Here’s How Microsoft Keeps the Cost of Its Network Backbone Down

Highly dynamic network management allows the company to defer expensive fiber redeployments.
by Mary Branscombe via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Return of the Data

For small to medium-sized businesses, Office 365 offers a compelling service where everything is managed and available when it is needed. However, for larger enterprises - where IT groups are used to managing extensive server farms and controlling ev
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ITPro SnapShot: What Else Happened This Week? (Feb. 23 - Mar. 2, 2017)

ITPro SnapShot offers a short and snappy round-up on the week's industry-related announcements and news around the globe. Here's what happened in the last week.
by Richard Hay via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Getting an ROI for Your IoT Cybersecurity Investment

The notion of IoT cybersecurity may seem esoteric, but it should be tied to risk-management and the organization’s bottom line.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Germany Scrambles to Contain Cyber Attack on Government Systems

Germany has yet to fully contain a cyber attack on the government’s computer networks, indicating the threat is more serious than initially thought.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Canada to Scrap IBM Payroll Plan Gone Awry Costing C$1 Billion

The Phoenix project was originally chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Conservative predecessors 10 years ago to centralize the government payroll. International Business Machines Corp. won the contract to install and help run the system, which uses Oracle Corp. software.
by Bloomberg via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Your IIoT Strategy Needs a Solid Data Governance Framework

Determining who should get what IIoT data when is a prerequisite for industrial organizations looking to transform their business.
by Brian Buntz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools