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Coronavirus: 8 Tech Tips for Working From Home
AI Hot Spots: Where Is Artificial Intelligence Heading Now?
Data Governance Is Improving, But…
When Organizations Halt or Walk Away from IT Modernization
Can Enterprises Benefit From Adopting Database DevOps?
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Next Phase of DevOps: Upskilling for Processes and Humanity
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
As DevOps matures, so too must the skills required to drive future phases of transformation.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 3/12/2020
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Google Grows Cloud Regions, Boosts Cloud Monitoring
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Google is adding new cloud regions at a rapid rate alongside new capabilities that could help grow market share as it takes on rivals Amazon and Microsoft. -- ITPro Today
By Sean Michael Kerner, ITPro Today , 3/12/2020
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The Role of AI in the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine
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AI can spot patterns in data and make predictions, and the hope is these tools could identify drug prospects to test on humans within months.
By Gary Grossman, Technology Practice Lead, Edelman AI Center of Excellence , 3/12/2020
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COVID-19 Drives Rush to Remote Work. Is Your Security Team Ready?
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
A rapid transition to remote work puts pressure on security teams to understand and address a wave of potential security risks.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 3/11/2020
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Coronavirus: 8 Tech Tips for Working From Home
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Here's a collection of tools, technologies, and tips to help you out in case you need to telecommute during the Covid-19 outbreak.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 3/11/2020
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How Cloud, Security and Big Data Are Forcing CIOs to Evolve
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The good news is that the enterprise-level disruptions to the CIO role represent an opportunity to re-examine their positions and make meaningful adjustments -- especially at the mid-market level.
By Wayson Vannatta, CIO, WatchGuard Technologies , 3/11/2020
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Researchers Develop New Side-Channel Attacks on Intel CPUs
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Load Value Injection (LVI) takes advantage of speculative execution processes just like Meltdown and Spectre, say security researchers from Bitdefender and several universities.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 3/10/2020
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Microsoft Patches Over 100 Vulnerabilities
Dark Reading Staff,
News
Patch Tuesday features several remote code execution flaws in Microsoft Word.
By Dark Reading Staff , 3/10/2020
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3 Tips to Stay Secure When You Lose an Employee
Bil Harmer​, CISO & Chief Evangelist at SecureAuth
Commentary
Whether they leave for a better job or get fired, and whether they mean to cause problems or do so out of ignorance, ex-workers can pose a threat to your company.
By Bil Harmer​ CISO & Chief Evangelist at SecureAuth, 3/10/2020
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Over 80% of Medical Imaging Devices Run on Outdated Operating Systems
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
New data on live Internet of Things devices in healthcare and other organizations shines a light on security risks.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 3/10/2020
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Data Governance Is Improving, But…
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Corporate memories are at risk because the growth in data is outpacing companies' ability to govern and manage it.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 3/10/2020
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4 Questions Businesses Should Ask About AI, 5G and Innovation
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As we move into the 2020s, leaders must self-reflect and focus on how they can improve upon past AI, 5G and other innovation technologies to drive results.
By Athina Kanioura, Accenture Applied Intelligence and Mark Curtis, Fjord , 3/10/2020
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When Organizations Halt or Walk Away from IT Modernization
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
IT and data directors from enterprises still have some questions about strategies to shake up their infrastructure with new technology and practices.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 3/9/2020
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AI Hot Spots: Where Is Artificial Intelligence Heading Now?
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
As artificial intelligence matures, these nine areas and industries look like they are poised to benefit the most.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 3/9/2020
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Why You Should Build a Center of Excellence for AI
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An artificial intelligence center of excellence can ensure AI best practices inform every AI project at your organization.
By Wilson Pang, Chief Technology Officer, Appen , 3/9/2020
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Getting Up to Speed on 5G
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The 5G rollout is underway. How will this next-generation wireless technology impact you and your organization? -- Network Computing
By John Edwards, Network Computing , 3/6/2020
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Recognize the High Cost of Low Technical Debt
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
Technical debt, a developer’s term for trade-offs, is starting to impact marketing tech and other choices. Here’s how IT teams can reduce the impact of technical debt choices.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 3/6/2020
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What’s Propelling Growth for Artificial Intelligence?
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Here are three technology breakthroughs that are acting as catalysts, along with four core roles of AI that are driving it forward.
By Sachin Vyas, VP, LTI and Soumendra Mohanty, Book Author , 3/6/2020
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Can Enterprises Benefit From Adopting Database DevOps?
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Treating databases like code for deployment might be another step toward transformation, but these are still the early days in the process.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 3/5/2020
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Is IT the Good Guy or Bad Guy in Upskilling?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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Yes, IT leaders and teams can be perceived as a pain in the neck, but don’t overlook their superpowers.
By John Karren and Jose Rocha, PwC , 3/5/2020
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