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21 March 2014  — 2 min read
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21 March 2014  — 2 min read
The End of Windows XP and Putting People Before Technology: Weekly Roundup
Windows XP's fate is sealed. On April 8, Microsoft will discontinue support and updates to the more than decade-old operating system. The deadline is no secret, but that doesn't mean businesses are ready for life beyond XP. More than 95 percent of ATMs in the U.S., for example, still run on the soon-to-expire OS, highlighting the data protection and security hurdles businesses must deal with. Here's a look at what the experts around the web have to say about XP's final days and other data-related IT challenges:
19 March 2014  — 3 min read
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19 March 2014  — 3 min read
Behind the Lens: How One Wedding Photographer Protects the Memories of a Lifetime
With the simple click of a smartphone you can take, store, share and even edit photos on the go. But when it comes to professional photography, the stakes are much higher. That's especially true for wedding photographers who are entrusted with capturing the Big Day.
17 March 2014  — 2 min read
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17 March 2014  — 2 min read
Data Protection Takes Center Stage at CeBIT 2014
The worldwide technology trade show circuit is in full swing, but there's one show that's in a class all to glimpse the future of high-tech and IT: CeBIT. The annual confab attracts thousands of attendees and exhibitors every year who are eager to experience the latest and greatest technologies that will disrupt how we live and work. The Acronis team was on hand yet again this year.
14 March 2014  — 2 min read
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14 March 2014  — 2 min read
'Internet of Things' Takes SXSW By Storm & The Web Turns 25: Weekly Roundup
The Internet of Things took center stage this week at South by Southwest (March 7 - 11 in Austin, Texas), the annual confab for all things music, film and tech. The slew of connected, "smart" devices remind us how far the Internet's come since its humble beginnings 25 years ago this week. But it begs the question: Where will all this wearable and mobile data get stored? Here's a look at what the experts have to say about that, and other IT challenges, in an increasingly data-driven world:
12 March 2014  — 1 min read
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12 March 2014  — 1 min read
Why Affordable, Simple Technologies Top SMB IT Needs
The substantial pressures affecting IT departments — think more cloud, more mobile and more data, to name a few — can be especially difficult for small and medium-sized businesses to handle. SMB IT departments often lack the scale and deep pockets of their enterprise IT counterparts, yet they still need to make strategic technology decisions that satisfy business needs and give employees the tools they need to get work done.
11 March 2014  — 1 min read
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11 March 2014  — 1 min read
High-Profile Data Breaches Spur Debate on Consumer Notification
The fallout continues from last year's major data breaches at Target and Neiman Marcus. The U.S. Congress, state agencies, retailers and consumer advocacy groups are now locked in a larger debate about data security and consumers' right to know when their data may be at risk — and if a national notification standard makes sense, according to the Associated Press.
10 March 2014  — 1 min read
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10 March 2014  — 1 min read
Why BYOD Isn’t to Blame for Compromised Data
The rise of mobile technologies has undoubtedly complicated IT. But despite the benefits, including lower costs and increased employee productivity, there's lingering suspicion among IT pros about whether these technologies, and what trends like BYOD leave in their wake, put sensitive company data at risk. The anxiety is understandable — data protection, after all, is top of mind for IT managers — but that anxiety is often misplaced.
07 March 2014  — 3 min read
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07 March 2014  — 3 min read
The Lingering Shadow IT Menace & New Generation Data Protection: Weekly Roundup
Data production is growing at an exponential rate, a trend that's challenging IT departments large and small to protect the loads of additional bits and bytes under their care. But the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. From new data center technologies to the next battle royale in IT, here's a look at the stories data-crazed IT pros need to know from the web this week:
05 March 2014  — 1 min read
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05 March 2014  — 1 min read
Are You Showing Your Age? 3 Ways IT Pros Can Stay Hip To New Trends
Does the old adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," ring true in today's increasingly digital workplace? Not necessarily, especially in the IT industry where skills, not age, matter most. That according to Rick Gillis, a consultant and career search expert, who tells CIO that, "Most IT firms want to know one of two things: Can you make them money or can you save them money? Then they'll want to hire you, regardless of your age."
04 March 2014  — 1 min read
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04 March 2014  — 1 min read
Introducing Acronis Access: Easy and Intuitive Enterprise-Level Mobile File Access, Syncing and Sharing
Today, we’re excited to unveil Acronis Access, the industry’s first comprehensive solution to help employees work and collaborate from anywhere — without sacrificing security or control. We built Acronis Access with enterprise IT departments in mind by combining mobile content management (MCM) and controlled file sync and share. Now, IT departments can enable their employees to work and collaborate the way they want — remotely, across any device — while maintaining necessary security and control oversight.
03 March 2014  — 3 min read
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03 March 2014  — 3 min read
Mobility Cheat Sheet: From COIT to MDM, The Acronyms You Need to Know
Every job has a language all (or at least partly) its own. IT pros, however, must be multilingual to understand the slew of acronyms of all types, from data backup and protection to virtualization and mobility. The mobile workplace and BYOD trend — or, as some call it, COPE or BYOA — produces new acronyms every day, it seems. Confused already? Don't fret. Here's a cheat sheet of all the enterprise mobility acronyms you need to know:
28 February 2014  — 2 min read
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28 February 2014  — 2 min read
The Mobile World Congress Trends IT Needs to Know & Rogue Cloud Apps vs. IT: Weekly Roundup
Mobility experts from around the globe gathered in Barcelona this week for Mobile World Congress, the annual confab to showcase the latest in mobile gadgetry. Flashy consumer devices always get the headlines, you shouldn't be surprised by the other buzz this year: enterprise mobility and the blurred lines between our working and personal lives. Here's a look at what the conference revealed for the future of mobile tech in the workplace, and other stories IT needs to know from around the web: