Independence has its upsides and downsides. IT pros lend firsthand advice on the challenges of going solo The life of an independent IT contractor sounds attractive enough: the freedom to choose clients, the freedom to set your schedule, and the […]
How major tech vendors are approaching the cloud market
What are the major tech companies doing to win in the cloud, and how might the market shake out? There’s an old joke that starts: How do you make God laugh? The answer, of course: Make plans. Larger services companies […]
5 ways to shore up security in your BYOD strategy
You’d think after all this time that organizations would have finally gotten BYOD programs pretty much down pat. Don’t bet on it. A recent study by tyntec reveals that a vast majority of organizations still have inadequate bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. […]
Three key challenges in vulnerability risk management
This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Vulnerability risk management has re-introduced itself as a top challenge – and priority – for […]
The best web browser of 2015: Firefox, Chrome, Edge, IE, and Opera compared
We put the screws to all five modern browsers, testing them in all manner of scenarios. If you’re looking for a fast, efficient, convenient browser, we’ve found two that we think you’ll like. The best browsers go beyond benchmarks, racing […]
13 cool Chrome extensions for Gmail
We scoured the hundreds of Chrome extensions designed for Gmail — whether they modify the UI of the webmail service, or add new features to it — and picked the best ones. Emphasis was placed on extensions that are free, […]
Three critical considerations when optimizing infrastructure for application performance
You need a vendor–neutral, unbiased understanding of system-wide performance, and accurate analytics to support and inform immediate action This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor […]
9 tips for dealing with toxic coworkers
Negative people in the workplace can take a toll on both your sanity and health. But before you point fingers ensure you’ve done you’re part to build a healthy relationship. Here experts discuss techniques for dealing with difficult behaviors. No […]
Fujitsu brainstorm room lets you write
Fujitsu staffers demonstrate a digital brainstorming system, sending projected sticky notes from the table to the wall in the background. Credit: IDG News Service, Tokyo If you take the concept of the paperless office seriously, Fujitsu has a meeting room […]
Microsoft pulls back from phone business, announces 7,800 layoffs
Microsoft is scaling down its mobile phone activities, writing off the entire value of the former Nokia smartphone business it bought last year and laying off almost one-third of that business’ staff. The company will no longer try to build […]