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Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Data privacy concerns have reached new heights as personal information is stored in more places than ever before.
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3D printer shipments on the up, doubling figures

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Our 2016 forecast of the 3D printer market includes devices ranging from a few hundred dollars to 3D printers costing several million dollars.
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Nokia's Global Services business makes progress in reinventing itself

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Nokia pivots to automation and non-CSP markets, strategising to counter flat telecom spend and drive its Global Services growth.
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Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Checking your account balance, paying bills and managing your finances...nowadays, it is pretty normal to do all these things online.
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Understanding the smart social citizen and digital society

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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The operating elements of a smart city typically include building, public services, education, utilities, healthcare and transportation.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.
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What to choose: Better data, or better algorithms?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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In the digital arms race, is it better data or smarter algorithms that give the edge in detecting cyber threats? The debate continues.
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Google and Snapchat use AI and wearables to shake things up

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Two major announcements happened in the world of OTT communications in September, involving Google and Snapchat.
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Talking digital business, Industrie 4.0 and world trade

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Digital is becoming part of government policy and focus, and thereby trade policy will gradually need to deal with its increasingly complex nature.
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Are chatbots just a fad? One app developer shares his thoughts

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Based on a computer program that mimics conversations with people using artificial intelligence, chatbots can transform the way people interact.
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Threat fatigue and the failure of cybersecurity

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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People are becoming desensitised to cyber threats and questioning the value of cybersecurity, according to a recent study by NIST.
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Gartner asks: Is your brand too self-involved?

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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It's time to get our heads out of the river. To earn customers for life, marketers need to look beyond themselves.
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Planning crucial to minimising and recovering from ransomware

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, with payments increasing each day you wait. Planning ahead is crucial.
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12 easy ways IT businesses can increase efficiency and cut costs

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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IT firms can boost their bottom lines with our savvy guide: 12 simple steps to enhance efficiency and slash costs effortlessly.
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Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Identity proofing is clearly a top global fraud issue. What can organisations who need to prove electronic identities do to overcome this issue?.
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Look before you leap: 3 secrets to selecting the right data center provider

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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When evaluating a data center provider, it's important to take into account all the different aspects of data center management, not just the basics.
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IBM evolves to enable data center and business modernization

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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IBM's main focus within the cloud market is encouraging customer shift to the hybrid cloud model because IBM can support a multistep transition.
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New Windows 10 and Office 365 features for the secure productive enterprise

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Information is abundant, experiences and data must easily move across multiple devices, and collaboration is critical as the workforce becomes global.
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Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.
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Gartner opinion: “You need to fire your reseller”

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Gartner suggests ditching resellers who fail to clarify licensing changes, an essential service spotlighted at the Dallas ITFPAM Summit.