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IT Careers: Top 10 US Cities for Tech Jobs
Microsoft's Nadella Says Tech Intensity Will Drive Retail in 2020
Low-Code Player Grabs RPA for Automation
Media Enterprises Fight Extinction with Transformation & Data
Predictions for Cloud Computing in 2020
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7 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Penetration Test
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
You'll get the best results when you’re clear on what you want to accomplish from a pen test.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 1/17/2020
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Now, Get the Bigger IT Picture
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
We hope you will check out our new Informa Tech collaboration, IT 2020: A Look Ahead.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 1/17/2020
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How IT Can Get Predictive Analytics Right
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
A key to enterprise success with predictive analytics is to get the IT group involved, and do it early in the process.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 1/17/2020
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Cloud Migration: 12 Risks and How to Avoid Them
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Despite some imperfections, cloud adoption is the future. Of course, it's important to be mindful of the risks involved with the practice.
By Gaurav Sharma, Director of Operations, Chetu , 1/17/2020
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How to Succeed With a Cloud Transformation Strategy
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
A study from Unisys shows a significant segment of organizations have not seen substantial gains from cloud migration.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/16/2020
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Google Lets iPhone Users Turn Device into Security Key
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
The iPhone can now be used in lieu of a physical security key as a means of protecting Google accounts.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 1/15/2020
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IT Hiring Hits a Tiny Speed Bump
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
IT hiring in December lost momentum, but it looks like it might just be a momentary blip. Here's why CompTIA remains confident about IT jobs.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/15/2020
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How CTOs Can Identify Tech Tools That Will Drive Impact
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Commentary
As every company becomes a tech company, a major part of this shift means determining which tools will give an edge, and which ones will distract from broader goals.
By Hector Aguilar, President of Technology, Okta , 1/15/2020
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IT Careers: Top 10 US Cities for Tech Jobs
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
If you would consider relocating to further your IT career, these cities offer some excellent options.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 1/14/2020
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Get Your Enterprise Ready for 5G
Mary E. Shacklett, Mary E. Shacklett
Commentary
While you might think of 5G wireless as a cool consumer tech concept, don't lose sight of the fact that it will have a significant impact on enterprise IT.
By Mary E. Shacklett Mary E. Shacklett, 1/14/2020
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Microsoft to Officially End Support for Windows 7, Server 2008
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Windows 7 and Server 2008 will continue to work after Jan. 14, 2020, but will no longer receive security updates.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 1/13/2020
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Exploits Released for As-Yet Unpatched Critical Citrix Flaw
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Organizations need to apply mitigations for vulnerability in Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway ASAP, security researchers say.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 1/13/2020
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Microsoft's Nadella Says Tech Intensity Will Drive Retail in 2020
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
Data is waiting to be leveraged for better insights on commerce and customer habits in the retail space.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/13/2020
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Low-Code Player Grabs RPA for Automation
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Low-code platform vendor Appian is looking to provide a single platform for automation, AI and low code with a new RPA acquisition.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/13/2020
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6 Ways to Get Your Board on Board with Digital Transformation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
While cost efficiencies are important milestones, the real value of digital transformation lies in long-term innovation. Here’s how you can get some mileage by making your case.
By Fidelma Russo, CTO and EVP, Iron Mountain , 1/13/2020
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Media Enterprises Fight Extinction with Transformation & Data
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
A report released at CES shows media organizations are concerned about changes in delivery, technology, and a need for new skills.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/10/2020
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5 IoT Challenges and Opportunities for This Year
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Here are some areas that may prove key to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) applications within enterprise organizations.
By Brendan Mislin, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X.0 , 1/10/2020
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Predictions for Cloud Computing in 2020
James Kobielus, Research Director, Futurum
Commentary
Multi-cloud management, "boutique" clouds and AI/machine learning developments are on tap for the cloud sector during 2020.
By James Kobielus Research Director, Futurum, 1/9/2020
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TikTok Bugs Put Users' Videos, Personal Data At Risk
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Researchers found it was possible to spoof SMS messages from TikTok and exploit an API flaw that could grant access to users' personal data.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 1/8/2020
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SIM Study Points to Lax Focus on Cybersecurity
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Despite ranking at the top of respondents’ concerns, organizations still show gaps in acting on cybersecurity.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/8/2020
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