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• Leadership lessons from one of India's most influential technology leaders

  16-02-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Debjani Ghosh​ is the President of the National Association of Software & Services Companies (NASSCOM)​ and one of India's most influential technology and business executives. Ghosh spoke to us about the transformation of the IT industry during the pandemic and leadership lessons learned in a crisis.
  
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• RingCentral Q4 results, outlook top expectations, adds former U.S. education secretary Arne Duncan to Board

  16-02-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company replacing office phone systems with cloud software added Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary for Education under Obama, to its board of directors.
  
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• Cornerstone OnDemand crushes Q4 expectations

  16-02-2021 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's non-GAAP earnings were 64 cents a share on revenue of $206.9 million, up 38% year over year.
  
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• Best COVID-19 vaccine management software in 2021

  16-02-2021 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Vaccine management is an emerging category for enterprise software. Here's an initial look at an evolving industry.
  
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• Microsoft confirms Windows 10 21H1 is coming and won't be a major update

  16-02-2021 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The rumors look to be true. There is a Windows 10 21H1 feature update and it will be a minor one.
  
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• 5 business leadership principles from President Biden's data-driven COVID-19 response order

  16-02-2021 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  A White House executive order to ensure a data-driven response to COVID-19 and future high-consequence public health threats also defines a framework for creating a data-driven business culture and response model.
  
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• Best large monitor in 2021

  16-02-2021 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  A large monitor, up to 49 inches in size, can reduce desktop clutter and boost productivity for knowledge workers and creative users.
  
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• Get your tech ready for bad weather

  16-02-2021 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  When storms hit, technology can keep your informed, and help keep you and your family safe.
  
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• Malvertiser abused WebKit zero-day to redirect iOS & macOS users to shady sites

  16-02-2021 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Malicious ad campaigns have taken place all last year. Patches shipped on February 1, 2021.
  
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• Microsoft to add 'Kids Mode' to Chromium-based Edge browser

  16-02-2021 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is rolling out a new 'Kids Mode' feature to testers that is designed to make 'child friendly' content more easily accessible.
  
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• Singapore puts budget focus on transformation, innovation

  16-02-2021 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  After tilting last year's budget towards "emergency support" in light of the global pandemic, Singapore's government will spend SG$24 billion ($18.1 billion) over the next three years to help local businesses innovate and build capabilities needed to take them through the next phase of transformation.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks buys Bridgecrew for $156 million

  16-02-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal is meant to help Palo Alto Networks extend the functionality of its Prisma Cloud security platform further into the DevOps process.
  
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• Microsoft's unified Office app is now available for iPad

  16-02-2021 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Office app with Word, Excel and PowerPoint functionality combined is available for free for iPad users in the Apple App Store.
  
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• NordVPN vs Surfshark: Which VPN is best for you?

  16-02-2021 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  We subject VPN providers NordVPN and Surfshark to the unyielding eye of our intrepid review team. If you're trying to decide between these two popular services, we have some suggestions.
  
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• Low-code development has become a technological movement, says Gartner

  16-02-2021 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The research firm's low-code market forecast suggests that a surge in remote development during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to prop up the space overall.
  
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• Trello updates aim to help you organize work across all of your tools

  16-02-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The project management and collaboration tool now lets you view work from other apps, while giving you a broader view of projects underway across an organization.
  
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• New Intel CEO Gelsinger in memo urges return of Groveian transparency, directness

  16-02-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Gelsinger in memo urges a return of the Andy Grove principles of “direct, transparent and data-driven decisions and accountability.”
  
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• Extreme weather forecast? Essential gear for when the power goes out

  16-02-2021 17:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of us like to go off the grid periodically to get away from things, while others find themselves forced off the grid as a result of flooding, fire, pandemics, or some other misfortune. Having the right gear can make a huge difference.
  
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• Palantir sees slowing growth in 2021, but upbeat on expanding its enterprise

  16-02-2021 17:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Palantir operating chief Shyam Sankar said the company's approach to automated data management and software will grow the total addressable market.
  
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• NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

  16-02-2021 17:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Once again, we pit two of the most popular VPN services against each other to see which comes out on top. This handy guide will help you decide which is right for you.
  
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• Is cloud-native computing as influential as it’s stacked up to be? [Status Report]

  16-02-2021 17:23 via zdnet.com
  
  You would think, the way we’ve talked about it, that Kubernetes is the tool that is sweeping the data center. It certainly should be. First, enterprises need a better explanation of its purpose than “container orchestration.”
  
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• LastPass making changes to free service

  16-02-2021 17:14 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll have to choose between accessing your LastPass account on your mobile devices or your computers.
  
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• LastPass making changes free service

  16-02-2021 17:14 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll have to choose between accessing your LastPass account on your mobile devices or your computers.
  
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• 'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

  16-02-2021 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A firm which reviews apps for several NHS trusts says 80% do not meet its standards.
  
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• Kafka backer Confluent introduces Premium Connector for Oracle Database

  16-02-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new connector integrates Oracle and Kafka, as well as the traditional OLTP and modern big data technology ecosystems. But it's not free and it's not for use with open source Kafka clusters.
  
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• Data meets science: Open access, code, datasets, and knowledge graphs for machine learning research and beyond

  16-02-2021 16:11 via zdnet.com
  
  An new interconnected ecosystem for research is shaping up, and machine learning is just the tip of the iceberg.
  
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• This cybersecurity threat costs business millions. And it's the one they often forget about

  16-02-2021 15:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Phishing emails that dupe users into sending cyber criminals wire transfers is by far the most lucrative form of cybercrime - here's what you need to know.
  
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• Pure Storage's Purity software update includes ransomware recovery tools

  16-02-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Purity updates for FlashBlade and FlashArray land as part of Pure Storage's Evergreen program, which provides software updates for all of its gear and appliances.
  
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• Stratasys launches carbon fiber material, aims for wider adoption

  16-02-2021 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  By bringing carbon fiber to the F123 Series printers, via FDM ABS-CF10 material, Stratasys will bring the material to more end users.
  
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• Supply chain attacks are on the rise: Check your software build pipeline security

  16-02-2021 13:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Defending against supply chain attacks is more than trying to stop the theft of encryption keys to access protected cloud resources.
  
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• Apple patches severe macOS Big Sur data loss bug

  16-02-2021 13:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Data loss bugs are the worst possible bugs.
  
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• Garmin Enduro review: a year-long battery, but there’s a price to pay

  16-02-2021 13:01
  
  Giving ultrarunners more battery life than any other sports watch is the current battleground for activity wearables. But is this new Garmin any good aside from its formidable power reserves? There's certainly been some compromises
  
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• Humble hero: How RFID is helping end the pandemic

  16-02-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A common technology takes on an uncommon mission: Distributing vaccines around the globe.
  
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• Garmin Enduro announced: Optimized for endurace with solar, long battery life, and training tools

  16-02-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin has been adding solar charging capability to its devices and with the Enduro we see this capability in addition to 70 hours battery life in GPS mode. It's built for endurance athletes while providing training and recovery tools too.
  
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• When planning 5G rollouts, Eastern Europe's countries have to worry about more than just technology

  16-02-2021 12:15 via zdnet.com
  
  While the introduction of 5G tech in Eastern European countries is often seen through the lens of geopolitical loyalties, the technology can make a big difference to their economies.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: Now you can turn off chat to stop people talking through your meeting

  16-02-2021 11:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is making it easier to switch chat off and on again during meetings, which should make it easier to cut back on distractions.
  
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• Apple will fix your Apple Watch for free if you run into this charging problem

  16-02-2021 11:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Free repair offer applies to Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE running watch OS 7.2 and 7.3 that won't charge after entering Power Reserve mode.
  
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• Hands-On with Solus Linux 4.2: Fast to install, and very pleasant to use

  16-02-2021 11:02 via zdnet.com
  
  I haven't looked at the Solus Linux distribution in quite a long time. The recent new release is just the impetus I needed to take another look.
  
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• Myanmar's proposed cybersecurity bill draws wide condemnation

  16-02-2021 10:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Sent to internet service providers for feedback just days after February 1 military coup, the draft security laws have been described as draconian -- giving the government sweeping powers to access user data -- and can undermine Myanmar's offshore data services.
  
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• What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

  16-02-2021 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue looks at what went wrong with the gaming flop Anthem.
  
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• Your fridge and TV are way less energy-efficient than you think

  16-02-2021 07:00
  
  You think you bought the best-rated appliance you could. You didn’t. New EU energy labels come into force on March 1, but retailers are keeping quiet about the change
  
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• Losses to romance scams reached a record $304 million in 2020

  16-02-2021 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The FTC believes the pandemic limited people's ability to meet in person, which contributed to a spike in successful online romance scams.
  
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• Hiring is finally moving beyond the office’s physical limits

  16-02-2021 07:00
  
  Forget plush offices and city life: in 2021 recruitment will be truly global. Talent and independent working – not location – will decide who gets recruited for top tech jobs
  
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• Anti-human trafficking apps were meant to save lives. They’re failing

  16-02-2021 07:00
  
  There are dozens of apps that claim to help stop human trafficking. But they rarely focus on the people and places that need them most
  
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• Automating scam call blocking sees Telstra prevent up to 500,000 calls a day

  16-02-2021 04:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Telco reaches the third part of its Cleaner Pipes program.
  
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• Media Bargaining Code amendments include a more 'streamlined' algorithm change notice

  16-02-2021 03:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian government intends to introduce a number of clarifications and technical amendments to the Bill, aimed at improving the workability of the code.
  
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• Researchers want Australia's digital ID system thrown out and redesigned from scratch

  16-02-2021 02:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers find myGovID is subject to an easily-implemented code proxying attack, while the digital identity solution from Australia Post does not possess a fundamental requirement for accreditation.
  
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• The amount of Australians watching free-to-air and over-the-top content approaches parity

  16-02-2021 02:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The gap has shifted from a 66% difference to a 12% one in the span of five years.
  
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• Security bugs left unpatched in Android app with one billion downloads

  16-02-2021 01:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The vulnerabilities impact SHAREit, an app used for sharing files between users and their devices.
  
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• Twitter deems Australia's account takeover warrant as antithetical to democratic law

  16-02-2021 01:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Raises concerns with the new warrant, which would give two of Australia's law enforcement bodies access to data regardless of the location of the server.
  
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