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Do you remember your Exchange server? Gone. CRM and accompanying database servers? Gone. “XYZ” server. Gone. My point being: IT has undergone a rather quick shift from a focus on infrastructure to a focus on service. Applications and functions are now provided as an on demand service, consumed as needed to lower cost and increase operational efficiency.
Although the global app market is set to reach $ 188.9 billion by 2020, the percentage of successful apps still staggers around 0.01%. While certain application categories like shopping (+54%) and productivity (+20%) now boast longer sessions, the categories that did well in the past including mobile games and lifestyle have been in decline lately. Contrary to early 2017 predictions, Google Play failed to outpace the App Store in terms of revenue and ended the year with $ 20.1 billion.
India has among the world’s most elevated household savings, at around 30%. Regardless of this, the Indian securities exchange is still in a beginning stage. Just around 7,800 scrips are recorded on the Indian securities trades and among those under 3,000 are effectively exchanged. There are, notwithstanding, a few Android applications that make trading more helpful. Among these, there are some applications that are far-reaching, while others are the specialty.
Did you know that the internet is not run by humans, but by robots? According to research by security firm Imperva, bots account for 52% of all web traffic. The survey, which took into account almost 17 billion website visits ranging over roughly 100,000 domains, concluded that the bots have officially taken over the internet. And in good news, helper bots outnumber malicious bots, i.e. spambots and botnets responsible for launching DDoS attacks by 6%.
Active Directory management is a complex task that involves a thousand little bits and pieces that need to add up properly. In this article we’ll discuss seven tips and tricks that are designed to help you keep things just right in your AD environment by following simple and straightforward rules.
Veritone is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and solutions with an open, extensible platform that combines powerful applications with orchestrated cognitive computing to transform unstructured data, executing actionable intelligence from public and private content globally. In today’s IT Briefcase Q&A we sit down with Veritone’s Sr. Director of Product Management, Chris Roks, to learn about how AI is being applied with Legal eDiscovery and Compliance professionals and what lies ahead.
The future of society as we know it seems to be set to be based around mobile devices. That has never been more clear. More people than ever are using smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices in order to interact with the world. They also allow users get the information and experiences that they desire, doing everything from searching for advice to playing mobile poker and blackjack.
The past year was a unique period of technological growth and advancement. Technology impacts the lives of people in new ways, thanks to the internet, politics, and other market forces. Understanding what happened in 2017 and what that means for the year coming will be the key for making upcoming plans.
If you’re a small business owner and you can’t seem to figure out where or how to increase your revenue, you’re not alone. Tons of small business owners are in the same boat as you. The good news: there’s a solution. And not only is this solution available, it’s incredibly efficient and any small business can take advantage. It’s called ecommerce. You’ve heard of it. It’s everywhere.
It is impossible to find an individual without a smartphone today. Therefore, the abundance of different apps for a cell phone is not uncommon. One may find all necessary programs for everyday use for a variety of ends. Although the use of smartphones gives great freedom of connection, they can also be used as a way to spy on someone, and this fact is not a secret as well. However, it can be very difficult for a person to find a good snapchat spy, a GPS tracker, or a Facebook spying app because the mobile apps market is full of different programs of this kind.
It truly was a rollercoaster of change for the retail industry and 2018 could be the year that we see each innovation driven by the desire to make our experiences exceptional and totally personal whilst at the same time finding that perfect balance that will benefit the customer, the retailers and everyone else involved in the chain.
From browsing to carting to checkout to post-purchase, optimizing your business at every stage of the journey is critical to increasing your conversion rates, and ultimately, your profitability. If the path is too difficult to navigate or not relevant, you’ll quickly lose shoppers and find it nearly impossible to develop loyal fans of your brand. Explore the tools you need to recover lost revenue with relevant personalized marketing and keep customers coming back again and again.
New data breaches hit companies and organizations of all sizes, in all industries just about every day. And, while it’s much harder to hack into a corporate database, the proliferation of BYOD policies and mobile workers have sadly increased the amount of breaches caused by stolen devices. While the latter isn’t high up on the “massive” breach scale, breaches caused by stolen devices are still very much a real threat.
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has finally come to a close and we have rounded up some of the best devices, which were on display. Consumers would definitely have been amazed by a large number of electronics, which had been displayed. We have selected for you 7 of the devices which we feel are worth mentioning.
The potential of the Internet is limitless, and it’s changing every day. If your small business isn’t already online, it should be. Not only can having an online presence increase your sales, but it could also increase your reputation and credibility. Today, consumers need to trust a store before they buy from it, especially if it’s online and they can’t see the physical object for themselves. To make the transition to digital, however, you need to do it right.
Do you remember when mobile applications became a part of our lives? When did they cross the line between entertainment and business? When did they transform from simple games into professional tools increasing the business and the revenue?
Download this report to learn more about the current state and future potential of this next-generation wireless technology and what to expect within the year and years to come.
As technology continues to advance and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) workplaces become more and more commonplace, IT leaders everywhere are faced with a critical dilemma: Do we embrace the more productive mobile workplace at the expense of security, or do we sacrifice productivity for peace of mind?
Mobile is the new normal for users to connect and consume content. You need to consider apps, mobile integration, security, analytics, development tools, life-cycle management, various mobile stakeholders, and the overall enterprise mobile ecosystem.
There’s no doubt that mobile security is a significant concern for individuals and for businesses. In the age of BYOD, organizations simply cannot ignore the risks that come from individual devices — and even consumers themselves are beginning to realize that their beloved smartphones and tablets are a target for cybercriminals. However, as mobile security has become a priority, so has the perception that it takes precedence over everything else, including usability. That’s not to say that user experience is more important, but most developers have struggled to find balance between the two.
IT professionals know data migration projects are as unavoidable as they are unenjoyable. Whether planned (device refresh cycles or OS updates) or unplanned (ransomware, spilled coffee, or a failed drive), there’s a constant need to move end-user data from an old device to a new or reimaged one. These common projects have unfortunate impact: draining IT budget, time, user productivity, and even putting end-user data at risk of loss. Organizations will get more of the same unless they replace cumbersome one-to-one migration processes with more scalable alternatives that minimize IT costs, limit end-user burden, and mitigate the risk of data loss.
with Daisy Hernandez, SAPIn this interview, VP of Product Management for SAP Jam Collaboration, Daisy Hernandez, shares her thoughts on how the adoption and application of digital collaboration are shaping the evolution of the enterprise. Read More >>>
with Sander Barens, ExpereoIn this interview, Sander Barens discusses new solutions and evolutions driving internet into exciting places today and keeping enterprise business ahead of the game, from managed internet networks to SD-WAN services. Read More >>>
In addition to contributing to the exponential increase in data, security concerns, and strain on enterprise networks, the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is creating demand for upgraded wireless sensor nodes in the enterprise. And as IoT becomes more prevalent in the enterprise, the ease with which we as IT professionals can deploy and create sensor networks increases in tandem.
Whenever one is planning for an upgrade for their iPhone device, they have to be very careful. IOS upgrades are famous for being unpredictable and can be the cause of unforeseen problems in your device. This is why it is better to be appropriately prepared before actually going forward with the upgrade. Following are a few tips about the things you need to do before an IOS upgrade…
Smart televisions these days come with built-in applications. Nonetheless, you can still install several other apps and games to make the most out of your smart TV experience. Whether you have an Android TV or an Android TV box (check out http://www.wgtvboxes.com/android-tv-boxes/), you can easily access the Google Play Store to download a plethora of Android apps. You can download apps that let you relax with a movie after long day’s work, tell you about the weather, keep you updated with the latest news from across the globe, and many more.
In a previous post, we took a closer look at Oracle Mobile, a new solution designed to help businesses develop better mobile apps faster. This new development platform enables businesses to offer advanced features, including chat bots and contextual content, without getting hampered by the complicated development process.
The past decade has seen an increasing trend in employees using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets to aid in their work. This trend has fostered organizations to adopt practices like bring-your-own-device (BYOD) with hopes of improving employee productivity and efficiency. There is, however, a downside to this because such practices pose major risks concerning corporate data security and data management. In order to ward off these risks, enterprises seek out reliable mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
It is time for government agencies to take heed of accessibility requirements. The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also known as the Access Board) delivered a final rule, effective March 21, concerning the contemporary implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which relates to ensuring the availability of accessible IT in the federal workplace. Because technology is constantly evolving, this “refresh” serves to address technological advancements and keep the Rehabilitation Act current.
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but it’s people that make it happen. For an IT organization to help transform an institution, the individuals in the technology group need to make a concerted effort to look beyond their jobs in order to understand the needs, struggles, and goals of the business. Only by doing so will they be able to create and bring to the table new technology-enabled solutions.
