Opinion stories - Page 252
Old-school or new age: Is technology a distraction in education?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
With the proliferation of technology throughout our lives, many are suggesting that schools need to go 'back to basics'.
Channeling success: Helping you and your partners derive the most from your partnership
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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iot
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partner programmes
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channel development
In spring's bloom, IBM, Cisco, and Bell Canada cultivate partnership prowess, sharing keys to a thriving channel ecosystem.
Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor
Tue, 31st May 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET recently interviewed the malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.
Shifting to the cloud - timing is almost everything
Tue, 31st May 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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cloud marketplace
Making commitments to a cloud transition, or cloud shift, is of course a very normal business activity - but is it the right time?.
Four forces shaking up marketing right now
Tue, 31st May 2016
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partner programmes
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marketing
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opinion
Having attended a conference in Las Vegas, we've been pondering the fundamental forces at work in marketing tech - here are the four most prominent.
Why the smart home industry is not ready for the mass market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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iot security
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smart home
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ovum
Concerns over security, device malfunctions, and complexity are hindering smart home market readiness, delaying widespread consumer adoption.
Expert opinion: HPE Enterprise Services merge with CSC
Thu, 26th May 2016
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healthtech
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ovum
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hpe
CSC and HPE (Hewlett-Packard Enterprise) surprised the market by announcing that HPE would spin off and merge its Enterprise Services unit with CSC.
Microsoft focuses smartphones on the enterprise - better late than never
Thu, 26th May 2016
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microsoft
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nokia
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opinion
Microsoft recently announced a further scaling back of the mobile phone manufacturing business that it acquired from Nokia in 2013.
Getting your strategy ready for Fintech
Thu, 26th May 2016
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fintech
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opinion
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analyst report
7 out of 10 banking and securities CIOs tell us that digital entrants from outside their industry are a greater threat than their usual competition.
117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Tue, 24th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.
Google's Daydream VR initiative will drive mobile VR headset dominance
Tue, 24th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ovum
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opinion
While initially disappointing, the announcement of Daydream VR sets the stage for mobile VR to shine in the numerous ways.
IoT Vulnerability: How to protect your smart home from security threats
Tue, 24th May 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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cloud services
With more than 5 million new devices being connected to the Internet everyday, vulnerability of IoT devices is a trending topic.
HP's new Jet Fusion 3D Printers change the conversation
Tue, 24th May 2016
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semiconductors
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hp
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3d printing
HP shakes up 3D printing with high-speed Jet Fusion printers, aiming to revolutionise manufacturing. #TechNews #3DPrinting.
Salesforce Community Cloud gathers market momentum
Tue, 24th May 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce's London World Tour attracts 15,000 attendees, biggest gathering of customers and partners outside of Dreamforce.
Copy data virtualisation: The five ways it could save you millions this year
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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data analytics
You've heard of server virtualisation. You've heard of network virtualisation. But have you considered virtualising your data yet?.
Mobile is essential for survival in the higher education industry
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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mobility
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opinion
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student experience
For most institutions mobility is critical to how more basic business transactions are supported, but supporting innovative interactions is less clear.
Is a multiyear approach to IT strategy obsolete?
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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risk & compliance
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ovum
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opinion
Is a traditional multiyear approach to IT strategy is still relevant when the approach to new initiatives tends to break them into shorter projects?.
Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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flash player
As I write this, if you're running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you're potentially at risk.
The perceived risks of cloud depend on where you are standing
Fri, 13th May 2016
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Adoption of cloud services by government agencies is steadily increasing, albeit at a slower rate than in other sectors.
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Fri, 13th May 2016
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opinion
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consumer-centric ecosystems
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analyst report
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.