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In January 2012, AllThingsD.com reported that Apple in its first quarter had sold 15.4 million iPads compared to HP’s fourth-quarter sales of 14.7 million PCs. It’s not a completely fair comparison as HP’s fourth quarter doesn’t include the Christmas season, which usually boosts retailers’ numbers. But, nonetheless, it’s a watershed moment when one considers tablets are now outselling PCs.
Read moreMalware has been around for a while and is something IT security personnel already know to watch out for. But this software that is used by attackers to disturb operations, gather information, or gain access to systems will expand its threat in 2013 to include cloud computing, BYOD, and mobile devices. As online criminals become cleverer, here are just a few ways they will attempt to threaten your systems in 2013:
Read moreAN OLD JOKE GOES, “When it comes to a
breakfast of bacon and eggs, the chicken is
engaged; but the pig is involved!” Beneath
this witticism lies a deeper truth: when
we need the very best from our people –
when we need them to be ‘all in’ in terms
of their commitment — it’s not enough for
them to contribute from a distance: we need to provide an
opportunity for them to be involved and take ownership for
the outcome.
On December 31, 2012 the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide® was released, and once again the profession of project management moved forward. As we wrapped up the four-year review cycle and anticipated the new, refreshed outcome, we had an opportunity to identify what had changed and how it may affect the professional practice of project management throughout the world.
Read moreTen years ago if you had suggested to IT professionals that almost half of IT decisions would be made outside of the IT department there is no doubt that you would have been met with great skepticism. The reality is that trends like the consumeristion of IT and Cloud are rapidly changing the balance of IT decision-making in organisations of all sizes.
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