ITBE Staff

Traditionally, the complex world of cybersecurity has been left solely to information security professionals to defend the organization’s sensitive information and systems. But the recent spate of high-profile data breaches and warnings from regulators has caught the attention of C-level executives and board members. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue, as a breach […]

With growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) projected to be 26 billion units installed by 2020 resulting in billions of dollars of additional value for suppliers, the potential for revenue is there for those who develop successful IoT strategies. “Soon it will be easier and easier for developers with killer IoT app ideas to […]

Monster – the world’s largest and most well known employment website – released findings from an international survey looking into workplace stress. The poll’s revelations were grim, with 42 percent of U.S. respondents revealing that they had “purposely changed jobs due to a stressful work environment.” Even more troubling was the news that 66 percent of their […]

Why should you earn an IT certification (or certifications)? What is the value of an IT certification to you and to your employer? An IT certification is a quick and readily recognized benchmark mapped to a specific skill set based on standardized testing. A certification demonstrates your dedication, motivation and technical knowledge on a specific […]

As you may be aware, the FCC is openly discussing the end of the traditional public phone network, meaning businesses have to contemplate if switching to a cloud-based communications system is the right decision. Today, cloud-based communications is becoming increasingly mainstream and businesses will benefit from adapting now, rather than scrambling to catch up later.  Easy […]

You’re sitting in an interview, and the hiring manager is about to wrap everything up. Just when you think you’re free to leave, the hiring manager asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” You’re speechless. In an effort to think on your feet, you blurt out, “How much does this position pay?” Immediately, you […]

Despite the growing security concern about the use of consumer-grade collaboration applications in the enterprise, employees continue to download and use these free applications – with or without IT’s blessing. Meanwhile, CIOs are grappling with how to support productivity for employees, wherever they choose to work — but must also ensure, first and foremost, there […]

Work-from-home programs are gaining momentum, and a recent survey on cloud adoption proves there is activity leading to increased flexibility for employees. The survey, conducted by Evolve IP, found that more than one third of respondents currently have desktops in the cloud or are planning to migrate in the next three years – a secure […]

Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace: Building Effective Relationships in Your Organization The excerpt from chapter 8 focuses on how to rebuild trust with the seven steps for healing, which are intended to serve as a framework to help readers work through the painful feelings of betrayal toward renewal. 2.6 MB | 3 files | […]

While even the word “negotiation” can evoke fear, stress and anxiety for many, the intent is quite simple: to discuss and ultimately agree on a deal. Whether it’s a multimillion dollar contract or just deciding where to meet for lunch, life is rife with negotiations. And, the negotiation process is a lot like a chess game where […]

Large Scale and Big Data: Processing and Management In this excerpt from chapter 9, readers are provided on overview of the NoSQL world, exploring the recent advancements and the new approaches of Web-scale data management. “Large Scale and Big Data: Processing and Management” provides readers with a central source of reference on the data management […]

The month of June officially marked the one-year anniversary of the infamous Edward Snowden/NSA leaks. From The Guardian‘s publishing of classified documents, to Snowden’s identity unveiling and the revealing of the NSA spying rules, the world was stunned to learn that there really is a “Big Brother” always watching. Enterprises and consumers alike have been […]