The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently highlighted some new cybersecurity technologies that may have potential as commercial products. Some of them are - REnigma, Socrates, PcapDB, etc. To know more, please read the article by Tim Greene (covers security and keeps an eye on Microsoft for Network World): - http://www.networkworld.com/article/3056624/security/8-cyber-security-technologies-dhs-is-trying-to-commercialize.html
Cyber-attacks are a threat to businesses today. The need for better cybersecurity, along with the responsibility to safeguard the client and firm information from the risk of loss from cyber attack, has been the focus of considerable discussion by law firms. Almost all law firms of any size or legal specialization have in their custody and control sensitive client and firm-business information. Here are some tips shown in a recent conference: Use two-factor authentication: - Two factor authentication is a popular and effective way to protect the security of online accounts.
To know more please read the article by David Lat (Founder and managing editor of Above the law): -http://abovethelaw.com/2016/04/7-cybersecurity-tips-for-lawyers/?rf=1
Customer satisfaction is important for any business. In a competitive market, companies must listen to customers. From app ratings to net promoter scores (NPS), the customers are the real hero. So, it is important to know what customers are thinking about your app and your service as a whole. Read more at: http://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/measuring-customer-satisfaction-mobile-world-01546487#4EQRbxq4ojlpH9YF.97
Agile is one of the most trending topic in organizational section. Agile project management mostly covers process development, value enhancement and to facilitate a process team engagement is in focus point. But do we ever imagine that one day Transportation Security Administration will follow agile waterfall process to identify the possible threats and nullify them through an automated process governed by agile methodology. With emerging and advancing threats to airport and aviation security, TSA identified the imperative to bring in an "application development team" to move Secure Flight toward a more agile development cycle. Not only that TSA is deploying identity-matching system it uses to crosscheck passengers with government watch lists for suspected terrorists or other possible threats to aviation prior to their boarding an aircraft. TSA is currently focusing on faster development cycles, enhanced name matching, improved reporting and data analytics, automated and consistent system builds and cloud infrastructure.
To read follow: http://fedscoop.com/tsa-eyes-agile-flight-screening-it
Cyber security and hacking are two completely hostile terms. So if we can incorporate highly skilled hackers with the cyber security system, we can easily nullify future threats. Hackers are considered as taboos and most of the institutes are reluctant to give proper training on cyber security program. It is high time to deploy skilled people in this platform. IT professionals can’t just be re-branded as security professionals. Cyber security requires a trained mind-set, the ability to think about defense and offense. Not only that we need to develop our course dimensions and engage every resources to fight against up growing treats in cyber space.
To read, follow: http://www.wsj.com/articles/hackers-can-be-our-cybersecurity-allies-1459115652
The future of AI is filled with amazing opportunities. Alan Turing designed the Turing machine about a century ago. It is expected that in the coming times the machines will pass the Turing test. To add to the surprise, the AI machines are being expected to use all the five human senses. Governments, the world over are planning to make simulation models which make use of big data as input to predict the criminal or terrorist activities. AI has been improving human lives by uplifting the healthcare and medical facilities. To make the computer - human interaction more natural, scientists are working on the Natural Language Processing Algorithms. Read more about it at: http://nerdsmagazine.com/artificial-intelligence-five-highly-anticipated-developments/
Over the past decades, risk management has been transformed in the banking sector after the emergence of global financial crisis. Still we can’t draw a blue print about the risk function. Since customers' experience has become more and more important, banks need to offer real time response to customers and their problems. Similarly, after evolution in technology, it has become important to look upon new risk management techniques. By 2025, manual interventions will be minimizing, hence, there is need to digitalize core processes. Also, more automation and digitalization leads more experimentation with machine learning and advanced analytics.
Better risk reporting requires to adjust with market development and broaden regulations. Different regulatory ratios require to collaborate with balance sheet optimization. With this, high performance data is the urge for high risk performing function. Build a right mix of talent and embed a right culture. To read more, click on the following link: http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk/our-insights/the-future-of-bank-risk-management
Manufacturing industries have been taking advantage of cloud and cloud based applications a lot lately to improve their operations. The focus is on ERP or enterprise resource planning tools that can help them. ERP increases efficiencies and reduce costs. In addition to this, here are some other ways by which manufacturing can grow using ERP:
· Gain Control of Your Inventory
· Access Real-Time Information
· Multilocation Management
· Access to Big Data
Read the complete article here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/inside-erp/4-ways-cloud-erp-enables-manufacturing-growth-73260
Well, in today's time, nobody is untouched with the concept of online shopping. People rarely go out to shop, leaving the comfort of their home. Online shopping does save time and harassment. Sounds like a boon to mankind right? But unfortunately everything is not as perfect as it sounds. Online shopping has its dark side too. It's full of scams. So a careful approach can lead you to a safe and happy shopping experience online. Always use a credit card instead of a debit card, because credit cards have limits to which you can spend but debit cards don't. Only buy from secure and trusted websites. To check whether a website is secure or not checking your address bar, a green colored padlock appears if the website is secure. Change your passwords regularly. Keep records of your spending. To know more, read the complete article here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/marketing-strategies/4-useful-tips-for-protecting-yourself-when-shopping-online-73325
Microsoft and Facebook are teaming up to build the undersea cable “Marea” that will link Viriginia Beach to Bilbao, a stretch of 6600 km, with an estimated data capacity of 20TB/s. “Marea” will be cloud-driven to ensure reliable connections for Microsoft cloud services and high speed. Its completion is expected to be by October 2017. Read more at: http://www.extremetech.com/internet/229287-microsoft-facebook-team-up-to-construct-worlds-fastest-transatlantic-cable
The unnamed “Android N”, which is expected to be available this summer, is still in the development process, but we have got a clearer idea about its features, such as multi-window mode, fast app switching, an improved overview, better notifications, improved quick settings, improved system settings, a customizable share menu, data-saving support. Besides these modifications, better performance, battery-life, etc. are also being worked upon. Read more at: http://www.computerworld.com/article/3075367/android/hands-on-whats-new-and-noteworthy-with-android-n.html
NASA is finally socializing themselves by providing an extensive access to their database. NASA dedicated a whole department to develop space technology for earth-borne purposes, and some of their projects were proven useful on Earth. Their 3D imaging and mapping system can be helpful to research on change in earth surface. From island forming due to volcanic eruption to finding the Zika virus carrier mosquitoes' tress, NASA's open source activity could play an important part. So one has to pay a little amount to access their database and get a handful of data from their server.
To read, follow: http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/21765/20160508/nasa-technology-databases-now-available-to-public-domain.htm
Security is the biggest fear when it comes to storing data in any cloud based software. Security threats are always there in any online transactions. But, these threats always hold us back from new opportunities. It is found that implementing cloud-based software not only save time and money for businesses, but it also helps staff in order to develop new products and services and work towards business growth as cloud software is encrypted and password protected to ensure data security. It also provides a backup for important files and data that could become lost or corrupted should any damage to devices occur and cloud file storage can also be implemented in order to share and store documents within a business.
Read more at: http://www.business2community.com/cloud-computing/safe-sound-cloud-01547415#xwseISmoIe431UFw.97
Cybercrime appears as more antithetical these days. Major infrastructure and all necessary services are the main target of hacktivists. Cyber-attacks are a strong alarm for all sophisticated and well digitized essential services. Experts say that other hackers could leverage some of the same tools and tactics used in the attack to target control systems for other critical infrastructure targets. The most alarming part is this potential cyber threat increased by 20% in only one year. Basically the systems connected to the internet are old and not well protected by firewalls. Hence such attacks are obvious.
To read, follow: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-front-in-cybersecurity-how-to-prevent-hackers-from-taking-down-critical-infrastructure-2016-4?IR=T
The way of taking a decision to buy a product has been changed. Now customers prefer and trust visual content that comes from real people over other forms of advertisements. It's an easy job for the company to 'like,' 'comment,' and share the photos customers post about their brand on social media. Juliet Carnoy (marketing manager at Pixlee) writes in her article about three user-generated content pitfalls they need to stay away from. These are: 1. don't forget to permit content, 2. don't feature only a subset of your customers, and 3. don't close off conversations. There are numerous benefits for incorporating user-generated content. Any brand can easily achieve great results by avoiding above mentioned mistakes. Read more at:http://www.socialmediatoday.com/marketing/3-user-generated-content-marketing-mistakes-avoid
Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP is becoming the most popular communications solution for business very fast. Reduction of cost, improvement of service, and give employees some tools are required to run a modern fast paced business. There are many business benefits to switching to a VoIP system. It doesn't matter what kind of sector or business one is in, VoIP will reap benefits for all because of these reasons:
· One Network, Lower Costs
· Enhance Collaboration and Productivity
· Anywhere, Anytime, Anyhow
· Compete With the Big Guys Improve Customer Satisfaction
· Scale with Ease
Read the complete article here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/voip-news/how-voip-can-streamline-and-centralize-business-communications-73301
Online tools have successfully created a serious and important place for themselves in the organization. Every company must understand their importance in order to generate better outputs. To do so, one must understand all the little points and features of the tool to utilize them to optimum levels. Here are some ways you could use to improve your online help tool:
· Establish a knowledge base in the cloud
· Teamwork
· Track company progress
· Create a rating system
· Integration is important
· Creating impeccable FAQ pages
· Educating your employees
Read the complete article here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/itmanagement/7-innovative-approaches-to-improve-your-online-help-tool-73300
Translation Management Systems or TMS for short is the series of process and programs that helps a team write content and translate them very efficiently and cheaply. They have many benefits over the manual process of translating text. These softwares have more accuracy, less error rates. They save time and cost. They remove duplicity very easily. They improve the collaboration if the work done. They help in localization and provide centralization of the articles. Read the complete article here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/understanding-crm/5-reasons-translation-management-system-is-vital-73290
Passwords are important, even though we give weak passwords in many cases. But, there are risks if we try to eliminate passwords by using biometrics or one-time passwords. According to author Tom Olzak (independent security researcher and an IT professional), it is better to use available tools to manage passwords and find a middle ground between passwords and other factors of authentication. In general, we rely on users to establish their own passwords and force them to create strong passwords. It is found that biometrics like finger, voice, and facial recognition tend to have their own challenges.
Read more at: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/adventuresinsecurity/practical-authentication-management-73187
Rapid development in robotics may lead automation in contact centers all over the world. Humans are still considered as the most critical part of good customer experience, but according to experts recent development in robotics will soon become enough smart to answer any type of analytical queries. But such automation process may not prove so effective in case of buying behavior of customers because that demands more grasp in communication skill and knowledge in language. A customer may prefer the ease, comfort and simplicity of technology which cannot be delivered by the robot, although they can be designed with millions of information and complicated critical reasoning skill. So there is a scope of continuous development by learning from mistakes and thus automated answering system can be efficient, fast and accurate to minimize customer complaints.
To read, follow: : http://www.forbes.com/sites/blakemorgan/2016/02/16/the-economist-predicts-robots-will-replace-contact-centers/#79b8d3f56834