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It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
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Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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F11 did not contain any harmful code. Instead, it relied purely on social engineering, tricking users into paying €18 ($19) for Adobe Flash Player.
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Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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hcm
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dna
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payroll systems
The point is to establish data-driven decision making on a daily basis for hiring, promotion, development, rewards and teamwork.
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Malware campaign targets open source developers on GitHub

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Be on your guard if you're a developer who uses GitHub – someone could be trying to infect your computer with malware.
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ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.
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The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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malware
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ddos
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phishing
It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.
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The business case for storage simplicity

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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healthtech
Revolutionising IT: Firms push for simple storage systems to fuel business efficiency and slash costs in the digital cloud era.
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Moving towards DevSecOps to save time and money

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
The big development project is almost ready to go live, inside the deadline. Just your security review to go. What happens next?.
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Enterprise file sync and share comes of age

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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ovum
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file sharing
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opinion
The workforce needs to access all relevant documents, files, and information via any screen, from any location, at any time.
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Identity theft - have you ever pen tested procedures?

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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devops
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There is a focus on technical aspects of penetration tests, network and application security, while the chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
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Comparing master data management with application data management

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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data management
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analyst report
Gartner Analysts delve into MDM vs. ADM, unravelling the complexities of data governance from tactical perspectives.
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The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft

Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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Cybercriminals want your credentials and your employees' credentials. When those hackers succeed in stealing that information, it can be a nightmare.
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Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
So many vendors are now pushing the digital workplace standard forward rather than just supporting how users currently work.
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Gartner: Why there is No Intelligence in AI

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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ai
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analyst report
Gartner debunks AI hyperbole, explaining 'intelligence' as a misnomer for the evolving landscape of astonishing tech advancements.
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Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
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The road to digital mastery: it all starts with understanding the now

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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digital age
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forrester
UK firms on the digital journey, yet culture and leadership clash curbs full transformation to digital mastery.
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Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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cx
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edge computing
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martech
Customer experience won't simply be defined by a web site experience. The cloud will have its role, but the edge is coming, and it's going to be big.
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10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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malware
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Smartphones aim to heighten convenience, but there is a real feeling that they're becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. Why?.
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How does the Snapchat IPO make any sense?

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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cisco
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snap
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Snap Inc's $24B valuation defies the norm as shares debut, challenging tech IPO conventions with a trendy yet financially unproven business.
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How to automate business intent with an SD-WAN

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Revolutionising enterprise connectivity with SD-WAN, businesses embrace automation, streamlining WANs to champion cloud applications.