IT Executive news

• BrandPost: Running Down the Cloud Dream

  01-06-2017 21:52
  
  When dealing day-to-day with clients regarding cloud initiatives, KPMG Director Corey Jacobson says he sees some that  “chase the value” of cloud — that is, run after their dream of a successful transition to cloud technology without a smooth, well-thought-out strategy.“They often approach it with a siloed mindset or a fragmented manner,” he explains.  The  business unit might buy a SaaS service, for example, or the infrastructure team might start mig
  
  Read more

• IDG Contributor Network: Why a hackathon may not be a good strategy for your company

  01-06-2017 19:45
  
  Hackathons, or hackfests, are getting a lot of buzz for being a collaborative, crowdsourced way of generating new product or service ideas. Sometimes they’re even touted for ideas that drive change and create a competitive advantage. But if that’s what you have in mind for a hackathon at your company, prepare for a letdown.The buzz isn’t all hype. Entirely new companies (such as GroupMe, which was acquired by Skype) have been birthed from hackathons. And Facebook’s &ldquo
  
  Read more

• BrandPost: Introduction to Biometric Modalities

  01-06-2017 18:12
  
  You might associate biometrics with the fingerprint scanner on your smartphone, or the face camera at the airport, but in truth there are a wide range of biometric types, or modalities.Every biometric modality works along the same basic principle: capture and measure specific biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristics, analyze them to create and store a digital representation called a template, then match new captures against the template to verify identity. Where th
  
  Read more

• BrandPost: Biometrics – From the Smartphone to the Airport

  01-06-2017 17:12
  
  Use a new smartphone with a fingerprint scanner and it’s hard to imagine one without. Unlocking an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy takes less than a second; just press your thumb against the home button and you’re in. Compared to the old method there’s just no contest – and that’s without the added security benefits for mobile banking and shopping. That’s part of why fingerprint scanners are fast becoming a standard feature, even in budget smartphones.That’s ju
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Leve encryptie, dat een belangrijke rol speelde bij onthullingen Panama Papers

  01-06-2017 17:09
  Een jaar na de publicatie van de Panama Papers is het sentiment over belastingconstructies en brievenbusfirma's helemaal om­geslagen. Steeds meer politici en burgers beschouwen het ontdui­ken of ontwijken van belasting, inclusief witwassen, als onaccep­tabel. Klokkenluiders tonen zich bereid om uit de... lees meer
  
  Read more

• BrandPost: Making Cyber Risks Part of the Equation

  01-06-2017 16:09
  
  Headlines around hacking and data breaches have become a regular occurrence over the last few years. When a business loses the trust of its customers, that confidence can be nearly impossible to win back. Cyber security, or the lack thereof, can famously destroy existing companies, but could it also be killing future business deals?The obvious example is Verizon’s potential acquisition of the deeply troubled Yahoo. Despite the flaws within the former tech behemoth, the deal seemed to be pr
  
  Read more

• All-electric satellites are ushering in zippier in-flight internet access

  01-06-2017 15:48
  
  All-electric satellites are changing the way airline passengers access the internet.Like a Tesla in space, an all-electric satellite uses electric propulsion to climb from transfer orbit to geostationary orbit and to maintain its position on station, instead of the chemical rockets used by traditional satellites.Such satellites still need a traditional launcher burning solid or liquid fuel for the brute-force task of getting them into space, but the delicate work of positioning the satellite is
  
  Read more

• IDG Contributor Network: Challenge and opportunity in the world of M&A IT integration

  01-06-2017 15:42
  
  CIOs are well aware that many IT projects fail to meet their stated objectives, are over-budget, or are late. Ask any CIO, and they can quickly list many reasons why IT projects fail, from poor planning to lack of business engagement, and everything in between. Delivering the IT tools needed for the business is difficult in a normal year, but then an announcement is made: the company is buying another business.While the balloons and streamers fly, marking the beginning of the celebrations, the C
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• IDG Contributor Network: VDI deserves another look based on Dell EMC VDI Complete

  01-06-2017 15:40
  
  Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is well known to be a vastly underutilized technology in enterprise. A large majority of the market has long been aware of the potential benefits but has been waiting on the technology to mature. The new Dell EMC VDI Complete offering announced recently at Dell EMC World 2017 was a big reminder of how far this technology has most recently progressed and why it is time for a revisit.Dell EMC’s VDI Complete offering takes a unique step beyond past VDI sol
  
  Read more

• IDG Contributor Network: 8 things your business should never do on social media

  01-06-2017 15:37
  
  Social media is a vital part of marketing for today’s businesses. If you don’t at least have a presence on one platform, you’re likely missing an important way to reach your customer base. But while your personal social media account lets you interact with friends and relatives, a business account is completely different. Brands must always be careful not to alienate the very customers they’re trying to attract.Once you’ve set up your social presence, the real work
  
  Read more

• $10 off TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Powerline Edition - Deal Alert

  01-06-2017 12:05
  
  The AC1200 is a wifi range extender that transmits its signal through your home wiring via your wall outlets, so walls and floors won't slow it down. Game online and watch HD movies in any room. The powerline adapter is simple to use -- it sets up in minutes, plugs into any power outlet, works with all routers, and up to 16 can be added to the same network, making it easy to expand your Wi-Fi across your home. Right now the price on this highly rated wifi extender will be reduced $10 to $99
  
  Read more

• CIOs key to bridging the IT/OT divide

  01-06-2017 12:00
  
  For years, operational technology has been a world of its own, set well apart from IT. OT-dominated industries such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing have traditionally upheld a clear line between the domains of OT and IT. That’s about to change significantly.  Thanks to the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, and cloud computing, OT and IT are converging and creating unique opportunities for companies and IT leaders alike, says Guido Jouret, chief digital
  
  Read more

• Legacy processes are holding back your digital business

  01-06-2017 11:56
  
  Businesses like Netflix and Uber are often touted as ‘cloud native’ businesses, without the disadvantages of legacy enterprise IT to hold them back from taking advantage of SaaS and PaaS, microservices and mobile apps. And Aaron Levie, CEO of file sharing service Box, says that Netflix “had time to become an end-to-end business and to create its own content, because it was digital from the ground up.”Getting your own sustainable digital business model, though, takes far m
  
  Read more

• BrandPost: What is Digital Transformation?

  01-06-2017 02:40
  
  What is Digital Transformation?By Bill SchmarzoFor a phrase that’s being thrown around quite a bit recently, what does “Digital Transformation” mean? When someone says that they want to digitally transform their business, what does one really mean, why do they want to do it, and how should they approach this “digital transformation” process?First off, let’s start with a definition. If we don’t know what we are trying to achieve, then how do we know how t
  
  Read more

• 22% off APC Back-UPS 600VA 7-outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with USB Charging Port - Deal Alert

  01-06-2017 00:11
  
  The new APC Back-UPS BE600M1 provides instant battery power to your critical electronics when the power goes out, keeping you connected and available both personally and professionally. Designed specifically to enhance the features that matter most to you, including more runtime, more battery backup outlets, and a USB port for charging convenience, the BE600M1 is also smaller and lighter than the previous model. APC's BE600M1 offers guaranteed surge and lightning protection for attached devices.
  
  Read more

Follow @ITExecutiveNews on Twitter!