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News
04 Oct 2022
AI Bill of Rights blueprint lacks enforceability
The AI Bill of Rights blueprint offers guidance to businesses, but the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy cannot enforce its recommendations. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Oct 2022
How to stop ransomware: 4 steps to ransomware containment
Even with the best security efforts, ransomware sometimes breaches organizations' defenses -- but IT teams can prevent a ransomware attack from escalating with these four steps. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Public sector aims to close digital skills gap with private sector
Digital leaders from the public sector have stressed the need to build up the digital skills and capabilities of civil servants to successfully deliver the government’s digital transformation ambitions, but not at the expense of supplier ecosystems Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Oct 2022
Confluent: Current 2022 user conference - live report day #1
Hosted by Confluent, Current 2022 is billed as the ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is in Austin, Texas for the showdown. As an aide memoir, ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Secureworks finds network intruders see little resistance
A report from Secureworks found that in many network intrusions, the attackers only need to employ basic, unsophisticated measures to evade detection. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on Google Cloud
Telecoms software provider and cloud giant team to offer combined system with containerised and micro-serviced converged 5G packet core, IP multimedia subsystem, messaging, orchestration, AI and telco analytics, and Open RAN products Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Oct 2022
How to overcome the top 5 DataOps challenges
DataOps is a new tool for effective data use and improved data-driven decision-making. Organizations should prepare for these five DataOps challenges and learn how to overcome them. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
UK a broadband laggard as altnets grab share from incumbents
Ookla overview of UK broadband market reveals that while fibre development is accelerating throughout the country, median fixed broadband download and upload speeds compare badly with global market Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2022
NFS vs SMB vs CIFS: File storage protocols defined
We take a close look at NFS and SMB – the key file storage access protocols – and weigh up their pros, cons and suitability to differing datacentre environments Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
IR35 reforms to be scrapped: What IT contractors need to know
News of the government’s plans to scrap the IR35 reforms took the contracting world by surprise, but IT contractors are being warned off making hasty changes to the way they work just yet Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Harrison Drury elevates its employee, customer experience with Avaya OneCloud UCaaS
Solicitor’s transition to cloud-based unified communications-as-a-service platform modernises communications and sets up platform to support business’s strategy of providing a hybrid workplace Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Tories to replace GDPR
IT industry reacts to the government’s plan to replace the pan-European data protection regulation Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2022
How to design a data architecture for business success
To gain business value from data, enterprises need to get their data architecture right – and the right business leadership and culture is critical to that Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Tenable shifts focus, launches exposure management platform
The company said it's expanding beyond vulnerability management to address the growing attack surface and the challenges customers face to address it. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
OpenText enhances CX package, customer data platform
OpenText CE 22.4, its latest quarterly release, adds content security, CDP enhancements, and integrations with Microsoft Teams and the Google BigQuery data warehouse. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
IBM integrates Red Hat storage for hybrid cloud
IBM storage has integrated Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation and Ceph into its new hybrid cloud data storage offering. Analysts said the move is good for both vendors. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Oct 2022
Holy (boundless) observability: Dynatrace launches Grail
Dynatrace is of course not just a systems and data observability specialist. The company quite specifically describes and denotes itself as a ‘software intelligence company’ with a platform ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Kaseya CEO talks of strong 2023 and love for Datto partners
Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, shares his reactions to DattoCon and the message he had for MSPs at the event Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Next phase of open banking already gathering pace
Open banking has had a major impact on the banking industry as finance forms harness data to provide better services, but the next phase of open finance promises even more Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
HMCTS continues roll-out of Common Platform despite calls to halt deployment
Controversial roll-out of digital case management system continues amid planned strike action by Public and Commercial Services Union because of issues with the system Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Dynatrace overhauls AIOps back end, beefs up log analytics
The AIOps vendor unveiled a new approach to data management that has enterprise customers such as BT hopeful it could eliminate the need for separate log analytics products. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
France extradites Spanish EncroChat cryptophone distributors for complicity with organised crime
Three phone sellers have been extradited from Spain to France to face charges that they were complicit in the activities of criminal EncroChat phone users Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Vodafone confirms Three UK merger talks
UK’s mid-sized operators begin negotiations on consolidation to gain the scale to accelerate roll-out of 5G in the UK, expand broadband connectivity to rural communities and small businesses, and offer stronger competition Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2022
How tech is helping retailers reduce food waste
Retailers from supermarkets to coffee shops are connecting with mobile apps and tech firms to reduce food waste. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2022
The challenges of verifying artificial intelligence for use in healthcare
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionise healthcare, but even in areas such as medical imaging, where it is easy to spot AI errors, more research is needed. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2022
Key ingredients for a successful API recipe
How application programming interfaces (APIs) can provide connectivity to drive internal and external business processes. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Oct 2022
Putting APIs to work
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at application programming interfaces (APIs) and how they can connect internal and external business processes. We examine the challenges and opportunities of using AI in healthcare. And we find out how retailers are turning to specialist apps to reduce food waste. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Red Hat CEO on OpenShift roadmap, competitive play
Red Hat’s newly minted CEO Matt Hicks talks up OpenShift’s roadmap, the competition with VMware and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Oct 2022
Top zero-trust use cases in the enterprise
Still hesitating to adopt zero trust? Learn about the main zero-trust use cases, as well as its benefits, myths and trends that are beginning to emerge. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
NetSuite ERP adds CPQ, workforce management applications
NetSuite debuted several new features for CPQ, workforce management, embedded banking and warehouse management for its cloud ERP platform at SuiteWorld 2022. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
EvolveWare feature adds agility to application modernization
EvolveWare's Intellisys gives enterprises a business rules extraction option that won't lock up legacy or modernized applications when code changes are required. Continue Reading
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Video
03 Oct 2022
A quick explanation of the splinternet
A fragmented internet can create disinformation -- and a misinformed population -- as content is filtered and censored. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Spot by NetApp exec on acquisitions and catalog slimming
In this Q&A, Spot by NetApp's Kevin McGrath talks about the future of Fylamynt, evolving partnerships with hyperscalers and how buying teams for Spot's technology are changing. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Channel partner programs evolve amid digital transformation
A series of channel partner program relaunches that will continue into early 2023 reflect a shift to business outcomes, varied business models and subscription-based selling. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
It’s been another busy week on the personnel front across various parts of the channel Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Intermittent encryption attacks: Who's at risk?
Threat analysts have observed some ransomware gangs using a new technique that only partially encrypts victims' files, which could evade some ransomware defenses. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Digital right to work checks officially go live
Under the new government guidance, employers can choose between 16 certified identity service providers to digitally check their employees legal right to work in the UK Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2022
A guide to networks for IoT healthcare devices
Healthcare IoT use cases are growing -- and admins must know what networks can support these devices. Familiarize yourself with protocols that provide connectivity and security. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Natural History Museum partners with AWS for biodiversity research push
The Natural History Museum is teaming up with public cloud giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bolster its biodiversity research capabilities Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
BT Group sees network gains through AI Accelerator
Telco announces new platform to orchestrate, accelerate and monitor artificial intelligence model deployments developed by its data community and to drive efficiencies Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2022
IR35 reforms repeal: How it stands to benefit the tech sector’s SMEs and contractors
Government’s planned repeal of IR35 reforms could help alleviate a lot of the uncertainty and pressure on the tech sector’s SMEs Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Three-quarters of business professionals want to embrace the metaverse
Study from networking systems, services and software company reveals business professionals’ interest in metaverse pointing to utilising more immersive and connected digital applications in the workplace Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2022
The basics, benefits and risks of cell-based architecture
Developers who work with microservices may find the concept familiar, but cell-based architecture takes its own spin on modularity to address large-scale system failover issues. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
MicroScope at 40: Rola Dagher, Dell Technologies
Dell’s channel chief shares her thoughts about the past and future of the channel as MicroScope marks its anniversary Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2022
How to protect against SMS mobile security weakness
The simple messaging service provides two-factor authentication in banking and e-commerce, but what happens if your SIM card is stolen? Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
StorPool takes its software-defined storage to the AWS cloud
Software-defined storage and block access specialist to offer its product on high-performance AWS bare metal and memory-intensive compute, while claiming improved latency Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2022
4 tips for network capacity planning and provisioning
To avoid network overprovisioning, teams should review baselines and roadmaps, assess limitations and consider business strategy changes when focusing on network capacity planning. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Security regulation cuts online payment fraud at 73% of retailers
New online payments security standard, Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), sees immediate fall in fraudulent payments to retailers Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2022
Edge storage: What it is and the technologies it uses
Storage is moving from the datacentre to the edge. We define edge storage, look at the characteristics of edge computing that shape it and the technologies it requires Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Digital transformation is brewing at Heineken
In a presentation at the Digital Transformation Week conference in Amsterdam, Heineken’s data management director revealed some of the ways the company is using information technology to transform Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
CIO interview: James Fleming, Francis Crick Institute
Francis Crick Institute CIO discusses how Europe’s largest biomedical research institute has co-developed a framework for data sharing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2022
MicroScope: 40 years of MicroScope
As we celebrate MicroScope’s 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2022
Key ingredients for a successful API recipe
We look at how application programming interfaces can provide connectivity to drive internal and external business processes Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Test beds, workforce critical to U.S. technology leadership
The CHIPS and Science Act allows the U.S. to invest in critical technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Questions remain following Citrix-TIBCO merger
Investment firms Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital completed the acquisition of Citrix, but questions about partnerships and potential product spinoffs remain. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Sep 2022
How to reduce Azure costs via automation
One way for Azure customers to reduce their spending is to be sure VMs deployed in the cloud aren't running when they aren't needed. Automation can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2022
Why a HIPAA disaster recovery plan is critical
Disaster recovery is a complex and high-stakes operation. When healthcare data is in the mix, a good DR plan is even more crucial. Do you have a HIPAA disaster plan in place? Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
Fair Repair Act could help spur circular economy model
New regulations including the Fair Repair Act coupled with factors like consumer demand for sustainability are motivating manufacturers to consider a circular economy model. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
Top 5 trends for the future of marketing
Text messaging, hybrid experiences and Web3 may play key roles in the future of marketing. Learn how to fit these trends into marketing strategies moving forward. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2022
Why is customer self-service important for contact centers?
The advancement of conversational AI coupled with customers' growing desire for empowerment has made self-service channels critical for contact centers. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Sep 2022
RAID data protection quiz: Test your knowledge
How well do you know RAID? It may be time to test your know-how. Find out how much you know about RAID levels, origins and their relationship to data backup with this quiz. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Microsoft Exchange Server targeted with zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft warned that two unpatched zero-day vulnerabilities are being exploited against Exchange Server, a problem that's causing déjà vu for some researchers. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2022
How to decide on what Office 365 add-on licenses to use
Missing certain functionality and want to supplement your subscription to Office 365 or Microsoft 365? Find out what extras make sense for your organization. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2022
What are some SAP HANA backup options available today?
When backing up SAP HANA databases, having the right tools for the organization is critical. Data snapshots are one option, but not the only one available. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Sep 2022
10 tough Scrum Master quiz questions
Here's a tough 10 question Scrum Master quiz to test you on how well you know the responsibilities of this important Scrum role and accountability. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2022
Asynchronous work best practices require strong policies
Hybrid work is becoming the norm, but it challenges distributed teams collaborating to complete projects. A new generation of asynchronous collaboration apps may be the answer. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
A new take on an old relationship: Nordic startups lure UK investors to their front doors
When startup worlds collide: investment and entrepreneurship partnerships form across the Nordics and UK Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Jamf Q&A: How simplified BYOD enrollment helps IT and users
Jamf executives at JNUC 2022 share their vision of the future with simplified BYOD enrollment and the role iPhones have in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2022
How to approach enterprise social software for hybrid work
Enterprise social software can help organizations build communities to support employee engagement in the hybrid workplace. But IT leaders need to weigh how to manage communities. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Surveillance tech firms complicit in MENA human rights abuses
Research finds companies are profiting from surveillance technologies that facilitate human rights abuses against migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the Middle East and North Africa, with little to no oversight Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
Dutch PhD project aims to automate discovery and deciphering of steganography
Meike Kombrink, a PhD student in the Netherlands, is focused on detecting hidden messages on the internet Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2022
Top 6 benefits of zero-trust security for businesses
The zero-trust security model demands infosec leaders take a holistic approach to IT infrastructure security. Learn about the top six business benefits of zero trust here. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2022
API series - SAS: APIs and the rise of the analytics economy
This is a contributed piece for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Paul Jones, head of technology UK&I at SAS. SAS is known for its work in data analytics, data management and ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Interview: Rachel Hilliam, chair, Alliance for Data Science Professionals
Rachel Hilliam talks about the origins, mission and future plans for the Alliance for Data Science Professionals Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
Hyperoptic, Community Fibre take gigabit highway to Islington
Inner London local authority signs deal so that more than 90% of homes and businesses will be connected to gigabit by August 2025, including 50 community hubs Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
City of Las Vegas bets on NTT for largest private 5G network in US
Sin City sees no gamble in placing its chips on private 5G networks in new infrastructure designed to create opportunities for businesses, government and educational institutions Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
The channel: Four decades of change
To celebrate MicroScope’s 40th anniversary, we ask channel leaders to reflect on the changes seen over the past four decades – a shift to software, and the emergence of the managed service provider and the cloud are among the highlights Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
How Endowus is leveraging Kafka and microservices
The Singapore-based financial technology company built a distributed microservices architecture to ensure its investment platform remains resilient at all times Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
UK government rolls out Project Gigabit to rural Teesdale
£6.6m contract granted in north-east England as part of national programme to upgrade broadband for hard-to-reach premises, with GoFibre engaged as principal contractor for build out Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Cobalt Strike malware campaign targets job seekers
Cisco Talos researchers spotted a new wave of phishing attacks that target job seekers in the U.S. and New Zealand, infecting them with Cobalt Strike beacons. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2022
How to create a zero-party data strategy
Zero-party data can enable better personalization and customer retention without tracking users across sites, like third-party cookies. These steps can kickstart your strategy. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Rebuilding Florida after Ian may be slowed by labor shortage
The construction industry, already at relatively low unemployment, may be challenged to meet the demands of rebuilding Florida and other areas hurt by Hurricane Ian. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2022
RFID vs. IoT: What are the differences?
Users often combine RFID and IoT, but the two technologies are different in some important ways. Learn more about RFID vs. IoT and the uses for each in the supply chain. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2022
Microsoft Loop crosses information silos in 365
Microsoft plans to release Loop this year as the long-awaited information-sharing tool across 365 apps. The software reduces the time spent searching for vital data. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2022
Digital twin consortium accelerates growth of the technology
Through its working groups, the consortium helps organizations deal with challenges in managing systems and data related to the technology. The subgroups publish their findings. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Unit 42 finds polyglot files delivering IcedID malware
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 says attackers are using decoy Microsoft Compiled HTML Help files containing multiple file formats to infect systems with information-stealing malware. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
29 Sep 2022
Your top 4 Java user input strategies
From System.in to the Scanner class, there are many ways to read user input into your Java programs. Find out which Java user input strategy is best for your software needs. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Climate LLC taps feature flags for mobile app development
Feature flags facilitated fast rollbacks and trunk-based mobile development for a digital farming software maker amid volatility due to business growth and climate change. Continue Reading
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Quiz
29 Sep 2022
10 tough Agile quiz questions for software developers
Ready to embrace Agile for your software development projects? Take this quiz to gauge your grasp of the basics of Agile, and the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2022
State tax agency nixes slow HDD backup for speedier flash
The Mississippi Department of Revenue chose an all-flash storage and backup setup to maximize app performance and minimize headaches after a spinning-platter disaster. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2022
8 ways to improve your search engine ranking
Through processes such as keyword research, on-page SEO practices and ensuring a page is mobile-friendly, a website can appear higher in the search engine rankings. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
29 Sep 2022
How Java's System.in reads input from the user
The Java System.in component provides universal access to console-based user input. Learn how to make your applications interactive with this Java System.in tutorial. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Mandiant spots new malware targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors
Mandiant researchers said the backdoors were installed with a novel technique that used malicious vSphere Installation Bundles, though it's unclear how initial access was achieved. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
A study of what makes the best employers 'irresistible'
The secret of what makes a company a best employer isn't HR technology choices, but management thinking, according to HR analyst Josh Bersin in his new book, 'Irresistible.' Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Environments as a service tackle development bottlenecks
Environments as a service are gaining traction as a tool to reduce delays, manage environments and improve developer productivity, according to industry analysts. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Sep 2022
Multifactor authentication isn't perfect, passwordless is better
Passwords are frequently the root cause of breaches, and multifactor authentication only provides a stopgap for account protection. It's time to adopt a passwordless strategy. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Sep 2022
UK systems integrator aims to untangle Ukraine supply chain
Nick Booth catches up with someone who has the answers to making trade across borders happen more smoothly, with it being pitched as an answer to help Ukraine ease the flow of grain exports Continue Reading