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German firms will streamline online login with a European bent
Several German firms are taking a stab at a single login process for accessing different online services -- an approach that could compete with U.S. offerings.
Google Docs phishing attack underscores OAuth security risks
Google has stopped Wednesday’s clever email phishing scheme, but the attack may very well make a comeback.
Boring old enterprise vendors pay interns well
Snagging an internship at Amazon, Apple, Facebook or Google is certainly reason for celebration, but interns can also fare pretty darn well at enterprise-oriented vendors such as Juniper Networks, VMware and Salesforce.com.
How Facebook plans to bring Messenger to business
Speaking at the Collision conference this week, Facebook’s Stan Chudnovsky said the company remains committed to making Messenger a multi-purpose platform.
Sneaky Gmail phishing attack fools with fake Google Docs app
Google Docs was pulled into a sneaky email phishing attack on Tuesday that was designed to trick users into giving up access to their Gmail accounts.
Social media breaks more common among teens than you might think
I did wonder whether my youngest teenage son would return from a recent week-long service trip on which electronic devices were banned quivering from some sort of social media withdrawal, but he survived just fine and the salmon in...
Why online etiquette matters -- and why IT leaders should care
High-tech analyst Scott Steinberg, author of the book Netiquette Essentials, offers ideas for navigating social media networks with grace and discusses the crucial role CIOs play in promoting -- and enforcing -- good behavior online.
Verizon.net email addresses are going away — here are 4 alternatives
Verizon has begun warning customers that it’s getting out of the email game and that you need to act soon if you want to keep your Verizon.net email address. Or, you could consider switching to another email service, and here are some...
How Microsoft plans to reinvent business productivity
Microsoft's Office has barely changed in 25 years. If we’re going to get more productive in the office and out, maybe it’s time for Microsoft to change the standard tools that we use to create documents.
Top techies giving 2017 college commencement speeches
With today’s push across the education landscape for more emphasis on STEM studies, it’s not surprising that top leaders and innovators in technology would be a draw as college commencement speakers. Here’s a roundup of some of the...
Russian hackers use OAuth, fake Google apps to phish users
The Russian hacking group blamed for targeting U.S. and European elections has been tricking victims into handing over login credentials with fake Google security applications.
How to run your small business with free open source software
From alternatives to Microsoft Office to full-blown ERP systems, open source software can provide free options for small businesses that don't have the budget for big-ticket enterprise applications.
Cisco makes videoconference technology invisible
Cisco's new Spark Room Kit and Room Kit Plus have advanced technology intended to make videoconferences simple.
Facebook wants you to hang out with your friends in VR
Facebook is making it possible to hang out with your friends in virtual reality using Spaces , a new app the company launched Tuesday for the Oculus Rift. The app will allow people to join a shared, immersive video call, represented...
How to keep your Verizon email account from being killed off
If you're a Verizon customer who uses the carrier's email service, you very well might have an imminent decision to make about your Verizon.net address or risk losing access to your account and associated data.
Can Amazon be stopped?
Amazon’s success in ecommerce could be repeating in enterprise communications.
VMware, Splunk & Juniper among highest paying networking companies
Networking and other technology businesses are among the highest paying companies in America, according to a new report from jobs marketplace Glassdoor. And if you find yourself out of a tech job, well, there’s always consulting,...
8 great small business productivity and collaboration apps
Entrepreneurs and project managers share their favorite apps for staying organized and productive.
Slack apps can now use drop-down menus
Apps that integrate with Slack can now include drop-down menus in the messages that they post to the service, as part of a push to improve the interactivity of third-party integrations.
Instant messaging service Wire open-sources its server code
Wire has started the process of releasing the server code for it instant messaging platform.
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