Opinion stories - Page 139
Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.
Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
Expert advice: Vision vs Strategy
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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opinion
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marketing strategy
Marketing plans often mistake visions for strategies. True strategies require in-depth planning and alignment with the overall business goals to be effective.
Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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linkedin
Your data is for sale. It's something we've all known for a while now but $26.2 billion later the conversation has been reignited.
Apple makes its latest move with the smart home
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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ios
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apple
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siri
Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.
New Sofacy attacks against US government agency
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.
Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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opinion
So you saw the announcement: Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for over $26bn. Our team were contemplating the meaning of the deal.
The first Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference is over - a recap
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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opinion
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analyst report
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event
Last week, I had the privilege to be conference chair for the Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference, which was a great success.
Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase speaks volumes about communications
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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ovum
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linkedin
Microsoft's offer to acquire LinkedIn for $26bn highlights the continued importance & challenges of communication platforms in the digital age.
Why is Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) so difficult to get right?
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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mobility
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enterprise mobility management
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opinion
Does EMM have to be so difficult? This is a question that bothers me very much, every single day. I mean from the perspective of the customer.
Looking at Health IT: When integration isn't enough
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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healthtech
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opinion
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nato
EHR adoption in US hospitals is high, but lack of interoperability and excess costs hamper progress. #HealthIT #EHR.
Digital asset management: What's old is new again
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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martech
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marketing
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opinion
What's old is new again. Judging from our ramping volume of client inquiry, DAM is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, albeit a quiet one.
Why did Microsoft purchase LinkedIn? A treasure trove of information
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Microsoft's recent purchase of LinkedIn shows that in a world of smart of machines, content is king and the new code base.
Most organisations unconfident in ability to protect data after breach
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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opinion
The majority of IT professionals say they are not confident in their ability to keep their organization's data secure following a breach.
Expert dishes on Symantec/Blue Coat 'powerful' merger
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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dlp
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symantec
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opinion
Symantec announced the acquisition of web and cloud security specialist Blue Coat. Symantec is about to become bigger and more powerful than the rest.
Hitting emails and Facebook: Ray-Ban scam is back
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Beware as the Ray-Ban scam strikes back, targeting unsuspecting Brits with fake email offers and Facebook ads.
'We're a technology company.' Yeah right.
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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it industry
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opinion
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change management
In a world where banks to pharma firms are dubbing themselves tech companies, critics argue it's mere corporate rhetoric without real transformation.
Is it time to drop 'mobile first' from your strategy?
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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opinion
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marketing strategy
Last week Gartner reported that smartphone sales are slowing globally. Time to ditch your mobile marketing strategy, right? Of course not.
Vodafone NZ/Sky merger is good news for its competitors
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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uc
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sky
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opinion
This is good news for DTS and any other business focused ISP. Everything coming out of Vodafone and Sky seems to relate to the consumer market.
Channel highlights from Gartner's technology and innovation conference
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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opinion
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analyst report
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partners
Channels and ecosystems are crucial as providers navigate the digital transformation at Gartner's conference; VCs and PE firms remain undeterred by market woes.