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Ransomware targets enterprise networks

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / May 26, 2016

This malicious software historically targeted individuals — locking them out of their own devices unless they made an online payment, typically through Bitcoin — but it has more recently begun to target companies, large institutions and enterprise networks.

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Top 6 training priorities for SDN adoption

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / April 28, 2016

Tags: IT skills, SDN

If you’re making the transition to software-defined networking — or considering it — you’ll need to upgrade your skills. Here’s how to approach this challenge and determine training priorities, according to a survey of early adopters.

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Get ready for the looming IoT skills shortage

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / April 18, 2016

Tags: IoT, IT careers, IT skills

In Canada, we’re seeing an uptick in IoT-related job requests, but staffing and expertise continue to be a barrier to development. To deal with this looming skills shortage, one industry watcher recommends strategies to help IT staff get on board with the Internet of Things.

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Video poised to surpass audio-only conferences

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / April 11, 2016

Tags: enterprise communications, videoconferencing

To meet the challenges of this new communications landscape, enterprises will need to upgrade Wi-Fi networks, ensure that conference rooms include video capabilities and complete a thorough security checkup on their conferencing infrastructure.

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Cybercrime trends: Fewer, more precise attacks

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / April 5, 2016

Tags: cybercrime, ransomware

While the number of attacks is decreasing, they’re becoming more precise in their targeting, more advanced in their methodology and more financially damaging to both individuals and corporations, according to a new report on breaches and vulnerabilities in Canada.

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Why more IT pros are outsourcing security

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / March 30, 2016

Tags: IDC Canada, MSSP

Canadian organizations are turning to managed security service providers (MSSPs) for round-the-clock resources and dedicated security staff to manage their cyber-security concerns.

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Fighting cyber-security complexity with the cloud

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / March 22, 2016

Tags: breach detection, cloud security

Malware is becoming more creative, able to morph and transform once it sneaks through perimeter protection. Cloud-based intelligence, on the other hand, provides adaptive threat protection against specific threats to endpoint devices connected to the cloud.

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News / IT Management /

VR: From The Matrix to the workplace

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / March 15, 2016

Tags: augmented reality, Deloitte, virtual reality

Deloitte’s CTO explains why virtual reality is no longer reserved for Hollywood, but is on its way to becoming a workplace necessity with real, measurable value.

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News / Security /

Deception may be your best line of defense

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / March 10, 2016

Tags: dynamic deception, honeynets

Detecting and blocking cyber attacks is no longer enough. Dynamic deception is a proactive security approach that lures hackers and malicious software away from sensitive information. Here’s how it works, and why you might want to consider it as part of your security arsenal.

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News / Cloud /

As energy prices drop, cloud adoption rises

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / March 2, 2016

Tags: IDC, oil and gas

Oil and gas companies have typically lagged behind in the adoption of new technologies, says an industry analyst. But many are coping with the drop in oil prices by turning to the cloud.

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News / IT Management /

Time to brush up on those SDN skills

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / February 16, 2016

Tags: IDC, IT career

The transition to software-defined networking is inevitable, according to industry analysts. But the next generation of network professionals not only requires new skill sets, but also the ability to break down silos and work collaboratively with other departments.

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Why 2016 will be the Year of UC

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / February 10, 2016

Tags: UCaaS, ZK Research

A shift toward cloud services and the adoption of advanced analytics tools will help build a use-case for unified communications that hadn’t existed previously, according to one analyst.

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News / Big Data /

The future of tech: AI, deep learning and big data

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / January 28, 2016

Tags: AI, CES 2016, machine learning

As everyday items come online, the role of those who manage the underlying networks is expanding and growing. IDC suggests the big data technology and services market will reach US$41.5 billion in 2018 — six times that of the overall information technology market.

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Why Canada’s fight against cyber crime is unique

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / January 21, 2016

Tags: malware, ransomware

Canada hosts fewer malicious sites than most countries — but that doesn’t mean we’re immune to threats from elsewhere, according to a new report.

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Events / IT Management /

Top takeaways for SMBs at CES

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / January 19, 2016

Tags: CES, SMBs

Thanks to the consumerization of IT, the world’s largest consumer tech show helps small business owners identify key technology trends for the coming year.

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Security takes centre stage at CES 2016

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / January 12, 2016

Tags: CES, CyberSecurity Forum

This year’s event saw numerous security-related product launches, forums and panels identifying threats and discussing best practices, and even a CyberSecurity Forum.

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News / Big Data /

Open data — and the art of the possible

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / January 7, 2016

Tags: GTEC, open data, open government

Governments are responsible for a majority of the open data that is being released, and while Canada and the U.S. both have massive federal portals, we’re also seeing a huge (and encouraging) municipal push, explains a data researcher for ThinkData Works.

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News / IT Management /

Market disrupted: Five ways the Canadian retail landscape is changing

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / December 23, 2015

Tags: e-commerce, Mars, omni-channel retailing

A look back at 2015 shows how disruptive technologies are leveling the playing field for retailers — and how those who don’t embrace a digital-first retail model will be left behind.

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News / IT Management /

Demand remains high for tech skills in GTA

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / December 14, 2015

Tags: CivicAction, IT careers

New research from CivicAction finds there is no longer a singular path to a successful career for IT professionals in the Greater Toronto Area, which has the world’s fifth-highest proportion of tech talent.

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Events / IT Management /

How egoless collaboration will improve Ontario’s open government strategy

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / December 9, 2015

Tags: GTEC, open government

Acknowledging when and who to ask for help is vital to improving the province’s open government ecosystem — and the public has a key role to play.

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News / Security /

Special Report: How OSFI can help identify your cyber-risk exposures

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / December 2, 2015

Tags: cyber security

Though the guidelines were intended to provide federally regulated financial institutions with a framework for building their cyber-security defense, any organization with an Internet connection should be paying attention.

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Bloggers / IT Management /

Deloitte’s CTO breaks down the future of the IT executive job description

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / October 26, 2015

Tags: CIOs, Deloitte

Bill Briggs offers a glimpse at the consulting firm’s upcoming CIO survey and explains why technology is no longer a budget line item

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Bloggers / IT Management /

Where baseball and the business of managing technology teams intersect

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / October 13, 2015

Tags: baseball, Blue Jays, CIOs, IT careers, IT jobs

Whether or not the Blue Jays make it to the World Series, their success so far has been inspiring. Learn how to harness their best practices for the IT department

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Bloggers / IT Management /

The employer-job seeker mismatch that makes tech hiring in Canada even harder

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / September 15, 2015

Tags: Canadian tech jobs, Indeed recruiting, IT jobs, IT skills

The chief economist at job search engine Indeed says our tech talent woes aren’t as bad as elsewhere, but some firms (and cities) need to think carefully about hiring strategies

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Bloggers / IT Management /

Hiring Millennials for tech jobs will make the IT talent challenges of yesterday look easy

By Jared Lindzon / Expert Blogger / August 31, 2015

Tags: IT hiring, IT jobs, IT skills, Progressive software, tech jobs

Research confirms how younger workers want satisfaction, flexibility and other things that a higher salary won’t necessarily cover

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Top 6 training priorities for SDN adoption

Get ready for the looming IoT skills shortage

Video poised to surpass audio-only conferences

Cybercrime trends: Fewer, more precise attacks

Why more IT pros are outsourcing security

VR: From The Matrix to the workplace

Deception may be your best line of defense

As energy prices drop, cloud adoption rises

Time to brush up on those SDN skills

Why 2016 will be the Year of UC

The future of tech: AI, deep learning and big data

Why Canada’s fight against cyber crime is unique

Top takeaways for SMBs at CES

Security takes centre stage at CES 2016

Open data — and the art of the possible

Market disrupted: Five ways the Canadian retail landscape is changing

Demand remains high for tech skills in GTA

How egoless collaboration will improve Ontario’s open government strategy

Special Report: How OSFI can help identify your cyber-risk exposures

Deloitte’s CTO breaks down the future of the IT executive job description

Where baseball and the business of managing technology teams intersect

The employer-job seeker mismatch that makes tech hiring in Canada even harder

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