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Staying ahead of disruptors by unlocking the power of IoT

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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healthtech
In this era of disruption – in this Idea Economy – the enterprises that will succeed are those that are able to turn ideas into reality - quicker.
Cheetah vs snail

The secrets to Agile success: 'Modern Agile is being Agile'

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Agile practitioners are finding success by concentrating on a number of focal points - but what are they and how do you do that?.
Data centre

How history will retell the flash storage story, and how we will look back at this transition

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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hpe
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flash storage
Make no mistake about it – the magnetic hard disk is being replaced by flash. Prepare for the future with this in-depth look into the flash story.
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Online safety tips for social media and IM fans

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Stay safe online! As Cyber Security Month kicks off, learn key tips to protect your social media and messaging accounts.
Businessman going both ways

Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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it industry
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it careers
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opinion
The outcome is clear: though tech-driven growth has recovered, it seems that growth has been delivered at a lower level of employment.
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Establishing a foundation for successful IoT adoption

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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iot
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opinion
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industrial
The potential business applications of IoT span an ever-growing set of industrial and consumer implementations.
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Fast data analytics requires even faster governance

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data can be ingested, analysed, and visualised in near-real time – leaving little chance for compliance practitioners to interpret or react to trends.
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Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
Data privacy concerns have reached new heights as personal information is stored in more places than ever before.
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Spotify Free hits sour note with infected ads

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Spotify Free users face malware onslaught from a rogue ad, prompting security concerns across Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu systems.
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3D printer shipments on the up, doubling figures

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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3d printing
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opinion
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analyst report
Our 2016 forecast of the 3D printer market includes devices ranging from a few hundred dollars to 3D printers costing several million dollars.
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Nokia's Global Services business makes progress in reinventing itself

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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nokia
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tbr
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opinion
Nokia pivots to automation and non-CSP markets, strategising to counter flat telecom spend and drive its Global Services growth.
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Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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fintech
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opinion
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banking
Checking your account balance, paying bills and managing your finances...nowadays, it is pretty normal to do all these things online.
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Understanding the smart social citizen and digital society

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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opinion
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analyst report
The operating elements of a smart city typically include building, public services, education, utilities, healthcare and transportation.
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It's time to move on from “what is the Internet of Things” discussion if you want to secure it

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Increasing confusion over the definition of IoT is distracting from the real importance: securing it, says Gartner.
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How SD-WAN makes DR planning easier

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN revolutionises DR strategies, offering agile, cost-effective solutions for robust backup environments and faster recovery times.
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How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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notebook
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passwords
It seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets & security concerns.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.
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What to choose: Better data, or better algorithms?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
In the digital arms race, is it better data or smarter algorithms that give the edge in detecting cyber threats? The debate continues.
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Google's Daydream View is a good, if tentative, step forward for mobile VR headsets

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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ovum
Google's design team has obviously gone to town on the Daydream View – replacing hard matte plastic with fabric and creating a hassle-free headset.
Ai candace

Google and Snapchat use AI and wearables to shake things up

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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iot
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google
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snap
Two major announcements happened in the world of OTT communications in September, involving Google and Snapchat.