ITBE Staff

If you were presented with the graphic interface of eBay’s website from 1995, 2005 and today, which website would you most likely buy from? It’s a safe bet that their current site would be your preferred choice, as it appears more professional and engaging compared to previous years. Notice how the pages have improved since […]

When we think about the future or even the present of IT, it’s easy to get caught up in the vendor, analyst and media new-technology buzzword frenzy. Words and phrases such as cloud, IoT (Internet of Things), AI (artificial intelligence), Big Data, bimodal IT, DevOps, wearables and the quantified self, the consumerization of IT, BYOD […]

We all know that getting ahead in your career requires many things: industry knowledge and expertise, experience, a proven track record, being liked by your colleagues and customers, having a good reputation and more. But one of the most common things holding back many people from reaching the success they deserve is the fear of […]

MSSPs, or managed security service providers, are at an exciting point where market acceptance, awareness and demand have converged. This is positive for a potential MSSP but also for the customers and businesses it will protect, enhancing security for everyone. However, excitement and the prospect of profits can create haste, and with haste comes an increased risk of mistakes. AlienVault, which […]

NoSQL databases grew in popularity for use in highly distributed web applications that needed scale-out architectures but didn’t require the tabular relations used by traditional SQL relational databases. Propelled initially by the development and adoption of NoSQL by technically savvy brands like Google, many developers eagerly adopted NoSQL and the use of low-level languages and […]

Many companies are about to face the rush of summer vacation. This means that companies can be faced with employees scattered around the world, straining communications and bottlenecking progress for the season. But does that mean companies have to just get by during the summer months? Adam Simpson, CEO and founder of Easy Office Phone, a cloud-based business phone services provider, believes […]

Without a doubt, the endless number of major data breaches over the past few years has driven home the fact that organizations must step up their game in protecting both corporate and customer data. According to a new analysis of Dice salary data, that need has translated into salaries for certain tech professionals that greatly […]

HR departments are faced with a unique set of security challenges. The department is responsible for keeping confidential information about internal staff as well as external clients, but a big part of their job is circulating policies and inter-office communications, which everyone needs to access. Added to that, HR departments are responsible for sharing employees’ […]

DevOps and continuous delivery are rapidly becoming the de facto standard for software development. The key business driver behind these initiatives: delivering new functionality to your customers faster. This is easy to state in theory but much harder to achieve in practice – the level of quality of your services must be maintained! If your […]

Federal, state and local governments are migrating to cloud services to take advantage of greater collaboration, agility and innovation at lower cost. However, despite clear benefits, 89 percent of IT professionals in government feel apprehension about migrating to the cloud.1 That being said, many public sector employees are less apprehensive and are adopting cloud services […]

Become a 21st Century Executive The excerpt contains the first two chapters of the book, focusing on planning your career – where are you today and where you are going – and judging talent and opportunity – both your own and others. Planning a Career / Judging Talent and Opportunity In five years, the millennial […]

Dinosaurs are a popular theme in literature and movies. From going back in time to recreating them in our present day, we just can’t get enough of them. But, what if dinosaurs had had technology? Or Big Data? Would it have made a difference in their story? Would they still be alive today? In honor […]