10 IoT Security Best Practices For IT Pros
IT professionals have to treat internet of things (IoT) vulnerabilities as they would vulnerabilities in databases or web applications. Any flaw can bring unwelcome attention, for those making affected…
Why Security Metrics Miss the Mark
Are we secure? How well is security being managed? Are we on track towards mitigating any outstanding risks to data? Have we had any security incidents? Each of these are…
Are IT Teams Still Relevant in an As-a-Service World?
The road to enterprise innovation is always paved with good intentions. However, for many CIOs and their organizations, the compass too often points in the wrong direction. Nowhere is this…
Cyber-Foes Test IT’s Mettle During the Olympics
By Nathan Wenzler, Principal Security Architect, AsTech Consulting As the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro approaches, so does the inevitable rise in attempts by cyber-criminals to use global…
In Government IT, Innovators Are Gaining Ground
When one thinks of agility, innovation and cutting-edge technology, it’s understandable if Government IT isn’t the first term that comes to mind. Often seen as the poster child for inefficiency,…
Flooring Company BI for Better Results
Managing a mobile workforce is wrought with challenges. At some point, all paths lead to revamped and rewired workflows. One organization taking aim at all this is The Matworks, a…
AWS, Microsoft Azure Top Gartner’s Magic Quadrant For IaaS
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Infrastructure-as-a-Service shows Amazon far ahead, but Microsoft gaining ground on the completeness of its IaaS offerings and ability to execute. Overall, the report shows that IT…
Android Security Flaw ‘QuadRooter’ Hits 900 Million Devices
Researchers have discovered a set of security flaws that could leave more than 900 million Android smartphones and tablets vulnerable to hackers. (Click image for larger view and slideshow.) A…
Apple Acquires Machine Learning Startup Turi For $200 Million
Turi, the Seattle-based startup company, is Apple’s latest purchase in a string of acquisitions aimed at bolstering its machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. These two technologies are changing how…
How Data Visualization Can Improve Your Workspace
JLL, a professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate, is turning to data visualization to help improve the way its clients work. The company’s CIO for corporate…
7 Cyber-Security Skills In High Demand
Organizations across industries are challenged to address a cyber-security skills shortage leaving their networks open to attacks. There will be 1 million to 2 million unfilled cyber-security jobs worldwide by…
How To Make The Most Of Your Brand With Social Media Influencers
You’ve probably heard people refer to influencers at your work, at home and when you go out. Some people want to be them while others admire watching them. Snapchat, Instagram…
Want to Stick to Your Habits? Science Says Do This
The internet is chock full of good habits that can change your success for the better. But actually sticking to them is a completely different story. This unexpected journey called…
5 Hideous Causes of Entrepreneurial Burnout
Business is often a mad race against time: you have so many responsibilities and things to do that a 24-hour day seems to be woefully inadequate to accommodate for everything.…
Three Simple Steps to Take Before You Fire a Difficult Employee
Once again that same problem employee has disappointed you. Whether it was missing a deadline, interrupting you during a pivotal client presentation, or not “sweating the details” on an important…
The 19 Most Expensive Cities for Startups to Launch From
The 19 Most Expensive Cities for Startups to Launch From London lost its top spot as the most expensive city in the world for businesses to set up a team,…
5 Simple Exercises To Discover Your Life Purpose
5 Simple Exercises To Discover Your Life Purpose The pursuit of discovering your purpose begins with these 5 incredibly simple techniques. When I started coaching clients a decade ago, I…
6 Expert Ways to Create an Energizing Workplace on a Budget
You know when an office space feels good. It sets a good mood and is easy to be productive. Bad workspaces feel dingy and neglected and result in low productivity…
How 3D Printing Could Affect Who Wins Gold at The Olympics
How 3D Printing Could Affect Who Wins Gold at The Olympics Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price and the rest of Team Nike will be wearing spikes designed to make them run faster. Shelly-Ann…
Innovation in a Box
Unleashing Entrepreneurship in Your Organisation Fancy being the CEO of your own company without the bother of management and regulatory red tape? Just you, maybe a fellow founder, coffee and…