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• What is that agile certification really worth?

  07-07-2017 19:45
  
  Agile has revolutionized how software development and project management get done, increasing demand for IT professionals versed in the methodology and its many flavors. To help vet candidates and give IT pros an opportunity to stand out, a number of agile certifications have arisen, each offering a unique approach to benchmarking IT professionals' knowledge and competency with the framework.But do certifications, especially with a methodology like agile, truly prove competence and proficiency?
  
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• BrandPost: Five Surefire Ways to Get Value from Your IoT Data Today

  07-07-2017 16:09
  
  We’ve all heard predictions about the billions of things -- and dollars -- that will make up the IoT mega-trend by 2050. But that doesn’t tell the full story. To unlock the true potential of IoT you must overcome data challenges more so than problems surrounding the “things” themselves.These are best described as “last mile” data problems, such as extracting data from devices and remote platforms, to interpreting data analytics to drive productivity and peak p
  
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• 28% off SanDisk Ultra CZ48 32GB USB 3.0 100MB/s Flash Drive - Deal Alert

  07-07-2017 15:25
  
  The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files. Transfer a full-length movie in seconds with speeds up to 100MB/s. The included SanDisk SecureAccess software provides 128-bit AES encryption and password protection to keep your private files private. SanDisk's Ultra CZ48 flash drive with 32GB capacity is listed on Amazon for 28% off, so you can pick one up for a little over $14.  See this deal on Amazon.To read this article in full or to l
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: How much does Alexa really know, and why should you care?

  07-07-2017 14:45
  
  Whether it’s reaching customers through digital signage in a New York subway station, or chatting with them on an Amazon Echo, our sensors-first world is creating new ways for companies to leave their mark. Embarking on “connected” digital initiatives is no less strategic than any omnichannel push of the past, but engaging with consumers through emerging technology raises a few more security concerns than launching an app or personalizing a website.Acquia (where I work) recentl
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Smartphone vs laptop survey shows false sense of security

  07-07-2017 14:35
  
  It’s hard to turn on the television or read another article about corporate data breaches. With that kind of coverage, one would think that most Americans are taking their own personal cybersecurity very seriously. Not so.According to a recent survey from AlertSec, only 45% of Americans know they have anti-virus protection on their laptops.But despite all the information that is stored on your laptop. Most Americans only really care about whether their phone is encrypted. “While most
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Cyber starts with skilled workers

  07-07-2017 14:23
  
  Over the past two months, we’ve clearly seen how cyber attacks inflict immense harm on companies and governments. The WannaCry ransomware attack crippled healthcare institutions across Great Britain and affected hospitals in the U.S. The Petya attack shut down critical infrastructure in Ukraine; left global shipping giant Maersk reeling; halted operations at a Cadbury chocolate plant in Australia; and struck the property arm of French bank BNP Paribas.That’s quite a wide swath.Cyber
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: 3 steps to reduce bias

  07-07-2017 14:00
  
  Bias is everywhere. Our challenge is to recognize where it exists and actively prevent it from impacting our decision-making. Surprisingly the people who deny being bias the loudest have the highest degree of bias. This is unconscious bias, it occurs outside of our control automatically triggered by associations. Associations are necessary to allow us to process the approximately 11 million pieces of information we receive at a time. Our brain creates shortcuts to cope established patterns.But t
  
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• The 7 best project management mobile apps

  07-07-2017 12:00
  
  Project managers’ impressive capabilities can be significantly bolstered with top-notch project management tools. Within today’s realm of project management responsibilities and demands, mobility is no longer a “nice-to-have” option — it’s a necessity.With that in mind, we’ve waded through the sea of project management solutions to short-list the top picks for mobile devices, taking that daunting task off your hands. Each offers a wide range of features
  
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