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• Europol 'targets' 12 suspects in ransomware bust

  Europol has not said whether the suspected ransomware actors were arrested or detained, but the 12 were allegedly involved in attacks that affected 1,800 victims in 71 countries. Continue Reading

• Risk & Repeat: Apple bug bounty frustrations boil over

  Security researchers criticized the Apple Security Bounty program and claimed the company ignored bug reports, denied bounty payments and silently patched vulnerabilities. Continue Reading

• Cyber insurance premiums, costs skyrocket as attacks surge

  As cyber attacks and losses have increased, so has demand for cyber insurance. But now premiums are reflecting a harsh new reality. Continue Reading

• FireEye and McAfee Enterprise announce product mashup

  Merger-happy investment firm STG has let slip that it will integrate the product lines of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. Analysts say it will be a challenging road ahead. Continue Reading

• Group-IB CEO Ilya Sachkov charged with treason in Russia

  Group-IB maintains the innocence of CEO and founder Ilya Sachkov and said that co-founder and CTO Dmitry Volkov will assume leadership of the company. Continue Reading

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• Big data analytics and business intelligence: A comparison

  BI and big data analytics support different types of analytics applications. Using them in complementary ways enables a comprehensive data analytics strategy. Continue Reading

• Top 12 business process management certifications for 2026

  These certifications and courses can help you gain the specialized knowledge you need to bolster your credentials and marketability as a BPM professional. Continue Reading

• 10 dashboard design principles and best practices

  Dashboards are a key tool for delivering analytics data to business users. Here's how BI teams can design effective dashboards to help drive informed decision-making. Continue Reading

• Top 15 IT security frameworks and standards explained

  Several IT security frameworks and standards exist to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right ones for your organization. Continue Reading

• What is data lineage? Techniques, best practices and tools

  Organizations can strengthen data governance by mapping data lineage across systems. Learn how tools help to simplify tracking, compliance and lifecycle visibility. Continue Reading

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• The future of business intelligence: 10 top trends in 2026

  Here are 10 key trends affecting the current state and future direction of BI initiatives that analytics leaders should be aware of. No surprise: AI use is among them. Continue Reading

• Data science applications across industries in 2026

  Industries like healthcare, retail and finance use data science applications to improve diagnostics, optimize operations, forecast trends and prevent fraud. Continue Reading

• The top 6 content management trends in 2026

  AI technology continues to shape the content management market. It underpins top trends in 2026, including generative AI, agentic AI and predictive analytics. Continue Reading

• Different types of database management systems explained

  The various types of database software come with advantages, limitations and optimal uses that prospective buyers should be aware of before choosing a DBMS. Continue Reading

• 9 examples of business intelligence use cases for companies

  BI tools and applications can help improve decision-making, strategic planning and other business functions. Here's a look at nine top BI use cases for organizations. Continue Reading

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• How to address mobile compliance in a business setting

  Mobile compliance now requires governance over how sensitive data is accessed across managed and personal devices. Here are practical steps for sustainable enterprise compliance. Continue Reading

• Top trends in big data for enterprises in 2026

  As AI systems mature, organizations must evaluate models, infrastructure and governance frameworks that balance cost, compliance and performance this year and beyond. Continue Reading

• Headless CMS vs. decoupled CMS: What's the difference?

  Both headless and decoupled CMSes support omnichannel publishing. Yet, headless systems have no native front end, whereas decoupled CMSes have an optional one. Continue Reading

• Red vs. blue vs. purple team: What are the differences?

  Red teams attack, blue teams defend and purple teams facilitate collaboration. Together, they strengthen cybersecurity through simulated exercises and knowledge sharing. Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity culture across your business

  As a company's cyber-risks evolve, so must its culture. Follow these tips to create a strong cybersecurity culture that helps protect your organization from cyberthreats. Continue Reading

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• How to accomplish a SharePoint-Teams integration

  Depending on the complexity of a business's SharePoint sites, a Teams integration can benefit organizations by being cost-effective and simplifying user access. Continue Reading

• Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2025

  Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Learn how both can get the job done with this checklist. Continue Reading

• Top 12 business intelligence challenges to manage

  BI teams face various technical and project management challenges on deployments. Here are the top BI challenges, with advice on how to address them. Continue Reading

• 5 SharePoint migration challenges and how to overcome them

  A move to SharePoint Online from a legacy system can help organizations modernize their ECM strategies. Yet, customizations and poor planning often hinder implementation. Continue Reading

• 7 supply chain resilience strategies to use now

  Weather events, geopolitical unrest and other disruptions are occurring more frequently. These seven supply chain resilience techniques can help manage them. Continue Reading