CVEs expected to rise in 2023, as organizations still struggle to patch

Dive Brief: The rising threat of flawed software will get even worse, as common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) will average more than 1,900 per month, according to a report released Wednesday by insurance provider Coalition. The monthly total will include 270 high-severity and 155 critical vulnerabilities, which often give attackers the ability to remotely take control of […]

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Google Cloud inches toward profitability, even as revenue growth slows

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Google Cloud revenue grew 32% year over year, to $7.3 billion, according to parent company Alphabet’s Q4 earnings reported Thursday. Operating income for Google Cloud was still in the red, with reported losses of $480 […]

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What is Virtual Cloud Computing? Types, Use Cases & Benefits

Virtual cloud computing is a technology that blends the benefits of two other technologies: cloud computing and virtualization. People often get confused between cloud computing and virtualization, as both these terms are used with each other often. Let’s define both of these terms to put this confusion to rest. Cloud Computing Cloud computing is among […]

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Okta CEO blames overhiring, ‘execution challenges’ for layoffs

Dive Brief: Okta plans to cut its workforce by 5%, eliminating jobs for about 300 employees, the company said Thursday.  The company’s growth plan for fiscal year 2023, based on demand experienced in the previous year, “led us to overhire for the macroeconomic reality we’re in today,” CEO and Co-Founder Todd McKinnon said in an […]

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The Best Time Management Hacks for Entrepreneurs Starting a New Year

Every entrepreneur must allocate the right amount of time to each task, regardless of how busy their schedule is. To start the New Year 2023 with an efficient and productive business, here are 15 time management hacks from entrepreneurs. 1. Focus on productivity’s key components. There’s no denying that you can get more done in less time […]

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All this AI has a byproduct: regulatory and legal scrutiny

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The publicity surrounding ChatGPT and AI-powered models has not gone unnoticed among lawmakers.  Industry watchers expect AI regulations and government focus on AI to increase throughout the year, especially as enterprise adoption and development of AI-powered models […]

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The top business technology trends to follow in 2023

Enterprise leaders started 2023 with a focus on the economy, sketching out strategies to help their organizations adapt to volatile market conditions. The playbook for most businesses draws heavily on the benefits of tech: technology allows businesses to accelerate or roll back initiatives as the market changes.  In other words, CIOs are in for a busy […]

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Global disruption prompts more innovation, not less

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rather than scaling back tech spend, most companies are pushing forward with cloud migration, new data technologies and AI deployments, according to a report from IT consulting firm Accenture, which surveyed more than 1,500 C-suite […]

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Take Business to the Next Level With Automating Contractor Management

Contractor management is the process of overseeing and coordinating the work of independent contractors to ensure that they are meeting the terms of their contracts and complying with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. It is essential because contractor management ensures that the work being performed by contractors is of high quality, is completed on time, […]

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98% of organizations worldwide connected to breached third-party vendors

Dive Brief: A total of 98% of organizations worldwide have integrations with at least one third-party vendor that has been breached in the last two years, according to a report released Wednesday from SecurityScorecard and the Cyentia Institute.  Third-party vendors are five times more likely to exhibit poor security, the report found. Half of organizations […]

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