The Linux holiday shopping guide
Some gift recommendations for those shopping for Linux nerds…or maybe even themselves. For the Linux nerd who has everything Traditionally, finding gifts for the Open Source-loving, Linux-running...
View ArticleAmazon Web Services tweaks cloud pricing structure
Reserved Instances don’t have to be paid for all upfront now Amazon Web Services is providing more payment options for its cloud-based virtual machines, allowing users to lock in a price and pay either...
View ArticleMobile is the next ‘sea change’ in recruiting
The way today’s tech talent looks for work is changing. Prospective employees are using their mobile devices to connect with employers more than ever and this trend is expected to continue. Does your...
View ArticleCatchy nicknames prompt more patching of vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities with catchy nicknames get more attention from media, customers, and vendors and so get patched more thoroughly than similar vulnerabilities without clever names According to a report...
View ArticleBYOD brings corporate contradictions
CIOs naturally want a BYOD policy in place to give them some level of control, but the reality is that employees will do whatever they want regardless of the policy. During a roundtable discussion on...
View ArticleMicrosoft will surprise in 2015
As the company seeks new ways to grow, it is likely to explore things once unthinkable for it You may have noticed that I take a rather cynical view of Microsoft. But I think I am able to recognize...
View ArticleInside AT&T’s grand plans for SDN
Frame relay and ATM go away as the company virtualizes more functions. A Q&A with the man driving the transformation. AT&T spends some $20 billion per year on capital expenditures, the bulk of...
View Article8 skills to look for in IT project managers
Skills to Look for in IT Project Managers As the economy continues to climb out of recession, demand for project management professionals has skyrocketed. Finding the right project management talent...
View ArticleBest Top-Paying and most in demand for Certifications 2014 – 2015
Introduction It’s always a good idea to take stock of your skills, your pay, and your certifications. To that end, following is a review of 15 of the top-paying certifications for 2014. With each...
View ArticleRating the payment options
How does the security of 3 mag-stripe credit card alternatives stack up? Several electronic and mobile payment options have become available, but most of us in the U.S. are still using plain-vanilla...
View ArticleTips for getting more value from your SIEM
Security information and event management systems need customization and continuous updating. The CEO of Proficio provides his seasoned advice on how to get the most from a SIEM This column is...
View ArticleThe Big Question Rises How To Become Microsoft, Cisco, ComTIA Certified
The big question rises how to become the Microsoft certified , All Microsoft certifications are acquired by simply taking a series of exams. If you can self-study for said exams, and then pass them,...
View ArticleWhere SDN falls down
SDN focuses on connectivity challenges at layers 2 through 4 and largely ignores application-centric challenges at layers 4 to 7 This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to...
View ArticleAnnual Security Reports Predict What We Can Expect in 2015
Recent security reports give insight into security best practices often missed. In order to gain intelligence about the threats that may be directed to our organizations we need to tune into what is...
View ArticleHottest products at Interop 2015
Interop 2015 features products from networking, cloud, virtualization and security vendors. Interop 2015 Interop 2015 is in full swing this year with an estimated 12,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors,...
View ArticleGartner shows two-horse race in IaaS cloud: AWS and Microsoft Azure
A “year of reckoning” leaves all other vendors behind Research firm Gartner’s annual report card on the public IaaS cloud computing market shows there is one clear leader – Amazon Web Services – and...
View ArticleIs your social media presence hurting your job search?
You hear a lot about what you shouldn’t post on social media, but employers are starting to grow weary of hiring candidates who lack a social presence all together. Take control of your brand by...
View ArticleCan’t find all the tech people you need? The Blind Institute of Technology...
The fledgling organization says there is a large untapped pool of talent waiting in the wings Mike Hess is the founder and Executive Director of the Blind Institute of Technology, a Colorado-based...
View ArticleBest tools for single sign-on
It has been a few years since we last looked at single sign-on products, the field has gotten more crowded and more capable. Single mindedness Since we last looked at single sign-on products in 2012,...
View ArticleA look at the new Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015
In March, Microsoft released Skype for Business Server 2015, its enterprise communications product that is the successor to both Lync Server for on-premises installations and Lync Online for cloud...
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