Managing app overload to reclaim workforce productivity and organizational integrity
Before we start, close your eyes and take 10 seconds to count how many apps you use at your workplace every day. Chances are you’ll not finish counting even if I give you a minute. The internet revolution at the turn of the 21st century was seen as a promising light in dramatically increasing the productivity of businesses and labor, …
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Working in silos could be majorly affecting your business
If departments within your company are working in silos, the business is sacrificing both productivity and the bottom line. This is according to a new report from software intelligence company Dynatrace, based on a poll of 700 CIOs from all over the world. Most of the report’s respondents (93 percent) said working in silos is one of their main challenges, …
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Software and AI skills are the most in-demand right now
If you’re out of work, you should consider re-skilling into specialist software engineering or artificial intelligence (AI) roles, which are some of the fastest-growing in the UK right now. This is according to a new report from professional social network LinkedIn, which found that digital and technical roles have seen major year-on-year growth. “Technology roles have proven to be ‘pandemic-proof’ …
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Many CTOs aren’t using project management frameworks
Project management frameworks, despite being commonplace across most organizations, are not being used by more than a quarter of Chief Technology Officers (27 percent), a new report from STX Next states. However, the authors of the report don’t necessarily view this in a negative light. Commenting on the findings, Maciej Dziergwa, CEO of STX Next, claimed this is more indicative …
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Why vendors should lean on ecosystems to foster open innovation and scale
When technology companies create platforms built on open standards those companies often depend on a network of partners to help customers take full advantage of what the platforms have to offer. These partners form an ecosystem around the platform, giving users access to a comprehensive array of solutions that far exceed what the platform provider alone can provide. In the …
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PC shipments saw a huge rise last year
In the fourth quarter of 2020, 79.4 million PCs were purchased worldwide, a 10.7 percent rise compared to the same period in 2019. This is according to fresh figures from market analysts Gartner, which added that 275 million units were shipped for the entire year. That’s a 4.8 percent increase over the year prior and represents the highest level of …
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Covid-19 phishing attacks have evolved yet again
The tactics used by cybercriminals to leverage the Covid-19 pandemic have changed once again, according to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which has warned businesses and individuals alike to stay vigilant. Since day one of the Covid-19 outbreak, cybercriminals have been taking advantage of the situation to spread malware and ransomware, to steal sensitive information from businesses and individuals, and to dispossess …
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UK government urged to go all-in on cloud
If the UK government wants to close the gap on digital transformation leaders China and Russia, it needs to go all-in on cloud technologies. This is the conclusion of a new report delivered to the Cabinet Office last week. Behind the proposal sits the Commission on Smart Government (CSG), a project of GovernUp, an independent group of business leaders and …
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MoD under fire over multiple data breaches
The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) suffered more data breaches in 2020 than in the year prior, seven of which were reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further investigation. This is according to a new report from the Parliament Street Think Tank, and based on data provided by the MoD itself. Overall, there was an 18 percent increase …
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Harnessing the “missing” data | ITProPortal
The increasing acceptance of smartphone applications as a valid tool in the healthcare industry’s toolkit has incredible promise. Mobile health, or “mHealth” apps, have the potential to genuinely revolutionize the healthcare industry by offering earlier warnings of symptoms, reducing costs and improving quality of life for patients. mHealth apps – software programs for a mobile device designed to improve patient …
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