector. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Devs discuss when to use TypeScript vs. JavaScript
TypeScript catches errors at compile time, which benefits developers and users. But the language isn't suitable for every project due to its additional overhead. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
Technology diffusion strategies for CIOs and the VC mindset
Whether a technology investment pays off depends in large part on how fast and widely it's adopted. CIOs can take a page from the VC playbook to improve the odds of success. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Microsoft bets on AI to drive next wave of cloud, revenues
While Microsoft revenues grew slightly in its second fiscal quarter, the company's cloud revenues continue to stall as users become more conservative with their IT spending. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
Reduce Kubernetes spend with these 10 Kubecost alternatives
IT teams have several options other than Kubecost to monitor Kubernetes spending, from dedicated Kubernetes-specific tools to full-fledged cloud management platforms. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Contractor error led to Baltimore schools ransomware attack
A security contractor for Baltimore County Public Schools mistakenly opened a suspicious phishing email attachment in an unsecure environment, leading to the ransomware attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
Make the shift-left testing approach work for your team
Developers test to find defects and correct flaws before an application reaches release. But the ever-quickening pace of development puts pressure on testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
Use ISO 50001:2018 as a guide for green data centers
Data centers use a lot of energy, and it can be difficult to navigate how to reduce energy use. ISO 50001:2018 provides guidance to create energy-saving plans and use targets. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
10 digital transformation goals to consider
Setting goals before embarking on a digital transformation will help an organization allocate resources and measure progress. Learn some common digital transformation goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
Storage vendors look to make case for sustainability
Energy costs are rising, and sustainability is all the rage. But storage vendors may struggle convincing customers to combat climate change during an economic downturn. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Will mass big tech lay-offs affect employment prospects of IT contractors in 2023?
With some of the biggest tech firms in the world announcing mass redundancies, will the flood of new entrants to the jobs market affect the prospects of IT contractors already looking for work amid the cost-of-living crisis? Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Leeds Building Society uses AIops in Dynatrace to improve observability
Automation and AI is improving how the service delivery team assesses the business impact of an IT service degradation Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Mitel's move for Unify will bolster UC pitch for its channel
With both Mitel and Unify using the channel, the consequences of a tie-up should benefit a wide number of partners Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
3 tips CIOs can use for more sustainable device management
Sustainable device management is an important area CIOs should focus on to support organizational ESG goals. Learn how it can also help lower e-waste and save money. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
UK Treasury recruiting digital currency leader
The UK government’s investigation into the merits of a central bank digital currency gathers pace at it looks for a team leader Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
How cyber deception technology strengthens enterprise security
They say the best defense is a good offense. Cyber deception puts that philosophy into practice in the enterprise, using a combination of technology and social engineering. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
10 best cybersecurity podcasts to check out
Cybersecurity podcasts are an excellent way to raise cybersecurity awareness. Discover the top 10 cybersecurity podcasts and learn how to select the best ones for your playlist. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2023
The rise of the green software developer
In this guest post, Donna Lyndsay, head of innovation at the national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, on the role software developers and data scientists must play in the creation of sustainable ... Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
Centralized services as a hedge against shadow IT's escalation
Proliferation of cloud, AI and integration tools has increased the deployment security risks of shadow IT and the need to centralize business functions and share support services. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Arnold Clark cyber attack claimed by Play ransomware gang
A cyber attack that struck car dealer Arnold Clark prior to Christmas has been claimed as the work of the Play ransomware cartel Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Channel seen as route to growth for iplicit and Sycope
Vendors iplicit and Sycope look to partners as a way to help drive growth in the UK and extend their market reach Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 Jan 2023
Everything you need to know about Linux man pages
Admins who aren't familiar with a command can use Linux man pages for better understanding. This tutorial outlines how to access Linux manuals and the value they provide. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
State of DevOps: Success happens through platform engineering
The annual State of DevOps report has focused on a phenomenon known as platform engineering Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2023
Neos Networks completes full-fibre access promise for key UK cities
Just over a year after UK business connectivity provider opened its first metro access network to offer last-mile services direct to nearly 10,000 regional businesses, such services are now live in four key UK cities as part of an ongoing expansion programme Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Boards struggle to resolve cyber risk in digital supply chains
Accelerated digitisation of supply chains is introducing more cyber risk for which many organisations seem unprepared, according to the BSI’s annual report on supply chain risk Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2023
Green storage: Savings to be made but tricky to achieve
Storage upgrades can bring energy savings. New hardware, the cloud and as-a-service procurement models all cut costs, but can need careful tweaking to get right Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Jan 2023
Building teams: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this podcast, Eric Muntz, former CTO at Mailchimp, discusses diversity of thinking and ethnic diversity in IT engineering teams Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Juniper: 5G IoT milestone set to be reached while OTT messaging to drive CPaaS
Analyst makes bullish predictions for next-gen mobile-based internet of things and communications platforms-as-a-service markets Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Japan researchers develop new data encryption method
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have combined the best of homomorphic encryption and secret sharing in a new method to handle encrypted data Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Microsoft 365 outage affecting Teams, Outlook and Azure users blamed on ‘networking fault’
Microsoft 365 is in the midst of an outage that has left users across the UK and beyond unable to access Teams, Outlook and Exchange Online Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2023
Is it time for time-series databases?
We need many types of data… and we need many types of databases. In our always-on world of continuous computing (and continuous integration and continuous deployment) there is (arguably) a more ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Virgin Media O2 taps Juniper to upgrade core IP backbone for 800G readiness
Need for increased data capacity and flexible scalability highlighted by 32% traffic growth on its mobile network,16% growth in broadband data downloads and a peak traffic load of 22TB over the past year Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
10 benefits of adopting project portfolio management
Project portfolio management takes a centralized approach to managing projects and focuses on aligning projects with company goals. Learn how it adds value to project management. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
AWS opens Melbourne region, to invest $4.5bn by 2037
Amazon Web Services’ new Melbourne cloud region will better serve Australian customers such as ANZ Bank and is expected to benefit over 2,500 full-time jobs in the country Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
5 examples of e-commerce content marketing strategies
Content marketing strategies with personalization, thought leadership research, SEO and diverse content types can help e-commerce companies reach and engage more customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
4 main types of artificial intelligence: Explained
AI technology can exceed human performance in many areas, but it is still no match for the human brain. Learn about the four main types of AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
AI vs. machine learning vs. deep learning: Key differences
AI terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Understand the difference between artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
HR budgets, tech spending will be flat this year
HR tech spending will increase slightly, although some investments may be harder to track given the rise of WorkTech. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Google faces new DOJ lawsuit over advertising technology
The DOJ alleges that Google maintains an illegal monopoly over advertising technology used by website publishers and advertisers. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
5 AI risks businesses must confront and how to address them
Some risks associated with implementing AI systems are familiar to enterprise leaders; these five are unique to AI. Here's how to address them. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
How to formulate a winning AI strategy
Executives are aware of the value artificial intelligence in its many forms can bring to enterprises yet devising a viable AI strategy can be as complex as the technology itself. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Jan 2023
Can Microsoft Teams send text messages?
As more companies move to remote work, IT teams can enable sending text messages through Microsoft Teams for quicker and easier communication among users. Continue Reading
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Podcast
24 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: Another T-Mobile data breach disclosed
This podcast episode discusses the latest T-Mobile breach -- the third in less than three years -- in which a threat actor stole personal data from 37 million customer accounts. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
9 top applications of artificial intelligence in business
The use of AI in business applications and operations is expanding. Learn about where enterprises are applying AI and the benefits AI applications are driving. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Customer data, encryption key stolen in GoTo breach
GoTo's breach update follows the recent disclosure made by GoTo subsidiary LastPass, which similarly lost significant sensitive customer data in a breach last year. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
How AI and marketing will influence our future
AI changes marketing strategies by using predictive analytics and automating some time-consuming tasks to increase efficiency; however, there are considerations as you adopt AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
The top 5 benefits of AI in banking and finance
The strategic deployment of AI in banking and finance can bring substantial benefits. Learn about how AI tools are transforming financial services and the risks to be mindful of. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Chinese IoT suppliers expose UK businesses to espionage and data theft
Chinese companies supplying network components, known as IoT modules, post a greater long-term threat to UK security than the now banned 5G supplier Huawei, according to a study by a Chinese expert and former diplomat Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
7 key benefits of AI for business
Leading AI experts expound on seven areas where artificial intelligence technologies can improve business operations and services. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Arrow gets the nod from Lenovo to take on TruScale
Distributor Arrow will deliver Lenovo’s infrastructure-as-a-service offering globally, adding it onto the list of products available on its cloud platform Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 Jan 2023
How to migrate to a media asset management system
What is media asset management, and what can it do for your organization? It's like digital asset management, but it aims for better video and multimedia storage and maintenance. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
AI use cases in banking create opportunities, improve systems
AI has become increasingly more common in the banking industry and has found a home sifting through data, improving back-end systems and assisting with customer service. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
How to become an artificial intelligence engineer
Learn what it takes to launch a rewarding career as an AI engineer, including required skills, responsibilities, qualifications, educational opportunities and top salaries. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
UK insurers need to up their game on cyber gaps, says PRA
Gaps and limitations in how insurers respond to cyber risk need to be addressed, according to the Bank of England regulator, the Prudential Regulation Authority Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Microsoft offers developer guidance on green software tools
Microsoft, UBS and others back developers' use of open source carbon-aware tools. Two case studies -- one enterprise and one academic -- demonstrate green software tools in action. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
How do big data and AI work together?
Enterprises are leaning on big data to train AI algorithms and, in turn, are using AI to understand big data. The results are pushing operations forward. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
IT’s shift to the cloud: Veeam’s data protection report in detail
With half of servers in the cloud, most backup and nearly all disaster recovery cloud-centric, the shift to the cloud is significant – but container backup is one area that is yet to settle down Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Nationwide Building Society CIO to join Co-operative Bank
Gary Delooze to join Co-operative Bank as CIO after six years heading up Nationwide Building Society’s IT department Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
IT budgets under pressure spur tool consolidation
As the tech industry suffers layoffs and slowing growth, IT organizations such as Boeing are handing some of their IT vendors pink slips of their own. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Jan 2023
5 ways to enable secure software development in 2023
Security teams have to help developers ensure security software development, but in today's rapidly scaling cloud environments, it's a challenging task. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
Evaluate Wi-Fi mapping tools and best practices
As Wi-Fi is now a critical component of enterprise network connectivity, Wi-Fi mapping helps teams evaluate their wireless coverage. Learn the basics of Wi-Fi mapping. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
SSRF attacks hit 100,000 businesses globally since November
There has been a dramatic increase in attacks exploiting the ProxyNotShell/OWASSRF exploit chains to target Microsoft Exchange servers Continue Reading