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Take Action Now: Massive Hacking Campaign Uses Popular IT Management Software From SolarWinds

A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack with widely-used IT infrastructure management software, experts say.

December 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack through the software supply chain and widely-used IT infrastructure management software from SolarWinds, according to cybersecurity company FireEye. The attack method appears to be linked to a compromise of FireEye’s own systems in a breach reported last week in which attackers stole […]

The Modern Workplace Must Be Reimagined, Experts Say

According to experts on a recent episode of “The Green Room with David Pearl," the modern workplace must be transformed to match the new way of working.

December 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The way we work is changing, and our offices and workspaces have to be redesigned to accommodate that change, according to a panel of experts on a recent episode of “The Green Room with David Pearl.” The show looked at the future of the workplace, and it featured experts in workplace design and technology, including […]

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Supply Chain Innovation: The Role of Continuous Improvement

To mitigate the timing issue, more organizations are pursuing the concept of continuous innovation for their supply chain.

December 10, 2020 Paramaguru Prakash Leave a Comment

When it comes to marketplace innovation, time is of the essence. Over the last two decades, 52 percent of Fortune 500 companies have gone extinct. This statistic alone proves that many businesses, even stellar ones, don’t survive for an extended period of time without going through a reinvention of some sort. The tough decision for […]

Kramer Introduces Wearable Corona Tag

Kramer has launched Corona Tag, a compact wearable device that monitors the movements of employees and tracks distance and exposure time.

December 7, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Kramer has launched Corona Tag, a compact wearable device designed to “eliminate the need for sitewide shutdowns in case of a COVID-19 infection in workplaces, schools or any public venues,” according to the company announcement. Corona Tag “frees employees, educators and organizers from unnecessarily isolating large crowds by quickly identifying high risk contacts to help […]

Microsoft Makes Changes to Productivity Score Tool Due to Privacy Concerns

Microsoft is making changes to its Productivity Score tool that measures organizations' use of Microsoft 365 products after privacy concerns surfaced.

December 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is making changes to its Productivity Score tool that helps organizations measure their employees’ interaction with Microsoft 365 apps after privacy concerns surfaced last week. In a blog post, Jared Spataro, corporate vice president for Microsoft 365, detailed the changes the company is making to Productivity Score, which gives IT administrators data and insights […]

Report: Salesforce Could Acquire Slack

A Salesforce acquisition of Slack would merge the top customer relation management platform with an office collaboration app.

November 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Customer relationship management platform Salesforce is reportedly in talks to acquire workplace collaboration platform Slack. According to multiple news reports, the deal – which could be announced as soon as this week – would add to Salesforce’s list of recent acquisitions over the last few years. CNBC reported that the deal could be one of […]

Sophos Threat Report: What Three Cybersecurity Trends To Look For In 2021

According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, the growing threat of ransomware tops the list of threats that will shape IT security trends in 2021.

November 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, the growing threat of ransomware tops the list of threats that will shape IT security trends in 2021. The company’s 2021 Threat Report written by security researchers, threat hunters, rapid responders, cloud security and AI experts, details how cybersecurity threats like ransomware are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The report […]

Enterprise Connect 2021 to Offer Virtual, Hybrid Events

UCC trade show Enterprise Connect has announced new formats and dates for its 2021 shows, including a mix of virtual and hybrid events.

November 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Communications and collaboration conference and trade show Enterprise Connect has announced new formats and dates for its 2021 shows, including a mix of virtual and hybrid events. Enterprise Connect 2021, the main event typically held in the spring before the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held from Sept. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla. as a hybrid in-person […]

How to Build a Long-Term Technology Implementation Strategy

Not all projects can be completed in a day. Some take years. Being able to build a long-term technology implementation strategy will ensure that you don't fail half way through.

November 19, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Not all projects can be completed in a day. Some take years. Being able to build a long-term technology implementation strategy will ensure that you don’t fail half way through.

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Trump Fires Top U.S. Cybersecurity Official Over Election Statements

Chris Krebs, the first director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been fired by President Donald Trump.

November 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Chris Krebs, a career cybersecurity and risk management expert and first director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been fired by President Donald Trump. Krebs, a former Microsoft executive, had been actively refuting claims – including those by Trump – that the 2020 elections were subject to widespread voter fraud and […]