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Feed: CIO. Author: . Enterprises worldwide spent a record $34.6 billion on cloud services in 2020's second quarter, up roughly 11 percent from the previous quarter and 30 percent from the same period last year, according to research firm Canalys.What isn't known is how much of that money was wasted due to poor planning, faulty execution, inadequate oversight and internal conflicts, among other causes. Maintaining firm control over cloud spend is essential to curbing waste, says Jimmy Pham, a principal specializing in DevOps, platforms as a service and containers as a service at business advisory firm Booz Allen Hamilton. "Gaining ... Read More

Feed: CronJ. Author: Nupur Pal; Video analytics in cement industry, steel industry and other hardware industries is being used widely.This arrival of modern technology has been a blessing for the hardware industries.Video analytics is used widely to gain a competitive edge as well as decreasing risks related to security issues.Furthermore, video analytics and AI solutions are also used in FMCG, retail, healthcare and other industries.But you must be wondering what is video analytics all about and what advantages you can get from it.Don’t worry because this article will answer all your questions. So continue reading.What is video analytics?Video analytics is ... Read More

Feed: Puppet.com Blog RSS Feed. Author: ; PowerShell DSC might be the new kid on the block when it comes to configuration management, but it's certainly not lacking in power. DSC resources offer unprecedented hooks into the Windows operating system and provide straightforward configuration functionality that will make your Unix coworkers green with envy. It's a shame it's not easier to use….Well that's changing today. Because today, you can puppet module install any PowerShell Module with DSC Resources from the PowerShell Gallery and then simply use it just like you would any other Puppet module. There's no need to set ... Read More

Feed: CIO. Author: . Operating in today’s global economy is fraught with uncertainty. Whether it’s competitive, political, an uncontrollable global pandemic, or any number of other dynamics, these days you have to expect the unexpected - and be ready to respond. Some organizations have seen new areas of opportunity, while others are hanging on for dear life.   Businesses have undergone many changes over the last year, but in many respects, the onslaught of COVID-19 has accelerated trends that have been present for several years now.I spent some time recently with Ray Wang, Founder and Principal Researcher at Constellation Research, to ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Todd Terwillegar; We’re the employees you would hire if you could. Responsive, helpful, and dedicated in ways automation simply can’t be. We’re your team. Each month we recognize one of our Most Helpful Humans in Hosting. Meet David Richards David Richard’s path to Liquid Web differs from most. He started his career as an English teacher at a middle school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, enjoying teaching immensely. He then moved to the Lansing area to try his hand at teaching college. All along the way, he continuously dabbled in technology. When his time at ... Read More

Feed: CIO. Author: . Changes in how you can get certified for your expertise with Microsoft technologies prepare IT professionals for the cloud future but may not match their current skills and needs.The way Microsoft certifications work is changing completely. Instead of earning credentials that cover specific products, IT pros must now prove they have the skills needed to carry out specific roles — skills assumed to be in Azure services, whether you’re working in Microsoft’s cloud or your own data center. Although COVID-19 has pushed back the dates for this shakeup of Microsoft’s certification schema for some months, the ... Read More

Feed: CIO. Author: . It’s become the holy grail of tech, improving the customer experience. In this episode, we hear from respected authorities at the coalface of this important, fast growing area of tech, including Steven Bonnici, chief information officer, international markets at Ford, who shares how he’s leading a team harnessing AI and other technologies to better understand customer wants and needs, and ultimately building better cars and driving experiences.Nicki Doble, group chief information officer at Cover-More Group explains how one of the world’s biggest travel insurers is using technology to give travellers better, more specific protection, and how the future of travel ... Read More

Feed: CronJ. Author: Nupur Pal; Zoom has been used widely during this pandemic. But what made it so highly popular? The answer is Zoom UI UX and a bit of promotion.From education to handling professional work, Zoom has made every virtual dream come to reality.According to FYI, near to 89% of the people worldwide are using the Zoom app as a platform to conduct their work.The pandemic also made it impossible to hang-out together. So Zoom helped people to connect online during this pandemic.According to the same page, 69% of the world’s total population has been using Zoom to connect ... Read More

Feed: The Connector by Workato. Author: Jon Gitlin; More than 4 in every 5 adults in the U.S. have a smartphone. It’s become our platform of choice when it comes to checking the news, browsing our social media feeds, streaming videos—and for many, working. Marketers are no exception to the latter, especially as the number of platforms they’ve come to rely on offer constantly-improving applications. So which marketing apps stand ahead of the pack? The exercise is near impossible to perform, but here are 5 companies whose apps offer a ton of value!  1. Buffer The software platform offers a ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: David Pennington. With back-to-school time upon us, what would normally be an exciting time for educators and families preparing students to return to class is instead filled with additional stresses presented by a global pandemic. Parents and caregivers are wondering what remote learning will be like and how to get and use the technology their children need to be successful. Teachers are concerned with delivering excellent instruction and making sure everyone is able to learn even when classes are virtual. Everyone is concerned with keeping their family healthy and safe.To help schools implement their ... Read More