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A steady drop in venture capitalist funding has forced startups to develop new strategies to evolve their workforce -- that includes layoffs, budget cuts and a new definition of growth.
Multinational engineering company Atkinks is in the midst of transitioning its 18,000 employees to Microsoft's cloud suite. The company’s CIO Richard Cross shares some tips he is learning along the way.
Alfresco Software’s CEO Doug Dennerline discusses his company’s open source strategy, the evolution of private clouds for content management and the changing competitive landscape.
Another mid-sized enterprise has dropped an incumbent MPLS provider for a younger, more nimble service provider, in this case choosing a hybrid MPLS/SDN network for speed, flexibility and cost savings.
Part 2: Whether you use Office 2016 in Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, or the web, you can share Office documents directly with others
Here's what recovering from a layoff looked like for three technology professionals and six steps you should take to engineer your own comeback.
What enterprises need to consider in deciding whether to pay a ransomware fee
As enterprises continue to focus on implementing a cloud infrastructure, many still face roadblocks when it comes to hiring candidates with the right skills.
Today's data-driven business runs on the almighty algorithm. Here's how to get the most out of your data analytics.
Cyber insurance may be a booming business thanks to the high-profile breaches, but the market for such policies is a complicated, say experts from SANS Institute, Advisen and PivotPoint.
LoRa-based sensors detect farm power grid breakdowns to help cost-effectively manage repairs with minimal staff
Listen, watch and learn as FCC CIO David Bray explains how to leverage change agents when pivoting to an all-cloud environment. This free knowledge bundle features an article, video and audio.
"Negligent employees or contractors and third parties caused most data breaches," according to the report. "However, almost one-third of companies in this research could not determine the root cause."
Randstad Technologies IT Workplace Trends report reveals that the war to attract and hire skilled IT workers is real.
Research firm IDC forecasts strong spending on IT infrastructure for cloud environments in 2016, particularly public cloud environments, despite the slowdown in spending in the first quarter.
Every company may be a software company now, but that doesn’t mean you have to build it all yourself. When can you buy the same standard apps your competitors use? Why should you invest in building your own? And when you do build, how little code can
You have lots of good stuff to look forward to in the next major release of Windows 10. Here are the highlights.
Think adding a ping-pong table and dry cleaning services will boost employee engagement? Think again. What your workforce really wants is the opportunity for career growth.
Here’s how to find out if your child is involved in malicious online activity -- before the authorities do
In some cases, the automotive industry can serve as an example on how not to do security
Audio surveillance on mass transit systems is all about passenger safety, according to officials. But civil liberties advocates call it a ‘gross violation of privacy.’ And they recently won the debate in New Jersey, where the program on some light-ra
The noted web security guru worries that the key web and application threats aren't getting the right level of focus
The buttoned-up contracting approaches used for traditional software won’t work for outsourced agile projects. Here’s how to implement different protections for agile development agreements.
CIOs are addressing major pain points in corporate workflows by consolidating approval requests into lightweight ’micro apps.’
Living completely in a Linux shell was too painful. But it was a revealing experience—something all developers should try. They might create faster software as a result.
In this installment of our Resume Makeover series, Andrew Ysasi took a senior security system administrator's resume and reworked it to show his qualifications for a career in security or cloud management.
Workato takes a community approach to app integration that makes sharing data so easy even non-technical users can do it
Click fraud is more than just a marketing problem. It presents a real security risk to your organization, experts say. CIOs need to know their enemy.
Network traffic analysis, two-factor authentication and behavior profiling protect smart appliances from hackers
A new generation of supply chain innovators promise Walmart-style supply chain efficiencies and bottom line benefits. But how do you get started?
Licensing complications and an immature market limit where DaaS is useful, but desktops in the cloud are ideal for specific situations.
Tech behemoths Facebook and Google own more than half of the 15 most popular mobile applications used by U.S. adults -- the reach of other well-liked apps such as Snapchat and Apple Maps doesn't even compare.
The 2016 Deloitte Business Confidence Report highlights the necessity of bold leadership in a digital era, but reports that it's difficult for companies to find.
Whether it's a cool new startup or a well-established tech giant, culture is a huge part of success in the tech industry,. But there are common problems with company culture that span the entire industry -- and it's hurting productivity.
As has been said many times, security flaws are not just a technology problem. They are also a people problem.
Living entirely in a text-only shell is totally, completely doable. You’ll be miserable as hell, but it is doable.
Want to land that dream job before autumn? Here are five in-demand skills and courses you can add to your resume over the summer.
Tempered Networks’ Marc Kaplan explains how micro-segmentation simplifies the network, makes firewalls easier to manage and improves network security
The only sure way to protect yourself or your company from 'ransomware' is with foolproof file backups. These three backup options can all help recover from ransomware attacks.
How to make your charts more persuasive
Hiring the right data scientists, analysts and engineers can be a daunting task. But with the right strategy, you'll be able to find the great candidates in no time.
The future of work is in autonomy. If you keep a tight leash on your employees, your company will suffer in the long run.
Successfully negotiating a starting salary or for a raise comes down to being able to prove three things: your accomplishments, your achievements and your value.
The leaders of the technology world unsurprisingly dominate a new list of the most in-demand jobs on LinkedIn, according to research from the business-focused social network.
Third parties can be a security team’s best friend or worst enemy
Using social media in a Linux shell works for some platforms, but others are proving to be impossible so far
Trying to keep track of all the builds for this summer’s update to Windows 10? We’ve got them here.
