Why Ransomware Attacks Keep Happening

8 years ago0452 A new global ransomware attack has targeted businesses around the world, demonstrating how easy it is for hackers to extort money by taking advantage of outdated technology. It's the second major cyberattack in less than two months, coming hot on the heels of the WannaCry worm that hit computers across more than 150 countries in...

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Brian Lillie's Path From CIO to Chief Customer Officer at Equinix

8 years ago0516 Brian Lillie set his sights on the becoming a chief information officer early in his career, and he carefully planned the moves necessary to get there. He determined he would lead each of the functions that make up a traditional IT department. Through his beginnings in technology at the Air Force, to time spent at Silicon Graphics, and...

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How Many Users Does Facebook Have? 'Officially 2 Billion,' CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says

8 years ago0441 On Tuesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network now has 2 billion users (a number that is equivalent to more than a quarter of the world's population). In a post announcing the milestone, Zuckerberg lauded the progress that was being made in connecting the world, and cited the company's new mission to bring the world...

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Compass Intelligence Honors Top Companies and Solutions In Mobile, IoT, Applications, B2B, and Emerging Technology

8 years ago0428 The top innovators, technologies, best-in-class solutions and products, and leaders in the mobile, IoT, and emerging technology industries have been recognized by Compass Intelligence. The market analytics and consulting firm announced the recipients of its 5th annual 2017 Compass Intelligence Awards today. The awards were voted on by...

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Highly Anticipated Nokia 6 Smartphone to Arrive In U.S. In July

8 years ago0339 U.S. fans will be able to purchase the Nokia 6 through Amazon in early July 2017 when HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, makes its highly anticipated U.S. debut. According to a press release announcing the phone's arrival, the Nokia 6 combines superior craftsmanship and distinctive design with an immersive audio experience and a...

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Apple Working With Hertz to Test Self-Driving Technology: Bloomberg

8 years ago0380 Apple Inc is leasing a small fleet of cars from rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc to test self-driving technology, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Hertz shares were up 13.5 percent at $10.82, while shares of Apple were slightly down. Apple is renting Lexus RX450h sport-utility vehicles from Hertz's Donlen fleet-management...

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Banks' Blockchain Consortium Picks IBM For Trade Finance Platform

8 years ago0515 Tech giant IBM is building a blockchain-based platform for seven big European banks, including HSBC and Deutsche Bank, that is aimed at simplifying trade finance transactions for small- and medium-sized companies. Trade finance was identified by a survey of banks carried out by IBM and the Economist Intelligence Unit last year as one...

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Facebook Announces Boost In Efforts to Combat Violent Extremism Online

8 years ago0407 Following four violent terrorist attacks in three months in Great Britain, Facebook has announced plans to combat violent extremism being promoted online in the country. The announcement comes after warnings from Prime Minister Theresa May that social media giants and search engines must do more to keep the internet free of hateful...

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Does Social Media Advertising Really Provide a Good Return On Investment?

8 years ago0532 A long-running debate among marketers has been the effectiveness of advertising via social media networks. Almost everyone will agree that social media campaigns are great for boosting the number of likes or getting people to download a free resource. But how do these campaigns really affect the bottom line? Do they really provide a good...

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Generation Z Will be Running the Tech Industry by 2020

8 years ago0459 When it comes to social media and technology, the go-to age group seems to be the so-called "Millennials." But there's another tech-savvy generation that is set to take the lead in technological progress -- Generation Z. They're not as well-documented as Millennials, but they are powerful drivers in the technology space. And there are...

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Canon Brief Shares How Businesses Can Benefit from a Digital Intake Center

8 years ago0356 Canon Business Process Services (Canon) recently issued a brief detailing how businesses can benefit from transforming their mail room operations by implementing a digital intake center. Due to today's technology-driven business environment, businesses are challenged to turn physical paper mail into digital information so it can be...

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Intel Signs Olympics Sponsorship Deal Through 2024

8 years ago0363 Intel Corp (INTC.O) said on Wednesday it would become a major sponsor of the International Olympic Committee, making the chipmaker the latest technology company to put marketing dollars behind the global sporting event. The new deal, which goes until 2024, comes a week after longtime Olympics sponsor McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) bowed out...

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