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Apps That May Help Enterprises Get Through the Pandemic
Clear Goals Essential for Results in Digital Transformation
Multi-Vendor Infrastructures Are Easier Than Ever to Manage
CFOs: COVID-19 Work-from-Home Plans May Be Permanent
7 Ways to Improve Software Maintenance
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Putting Cloud Resources to Work On COVID-19 Research
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
A fund to support projects studying the virus offers to make cloud technology more accessible to the research teams that aim to turn the tide on the pandemic.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 4/27/2020
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All for AI Regulation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
The sheer scope of AI’s impact on society does require some regulation. It will be essential to ensure that AI regulation is fair and ethical while not impeding innovation.
By George Mathew, CEO, Kespry , 4/27/2020
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Health Prognosis on the Security of IoMT Devices? Not Good
Nicole Ferraro, Freelance Writer
News
As more so-called Internet of Medical Things devices go online, hospitals and medical facilities face significant challenges in securing them from attacks that could endanger patients' lives.
By Nicole Ferraro Freelance Writer, 4/25/2020
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Clear Goals Essential for Results in Digital Transformation
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Survey shows that schisms between C-suite expectations and the rest of the organization could hamper returns on plans to go digital.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 4/24/2020
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Virtual Assistants Are Coming Into Their Own
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Commentary
By helping get customers the info they need fast, and freeing up human workers, virtual assistants are now an essential member of any frontline response team.
By Dawn Anderson, Accenture’s Global Customer, Sales & Service Lead, and Athina Kanioura, Accenture’s Chief Analytics Officer , 4/24/2020
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Demand for Cybersecurity Jobs Declines But Still Outperforms Other Sectors
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
While companies are cutting back on plans to hire, cybersecurity and the technology industry as a whole are doing better than the general economy.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 4/23/2020
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White-Hat Hackers Help 'Fold' COVID-19 Proteins
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
A grassroots effort provides scientists with computing power to help simulate the novel coronavirus' proteins and come up with therapeutic solutions for the disease.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 4/23/2020
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Multi-Vendor Infrastructures Are Easier Than Ever to Manage
Andrew Froehlich, President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks
Commentary
Now might be the right time to expand your horizons and take a second look at a best-of-breed technology adoption approach.
By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 4/23/2020
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Apps That May Help Enterprises Get Through the Pandemic
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
With many organizations altering their operations in response to COVID-19, there are applications available that could aid in adapting to the current circumstances.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 4/22/2020
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Generation Z is the Key to Accelerating Digitalization
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
These digital natives hold the key to not only unlocking but also fast-tracking the global effort in welcoming tomorrow’s fully digital world. Here’s why.
By Mark Minevich, President and Angelica Sirotin, Advisor, Going Global Ventures , 4/22/2020
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Microsoft Proposes Privacy Controls for COVID-19 Contact Tracking, Tracing
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
As governments broaden use of digital technologies to stem pandemic, sensitive health and location data need to be protected, company says.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 4/21/2020
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Work-from-Home Exposes Already-Infected Machines in 50K US Organizations
Dark Reading Staff,
News
Researchers find massive spike in infected enterprises worldwide.
By Dark Reading Staff , 4/21/2020
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CFOs: COVID-19 Work-from-Home Plans May Be Permanent
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
When the crisis began, there was a scramble to move workers home. Now CFOs are considering making those positions permanently remote to help with cutting efforts.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 4/21/2020
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Digital Transformation: Business Leaders Still Struggling to Cope
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
What you don't know can hurt you. When it comes to digital transformation, many top enterprise executives may have to learn this lesson the hard way.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 4/20/2020
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Is Quantum Computing Ready for Prime Time?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Progress is steady, but the technology hasn’t matured enough for most enterprises to truly benefit. Here’s what needs to happen.
By Andy LaMora, Global Director, Topcoder , 4/20/2020
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Advancing AI with Neuromorphic Computing Platforms
James Kobielus, Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author
Commentary
Within the universe of AI-optimized chip architectures, what sets neuromorphic approaches apart is their ability to use intricately connected hardware circuits.
By James Kobielus Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author, 4/17/2020
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3 Steps for Deploying Robotic Process Automation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
RPA helps drive productivity and secure competitive advantages by maximizing resources already on hand. Here’s how to effectively deploy it in your business.
By Jeff Machols, VP, Continuous Improvement, Voya Financial , 4/17/2020
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Neglected Infrastructure, Invasive Tech to Plague Infosec in 2022
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Researchers outline cybersecurity threats they predict businesses will face in two years as technology evolves.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 4/16/2020
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How BlueWave Solar Leveraged DevOps to Increase Deployment
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Developer of community solar farms scaled up software development through Copado’s platform.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 4/16/2020
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7 Ways to Improve Software Maintenance
Mary E. Shacklett, Mary E. Shacklett
Commentary
Here are some approaches and steps organizations can take to perform software maintenance while creating as much time as possible for new software development.
By Mary E. Shacklett Mary E. Shacklett, 4/16/2020
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