ITBE Staff

In 2014, we saw the enterprise continue its technology transformation from hardware use to software adoption with the proliferation of the cloud. We saw the concept of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) emerge and join the ranks of other software-defined technology such as the software-defined network (SDN), the software-defined data center (SDDC) and software-defined […]

File sharing is the bread and butter of business. That’s why a variety of cloud tools – designed for file sharing across devices and people – have come to market with a considerable range in features and functionality, from those that cater to consumers to those geared to the most security-conscious enterprises. Employees migrate to […]

E-commerce is growing all the time. In 2014 alone, e-commerce increased by 20 percent to more than $1.5 trillion in sales. Unfortunately, with increased opportunity comes increased risk. Fraud can cost companies both directly through chargebacks and associated fees, and indirectly through the legitimate business many merchants reject through fear of fraud. It’s an ongoing […]

As we continue to see companies broaden their reach globally in this digital age, an important consideration is staying connected with business partners and customers alike, regardless of time zone or location. Many companies depend on their communication systems more than they know.  When seeking a new communications system, one of the following is likely true: You’re seeking a […]

Today, most of the sensitive and confidential information that a business has – executive communications, orders, reports and strategies – resides on computers and is often shared and accessed via email. An escalating amount of that email is also handled on BYOD devices, which travel with employees wherever they go. While information security teams understand […]

It’s a new year. Are you ready for a new you? With the beginning of each year, millions of people step back and take a close look at what they’ve accomplished and look forward to what they want to achieve in the coming year. One of the most popular goals is often to take the […]

In 2015, we will see brands take major steps toward real selling on social networks. As you may have heard, Twitter and Facebook have both started testing in-stream buy buttons. It’s a good bet that Facebook and Twitter users will see more buy buttons in the near future. Beyond selling directly within feeds, there will […]

Leveraging the Wisdom of the Crowd in Software Testing This excerpt focuses on the crowd and the traits of a crowd that make it relevant to be engaged at various stages in the software engineering process. Its scale, flexibility, cost effectiveness, and fast turnaround are just a few reasons why crowdsourced testing has received so […]

Energy intelligence has historically been hard to quantify or employ due to the data collection challenge in the built environment. However, with the commoditization of sensors, controls, and wireless connectivity — part of the Internet of Things — the opportunity to apply these technologies to energy management initiatives is here. With rising energy costs and […]

Each year around this time, the experts at TARGIT hash out what they believe the landscape of business intelligence will look like as the new year unfolds. Understanding the landscape is crucial to success in this fast-paced industry. Following a year hot on mobile BI, a Big Data explosion, and a shift to in-memory and […]

In this digital age, it is crucial that corporate documents, both electronic and physical, are governed to ensure that organizations remain fully compliant. As the mountain of information grows, so too does the burden to manage it. With the ever-increasing frequency of electronic communication in the workplace, information governance is a field that will continue […]

2014 was by far one of the worst years for cybersecurity exploits in history. It seemed that news outlets were reporting a new major data breach every few days. And while breaches affecting Target, Home Depot, Sony and others grabbed the headlines, organizations across the world were being attacked on a continual basis. McAfee Labs […]