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October 02, 2019 02 Oct'19
Chef outage fuels technology ethics debate

Software companies have been embroiled in high-profile ethical controversies in the past two years, driving industry debate about just how extensively politics should influence tech.
June 06, 2019 06 Jun'19
UPS delivers Agile plan for legacy application modernization

As UPS moved its package-tracking system from mainframe to open systems, it drew on the old adage about how to eat an elephant: one small bite at a time.
December 20, 2018 20 Dec'18
Security, compliance standards help mitigate BIOS security vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with PCs often overlook BIOS. Read for strategies to offset these threats and for preventing unauthorized BIOS modifications.
July 26, 2018 26 Jul'18
The nine roles you need on your data science research team

Data science research has become an essential element of modern companies' success in the digital economy. Here's how to build a data science team to get the most bang for your buck.

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digital process automation

Digital process automation (DPA) is a method of automation that uses software to perform processes and automate tasks with the goal of completing and optimizing a workflow. Continue Reading
Learn to set up and use PowerShell SSH remoting

Remoting over SSH in PowerShell Core has some advantages over the traditional Windows PowerShell remoting method, but it will require a fair amount of manual configuration work. Continue Reading
Using the Sysinternals Sysmon tool to check DNS queries

A recent update to the Sysinternals Sysmon utility adds DNS query logging to give deeper insights into the connections made by your Windows machines. Continue Reading

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4 edge computing trends to watch in 2020 and future

While edge computing is still evolving, organizations are making efforts to bring data closer to the edge, and here, we identify the top trends they should be looking out for. Continue Reading
Top use cases and benefits of edge computing

Research shows that the move toward edge computing will only increase over the next few years. Here, we've identified its benefits and the areas where it's proving to be of value. Continue Reading
Clearing up the Nano Server vs. Server Core confusion

The debut of Windows Server 2016 contained a lighter server OS deployment to replace Server Core, but then Microsoft made a drastic change that still has some admins puzzled. Continue Reading

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HPE GreenLake partners to help Kern County take control of IT

Kern County, Calif., faced a daunting challenge of reigning in costs and a sprawling technology ecosystem. HPE GreenLake and MSP Nth Generation were brought in to help. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2008 end of life means it's time to move

Your organization has a few options to migrate from unsupported Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 systems to avoid becoming another cyberattack statistic. Continue Reading
How CIOs can tackle AI with ITSM tools

We've previously covered how to use AI to improve ITSM processes -- now, we're diving into how organizations can apply ITSM principles to AI. Continue Reading

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4 integrated monitoring strategies that will improve IT operations

Digital transformation expert Isaac Sacolick offers four ways to build an integrated monitoring architecture that will actually improve IT operations -- not slow them down. Continue Reading
5 open source software problems -- and how to manage them

Open source software's appeal is understandable: It's free, accessible and relatively easy to implement. But CIOs should be aware of the pitfalls. Continue Reading
Next-gen IT infrastructure strategy to guide digital transformation

The evolution of business tech forces companies to frequently redefine digital strategy. In this essential guide, learn best practices to manage modern IT infrastructure. Continue Reading