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Microsoft Deepens Teams, HoloLens 2 Integration for Mixed Reality Calls

Microsoft is combining its Dynamics 365 Mixed Reality apps and adding Microsoft Teams and OneDrive to existing integrations for HoloLens 2.

December 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new wave of updates Microsoft is making to its HoloLens 2 platform is combining its Dynamics 365 Mixed Reality Apps and adding Microsoft Teams and OneDrive to existing integrations with Azure and Power Platform, essentially allowing HoloLens 2 users to use Teams, OneDrive and other Microsoft apps in a mixed reality experience. The latest […]

Cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, cyber threats

This is How Executives and IT Leaders View Cybersecurity Going into 2023

A new Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity study finds that organizations are struggling with talent, zero trust and a growing tech stack.

December 14, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In addition to an expanded partnership with Google and new attack surface management tools, new innovations to Prisma Cloud and more, Palo Alto Networks this week during its Ignite conference released new research that found that nearly all of 1,300 IT leaders surveyed experienced at least one cyber incident or breach over the last year. […]

IT Considerations M&A, Proofpoint, Illusive

Proofpoint to Acquire ITDR Company Illusive

Proofpoint's move to acquire Illusive will enhance its threat and information protection platforms for a more unified solution.

December 13, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Proofpoint Inc., the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based cybersecurity and compliance company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Illusive, the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) company. The acquisition is expected to close by January 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. The cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Proofpoint says it will […]

Businesses Need Secure and Fast Collaboration

Businesses are trying to figure out how to combine the best of both worlds: real-time collaboration with control, visibility and security.

December 13, 2022 Ofer Klein Leave a Comment

According to a recent study, 96% of corporate executives think that productive remote and hybrid work is dependent on clear communication. Additionally, Slack asserts that the use of collaboration tools can boost productivity by 30%. It makes sense that organizations are adopting these SaaS based technologies, given their many advantages. They facilitate collaboration, which is […]

Software Inefficiencies are Costing U.S. Economy Trillions, Study Says

Vulnerabilities, software supply chain problems and technical debt could be costing the U.S. economy $2.4 trillions, Synopsys report finds.

December 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Software quality issues such as vulnerabilities, software supply chain problems and technical debt could be costing the U.S. economy trillions, according to a new report from electronic design automation solutions and services firm Synopsys. The Mountain View, Calif. company’s report, “The Cost of Poor Software Quality in the US,” finds that software quality issues may […]

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This Week in IT: AWS re:Invent, Cuba Ransomware, LastPass Incident

AWS innovations, a new advisory on the Cuba ransomware group and another security incident at LastPass highlight this week's IT news.

December 1, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. AWS re:Invent Announcements Amazon Web Services […]

Twitter phishing, security, cybersecurity

Beware of Twitter Phishing Scams As Musk Takeover Unfolds

Cybersecurity experts are warning of significant security risks stemming from organizational changes at Twitter.

November 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With Twitter constantly in the news due to large-scale shifts in the social media company’s strategy after the takeover of Elon Musk, cybersecurity professionals are warning of new phishing scams and security risks as the new story continues to play out. Billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk finalized his $44 billion acquisition […]

Study: Hybrid Work Office Revamp Can Help Cut Real Estate Costs

New data on office utilization and hybrid work suggests organizations are paying far too much for their existing real estate.

November 15, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

New research from occupancy analytics provider Relogix finds that organizations are continuing to expand their hybrid work offerings and office occupancy rates remain low, giving organizations the ability to greatly cut real estate spending. This comes despite some organizations strongly encouraging—and some mandating—a return to the office, representing further evidence that demand for flexible workplace […]

Email Compromise Attacks Wreaking Havoc, Report Finds

Email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, and 20% of advanced email attacks are breaking through defenses, Tessian report finds.

November 10, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Enterprise email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, and 20% of advanced email attacks are breaking through cyber defenses, according to a new report from email security company Tessian. The report sheds new light on how email has remained the “lifeblood” of any organization’s communication tools despite the proliferation of messaging and videoconferencing […]

Why Should Contact Centers Care About Employee Engagement in a Remote Environment?

Business leaders must be proactive about the engagement of their employees to make sure their organization is running smoothly and growing sustainably.

November 8, 2022 Courtney Cox Leave a Comment

There’s no such thing as “business as usual.” If anything, workplace processes are constantly being challenged and disrupted. Rapidly advancing technology, agile practices, and shifting regulations have all revolutionized our work. COVID-19 has accelerated this transformation over the last few years, driving change on all fronts—cultural, behavioral, organizational and everything in between. However, of the […]