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Emoji library

Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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texting
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emoji
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opinion
My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.
Cloud question

Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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opinion
IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.
Manager puppet master

Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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opinion
Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.
Open window

Analyst Opinion: The window is still open for fixed wireless technologies

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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uc
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ovum
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fixed wireless
Renewed interest in fixed wireless broadband as factors such as upgrades to LTE technology and the need to connect the unconnected come into play.
Smart home security

The many perks of having a smart home security system

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smart home
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home security
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cleverloop
Smart security systems are smart enough to know what's normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.
Loudspeaker marketing

Is your product the new form of marketing?

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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martech
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marketing
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opinion
Marketing a product that customers don't particular want or like can be a real slog. But when the inverse is true, marketing becomes a pleasure.
Woman riding cloud

Analyst Opinion: Cloud HCM gathers momentum for enterprises

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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saas
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hcm
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cloud services
Following customer-facing applications, human capital management (HCM) systems are transitioning rapidly to a cloud-delivered SaaS model.
Sneaky businessman

The secret to digital success? Don't get caught

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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google
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youtube
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uber
The ability to work in the grey areas of regulations is key to the success of organizations in a digital world, according to a colleague.
Money flowing from tap

Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
No matter how much money we throw into cybersecurity, it seems to have little impact on reducing the damage of breaches and attacks.
Airport people

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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uc
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ovum
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opinion
Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.
Facebook dislike

How poor social media risk management can lead to customer disloyalty

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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risk & compliance
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social media
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social networking
Use of social media to build customer loyalty is a common strategy for major corporations today. However, it is a strategy that can quickly backfire.
Optimistic futuristic workplace

APAC business ahead of the curve when it comes to DX

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The widespread availability and advances in digital technology are causing rapid changes to the workplace, not seen since the industrial revolution.
Successful arrows

Meet a CIO with fabulous talent management skills and you'll meet a successful business

Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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productivity
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opinion
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analyst report
Without inspiring lead supported from above, even the best business, the best enterprise, will disappear entirely and without much of a trace.
Glass half full

Why only half of CDOs are poised for success

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Half of CDOs risk falling short of success amid internal resistance and lack of support, warns Gartner expert.
3d printed rome

What 3D printing means for your supply chain

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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supply chain
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healthtech
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3d printing
A broader understanding of 3D printing's value to the supply chain is increasing investment plans across industries worldwide.
Kids on tablets

5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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schools
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Ransomware laptop

Ransomware: Locky, TeslaCrypt and other malware families use new tool to evade detection

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Recently, Palo Alto Networks identified slight changes in Locky detonations through the AutoFocus threat intelligence service.
Kids shocked laptop

Existing security best-practice can handle IoT exposures? Not really

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
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opinion
There is a belief that IoT security exposures can be taken care of with existing IT-centric security practices. Earl Perkins disagrees.
Data secure box

The New IP: SDN sets a high bar for cybersecurity

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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brocade
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new ip
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opinion
New IP redefines cybersecurity, promising pervasive vigilance in a mobile, cloud-driven era with innovative encryption and behaviour analysis.
Global internet

Exclusive case study: Distributed Internet Exchanges go mainstream with the latest DCI platforms

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
This study explores how high capacity, small footprint and easy-to-use devices are revolutionising the data center interconnect market.