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Changes in IT: From the Trenches to the Future
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Learn how IT Leaders from Eversource Energy, Intel and Accenture Technology are looking at digital innovation – today and tomorrow.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 5/23/2019
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Moody's Downgrade of Equifax: A Wake-up Call to Boards
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
News
The event provides another spark to light a fire under CISOs to improve how they measure and communicate security risks to the board, security experts say.
By Ericka Chickowski Contributing Writer, 5/23/2019
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FEC Gives Green Light for Free Cybersecurity Help in Federal Elections
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
Official opinion issued by the Federal Election Commission to nonprofit Defending Digital Campaigns is good news for free and reduced-cost security offerings to political candidates and committees.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 5/23/2019
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CIO Keynote: Less Jargon, More Focus on Business Outcomes
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Though they came from different disciplines, CIOs at the Interop keynote shared a common need to get down to business.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 5/22/2019
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Interop 2019: CIOs, Security, AI, and More
InformationWeek Staff,
News
Day 3 of Interop 2019 features four CIO keynoters and several dozen educational technical and leadership sessions.
By InformationWeek Staff , 5/22/2019
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Consumer IoT Devices Are Compromising Enterprise Networks
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
News
While IoT devices continue to multiply, the latest studies show a dangerous lack of visibility into those connected to enterprise networks.
By Ericka Chickowski Contributing Writer, 5/22/2019
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Moving Data and its Hidden Challenges
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
When working with vendors on data ingestion, CIOs and IT teams sometimes fail to take complicating factors into consideration. Here’s what you need to know.
By Patrick Reynolds, SessionM , 5/22/2019
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ERP Giants SAP and Oracle Add AI to Platforms
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
As CIOs and other IT leaders shift their AI programs to incorporate more buying than building from scratch, vendors are adding new artificial intelligence capabilities to their platforms to meet the demand.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 5/21/2019
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Ready or Not, Big Data is Bringing Big Changes
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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Companies looking to take advantage of the complex data game need to start by identifying general areas of their business that truly need help.
By Paul Gaynor, Global Technology and Alliance Consulting Leader, PwC , 5/21/2019
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Find Your New Job in IT Today
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
News
InformationWeek has partnered with ZipRecruiter to host a job search tool on our pages.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 5/20/2019
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97% of Americans Can’t Ace a Basic Security Test
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
Still, a new Google study uncovers a bit of good news, too.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 5/20/2019
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7 Signs of the Rising Threat of Magecart Attacks in 2019
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
News
Magecart attacks continue to grow in momentum. Here are the stats and stories that show what's behind the mayhem.
By Ericka Chickowski Contributing Writer, 5/20/2019
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How a Manufacturing Firm Recovered from a Devastating Ransomware Attack
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
The infamous Ryuk ransomware slammed a small company that makes heavy-duty vehicle alternators for government and emergency fleet. Here's what happened.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 5/20/2019
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Six DevOps Misconceptions Debunked
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
The road to DevOps success is littered with myths and misconceptions. Here are the largest potholes you need to avoid.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 5/20/2019
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Will the Real AI Please Stand Up?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Make sure that your use of machine learning has more substance than hype. Here’s a framework you can use to help you cut through the noise.
By Steve Herrod, Managing Director, General Catalyst , 5/20/2019
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Q1 2019 Smashes Record For Most Reported Vulnerabilities in a Quarter
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Once again, a high-proportion of the reported flaws have no current fix, according to Risk Based Security.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 5/17/2019
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Smart Cities NY: A Mix of Civics, Big Data, Security
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
City officials meet technology innovators to pursue solutions that may improve life in urban centers as smart cities.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 5/17/2019
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The Basics of CI/CD for Data Science and Machine Learning
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
Continuous integration and continuous deployment are IT practices that encourage testing code often. Learn how these practices also shape data-driven initiatives.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 5/17/2019
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Enterprise Leadership in the Digital Age
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
We are in an era when technology can help to drive business success, but it requires that everyone in the organization understand tech's potential.
By Bill Kracunas and Brian Becker, Consulting Leaders, RSM , 5/17/2019
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US Charges Members of GozNym Cybercrime Gang
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
The FBI and counterparts from other nations say group infected over 41,000 computers with malware that steals banking credentials.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 5/16/2019
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