Opinion stories - Page 136
New software development approaches are helping organisations reach goals
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Organisations need to assess their strategy for developing software in the wake of the new software development paradigms that are sweeping through IT.
Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cartech
I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.
Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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google
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facebook
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verizon
AOL and Yahoo join forces in a US$4.8bn deal, their last chance to compete with Google and Facebook in the digital media market.
Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
This month, we are releasing a new set of cloud-powered intelligent services in Office apps designed to save you time and produce better results.
PowerWare ransomware imitates locky malware family
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
PoshCoder has been encrypting files with PowerShell since 2014, and the new variant named PowerWare was reported in March 2016.
Can you detect advanced threats with just Flows/IPFIX?
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Do we have enough data to detect an advanced threat? Let's have a discussion on the usefulness of netflow-type data.
SOTI joins other EMM solution vendors, becomes part of AppConfig
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Developing and promoting valuable EMM standards and practices will be vital to the long-term success of the AppConfig Community.
How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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mobility
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disruption
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opinion
The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.
In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Gartner's latest IaaS review reveals AWS leading, with Azure close behind, but Google trails in cloud service race.
Microsoft AppSource: Increase the reach of your SaaS business apps
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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saas
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microsoft
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wpc
One of the key focus areas for us is to ensure that the end user experience is stellar when they discover and try apps from AppSource.
You can now bring in business 24/7 with Microsoft Bookings
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
Microsoft Bookings: A new Office 365 service for hassle-free appointment scheduling, helps businesses stay open round the clock.
Take a look behind-the-scenes of a data center manufacturer
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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manufacturing
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engineering
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opinion
Data center manufacturers are the behind-the-scenes engineers that make building a data center under the ocean a reality.
Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Facebook CIO says Microsoft 'got cool again'
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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wpc
Facebook's CIO praises Microsoft's resurgence at WPC, declaring it 'cool again' with robust Office 365 adoption.
Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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ueba
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cybersecurity
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trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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marketing
Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.
Microsoft WPC: New resources to help partners capitalise on the explosive demand
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
To put it simply, the greater cloud market is changing how business gets done, and it presents a huge opportunity for our partners, says Microsoft.
Microsoft WPC: CEO's mission to lighten the cognitive load for partners
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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opinion
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, has outlined the new business opportunities for partners as organisations undergo digital transformation.
AWS sets the path for practical multimodal IT
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
AWS is the biggest public cloud provider globally and it has grown from providing simple IaaS to a complex array of offerings.
Early lessons from Pokemon Go
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.