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Self-Service Analytics Are A Necessity
Agile Is King, But Continuous Integration Is An Elusive Goal
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Agile Development And The Red Line: At A Point Of No Return
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Red line (noun): A safety limit. The furthest limit of what will be tolerated or considered safe. A point beyond which a person or group is not prepared to negotiate. The point of no return.
By Allan Leinwand, CTO, ServiceNow , 2/10/2017
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Ponemon: Doubt Dogs IT On Security Tools, Spending
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
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The Ponemon Institute shows how IT security staffs want better technology tools and better skill sets to ward off invasive threats.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 2/10/2017
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Untangling (And Understanding) DevOps
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
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Everybody's talking about DevOps, but how many really understand how to build or deploy an effective strategy?
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 2/10/2017
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4 Signs You, Your Users, Tech Peers & C-Suite All Have 'Security Fatigue'
Tom Pendergast, Chief Strategist, Security, Privacy, & Compliance, MediaPro
Commentary
If security fatigue is the disease we've all got, the question is how do we get over it?
By Tom Pendergast Chief Strategist, Security, Privacy, & Compliance, MediaPro, 2/9/2017
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Disaster Recovery In The Cloud: Key Considerations
Lori MacVittie,
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The cloud offers many backup options for enterprises. Here are some factors to weigh.
By Lori MacVittie , 2/9/2017
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Amid Constant Change In IT, Interop Emphasizes Full Spectrum IT And Community
Emily Johnson, Associate Editor, UBM Americas
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Interop ITX (formerly known simply as Interop) has shed its old skin as a purely networking and infrastructure focused show and has implemented a community-driven approach to build an agenda that reflects the evolving IT landscape.
By Emily Johnson Associate Editor, UBM Americas, 2/9/2017
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IoT And Big Data: Success Comes Down To A Solid Strategy
James M. Connolly, Executive Managing Editor, InformationWeekEditor in Chief
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A Verizon report highlights how big data complexity and a shortage of data science talent are hurdles for an IoT implementation, but we also have to remember the key best practice of having a business goal as part of any analytics initiative.
By James M. Connolly Executive Managing Editor, InformationWeekEditor in Chief, 2/9/2017
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Self-Service Analytics Are A Necessity
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
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Users want answers to burning questions, but IT and the data team can't tackle them all at once. Self-service analytics help organizations triage problem-solving by providing many of the insights business users need.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 2/8/2017
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Facebook Aims To Shape Stronger Security Practices
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Facebook is among social platforms focusing on security as social media poses a growing risk to individuals and businesses.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 2/8/2017
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Microsoft Earnings Report Can't Disguise Amazon Cloud Size
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
Commentary
Google and Microsoft are sometimes portrayed as overtaking Amazon Web Services; better read between the lines.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 2/8/2017
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The Promise & Peril Of The App Era
Jason Kent, VP of Product Management, Web Application Security, Qualys
Commentary
Sure, apps are convenient. But when not properly assessed, they can cause security holes.
By Jason Kent VP of Product Management, Web Application Security, Qualys, 2/7/2017
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Point-of-Sale Malware Declined 93% Since 2014
Steve Zurier, Freelance Writer
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SonicWall study highlights alarming growth in ransomware incidents.
By Steve Zurier Freelance Writer, 2/7/2017
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IT Transformation Checklist: 10 Steps to Success
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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When launching a IT transformation project, there are some steps you definitely don't want to take, and 10 steps that could lead to success.
By Florian Gröne and Christopher Perrigo, strategic advisors for PwC , 2/7/2017
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From “Reluctant Accountant” To IT Dream Job: 5 Career Lessons
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Curiosity, connections, and a search for the right fit are some of the keys to working your way into the job you really want.
By Kevin Coppins, General Manager/Americas, EasyVista , 2/6/2017
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4 Trends In 2017 That Every Developer Needs To Understand
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Developers need to be ready for the opportunities that quantum computing, big data, and mixed reality might bring to all computing sectors, including commercial computing, in 2017.
By Martin Puryear, Head of Curriculum and Technology at Coding Dojo , 2/3/2017
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Talking Cybersecurity From A Risk Management Point of View
Steven Grossman, VP of Strategy & Enablement, Bay Dynamics
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CenturyLink CSO David Mahon reflects on the evolution of the chief information security officer, and why today’s CISOs are increasingly adopting a risk-based approach to security.
By Steven Grossman VP of Strategy & Enablement, Bay Dynamics, 2/3/2017
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Big Data Facts Highlight Its Trendsetting Surge
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As big data takes hold in the business world, the cloud enables small and mid-sized businesses to take advantage of the concept.
By Curt Cornum, Vice President-Chief Solution Architect, Insight Enterprises , 2/2/2017
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Businesses Fear Brand Damage More Than Security Breaches
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Organizations struggling with risk management are more concerned about brand damage than cyberattacks, new Ponemon study shows.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 2/2/2017
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10 Essential Elements For Your Incident-Response Plan
Terry Sweeney, Contributing Editor
News
The middle of a DDoS attack or ransomware infection is hardly the time to start talking about divisions of labor, or who should do what when.
By Terry Sweeney Contributing Editor, 2/2/2017
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Data-Driven Effectiveness Is A Team Sport
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Smart people and the best technology aren't enough to drive a data-driven culture. It's all about people and collaboration, which is easier said than done. If you're serious about affecting change, consider these best practices.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 2/2/2017
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