https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us It's been more than a decade since Amazon launched Elastic Compute Cloud and forever changed how businesses consume compute resources. Over the years, the popularity of cloud computing has continued to grow. That's because... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5232 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:01:56 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5232-cost-and-utilization-challenges-of-a-hybrid-cloud-environment Cost of the Cloud The internet of things is real, and it's a real part of the cloud. A key challenge is how you can get data processed from so many devices. Cisco Systems predicts that cloud traffic is likely to rise nearly fourfold by 2020, increasing 3.9 zettabytes (ZB) per year in 2015 (the latest full year for which data is available) to 14.1ZB per year by 2020. As a result... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5230 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:50:56 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5230-make-sense-of-edge-computing-vs-cloud-computing Internet of Things There are a variety of network security tools that operate behind the scenes, so much so that users aren't aware they even exist: firewalls, email security tools, Web filtering appliances, and such. Other solutions badger users constantly with requests for credentials or additional steps, causing frustration (not always necessary). Case in point:... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/2286 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:58:16 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/2286-find-the-right-balance-between-security-and-usability Scales Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows XP in April was met with a collective gulp by the IT community. For good reason: Approximately 30 percent of all desktop systems continue to run XP despite Microsoft's decision to stop offering security updates. Furthermore, a critical security flaw in Internet Explorer 8 disclosed recently by HP's TippingPoint Division opens the door to remote attacks on XP systems that use IE8. But Windows XP is... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/1430 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:26:07 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/1430-beware-the-next-circle-of-hell-unpatchable-systems Programmers usually adhere to certain conventions when writing code, such as using spaces instead of tabs (or vice versa) when indenting code. These conventions can differ across programming languages and organizations and even from developer to developer. But which conventions are most commonly followed?... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/1194 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:57:31 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/1194-slideshow-coding-conventions-9-areas-where-developers-actually-agree No senior buy-in, minimum spec targets, a 'nothing can go wrong' mentality -- here's how to sense demise before your IT project meets its ignominious end. The IT world is no stranger to projects that go down in flames. In fact, anyone who has had the unenviable pleasure of participating in a failed IT effort likely sensed its demise well before the go-live date. That sixth sense is invaluable in a competitive field like IT -- but only if... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/598 Fri, 10 May 2013 08:43:10 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/598-11-signs-your-it-project-is-doomed Knowing where to find inside information can mean the difference between getting a job from a great company and heading down the wrong path. Finding a good job these days is tougher than ever. There are so many factors to take into consideration but, thankfully, the Internet provides you with means to figure it all out if you're willing to invest the time.Whether you are at the beginning of your job search or preparing for an interview, being... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/594 Fri, 10 May 2013 07:07:58 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/594-top-8-sites-for-researching-your-next-employer