2022-07-11 17:56
Now’s the time to prep for Microsoft’s Excel macro crackdown
On July 8, Microsoft pulled back from its decision in February to block macros in Excel documents by default. Microsoft had said it would block Excel files that contained macros if they were downloaded from the internet. (Malicious actors u
2022-07-11 15:24
Q&A: Marketcircle CEO on leadership in tomorrow's workplace
Across digital transformation efforts, recognition is growing that communication and collaboration are increasingly important — even as some processes become automated. More and more, developers are looking for ways tech can boost teams i
2022-07-11 12:00
Low-code development becoming business skill ‘table stakes’
A shortage of software developers and IT workers in general is forcing businesses to turn to “citizen developers” within their organizations to create business applications supporting digital transformation efforts.
2022-07-08 17:57
Apple MDM industry outlook: M&A on the way
Apple device management is the beating heart at the center of the mobile hybrid enterprise, and vendors that support Apple’s MDM (mobile device management) platform are investing as they seek to build for future growth. At this stage in t
2022-07-08 13:30
Words count: How the language you use arouses emotions in the people you’re trying to reach
“Independence Day is almost here!”
2022-07-08 12:00
IT and the Great Resignation
One of the biggest stories relating to the pandemic has been the so-called Great Resignation, a talent upheaval across almost every industry as employees reevaluate their professional priorities and the role work should play in their lives.
2022-07-08 09:40
UK Competition and Markets Authority ramps up big tech antitrust investigations
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching dual investigations into Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of videogame maker Activision Blizzard, and Amazon’s competitive practices related to its Marketplace platform.
2022-07-07 15:17
Apple slaps hard against ‘mercenary’ surveillance-as-a-service industry
Apple has struck a big blow against the mercenary “surveillance-as-a-service” industry, introducing a new, highly secure Lockdown Mode to protect individuals at the greatest risk of targeted attacks. The company is also offering million
2022-07-07 13:30
Deepfakes come to remote job interviews
The FBI warned last week that people are interviewing for tech jobs using stolen identities — and even deepfake videos.
2022-07-07 12:00
Hiring across borders is tough. Global HR startups aim to help
Before co-founding global hiring firm Remote, Job van der Voort was VP of product at GitLab, a tech firm with a fully remote workforce. Like any company without a physical office, GitLab was able to hire talent across the world, tapping int