Quick Insights Offers More “Scoped” Findings for Microsoft Power BI
By: Linda Rosencrance A few months ago, Microsoft released its Quick Insight feature in Power BI that lets you automatically search datasets uploaded to Power BI for hidden insights. Now Microsoft has released an easier way to access these advanced analytics by targeting specific dashboard tiles for discovering (as the name suggests) quick insights, according […]
How to keep your small business safe from data breaches and hacks
By: Jennifer Lonoff Schiff Cybersecurity – and security breaches – continues to be a hot topic. And small ecommerce businesses, especially ones using an open source platform, are particularly susceptible to hacks and breaches. So what can small ecommerce shops do to protect their sites as well as any sensitive (customer) data? Following are 10 […]
Intel prioritizes cloud, IoT and 5G in new business strategy
By: Jamie Davies Intel has outlined a new business strategy to capitalize on new trends within the industry including cloud technology, IoT and 5G. Speaking on the company’s blog, CEO Brian Krzanich outlined the organizations new strategy which is split into five sections; cloud technology, IoT, memory and programmable solutions, 5G and developing new technologies […]
What did we learn from BT’s 2016 CIO Report?
By: Jamie Davies BT has recently released its 2016’s CIO report, dissecting the challenges and opportunities available for enterprise organizations, and the CIO, following the mainstream adoption of disruptive digital technologies. The 2015 edition of the report highlighted CIO’s role was shifting away from that of a technologist and operations guru, and more towards a […]
Cloud takes top spot at EMC, SAP and Intel quarterly announcements
By: Jamie Davies EMC, SAP and Intel have all reported quarterly figures, with cloud taking centre stage during all announcements. EMC demonstrated positive growth within the cloud business units, though its staple business unit, EMC Information Infrastructure saw double-digit year-on-year declines. The $67 billion merger with Dell was prominent throughout the earnings call, as the […]
IT salaries increase across 12 tech job categories
By: Sarah White Mondo’s 2016-2017 IT Salary Guide points to steady increases in tech salaries across 12 verticals. The study points out that as technology influences every industry, the demand for STEM workers is only going to increase, with a projected 1.5 million open positions in STEM by the year 2020. If you are already […]
Microsoft endorses EU-US Privacy Shield despite criticism from EU industry commentators
By: Jamie Davies Microsoft has become one of the first major US tech companies to confirm its support of the EU-US Privacy Shield, the successor of the now defunct Safe Harbour Agreement. Data transfer between the EU and the US has been on relative shaky legal grounds over recent months, as between the EU striking […]
AI forms backbone of Facebook’s 10 year plan
By: Jamie Davies Facebook has seemingly positioned artificial intelligence as one of the catalysts for innovation for the company over the next 10 years. Outlining its technology roadmap for the next 10 years, the company highlighted artificial intelligence, as well as virtual and augmented reality, as technologies to drive new features and user experience. New […]
With few options, companies increasingly yield to ransomware demands
By: Jeremy Kirk Attackers view stolen or encrypted data as a powerful weapon Faced with few options, companies are increasingly giving in to cybercriminals who hold their data hostage and demand payment for its return, while law enforcement officials struggle to catch the nearly invisible perpetrators. It’s a case of asymmetric electronic warfare. Ransomware, which […]
Microsoft endorses EU-US Privacy Shield despite criticism from EU industry commentators
By: Jamie Davies Microsoft has become one of the first major US tech companies to confirm its support of the EU-US Privacy Shield, the successor of the now defunct Safe Harbour Agreement. Data transfer between the EU and the US has been on relative shaky legal grounds over recent months, as between the EU striking […]