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• BrandPost: Enterprise Service Management: Unlocking the Value of Global Business Services

  23-05-2017 23:50
  
  As companies look to future-proof their business in an age of fast-evolving digital transformation and rising customer expectations, the maturity of a Global Business Services (GBS) delivery model has been an important goal for those searching for efficient and sustainable growth. The GBS model abandons functional silos and moves towards a multifunctional, collaborative approach to deliver enterprise- level services such as procurement, human resources, finance and accounting, and information te
  
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• 38% off Inateck USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Hard Drive Adapter - Deal Alert

  23-05-2017 23:17
  
  This USB 3.0 adapter from Inateck can interface with up to three drives simultaneously. It is compatible with 2.5"/3.5" IDE/SATA hard drives and 5.25" IDE/SATA CD/DVD drives, and features a one-touch backup function. Use it to read an old internal drive from a crashed computer, or to use an internal drive similar to an external backup drive. You might find a lot of uses for this one. The typical list price of $47.99 has been reduced on Amazon 38% right now to $29.99. See this deal on Amazon.To r
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Will Blizzard release Overwatch for the Mac?

  23-05-2017 23:00
  
  I’ve played World of Warcraft for years and years on my Macs, and I’ve always appreciated Blizzard’s longstanding commitment to releasing its games on the Mac. So I was quite unhappy when Blizzard opted not to release Overwatch for macOS.But some recent comments by a vice president at Blizzard seem to indicate that the company is at least keeping the door open for a Mac release of Overwatch.Mitchel Broussard reports for MacRumors:
  In a new Q&A video from Wired, Blizzard vic
  
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• 58% off RAVPower Portable Multi-Functional Power Bank with 9000mAh Built-in Apple Lightning Connector and AC Plug - Deal Alert

  23-05-2017 20:01
  
  The RAVPower Savior 9000mAh portable charger has both a built built-in Apple Lightning Connector and a foldable two prong wall plug so you don't need to bring an extra cable to charge your Apple Device.  The additional USB output is 1A & Lightning output is 2.4A - this means you can have incredible charging speeds up to 3.4A To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• 35% off Anker Phone Camera Lens Kit With Fisheye, 0.65x Wide Angle, 10x Macro - Deal Alert

  23-05-2017 19:42
  
  This multi-functional camera lens kit works on most standard sized smartphones including the iPhone 7 (excluding Plus), and brings even more life to your photos with 180-degree fisheye, 0.65x wide angle and 10x macro lenses. It currently averages 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, and its list price of $20 has been reduced 35% to just $13. See the lens kit now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Will AI kill off the data analyst?

  23-05-2017 19:10
  
  The AI revolution is upon us and nowhere does it manifest more powerfully than in the realm of data analytics. Cutting edge developments and innovative new ways to use the immense amount of data generated daily, means that humans are no longer qualified to deal with the quantities of data produced.The current trend for developers is to integrate AI and cognitive systems into each facet of enterprise, according to David Schubmehl of the International Data Corporation. The research director sugges
  
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• Ken van Ierlant (KNVI, Virtual Clarity): De kracht van digitale platformen

  23-05-2017 18:40
  Technologische ontwikkelingen gaan zo snel dat je daar niet tegenop kunt investeren. Bedrijven kunnen wel een volledig eigen IT-omgeving willen bouwen, maar daarmee lopen ze het risico dat deze achterhaald is voordat hij operationeel is.Daarnaast leiden deze inspanningen af van de kernactiviteiten en -competenties.... lees meer
  
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• BrandPost: What Enterprise Digital Investigators Are Facing in 2017

  23-05-2017 17:45
  
  Internal investigations, e-discovery, and cyber breach incident response approaches continue to evolve as new sources of data emerge, and the way we conduct business in a digital world also evolves and changes. As a result, corporate IT professionals have had to take on new roles and responsibilities as well, requiring new skills and the proficient use of tools to help adapt to the continually changing digital environment.Three key factors are driving the need for this change:1. The Sheer Size o
  
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• Working with BCD in Windows 10

  23-05-2017 16:42
  
  In the world of the Windows OS, BCD stands for Boot Configuration Data. This critical information in the Windows runtime environment tells the Windows boot loader where to look for boot information. It also establishes boot priority and timing when, as is typically the case, a PC can access two or more bootable partitions as it’s starting up. For example, a default Windows OS clean install actually writes two bootable partitions to the drive that’s designated as the install target. T
  
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• 6 free and feature-filled open source project management tools

  23-05-2017 16:33
  
  Whether you own a small business or you’re just starting one, every dollar counts; finding free software to help you manage, communicate, collaborate and keep projects progressing smoothly isn't easy. At CIO we've taken some of the guesswork out of it with this list of 6 (alphabetically sorted) open-source project management tools that can help make lighter work of planning and managing your projects. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story)
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Risk assessments for local governments and SMBs

  23-05-2017 15:00
  
  Next week, I am scheduled for a semi-annual risk assessment with my dentist. He performs a very specific, highly focused type of risk assessment that is totally worth the $125 it will cost. In addition to performing specialized maintenance (hypersonic cleaning), he will provide a threat assessment (for oral cancer, cavities, periodontal disease and other anomalies). I’ll leave his office confident that my mouth is in a low-risk situation for the next six months as long as I continue to fol
  
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• Marcel Kalse (Knab): ‘Durf los te laten om te groeien’

  23-05-2017 14:40
  Door Bas Dingemanse – Je bedrijf heeft een eigen app en je wil er nieuwe functionaliteiten aan toevoegen, maar dat gaat maanden kosten vanwege de bestaande architectuur. Deze staat immers vol codes, waarvan je eigenlijk niet meer weet waarvoor ze precies dienen. Een situatie waar ook onlinebank Knab mee te maken... lees meer
  
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• BrandPost: The Victims of Cyber Security Training

  23-05-2017 14:23
  
  It’s harder than you think to identify good talent in cyber security. Whether you’re trying to fill full-time security positions within your organization, or partner with service providers and vendors, there is an ocean of “get rich/smart quick” schemes that make your talent search more difficult. Up-and-coming information security professionals are targeted by these schemes, leaving you with less qualified staff and vendors.Recent media attention aimed at cyber security
  
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• Amazon Web Services sets a lure for Java programmers

  23-05-2017 13:44
  
  Amazon Web Services has long offered an SDK to make it easier to access its web services from Java. Now it has another lure for Java programmers: James Gosling, the father of Java.Gosling revealed his new employer on his Facebook page with the words: "It's time for a change. I'm leaving Boeing Defense (nee Liquid Robotics), with many fond memories. Today I start a new Adventure at Amazon Web Services."He gave his title at AWS as "distinguished engineer" in an update to his LinkedIn profile. Of h
  
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• Olieraffinaderij VARO sluit contract met BT

  23-05-2017 12:41
  Multinational VARO, actief in de raffinage, opslag en distributie van olieproducten, heeft een overeenkomst gesloten met BT om 55 locaties in Zwitserland, Duitsland en de Benelux met elkaar te verbinden.VARO koopt ruwe olie in van over de hele wereld, verwerkt het in zijn raffinaderijen in Zwitserland en Duitsland en... lees meer
  
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• CISO’s bezorgd over niet gedichte datalekken

  23-05-2017 12:15
  Acht op de tien chief information security officers vermoeden dat gerapporteerde datalekken niet worden aangepakt. Ook hebben CISO's moeite met prioriteren van bedreigingen. Daarop duidt onderzoek van ServiceNow, leverancier van cloudgebaseerde workflow-systemen.Ofschoon prioriteren helpt bij een doelmatige... lees meer
  
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• The 4 biggest healthcare IT headaches

  23-05-2017 12:07
  
  To avoid violating regulations, which could result in tens of thousands of dollars (or more) of fines and negative publicity, healthcare providers must ensure that their facilities are in compliance and be constantly on the lookout for security threats.And “while the governance of information causes headaches for IT leaders across all industries, when it comes to healthcare, the myriad of confidentiality and privacy concerns for CIOs and health information management administrators creates
  
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• Has processor performance finally maxed out?

  23-05-2017 12:00
  
  Gains in processor performance have diminished over the years. In the old days, going from a 25 MHz 486 to a 50 MHz 486 actually doubled performance. But for the last few generations of processors, performance gains have been under 10 percent, at best, for each successive generation.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story)
  
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• 5 ways retail CIOs can future-proof their business

  23-05-2017 12:00
  
  The retail CIO is facing a number of challenges in 2017. Budgets are tightening, the technology environment is rapidly shifting, the business has become more empowered to bypass IT, and brick-and-mortar stores are struggling to meet digitally-demanding consumer expectations.At the same time, CIOs have a great deal of opportunity to help both the IT organization and the overall business not only keep pace with industry changes, but future-proof against thorny obstacles that may hold companies bac
  
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