Author Archives: Lisa Schmeiser, Richard Hay

Its new Azure Sentinel service posits that only cloud-based SIEMs can handle the volume of threats besieging threat-based computing — and it’ll use AI to help with the job. Also: Workplace by Facebook reminds us it’s a player in collaboration services; the Internet of Things has come for edge computing; and AI could help workers besieged by constant interruption. Continue reading Microsoft's New Security Services Hit Cloud-centric & AI Notes→

There are very few days when security does not touch some aspect of the enterprise — from customer data to end-user systems. As the annual RSA conference approaches, companies are pushing their security innovations. Also: we learn about the most commo… Continue reading Security Continues to be a Key Subject Across the Technology Spectrum→

Changes to Microsoft’s Windows 10 development process might indicate the software giant is listening to its customers about the brisk pace of semi-annual feature update releases. Also: the Zoho Office Suite gains AI enhancements, healthcare and IT was the focus this past week at the annual HIMSS19 conference, and Slack wants third-party developers to embrace their platform. Continue reading Microsoft's Windows 10 Development Process Changes→

Well-known collaboration tools are getting renamed or retired. Also this week: how you can help with GitHub’s work around open source sustainability/transparency, Microsoft’s making it even easier to migrate to Azure, Continue reading Microsoft and Google Announce Collaboration Tool Changes→

Per the search giant, IT Pros and system admins must mitigate risks for phishing, malware, and ransomware risks. Also: more workers will use virtual employee assistants in their daily jobs over the next couple of years, support for Azure Migrate is now available for Azure Government customers, and there are updates for SharePoint migrations and Cisco’s Webex Teams software. Continue reading Google Cloud Platform Shares About Security Trends to Watch in 2019→

A Forrester Consulting survey conducted on behalf of Microsoft exposes a distinct disconnect between firstline workers and managers. The numbers show that managers believe they are providing the necessary tools for their workers but that is not the per… Continue reading Study Shows Disconnect Between Firstline Workers and Management→

As part of their approach to improving focus and eliminating extreme multitasking, Microsoft’s expanding the capabilities of its applications so users don’t have to switch between apps to complete a task. Also: Samsung’s got new products, including a foldable phone, and Google’s got new partners for its Grab and Go program. Continue reading Microsoft Eases Application Boundaries With New Collaboration Tool in Word→