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The Five Major Tech Trends of 2016

Xconomy

As we draw closer to the end of 2016, it is important that we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of the ways technology has inspired us, and transformed the way we live and do work. Meanwhile, biometrics has stepped out of the realm of sci-fi and into the mainstream, playing an important role in the fight against cybercrime.

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Family & Kids’ Advocate Shum Preston on the Tech Backlash of 2017

Xconomy

Much attention was focused this past year on the impact of social media on the 2016 presidential election, as reports emerged about the use of these platforms by entities linked with Russia to spread false, misleading, or inflammatory political messages. Read more » Reprints | Share:

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6 Top Trends For The Digital World In 2016

Tech Zulu Event

adult now spends a reported 5 hours and 38 minutes on the web – advances have been made in the way individuals and small businesses operate in the digital world, which will grow even more this year. In 2016, the price of mobile data will remain relatively stable. Streamlined Online Experiences – Think Slack 2016.

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Cybersecurity Firm Illumio’s Alan Cohen on the Tech Backlash of 2017

Xconomy

One of the largest and most consequential data breaches in 2017 afflicted credit reporting agency Equifax, and it was hardly the only victim.

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CrowdStrike Hauls In $200M, Reports Valuation Over $3 Billion

Xconomy

Sunnyvale, CA-based CrowdStrike, as an endpoint protection and response platform, uses next-generation antivirus software, scans for behavioral indicators of malicious activity, and deploys other threat detection measures to prevent cyberattacks and mitigate harms when they occur.

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U.S. IPOs Surge Amid Nettlesome Risks; Top 10 Deals So Far in 2017

Xconomy

Improving economic fundamentals are stoking the IPO pipeline in the United States and elsewhere, according to a report issued Tuesday by the global consultant and accounting firm EY. exchanges during the first half of 2017, according to the report EY Global IPO Trends. Eighty companies raised a total of $22 billion on U.S. markets.

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4 Benefits of Using a Managed Network Services Provider

Southern California Edison Blog

According to a 2016 CompTIA poll of 400 IT and business professionals, 46 percent of companies who used manage service providers for any portion of their IT needs experienced a reduction in their annual IT budgets by 25 percent or more. By partnering with an MNSP, organizations can receive four main benefits: Cost Savings.