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Microsoft Adds New Secure Storage Area to OneDrive
Dark Reading Staff,
News
PersonalVault locks down files with MFA and encryption.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/25/2019
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DeveloperWeek NY and MongoDB World Tackle Transformation
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
IT pros from IBM, The New York Times, and T-Mobile discussed digital transformation best practices at a pair of conferences aimed at educating developers.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 6/25/2019
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Tech Skills and Business Skills: Find a Balance
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Technology and business are evolving rapidly. You can contribute to your career and your organization more effectively by keeping one thing in mind.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 6/24/2019
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Looking at Clouds from Both Sides Now
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
InformationWeek and Interop want to understand more about your experiences and thoughts on cloud computing.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 6/24/2019
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How to Make the Leap to DevOps
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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While it’s easy to make the business case for DevOps, executing it may be the trickiest leadership task you’ll ever face. Here are three steps that can help.
By RJ Jainendra, VP and General Manager, DevOps, ServiceNow , 6/24/2019
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How CIOs Can Overcome Fears of Digital Transformation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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What determines whether a digital transformation initiative succeeds or fails isn’t a mystery. These five tips will help guide you in that effort.
By Derek Hutson, CEO, Datical , 6/21/2019
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Diversity in IT: The Business and Moral Reasons
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
Everyone talks about diversity, but progress is slow in the real world of business and IT.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 6/20/2019
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Cybersecurity Accountability Spread Thin in the C-Suite
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
News
While cybersecurity discussions have permeated board meetings, the democratization of accountability has a long way to go.
By Ericka Chickowski Contributing Writer, 6/20/2019
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Post-Hadoop Data and Analytics Head to the Cloud
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Data and analytics in the cloud era may favor platforms based on platforms that are more flexible than Hadoop. But that doesn't mean there's no future for the early big data technology.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 6/20/2019
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Q&A: MongoDB’s Ittycheria Talks New Path as a Data Platform
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
After establishing a reputation around its database, MongoDB is out to prove it is a data platform company that can challenge incumbents.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 6/19/2019
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Insecure Home IoT Devices a Clear and Present Danger to Corporate Security
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Avast-sponsored study shows wide prevalence of IoT devices, many with weak credentials and other security vulnerabilities.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/19/2019
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How to Land a Job in Cloud Computing
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
These 9 tips can help you transition from a traditional IT role to a lucrative position in cloud computing.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 6/19/2019
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GDPR One Year Later: Was the Hype Worth It?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Only time will tell with how GDPR and regulators can keep up with the influx of breaches and violations, but that doesn’t mean GDPR is something to brush aside.
By Tim Reilly, COO of Zettaset , 6/19/2019
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The Impact of Convergence on IT Strategies
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
According to industry hype, the latest emerging technology will change everything. No technology is an island, however, which is where things get interesting.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 6/18/2019
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Overwhelmed by DevOps Tool Proliferation?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Hire a research engineer, who can can help maximize the adoption of useful applications, minimize risk and complexity, and avoid time sinks.
By Aleksey Vorona, Research Engineer, xMatters , 6/18/2019
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Moogsoft and Cisco’s AppDynamics on How AIOps is Growing
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being put to work automating certain operations as IT systems become more complex.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 6/17/2019
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How to Convince Wary Customers to Share Personal Information
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
Burned by past abuses, consumers are guarding their data with an iron fist. You can win back their confidence and gain the insights that provide targeted services.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 6/17/2019
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What’s Driving the Tech Sector’s Extreme Turnover Rate?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
The answer is multifaceted, but two of the biggest reasons for employee turnover in tech are lack of scope for career development and flat salaries.
By Zoe Morris, President, Nelson Frank , 6/14/2019
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Salesforce Buys Tableau: Next Wave Analytics Consolidation
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Salesforce buys Tableau, and Google buys Looker, kicking off a new wave of consolidation in the analytics and BI space.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 6/13/2019
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Waiting for the AI Revolution? Don’t.
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to becoming AI-ready, but the building blocks for maximizing its value over the long term are already available.
By Dejan Deklich, Chief Product Officer, 8x8 , 6/13/2019
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