Survey: IT Pros Want to Secure Endpoints Daily but Don’t Have the Time

Security will continue to be a vexing challenge for IT because it will never be “done.”
by Adaptiva Guest Blogger via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Trying out a plugin to allow sending private messages

I’m trying out bbPress Messages to allow users to send private messages to other users (in the forum). Let me know how this works out.

Alexander

by Alexander Bautz via SharePoint JavaScripts

DFFS Package updated to v4.4.3.53

I have released a new version of the DFFS package (v4.4.3.53) with a few bugfixes and some new functionality / changes.

You find the change log here and the files in the download section of the user manual.

Please post any comments in the forum.

Best regards,
Alexander

by Alexander Bautz via SharePoint JavaScripts

Microsoft Further Commits to Ethical AI with New Humanitarian Program

The tech giant announced a $40-million program to partner with humanitarian organizations on ethical AI.
by Terri Coles via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: What's Possible? What's Next?

Among the benefits of artificial intelligence in healthcare is accurate detection of dozens of eye diseases. It’s big news for deep learning and the medical industry, and there are many other applications of AI to come.
by Terri Coles via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Top 5 Ways for Analyzing Entitlements and Identifying High-Risk

There’s a great deal of risk associated with inappropriate or excessive rights, and when bad actors get into your network, they love to exploit these over-permissioned accounts. Identity analytics enhances your existing IAM investment by providing a
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Identity analytics - a more collective defense

When it comes to reducing identity-related risks, identity analytics is a logical addition to an organization’s larger IAM arsenal. Solutions have been primarily focused on the area of behavior analytics – i.e., looking at what type of behavior occur
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Identity Analytics

A more comprehensive defense in the battle to reduce risk and enhance security
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Success Checklist

Accelerate Your MSSP Implementation Process! When you're starting service with a customer, setting the tone early on is very important. That's why we've created a checklist to help you stay organized from the start and implement smart process around
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Best Practices for Office 365 Security Monitoring

For many organizations, Office 365 marks an entry point into cloud computing—and with it, cloud security. As organizations migrate sensitive and business-critical data to the Microsoft cloud, many security concerns arise: Is our data secure? Who has
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

SPJS Charts v7.0.0.9

Fixed a bug related to using lookup columns in a chart.

You find the complete change log here: http://spjsblog.com/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint-v7-change-log/

Alexander

by Alexander Bautz via SharePoint JavaScripts

Software-Defined Networks: Abstract to the Future!

If you’re not already in the process of moving your data center to a software-defined networking (SDN) model, those three initials may seem like the hallmarks of a buzzword — one that’s gained increasing frequencyand attention in the last five years.
by Glenn Fleishman via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

When It Comes to Fantasy Football Today, Cyber Risks Could Sack Companies

With millions of players and billions of dollars involved, fantasy football today is rife with risk, Kaspersky warns.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

As the Need for Data Storage Rises, So Will the Use of Cloud Data Services

According to an EnterpriseStorageForum survey, companies are increasingly adopting cloud storage services to deal with petabyte-level data growth.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

The Office 365 Shared Responsibility Model

The Office 365 Shared Responsibility Model is designed to clarify exactly what Microsoft is responsible for and what responsibility falls on businesses.
by Veeam Guest Blogger via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

IoT Technology: A Platform for Innovation, But Not a Market

IoT technology doesn’t inherently create value. The power of the technology lies in the apps and outcomes it can facilitate.
by Param Singh, Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Can the Future of IoT Include Open Source?

The internet of things represents a fundamental challenge to open source principles--so much so that the future of IoT may not have a place for it.
by Christopher Tozzi via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Facebook Says Security Breach Affected About 50 Million Accounts

Facebook Inc. said it discovered a security breach earlier this week that affected almost 50 million accounts, the latest in a series of missteps that are undermining confidence in the company’s social network and business model.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Mesosphere User Survey Says Hybrid Deployments Top Cloud-Only for the First Time

According to a recent user survey by Mesosphere, forecasts of the demise of on-premises data centers don't appear to be coming true • While companies do continue to move to the cloud, many are taking the hybrid approach, keeping much of their data and workloads within the four walls of their own data centers • Compared to two years ago, on-premises-only or cloud-only deployments of the company's software are down, while hybrid deployments are up, for the first time topping the former two delivery strategies
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

New Salesforce AWS Integrations Target CRM Security

Salesforce AWS integrations announced at Dreamforce this week aim to make it easier for users to secure and leverage data.
by Nicole Henderson via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

ITPro Today: What You Need to Know From Microsoft Ignite

Here is a roundup of ITPro Today's news and analysis, from information about Microsoft's bulked-out data infrastructure offerings to its comprehensive security products. We also looked at how the company's commitment to the post-PC workplace affects IT operations.
by Richard Hay, Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Building Blocks for Your IT Security Program

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour Implementing effective asset discovery and vulnerability assessment are two of the most important first steps in improving IT security. Before you can protect your en
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

7 IoT Highlights from Dreamforce

Although not ubiquitous at this year’s Dreamforce event, IoT technology was a prominent theme. Here are seven examples spotted at the show.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Business Continuity: A Real-World Customer Study on Resiliency

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour We are in a digital economy. One where our resources and data center infrastructure act as direct engines for the business. In fact, our reliance on data center reso
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

LinkedIn Says Its Open19 Server Design is Ready for Prime Time

Says will open-source hardware platform, including network switch, power shelf, and cabling system, in coming weeks and months.
by Yevgeniy Sverdlik via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

“Default Time Zone” is the “Flux capacitor” of SharePoint!

Microsoft Rolls Out Digital Twin Technology, Azure Sphere

Microsoft functionality for digital twins, IoT security was showcased at the company’s Ignite conference.
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What You Need to Know about RPO and RTO

With clear RPO and RTO--as well as a solid plan that is tested, hardened and extensively redundant--you’ll be prepared to recover from most incidents you face.
by Tim Ford via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Amazon Joins Tech Giants in Backing Federal Privacy Safeguards

Facing growing pressure to protect their customers’ privacy, some of the biggest technology companies told Congress that they favor new federal consumer safeguards but diverged on some of the details.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

CRM Dynamics 365 Updates Support Business Transformation

CRM Dynamics 365 expert Lindsay Marrin says new updates from Microsoft bring business potential.
by Nicole Henderson via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft’s Insider Access Approach to Software and Services

A common thread across most product groups these days: Insider, early access or preview access to software and services while they are in the development pipeline. Microsoft isn’t the first company to do this -- Google is famously known for their permanent betas -- but it seems to have become the norm for product teams at the Redmond company.
by Richard Hay via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Sticker shock: Breaking down the real costs of cloud egress charges

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour The last several years have seen tech vendors relentlessly pushing customers to store all of their data in the cloud. While it is true that cloud storage use is at
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Rolls Out Digital Twin Technology, Azure Sphere

Microsoft functionality for digital twins, IoT security was showcased at the company’s Ignite conference.
by Courtney Bjorlin via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Why Arm Sees the BBC Micro:bit as a Global Educational Tool

The chip designer’s support of the BBC Micro:bit could inspire the next generation of hardware and software designers.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Polybase Expansion, Big Clusters Are Key Features in the New SQL Server 2019

With the newly announced SQL Server 2019, Microsoft is expanding its bet on both open source technologies and Apache Spark.
by Tim Ford via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

What You Need to Know about the Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Public Preview

There will likely be several revisions before SQL Server 2019 goes RTM, but now is a good time to check out some of the major changes in the database platform.
by Tim Ford via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft: Changing Company Culture Relies on Fewer Distractions

The company is taking aim at "context switching" with its product offerings, changing company culture through improvements in personal and corporate productivity.
by Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Is Aiming to Leave Desktop Computing Behind Eventually

Microsoft's annual Ignite event has become the company's most visible method for broadcasting where it sees the computing industry going. This year, Microsoft's advanced a new narrative: The age of desktop computing and tidy application suites is over.
by Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft's Box for Shipping Lots of Data Into the Cloud Now in GA

Microsoft has launched the Azure Data Box, an appliance for physically moving up to 100TB into its cloud, into general availability • Data Box Heavy, a 100 Petabyte version of the appliance, is also on the way, the company said • Both Amazon and Google already offer appliances for physically migrating data to their clouds
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft: Reduce Distractions, Change Your Culture

The company is taking aim at "context switching" with its product offerings and promising improvements in personal and corporate productivity as a result.
by Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Azure Data Box for Large Data Migrations Is GA, with a 'Heavy' Version Coming

First announced last year, Azure Data Box is an appliance for physically moving up to 100TB to Microsoft's cloud • Microsoft said that Data Box Heavy, with a capacity of 100PB, is on the way • Both AWS and GCP already offer appliances for physically migrating data to their clouds
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Red Hat, Hortonworks, IBM Unveil Open Hybrid Architecture Initiative

The project aims to simplify containerized, big-data workloads running across on-premises, multicloud and edge architectures for businesses.
by Todd R. Weiss via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

How the Blockchain Ledger Can Drive Sustainability in Fishing

Increasing demands are being placed on fishing companies to meet sustainability targets. Some are investigating technology-based strategies including the use of the blockchain ledger.
by Darian McBain via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Trump Administration Suggests Tighter Controls on Consumer Data

The Trump administration is seeking public input on ways to protect consumer privacy and data online, suggesting that any plan should increase user control over what information to provide and should require that organizations be accountable for what they collect.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Deutsche Telekom and Aricent to Open-Source Edge Software Platform for 5G

Deutsche Telekom and Aricent have joined forces to produce an open source edge framework for 5G • The news comes in the wake of a similar project that AT&T recently contributed to the Linux Foundation • These appear to be attempts to attract new customers to help offset the high cost of the upcoming 5G conversion
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Google Names New Privacy Chief, Offers Framework for Regulation

Alphabet Inc.’s Google tapped its longtime privacy lawyer, Keith Enright, to become chief privacy officer as the company proposed policies for potential federal regulation of data.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Bluetooth SIG Exec on Why Bluetooth Mesh Is an IIoT Enabler

Bluetooth SIG’s director of developer relations and evangelism Jim Katsandres shares why Bluetooth Mesh is a good fit for smart lighting, smart buildings and smart industrial environments.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Windows Virtual Desktop Offers Free Windows 7 Extended Updates

If you are an organization that is still working on your migration to Windows 10 and are concerned about converting those final devices before the January 2020 end of lifecycle date for Windows 7, then the Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure might be a viable interim solution while you complete that move to Windows 10.
by Richard Hay via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Learn and Role Based Certifications Announced

The work environments that IT Pros have been part of over the years continue to change. The cloud continues to play a more prominent role in how services are delivered to customers. That means IT Pros who are new to this environment need to get up to speed in the cloud sooner rather than later. Microsoft understands this and is launching Microsoft Learn and a roles-based certifications process.
by Richard Hay via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Business Technology Summit 2018 – A Top Technology Event in Utah by JourneyTEAM

Accelerate your technology growth and strategies with representatives from Microsoft, Okta, and dozens of key technology companies. Learn more about the latest tools.

This FULL-DAY event will include 40+ BREAKOUT SESSIONS and 6 different tracks on topics that are specific to your needs, including powerful ways to increase business value, integrate systems, and further improve your technology. Representatives from Microsoft, Okta, and dozens of organizations will be on hand to answer questions about the latest software releases, product offerings, and emerging trends.

• Top Consultants and Technology Companies
• 40+ Educational Breakout Sessions
• Listen to Dynamic Keynote Speakers
• Breakfast, Lunch Buffet and Snacks
• 12+ Vendor Exhibits
• Collaborate and Network with Peers: Talk to others in similar industries, company size, and budgets. Find out tips and tricks from networking and panel of experts discussions.

 

EVENT SESSIONS WILL COVER TOPICS INCLUDING:

• Microsoft 365
• Dynamics 365 for (Sales, Service, Finance and Operations, Talent, Business Central, Marketing, and Field Service.)​
• Cloud Services (Azure, etc.)
• Business Intelligence and Analytics (Power BI, etc.)​
• SharePoint and OneDrive
• Cybersecurity (Identity & Access Management, Threat Protection, Information Protection, Security Management)​
• Dynamics GP
• IoT, AI, Bots, and Machine Learning

 

Video from last year’s event – Click the image below to watch on YouTube

 

+ Over 40+ SESSIONS
+ Microsoft, Okta, and other vendors 
+ Breakfast and lunch provided
+ Cold Stone Ice Cream and snacks
+ Prize drawings and giveaways

MOVIE TICKETS:

Join us for a movie at the end of the event. Technology Summit attendees will get free movie tickets (good for them and 1 guest) to attend that evening.

 

LEARN MORE
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WHEN
Thursday, November 1, 2018
7:30am – 5pm MDT

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Sandy, UT 84070

 

 

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Microsoft Is Aiming to Leave the Desktop Behind Eventually

Microsoft's annual Ignite event has become the company's most visible method for broadcasting where they see the computing industry going -- or where they plan to guide it. Look at the clear messaging of 2015's "mobile first, cloud first computing" or the last two years' "digital transformation." This year, Microsoft's advanced a new narrative: The age of desktop computing and tidy application suites is over.
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Automatic Data Classification Tool Saves Time, Money

Nasuni data classification tool enables companies to automatically reclassify files from primary to archive as they become inactive.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Offers Threat Detection Technology for Overworked Security Teams

Threat detection technology is one of the several security announcements from Microsoft during day one of its Ignite 2018 conference.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Linux Foundation Adds Training Course to Bolster Hyperledger Skills

The new Hyperledger blockchain course and exams are aimed at helping developers gain skills to expand blockchain use in businesses.
by Todd R. Weiss via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

DFFS Package updated to v4.4.3.52

I have released a new version of the DFFS package (v4.4.3.52) with a few bugfixes and some new functionality.

You find the change log here and the files in the download section of the user manual.

Please post any comments in the forum.

Best regards,
Alexander

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Microsoft, SAP and Adobe Team Up with Open Data Initiative

The Open Data Initiative is meant to help companies better govern their data while maintaining both privacy and security considerations.
by Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Trump Risks Politicizing Antitrust With Order on Tech Companies

President Donald Trump risks politicizing antitrust enforcement and violating the First Amendment should he sign a draft executive order targeting social media companies that’s under consideration at the White House.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Ready to Manage the Modern Desktop for Customers

Microsoft announced a new program to help business customers without a full, dedicated IT department manage their modern desktop infrastructure. Also this week: Skype calling is coming to Alexa devices; Google updates organizational and security tools for G Suite; Windows devs get some tips for their apps in the Microsoft Store; Windows Admin Center Version 1809 reaches GA; and here's how to tune into Ignite remotely.
by Richard Hay, Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Alumnus: What to Expect at Ignite 2018

Ryan Duguid, Chief Evangelist at the cloud data services firm Nintex, is a Microsoft alumnus and thus has the background to assess what directions Microsoft is likely to take with its Ignite announcements and predictions this year. He recently spoke with ITPro Today about where Microsoft's focusing its efforts and why.
by Lisa Schmeiser via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

AspenTech Q&A: Why the Democratization of Machine Learning Matters

How machine learning can help bridge the industry’s talent gap.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

IPhone XS Buyers Undeterred by Higher Prices, Few Upgrades

The iPhone XS is as much as $200 more expensive than last year’s already pricey iPhone X and represents one of the smallest advances in the product line’s history. But that means little to the Apple Inc. faithful or those seeking to upgrade their older iPhone.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Dell EMC Brings VxRail to the Edge with G560

At VMworld, Dell EMC announced VxRail G560, a small form HCI appliance designed for deployment at remote edge locations.
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Endpoint Security: 3 Big Obstacles to Overcome

Two recent reports highlight three major challenges in enterprise endpoint security.
by Joe Stanganelli via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Goes Deeper Into AI, Mixed Reality

Microsoft's new AI and mixed reality applications for Dynamics 365 advance the company's vision of redefining how the world thinks about business apps.
by Lynn Haber via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

SPJS Charts v7.0.0.8

Fixed a few bugs and added one new feature for using variables instead of JSON for translatable strings.

You find the complete change log here: http://spjsblog.com/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint-v7-change-log/

Alexander

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Is Your IoT Architecture Keeping You in Pilot Purgatory?

For IoT projects to scale, they must have the right architecture.
by Don DeLoach via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

At This High-Tech Farm, the Boss Is an AI Algorithm: Next Jobs

This is how economists hope technology will help the economy: by raising workers’ productivity and bolstering their wages over time. Machines and automated software may displace 75 million workers by 2022, the World Economic Forum forecast in a report this week.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Equifax Gets Maximum U.K. Privacy Fine Over Cyberattack Lapses

Credit reporting company Equifax Inc. was slapped with a maximum 500,000 pound ($658,000) fine by the U.K.’s privacy watchdog for failing to protect the personal information of as many as 15 million British citizens during a cyberattack last year.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Cloud-to-Local Backup Provides Peace of Mind about Data in the Cloud

BackupAssist 365 provides organizations with more control over data in the cloud while cutting costs and increasing security.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Three Critical Pillars for Achieving Hyperconvergence

Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 30 minutes Today’s IT teams have become increasingly challenged by reliably and securely supporting the continued astronomical growth of data.  Organizations have three basi
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Encryption Key Management for Microsoft SQL Server 2008-2016

Organizations continue to experience damaging losses due to data breaches, including legal costs, costs to reimburse customer and employees, lost stakeholder value, and reduction of goodwill. In recognizing the importance of proper key management for
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

4 Reasons Why Azure Databricks May Be in Your Future

Azure Databricks delivers Apache Spark-based analytics to the Microsoft Azure cloud.
by Tim Ford via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Software Defined Storage

An Affordable Approach to Getting More Value out of Data
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Why You Should Be Using DBCC CLONEDATABASE for Performance Tuning Queries

Performance tuning queries on production databases happens, but it absolutely, positively shouldn't. Here's another, more efficient and safe, path to database optimization.
by Tim Ford via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Alphabet Backs GitLab's Quest to Surpass Microsoft's GitHub

GitLab Inc., a platform for sharing and collaborating on code, said it raised $100 million to expand its suite of tools as it fights for market share with Microsoft Corp.’s GitHub.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

For Internet of Things Security, the Devil Is in the Details

According to an executive at the Online Trust Alliance, Internet of Things security best practices are gradually emerging, but implementing them isn’t always straightforward.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

TypeScript Tutorial: It’s All About the Types

In this TypeScript tutorial, we delve into the language’s various data types, demonstrate how they work and provide code examples.
by Chander Dhall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

A Guide to Effectively Managing the Mobile Workforce

When it comes to managing the mobile workforce, the bottom line is for management to see itself as a resource allocator, coordinator and enabler.
by Craig Mathias via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

The New Role of IT in a Modern BI World

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour Business intelligence (BI) — the process of gathering your company's enterprise data, analyzing it, and presenting it to decision makers — used to be a supplier/co
by via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Flexential's Cloud Chief on the New Face of Colocation

Data center technology veteran Jason Carolan shares his perspective on changes in the industry.
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U.S. Will Spare Some Apple Products From New China Tariffs

The Trump administration spared a category of high-tech products that includes the Apple Watch and AirPods headphone from the next round of tariffs it has imposed on Chinese goods, according to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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A Cloud Expert Dishes on Internet of Things Security

Jo Peterson, vice president of cloud services at Clarify360, explains how cloud security and Internet of Things security intersect and why she is a fan of blockchain for cybersecurity.
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Can Blockchain Security Safeguard IoT? Maybe. Maybe Not.

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IBM Is Being Sued for Age Discrimination After Firing Thousands

“Over the last several years, IBM has been in the process of systematically laying off older employees in order to build a younger workforce,” the former employees claim in the suit.
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Machines and automated software will be handling fully half of all workplace tasks within seven years, a new report from the World Economic Forum forecasts. But the group said technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and precision medicine, could create more jobs than they threaten.
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You find the change log here: http://spjsblog.com/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint/spjs-charts-for-sharepoint-v7-change-log/

Alexander

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Potential IoT and Blockchain Use Cases: Tracking Tuna and Trees?

Optimists see blockchain use cases spanning nearly every industry imaginable, while skeptics see the technology confined to a limited number of applications.
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Apple Readies Bigger IPhones, Smarter Watches

At 10 a.m., Tim Cook will take the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, to unveil the company’s iPhone and Apple Watch strategy for the next year.
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Tech Firms Face Hefty Fines Under New EU Terror Rules

Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc. and other tech firms could be slapped with fines as high as 4 percent of annual revenue if they fail to remove terror propaganda from their sites quickly enough under new European Union legislative proposals unveiled Wednesday.
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Artificial Intelligence Risk: Get Ready for AI-Powered Malware

IBM’s DeepLocker PoC gives the industry a look at artificial intelligence risk--and what an attack produced with the help of deep neural networks will look like.
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Google's AI Cloud Star Leaves After Pentagon Deal Protests

Fei-Fei Li, chief scientist at Google’s cloud-computing division, is leaving after controversy over the use of the company’s artificial intelligence technology and a deal with the Pentagon.
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SAP: Blockchain Adoption Is Early, But Interest Is Strong

Most active blockchain projects today are pilots, but the bulk of SAP customers are either planning or closely watching the technology.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Apple to Kick Off Product Blitz With iPhone Xs Line, New Watches

Through the rest of 2018, the world’s most valuable public company will launch three new iPhones, revamped iPad Pros, Apple Watches with larger screens, a new entry-level laptop with a sharper screen, a pro-focused Mac mini desktop computer and new accessories like the AirPower wireless charger.
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Why the Zero Trust Model Is Ultimate Trust

The zero trust model is the final departure from the concept of the secure perimeter.
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For Brown Bag Films, Reliable Storage Isn’t Child’s Play

The Brown Bag Films animation studio--producer of "The Magic School Bus" reboot--looked to QF2 to provide reliable storage--and a whole lot more.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Why GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Are Valuable and Dangerous

Good data stewardship is critical, but constantly shifting regulations--such as the new California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018--are costly and confusing.
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Redefining the role of IT in a modern BI world

How IT can evolve from producer to enabler and foster collaboration around analytics
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Evaluation Guide: How to choose the right modern BI & analytics platform

Criteria for evaluating and selecting the right platform for your organization
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Governed Self Service Analytics at Scale

Learn the four key steps to successfully deploying self-service analytics
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3 Shifts in the Modern Data Environment

Get perspective on how the database landscape is changing and what IT leaders are doing in response.
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6 Myths of Moving from Traditional to Modern BI

Forward thinking companies don’t use yesterday’s BI
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Five Endpoint Attacks Your Antivirus Won’t Catch

A Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response
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VMworld 2018 Roundup: Plenty for the Data Center

The data center's physical presence was very much felt at this year's virtualization lovefest in Vegas.
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Microsoft to Show New Hardware, Software at Oct. 2 Event

On Oct 2. in New York, Microsoft will unveil new hardware and software for the company’s Surface devices aimed at helping people with work and home tasks.
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Facebook Co-Founder Sees More Regulation for Social Networks

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook Inc., said social networks are heading for more regulation and change, as political pressures mount and users fragment into specialized interests. Governments will inevitably get involved in regulating networks like Facebook and Twitter, he said.
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Windows Server 2019 Essentials Might Be Last Version for SMB’s

As Microsoft puts the final touches on their Windows Server 2019 on-premises line of server-based software, the company is taking a close look at the future of the Windows Server 2019 Essentials version of that suite. Microsoft believes the future for these type of companies is in the cloud.
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Internet of Things Security Issues: Your NAS May Be Vulnerable

NAS may not be top of mind when it comes to internet of things security issues; here's why it needs to move up the priority list.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

SaaS Startup Spotinst Gets $35M to Deliver AI-Optimized Cloud Instances

Spotinst has even more funding to make sure enterprises are using the right cloud instances, saving them money.
by Nicole Henderson via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Microsoft Support for Windows 10 Extended Once Again

The company's changes to support indicate a more budget- and upgrade-friendly shift in future Windows 10 support cycles for Enterprise and Education customers.
by Richard Hay via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Schneider Exec on Why Triton Malware Still Matters

In 2017, so-called Triton malware attacked a safety system at an industrial facility in the Middle East. In this Q&A, Schneider Electric’s director of cybersecurity explains why the incident should be a wake-up call to all industrial companies.
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Schneider Exec on Why Triton Malware Still Matters

In 2017, so-called Triton malware attacked a safety system at an industrial facility in the Middle East. In this Q&A, Schneider Electric’s director of cybersecurity explains why the incident should be a wake-up call to all industrial companies.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

How to Organize Shared Files to Boost Productivity

Get your files and folders under control today - you'll be glad you did
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Internet of Things Security Issues: Your NAS May Be Vulnerable

NAS may not be top of mind when it comes to internet of things security issues; here's why it needs to move up the priority list.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

A VMworld Anatomy of an IBM Cloud Migration

IBM's biggest asset in courting the enterprise market may be its relationships, many of which go back more than half a century.
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SecOps Strategies for the Windows Endpoint

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour You can minimize the chance that your Windows client and server computers aren’t compromised by malware such as coin mining attacks and ransomware by hardening the d
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Building Blocks for Visualizing Business Intelligence

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight TimeDuration: 1 hour Data analysts and business analysts are tasked with making sense of large amounts of data and putting it in useful formats that can help business stakeholders mak
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Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer? It’s Still Unclear

With studies refuting studies refuting studies, the average smartphone user could be forgiven for having a case of science-driven whiplash.
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Samsung Delivers New Enterprise-Focused Devices, Promises Foldable Smartphone Future

Samsung is releasing a flurry of mobile products that will wow the business crowd, with a foldable smartphone screen coming soon.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Cloudera Data Impact Awards Finalists Show Growing AI Maturity

Artificial intelligence adoption is still at an early stage, but the finalists in this year’s Cloudera Data Impact Awards demonstrated the power of the technology.
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IIoT Networking Technologies Get Spotlight in New IIC Paper

The recently released white paper looks at actual IIoT use cases and scenarios and aims to help IIoT system designers and network engineers.
by Courtney Bjorlin via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

What You Need to Know about the Imminent iPhone Updates

Here's what to expect when Apple rolls out three new iPhone models at a launch event on Sept. 12.
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Google's Empty Chair at Senate Marks Unforced Error in D.C.

A U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee panel was convened Wednesday morning, the latest in a series of high-profile hearings on state-sponsored election meddling involving the largest technology platforms. Senior executives from Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. sat before the senators next to an empty chair marked "Google."
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Sandberg and Dorsey Pressed on Regulation as Twitter Shares Fall

Senators raised the prospect of regulating social media platforms as they confronted Twitter Inc.’s Jack Dorsey and Facebook Inc.’s Sheryl Sandberg over their companies’ efforts to stop foreign meddling and deceptive messages.
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Malware Types Multiplying: Attackers Reuse Old Ransomware for Cryptocurrency Malware

Fortinet and Kaspersky researchers have found new malware types--cryptomining and cryptojacking features on new versions of known ransomware.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Kilchoman Distillery’s NFC Marketing Shows Promise

Kilchoman Distillery has a high-tech method for showcasing its old-fashioned approach to whisky making.
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Microsoft Blames "Severe" Weather for Azure Cloud Outage

Says weather-related voltage spike brought down data center cooling system in San Antonio
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Intel CEO List Is Said to Eye Outsiders in Break With Tradition

More than two months after the abrupt ouster of Brian Krzanich, Intel has made initial contact with several candidates, identifying some that want the role and others who aren’t interested.
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Avnet Sees Tangible Benefits in Maker Community Sites

A growing number of users on the maker community sites Hackster and Element14 are taking hobby-based IoT product ideas into full-scale production.
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Ransomware and Cryptomining Malware Remain Near Top of Threat List

In spite of Meltdown, Spectre, and IoT vulnerabilities, ransomware and cryptomining malware remain a real and present danger to IT operations.
by Christine Hall via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Atlassian Buys OpsGenie to Expand in ServiceNow’s Market

OpsGenie will work with Atlassian’s new information technology service management product, Jira Ops, which helps IT workers track outages and minimize downtime.
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CommentBox for SharePoint v3.0.0.3

I was a bit to quick with v3.0.0.2 and had to do one more update to fix this properly.

Look here for the change log: https://ift.tt/2PCkwVR

Sorry for the inconvenience,
Alexander

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CommentBox for SharePoint v3.0.0.2

I have updated cBox for SharePoint to fix a bug related to use on the root of the domain. Look here for the change log: https://ift.tt/2PCkwVR

Alexander

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The Evolution of Docker Container Security: Part 3

When it comes to Docker container security, orchestration models favor integrated roles, network scrutiny and small attack surfaces with host protection.
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7 Ways to Reap the Benefits of AI

Here are seven ways to prepare for your artificial intelligence future and reap the benefits of AI.
by Terri Coles via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools