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Northwestern Mutual CIO: Riding Out the Pandemic
Is Cloud Migration a Path to Carbon Footprint Reduction?
10 Trends Accelerating Edge Computing
Digital Transformation Strategies Are Failing. Here's Why.
IT Spending, Priorities, Projects: What's Ahead in 2021
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The Evolving Narrative of Moving from DevOps to DevSecOps
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
We need an integrated development approach that is automated to create the right balance between speed and risk to avoid costly rework and business slowdown.
By Ayhan Tek, VP of Information Security, Cyber Electra , 10/9/2020
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What’s Changed: Future of Tech Investment in Uncertain Times
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Women in IT summit looks at what might come next in digital transformation well after the pandemic.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 10/8/2020
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US Election-Related Websites Vulnerable to Fraud, Abuse
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
New research finds the vast majority of reputable news, political, and donor-oriented sites don't use registry locks.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 10/8/2020
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10 Trends Accelerating Edge Computing
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
As a result of recent events and new technologies, more enterprises are investing in edge computing.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 10/8/2020
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Northwestern Mutual CIO: Riding Out the Pandemic
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
As the head of technology at a mutual company, Northwestern Mutual's CIO said his IT organization was largely insulated from the roller coaster budget changes and cash conservation brought by COVID-19
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 10/7/2020
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How to Survive a Crisis with AI-Driven Operations
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Commentary
Here’s how IT and business leaders can strategically embrace artificial intelligence to build a foundation of resilience.
By Sanchit Mullick, Associate Vice President, Infosys , 10/7/2020
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Digital Transformation Strategies Are Failing. Here's Why.
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Every company's digital transformation plans got sidetracked by COVID-19, but there are additional reasons why their strategies are not full steam ahead.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 10/6/2020
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Is Cloud Migration a Path to Carbon Footprint Reduction?
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Report from Accenture examines ways transformation might cut down energy consumption and possibly give CIOs and CTOs more to contribute to the enterprise.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 10/5/2020
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Future of Analytics: How to Decide Which Avenue to Take
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Maximize the value of data analytics in your business strategy by first identifying current problems and potential solutions. Here’s some advice to get you on track.
By John Affolter, Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect, Charter Solutions , 10/5/2020
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IT Spending, Priorities, Projects: What's Ahead in 2021
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
CIOs spent a huge portion of their 2020 IT budgets early in the year to move workers home. Cyber security is among the top priorities for 2021.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 10/2/2020
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Focus on Today’s Workforce -- and Close the Gap to the Future
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
To evolve for the workforce of the future amidst COVID-19, you need to build a strong digital infrastructure foundation now. Here’s how to do it.
By David Sapin and Emily Stapf, Principals, PwC , 10/2/2020
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New HP Bug Bounty Program Targets Vulns in Printer Cartridges
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
White-hat hackers will receive $10,000 for each security bug they discover plus a base fee, under this invitation-only initiative.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 10/1/2020
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US Treasury Warns of Sanctions Violations for Paying Ransomware Attackers
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
An alarming new advisory issued today by the federal government could upend ransomware response.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 10/1/2020
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Limits of AI to Stop Disinformation During Election Season
James Kobielus, Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author
Commentary
Bringing an AI-driven tool into the battle between opposing worldviews may never move the needle of public opinion, no matter how many facts on which you’ve trained its algorithms.
By James Kobielus Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author, 10/1/2020
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Nvidia and VMware CEOs Explore AI Infrastructure Potential
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
Discussion at VMworld points to possibilities that AI might open up for cloud, software development, and automation in business.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 9/30/2020
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Tips to Help IT Leaders Navigate Organizational Change
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
IT leaders must move from defense to offense and motivate their teams by establishing a clear mission and a path to success.
By Sean McDermott, Founder and CEO, Windward Consulting , 9/30/2020
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Microsoft Exec: How Enterprises are Democratizing Data
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
During her Interop Digital keynote, Microsoft's Alysa Taylor will discuss how technology has been a catalyst for accelerated value and change in 2020.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/29/2020
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Intel Shares Its Transformation Strategy at DevOps World
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Changing human behavior and leadership support were integral to driving a more agile approach to software and firmware development.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 9/29/2020
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IT 2020 Emphasizes Speed, More Change Afoot for 2021
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
ServiceNow CIO Chris Bedi said this COVID-19 pandemic year has meant urgency and the need for speed for IT organizations. But what's coming in the year ahead?
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/28/2020
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Blockchain Use Primed to Accelerate in the COVID-19 Era
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
While still early in maturation, blockchain technologies are positioned to solve some of the problems of today and serve as the core infrastructure for the solutions of tomorrow.
By Omid Malekan, Blockchain Innovation Expert, Citi Ventures Studio , 9/28/2020
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