Pokémon Go: A Security Threat to Your Business?

It seems like you can’t go anywhere these days without bumping into a gaggle of Pokémon GO addicts. Since its release at the start of July, the insanely popular augmented reality app has already surpassed social media staples like Twitter and Facebook in terms of user activity.

Yes, Pokémon GO has caught on like wildfire, and this craze doesn’t look like it will be dying down any time soon.

Pokémon Go: A Security Threat to Your Business?

10 Basic Strategies for Growing Your Business

It’s not uncommon for businesses to get a bit ahead of themselves when it comes to growth opportunities. But you need to have the basics covered before you can really experience success. The tips below include some insights from members of our small business community about some basic business strategies you may have overlooked.



10 Basic Strategies for Growing Your Business

12 In-Home Business Opportunities You Can Start From Your Laptop

12 In-Home Business Opportunities You Can Start From Your Laptop

MTV is Bringing Back the 90s With New Network (Watch)

Throwbacks are all the rage right now. And that’s what MTV is banking on with the launch of its new network, MTV Classic. The new network will play nothing but reruns of popular MTV shows from the 90s and early 2000s, like Beavis and Butthead, Daria, Total Request Live, MTV Unplugged and Laguna Beach.

And MTV isn’t the only company using nostalgia to get people’s attention. Nickelodeon also has a network dedicated to older shows. And Pokemon Go likely wouldn’t have been as popular without nearly 20 years of the Pokemon brand behind it.

MTV is Bringing Back the 90s With New Network (Watch)

Get rid of these undesirable 'friends' on this popular social network

Whether because they share too much, because they send links and applications that you are not interested in, because you don’t know for real who they are, or because they are too passionate about their opinions, there are some online ‘friends’ that you should keep away from.



Get rid of these undesirable 'friends' on this popular social network

15 Things You Will Need for Your Internet Home Business

Whether you are launching an ecommerce site, starting up an online consulting business, creating copy or video for online clients or selling products as an online merchant from sites like eBay, Etsy or Amazon, the possibilities for an online business are almost endless. Having an internet business also allows you to  work from the comfort of your own home with lower overhead and no commuting costs. But you’ll still need some essential items in order to get your internet home business off the ground. Here are some things that can make running a business of any size easier.



15 Things You Will Need for Your Internet Home Business

Security professionals ‘extremely concerned’ by cybercrime threat

Security professionals are more concerned than ever by the threat of cybercrime, according to new poll.



Security professionals ‘extremely concerned’ by cybercrime threat

SysAdmin Day: 10 security commandments | We Live Security

System administrators are responsible for the reliable operation of corporate IT resources, working around the clock to manage deployments and upgrades, as well as finding the fastest way to solve problems.



SysAdmin Day: 10 security commandments | We Live Security

Stay Ahead of the Class with Dell’s A+ Tech Devices for Back to School | Dell

Large selection of 2-in-1s, laptops, desktops, and gaming systems to fit every student’s budget, backpack or desk



Stay Ahead of the Class with Dell’s A+ Tech Devices for Back to School | Dell

Saensuk smart city pilots first healthcare IoT project with Dell, Intel | Dell

Saensuk Smart City, a project by the Saensuk Municipality in Thailand, has become the first smart city in the country to announce a live pilot based on multiple proofs-of-concept (PoCs) that can be extended to other innovative, reliable smart applications. The first phase of the project is the implementation of an intelligent healthcare monitoring system, aimed at improving the quality of care towards the locale’s ageing population. Piloted in collaboration with technology partners Dell, Intel and the IoT City Innovation Center (ICIC), this smart healthcare project is the first of its kind to be implemented in Thailand. 



Saensuk smart city pilots first healthcare IoT project with Dell, Intel | Dell

Dell Sate of IT Trends 2016 global study | Dell

Dell today announced the results of a new Dell State of IT Trends 2016 global study , which finds business decision makers’ (BDMs) and IT decision makers’ (ITDMs) understanding of current IT trends are much closer than they are generally perceived to be.¹ 



Dell Sate of IT Trends 2016 global study | Dell

RIoT Control – What Are the “Things” in the IoT?

Fortinet Blog

ISF publishes major update to its information security guide

The Information Security Forum (ISF) has published a major update to its Standard of Good Practice for Information Security  for IT security professionals.



ISF publishes major update to its information security guide

MEDIA ALERT: BMC to Feature Next-Generation Solutions to Transform Mainframes for Digital Business at SHARE 2016 Atlanta

RSS Content - BMC Software

NetSuite announces second quarter 2016 financial results

NetSuite announces second quarter 2016 financial results

Oracle Buys NetSuite

Redwood Shores and San Mateo, CA —July 28, 2016—Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NetSuite (NYSE: N), the very first cloud company. The transaction is valued at $109.00 per share in cash, or approximately $9.3 billion.



Oracle Buys NetSuite

KLA-Tencor Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results (NASDAQ:KLAC)

KLA-Tencor Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results (NASDAQ:KLAC)

5 highlights from the 'information security Olympic Games'

There is nothing quite like the Summer Olympic Games. Often described as one of the greatest sports events in the world, the spectacle of this historic sporting extravaganza, in terms of the pomp of the ceremony to the amazing feats achieved by the athletes, makes for captivating viewing.

In the spirit of this year’s event, which is being held in Rio de Janeiro, we thought we’d host our own little information security Olympic Games. Here are some standout moments.

5 highlights from the 'information security Olympic Games'

85 Percent of Small Businesses Set to Invest More in SaaS (Infographic)

85 Percent of Small Businesses Set to Invest More in SaaS (Infographic)

Avnet Extends Cash Offer to Acquire Premier Farnell plc

Acquisition Will Substantially Strengthen Digital Footprint Worldwide

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Customers Validate SonicWALL Capture Now Available With SonicOS 6.2.6 | Dell

SonicWALL customers observed dramatic increases in their network security during the technical preview ofSonicWALL Capture Advanced Threat Protection Service. With the general availability of SonicOS 6.2.6 firmware announced today, SonicWALL Capture is the industry’s first multi-engine sandbox that enables customers to block suspicious files until a verdict is reached. Additionally, SonicOS 6.2.6 features an enhanced Content Filtering Service that gives organizations the power to easily enforce protection and productivity policies to control access to inappropriate or unproductive web content.



Customers Validate SonicWALL Capture Now Available With SonicOS 6.2.6 | Dell

Ruckus Wireless to Host Investor Webcast to Discuss New Cloud Wi-Fi Offering (NASDAQ:BRCD)

Ruckus Wireless to Host Investor Webcast to Discuss New Cloud Wi-Fi Offering (NASDAQ:BRCD)

Zoho Introduces Email for Sales People, Marketplace and More

Zoho came out with four announcements today. Among them is the launch of SalesInbox. Zoho calls it the first email client just for salespeople. SalesInbox prioritizes customer conversations, instead of displaying emails strictly in chronological order.

Also announced were upgrades to Zoho’s popular CRM system, as well as an expansion into the European market.

Zoho Introduces Email for Sales People, Marketplace and More

Cyberattacks affect 'nearly every single company'

Around eight in every 10 cybersecurity executives admit their company has been compromised by a cyberattack in the past 24 months, according to a new KPMG report.

In a survey of 403 CIO, CISO and CTOs working in the retail, automotive, banking and technology industries, it was found that 81% had experienced some form of cyberattack. Most security breaches were found in the retail sector (89%), followed by automotive (85%), then banking and technology (76%).

Cyberattacks affect 'nearly every single company'

Smartphone addiction is part of the design - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Smartphone apps are addictive -- by design. They take advantage of human weaknesses to ensure your constant attention. But there is another way.



Smartphone addiction is part of the design - SPIEGEL ONLINE

New Edition of Supply Chain Navigator Features Q&A with Schneider Electric North America CEO Annette Clayton

Edition also examines supply chain risks that today’s pros may regret underestimating

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Bayrob - An Ancient Evil Awakens II

Fortinet Blog

8 Traffic Driving Super-Tips For Your Content

Have you been struggling to get the traffic you feel you deserve on your content? Join the club: that is one of the most common complaints from content creators. They spend hours crafting the perfect piece to go on their site, or to promote their brand. They begin to market it on their social media profiles. Yet the results are disappointing, and nothing seems to work.



8 Traffic Driving Super-Tips For Your Content

Medallia Deploys Mellanox Ethernet Solutions to Supercharge Real-Time Analytics and Achieve the Efficiency of Hyperscale Infrastructure (NASDAQ:MLNX)

Medallia Future-Proofs Data Center Leveraging Next Generation 100GbE Open Composable Network Solutions



Medallia Deploys Mellanox Ethernet Solutions to Supercharge Real-Time Analytics and Achieve the Efficiency of Hyperscale Infrastructure (NASDAQ:MLNX)

Spotlight: BeeSmart Provides Social Media Services for $75 a Month

Social media has become a huge part of small business marketing. But it doesn’t have to take up all your time or marketing budget. BeeSmart Social Media is one company that strives to provide affordable social media solutions specifically for small businesses. Read more about the company and its offerings in this week’s Small Business Spotlight.



Spotlight: BeeSmart Provides Social Media Services for $75 a Month

Medvedev orders state agencies to switch to Russian-made software in 3 years — RT Russian politics

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has approved a plan under which local software companies receive strong preferences in tenders announced by federal ministries and other bodies of state power.



Medvedev orders state agencies to switch to Russian-made software in 3 years — RT Russian politics

Solutions - Ultra-Wideband 6GHz Zero-IF I/Q Demodulator Delivers 60dB Sideband Suppression to Improve Receiver Performance

Solutions - Ultra-Wideband 6GHz Zero-IF I/Q Demodulator Delivers 60dB Sideband Suppression to Improve Receiver Performance

What Brand is Tops with Small Business Owners? WordPress, Alignable Index Says

Winning the trust of small businesses is not always easy, but one brand that seems to have succeeded isWordPress. According to the new SMB Trust Index, WordPress is the most trusted brand for small businesses, with a Net Promoter Score of 50 in Q2 2016.

Languishing at the bottom of the list are Web.com (-62 NPS score) and Yelp (-65 NPS score).

What Brand is Tops with Small Business Owners? WordPress, Alignable Index Says

Need to Get Off the Phone? Microsoft Bookings Will Handle Customer Scheduling

Small business owners are jacks of all trades, which is a great attribute, but can be overwhelming if there is not enough help and the business is growing faster than expected. However, digital technology has introduced many solutions that have made it possible to run a business single-handedly without pulling out your hair. The latest tool to lend a hand is Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bookings, an application that effectively removes the back and forth of appointment scheduling, which has become a task in itself because of the many different touch points available today.



Need to Get Off the Phone? Microsoft Bookings Will Handle Customer Scheduling

Avnet Enhances Solutions Specialist Support for Channel Ecosystem Worldwide

450+ specialists dedicated to accelerate growth in cloud, cognitive computing, data analytics, IOT, mobility, security and enterprise networking

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Introducing the World’s Fastest and Most Secure Distributed Enterprise Firewall

Fortinet Blog

Finland – hope in the fight against cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is an issue causing havoc across the world, placing thousands of children and teenagers who have to contend with it in situations where they are the victims of threats and aggression.



Finland – hope in the fight against cyberbullying

Going Mobile is More Important and Affordable than Ever

Some small businesses are still not fully tapping into the greatest marketing opportunity of our time: the Internet. Many businesses now have a website and can interact with potential consumers via desktop, but these businesses are still behind the ball because increasingly, online traffic is being conducted through mobile phones. Small businesses are missing out because they either:



Going Mobile is More Important and Affordable than Ever

Skype Meeting Broadcast Will Get Translation, Transcription Features

A communications tool used to facilitate online meetings will soon have the capabilities to translate the remarks of participants and preserve a written transcript of what was said. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced last week at its Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto that it would be adding automatic transcription and translation for Skype Meeting Broadcast.



Skype Meeting Broadcast Will Get Translation, Transcription Features

Here's a Peek at the Future of Crowdfunding Through 2016 and Beyond

It’s no secret that crowdfunding has transformed itself from an indie fundraising platform for personal projects to a complete corporate validation tool. But given the considerable evolution the concept has already undergone, what can we expect for its future?



Here's a Peek at the Future of Crowdfunding Through 2016 and Beyond

How Good a Deal Did You Get on Your Smartphone? ZTE Still Has You Beat

It doesn’t matter how great a deal you got on your last business smartphone, there’s one company that almost certainly has it beat.



How Good a Deal Did You Get on Your Smartphone? ZTE Still Has You Beat

Think Pokemon Go is Advanced? Here's What's Next (Watch)

Pokemon Go’s massive breakout popularity could propel some other tech companies into the world of augmented reality success. Microsoft’s HoloLens, for example, is an AR headset that could let users play games like Pokemon Go without having to actually look through a phone screen. And Microsoft is hoping that Pokemon fans can be convinced to take their interest in AR to the next level.



Think Pokemon Go is Advanced? Here's What's Next (Watch)

Insights on TorrentLocker

Fortinet Blog

Sage Announces API Partnership: This Will Make Using Third-Party Apps a Breeze

Cloud Elements, a Denver-based API management and integration platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Sage (LON:SGE), the accounting, payment and payroll provider used by millions of small businesses, as a part of the Sage Partner Program at Sage Summit taking place this week in Chicago.

The partnership makes Cloud Elements’ extensive catalog of more than 100 pre-built API connections available to Sage customers and independent software vendors (ISVs), enabling the seamless integration of Sage products with third-party platforms such as Freshbooks, Docusign, Expensify and many others.

Sage Announces API Partnership: This Will Make Using Third-Party Apps a Breeze

Auto industry publishes first ever cybersecurity best practices

The auto industry has published its first set of cybersecurity best practices, as it attempts to combat rising and future threats facing the connected car.

The best practices are designed to provide guidance on how individual companies can enhance automotive cybersecurity, focusing on seven key areas in particular.

Auto industry publishes first ever cybersecurity best practices

Avnet Recognized with 2015 Total Cost of Ownership Supplier Award from Celestica

Avnet Named Best Distributor Partner

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Pinterest Brings Buyable Pins to the Web - Finally

Pinterest is finally introducing Buyable Pins to the web version of its site — and a new shopping bag is being rolled out too.

Last year, Pinterest introduced “Buyable Pins” on mobile and later integrated them into eCommerce platforms such as Bigcommerce, eBay-owned Magento and IBM Commerce. Now, the social network is finally announcing that the Pinterest buy button that was first launched on the app is going to be available on the web. And the “new shopping bag” will allow users to shop for multiple items on the site from wherever they are.

Pinterest Brings Buyable Pins to the Web - Finally

Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

The details of almost 1.6 million players of a popular smartphone game have reportedly been stolen after the official forums of “Clash of Kings” game were hacked.

As ZDNet reports, hackers were able to break into the strategy war game forum – run by Chinese firm Elex – and make off with the usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, device identifiers and (if players had logged in using their social network) Facebook data and access tokens of 1,597,717 players.

Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

Mellanox Technologies Receives Baidu's Award for Technology Leadership, Drives Company to New Heights in Machine Learning (NASDAQ:MLNX)

Mellanox Technologies Receives Baidu's Award for Technology Leadership, Drives Company to New Heights in Machine Learning (NASDAQ:MLNX)

The Data Protection Dustbin: Safely Disposing of Personal Data

A recent article by Kevin Townsend picks up on a report by Blancco Technology Group suggesting that ‘78% of second-hand hard drives purchased from eBay and Craigslist now contain recoverable corporate or personal information’. Blancco’s conclusions are based on the examination of 200 randomly selected drives they bought and examined in the first three months of 2016. Blancco’s business is the certified destruction of data and the management of reused computers and devices, so the company’s interest in the issue is unsurprising. It’s not surprising, either, that it was easily able to recover data that the owners believed to have been erased. In fact, 40% of the drives were apparently erased by quick format, which leaves data easily recoverable, and 36% seemed to have been deleted by simply using the recycle bin or delete button.



The Data Protection Dustbin: Safely Disposing of Personal Data

Latino Entrepreneur Taps Growing Trend: Livestreaming in Spanish

The number of Latino American entrepreneurs has risen substantially. According to the Kauffman Foundation, the number tripled in just two decades. According to the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, this will lead to a 1.4 trillion dollar boost to America’s economy.



Latino Entrepreneur Taps Growing Trend: Livestreaming in Spanish

Verizon warns HUGE data users: Switch plans or else - Jul. 23, 2016

Verizon customers who use excessive data must make a choice -- switch plans or lose service.



The wireless provider informed affected customers about the change -- a small number of unlimited data users whose usage is "hundreds of times" greater than the average, Verizon said in a statement.



Verizon warns HUGE data users: Switch plans or else - Jul. 23, 2016

Leadpages' Converted 2016 Set For October with Comedian Marc Maron, Others

Leadpages’ second annual conference Converted 2016 has just been added to the calendar for October 18 – 19. Star speakers will include comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, star blogger Pat Flynn and Social Triggers founder Derek Halpern.

The event, being held at the Minneapolis landmark Depot Renaissance Hotel, boasts keynotes and panels based around a step-by-step guide to digital marketing for conversion.

Leadpages' Converted 2016 Set For October with Comedian Marc Maron, Others

10 Clever Marketing Tricks Using CRM, Link Building and More

Want to master online marketing? There’s so much that goes into creating an effective strategy. But members of our small business community have plenty of marketing knowledge to share. Read on for some of their top tips for taking your online marketing to the next level.



10 Clever Marketing Tricks Using CRM, Link Building and More

Researching Mr. Robot, Elliot's world, and cybersecurity at Comic-Con

During Comic-Con International 2016, ESET  is providing tons of tips for staying safe online while traveling, and hitting the streets to make sure people are cyber-aware, while arming them with ESET travel gear. (Check out some of the cosplayerphotos with cyber tips on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.) But, what we really geeked-out on, was getting one of the first looks at the Mr. Robot pop-up activation and Mr. Robot VRexperience set up on 4th Street in downtown San Diego.



Researching Mr. Robot, Elliot's world, and cybersecurity at Comic-Con

How Healthcare Can Build their Cyber Threat Defenses

Fortinet Blog

Want a New Way to Make Friends? Tinder Has You Covered (Watch)

If you want to find a date for Friday night, you might try finding a match on Tinder. But now the popular dating app is adding a new feature that’s not just for singles.

Tinder Social is intended to help connect users with groups of friends for social activities, rather than just connecting individuals for dates. The regular dating service won’t change for those who just want to find their perfect match. But this new service does offer another option for a whole new market of consumers.

Want a New Way to Make Friends? Tinder Has You Covered (Watch)

In the News: Twitter, Snapchat Unveil New Features

If you want your business to make an impact on social media, you need to establish trust and provide great content. A couple of new features from Twitter and Snapchat could help you boost your social media game in those areas.

Twitter has announced an application process for verified accounts, marking the first time that anyone can apply for that status. And Snapchat finally created a feature that lets you archive and see your old photos from the platform. See these headlines and more in this week’s Small Business Trends news and information roundup.

In the News: Twitter, Snapchat Unveil New Features

Avnet, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings Announcement

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Avnet Silica develops partnerships to provide full range of edge-to-enterprise IOT connectivity solutions

Avnet Silica extends its line card, partnering with Arkessa, UbiquiOS and Spica Technologies, and broadens its agreement with Sierra Wireless to provide connectivity for M2M and IOT solutions

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70,000 ATMs in the U.S Will Soon Allow You to Withdraw Cash with Your Smartphone

Mobile payments will soon be coming to an estimated 70,000 new ATMs in the United States.

Earlier this year Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) announced that Android Pay, an innovative digital wallet platform developed by Google to power in-app and tap-to-pay purchases on your smartphone, was coming to Bank of America ATMs. Well, now a similar state-of-the-art cardless solution is coming to more ATMs across the United States.

70,000 ATMs in the U.S Will Soon Allow You to Withdraw Cash with Your Smartphone

Don't Have a Verified Twitter Account Yet? Read This

On July 19, Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) announced the creation of an online application process for verified accounts. This process marks the first time that the social media giant has opened the gates to allow any person or business to apply for verified status.



Don't Have a Verified Twitter Account Yet? Read This

APAC cybersecurity: Plenty of room for improvements

Last winter, ThreatMetrix released its ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Report: Q3 2015. It made for uncomfortable reading. Analyzing the landscape for this quarter alone, it found that there had been more 90 million attempted cyberattacks across all industries. This was a 20% increase over the previous quarter.



APAC cybersecurity: Plenty of room for improvements

5 Hacks for Mission Impossible: Bring Back Your Facebook Organic Reach

Ladies and gentlemen. We come together today to once again mourn the loss of Facebook organic reach, to share the grief all of us marketers feel. And perhaps, in that sharing, we can find the strength to look toward the future with some hope.



5 Hacks for Mission Impossible: Bring Back Your Facebook Organic Reach

Dell Boomi Named a Leader in iPaaS For Dynamic Integration | Dell

Dell Boomi Named a Leader in iPaaS For Dynamic Integration | Dell

Whatever Happened to Workflow Management Software Ofuz?

Whatever Happened to Workflow Management Software Ofuz?

Cicis restaurant chain experiences data breach

Restaurant chain Cicis has released a statement informing customers of a data breach experienced in some of its restaurants across the US.

An investigation into the matter by the restaurant chain found that a malicious software program had been introduced by an attacker to the point of sale system used by some Cicis restaurant locations, causing some customer payment card details to be compromised.

Cicis restaurant chain experiences data breach

A Peek into BlackMoon’s Sustained Attacks against South Korea

Fortinet Blog

The University of Tokyo Selects Mellanox EDR InfiniBand to Accelerate its Newest Supercomputer (NASDAQ:MLNX)

The University of Tokyo Selects Mellanox EDR InfiniBand to Accelerate its Newest Supercomputer (NASDAQ:MLNX)

5 Secret Truths of Social Media Marketing You Must Know

Each minute, 350,000 tweets are sent out. With the stiff competition out there, you require equally potent strategies to ensure that your business is seen, heard and your product or service bought. But social media isn’t cheap. It requires a sizable investment of time and talent in content creation, marketing and analysis. So how do you double your social media marketing results without doubling your costs?

Increase efficiency and utilize valuable resources that you haven’t considered.

5 Secret Truths of Social Media Marketing You Must Know

Analyzing Mr. Robot: S02E01

One of the surprises of last year for everyone working in IT security was, without a doubt, the hit TV show Mr. Robot. It is not just that the series tackles current issues, but rather that, to date, it boasts the most faithful representation of the cybersecurity world and of hacking techniques that we have ever seen on television (although we can naturally excuse a little poetic license).



Analyzing Mr. Robot: S02E01

Apple users must update to avoid Stagefright-like bug

Do you remember Stagefright?

It one of the biggest Android security scares of 2015, after it was discovered that a critical bug in the operating system’s Mediaserver could mean that simply opening an email, browsing a website or receiving a media file via MMS could result in malicious code being run on your Android device.

Apple users must update to avoid Stagefright-like bug

New Dell Systems Management Capabilities Bolster Customer Successes | Dell

Dell today announced updates to the systems management portfolio for the Dell PowerEdge FX2 modular infrastructure to help customers further maximize IT productivity and business continuity. The new features enhance provisioning and infrastructure visibility, plus add support for Nagios users and open source applications.



New Dell Systems Management Capabilities Bolster Customer Successes | Dell

Voila! Ori Robotic Furniture Can Change Your Living Room to a Home Office in Seconds

With the need for smaller more cost effective living spaces in mind, Ori Systems has developed a line of modular furniture that makes the most of the space that is becoming more and more of a premium. And, though not yet applied outside the residential market, the technology has clear applications for maximizing precious office space as well.

The Ori in Ori Systems comes from the Japanese word origami, which makes a lot of sense when you see the furniture as it transforms a room with just the push of a button. And in so doing it can quickly transform a small living space with a variety of possible configurations. See the video below.

Voila! Ori Robotic Furniture Can Change Your Living Room to a Home Office in Seconds

Mellanox Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue in the Second Quarter 2016 (NASDAQ:MLNX)

Quarterly Revenue Growth of 32 Percent, Year-over-Year to $214.8 Million, Sets New Record

Second Quarter Ethernet Revenues Grew 28 Percent Sequentially, Including EZchip

Transition to 25, 50, and 100 Gigabit Networks has Begun, Offering Growth Opportunities

Mellanox Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue in the Second Quarter 2016 (NASDAQ:MLNX)

Library of Congress experiences DDoS attack

The Library of Congress in the US has experienced a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, it revealed via social media.

On July 17th, “the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution” tweeted that its websites were “experiencing technical difficulties”.

Library of Congress experiences DDoS attack

How to Tell If You’re Infected with Malware

How to Tell If You’re Infected with Malware

Jackware: When connected cars meet ransomware

2016 is already being dubbed “The Year of Ransomware” and ransomware features prominently in my upcoming “Mid-Year Threat Review” webinar. In that webinar I will also be talking about the IoT (Internet of Things) and more specifically the IoIT (the Internet of Insecure Things); mainly because risks arising from the latter are on the rise. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that the IoIT currently poses as big a threat as ransomware does. But part of my job is to look beyond the present – and I’m concerned that a future headline will read: “The Year of Jackware.”



Jackware: When connected cars meet ransomware

What is a Chatbot and How Can I Use It For Business?

Artificial intelligence has come a long way in the past couple of years — and its practical applications are staggering. But to some small business owners, A.I. may still be just a concept out of sci-fi that conjures up terrifying images of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Terminator.”

Thanks to the surging popularity of chatbots, the idea is starting to seem a little less scary.

What is a Chatbot and How Can I Use It For Business?

Solutions - 15dB Gain Block Delivers 47dBm OIP3 Linearity with Low Noise from 100kHz to 1.4GHz

MILPITAS, CA – July 21, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LTC6433-15, a wideband 15dB gain block amplifier offering outstanding linearity of 47dBm OIP3 (output third order intercept) and 3.22dB noise figure at 150MHz. The amplifier has excellent OP1dB (output 1dB compression point) of 19.2dBm. The LTC6433-15 is uniquely different from other gain block amplifiers that are typically built using GaAs or pHEMT processes. These FET technologies have high 1/f noise corners on the order of 20MHz to 30MHz, so are prone to high noise floor rise, which renders them unusable at low frequencies. In contrast, the LTC6433-15 amplifier core is built using high frequency SiGe bipolar technology. As a result, the amplifier exhibits much lower 1/f noise corner, typically below 10kHz, making it usable at low frequencies to 100kHz without significant noise rise. Moreover, the performance of GaAs and pHEMT type devices is highly dependent on their internal FET bias voltage, which can vary widely from part to part. Not so with the LTC6433-15, whose performance is stable over temperature and from device to device, and is insensitive to power supply voltage variations.



Solutions - 15dB Gain Block Delivers 47dBm OIP3 Linearity with Low Noise from 100kHz to 1.4GHz

Dell Survey Reveals new Security Insights on Enabling Digital Transformation | Dell

Dell today announced results of a global Digital Transformation Security Survey that shows digital transformation is a fast-growing reality in business. Results reveal that security often is seen as a barrier to digital transformation, therefore brought into the process too late to make a meaningful impact. However, respondents recognized that security teams can serve as enablers in helping the business adopt digital technologies when included early in the planning process. Ninety-seven percent of respondents say they are investing in digital technologies including mobile, cloud applications, cloud infrastructures and IoT. While only 18 percent say security has been involved in all of their digital transformation initiatives, 85 percent say that if security teams are included earlier in the project ‒ and many admit they currently are not ‒ security can better enable those initiatives.



Dell Survey Reveals new Security Insights on Enabling Digital Transformation | Dell

HootSuite Game Changer: Access DropBox, OneDrive and More Right From Your Dashboard

Popular web-based social media management platform Hootsuite has integrated Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) OneDrive, Box and other content sources into its publishing platform.

The integration will allow you to access GIFs and photos from other digital assets directly from your cloud content repositories within Hootsuite.

HootSuite Game Changer: Access DropBox, OneDrive and More Right From Your Dashboard

Malicious scripts gaining prevalence in Brazil

Had we looked at a map of malware detections in Brazil a year ago, we would have seen that the two main computer threats were the downloaders that installed banking trojans, and the banking trojans themselves. Today the situation remains the same, but with an extra special ingredient: while threats used to be Windows .exe files, today there are also Java .jar files, as well as Visual Basic Script and JavaScript among the top 10 threats.

To understand this change in the platforms used by cybercriminals, we will, in this article, analyze both a JavaScript and a Java threat.

Malicious scripts gaining prevalence in Brazil

Passwords not compromised by Ubuntu Forums data breach

A major data breach on the Ubuntu Forums has not compromised the passwords of its affected users.

In an update to its announcement that an incident had taken place, its developer Canonical Ltd was keen to highlight that this information was not accessed.

Passwords not compromised by Ubuntu Forums data breach

Brocade Delivers Industry-First Gen 6 Fibre Channel Directors for the All-Flash Data Center (NASDAQ:BRCD)

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVEN BY STORAGE INNOVATION REQUIRES A MODERN STORAGE NETWORK

Brocade Delivers Industry-First Gen 6 Fibre Channel Directors for the All-Flash Data Center (NASDAQ:BRCD)

8 Important Steps to Set up Your Small Business Payroll Solution

It doesn’t matter how many employees you have. It’s essential to set up a payroll system that streamlines your ability to stay on top of your responsibility as an employer. In addition, it saves time and helps protect you from incurring expensive IRS penalties.  Once your team has completed the necessary payroll courses online, it’s time to take a look at these eight steps that will help you set up a payroll solution for your small business.



8 Important Steps to Set up Your Small Business Payroll Solution

Future Workforce Study Provides Key Insights into Technology Trends Shaping the Global Workplace | Dell

Future Workforce Study Provides Key Insights into Technology Trends Shaping the Global Workplace | Dell

A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’

A vibrant black market for passwords is indicative of the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals in stealing and selling passwords.

According to a Katie Petrillo, marketing programs manager of LogMeIn Access, the most appropriate response to this is for people to get smarter when it comes to cybersecurity.

A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’

Firefighting, security and compliance

FireMon conducted a survey at Infosec Europe this year and apparently discovered that cybersecurity professionals manage to be both overworked and underutilized. That’s a feeling which I’ve been quite familiar with myself from time to time over the years, but I was a little surprised that the article cited above was entitled ‘Tired of fighting fires instead of doing real security work?’. As someone who has enjoyed (well, sometimes) several decades in firefighting and security, I’m not altogether convinced that firefighting and ‘real’ security are separate issues.



Firefighting, security and compliance

Solomoto Platform Handles Webdesign, CRM, Ecommerce, More

Solomoto is a marketing technology provider that helps small companies grow by centralizing their digital business needs into an all-in-one platform that encompasses web design, ecommerce, CRM, social media marketing and ad campaigning.

The company is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and launched in 2015. It first ventured into international markets — Brazil and Eastern Europe, specifically — and is now attempting to break into the U.S.

Solomoto Platform Handles Webdesign, CRM, Ecommerce, More

Top tips on how to use Pokémon GO safely

In case you’ve been living in a cave recently, and have managed to avoid being bombarded with social media posts and news stories about Pokémon GO, you can probably stop reading right now. But if you’re one of the untold millions of people around the world who have downloaded this location-based augmented reality mobile game, we’ve got a few tips for you about how to use it safely.



Top tips on how to use Pokémon GO safely

4 Ways Going Digital Will Improve Your Business

Almost every business conceivable has a digital presence today, from the cheap noodle shop next door to the massive upscale supermarket an hour’s drive away. But simply having a website isn’t going to cut it anymore.

Companies today increasingly use information technology to improve their productivity in a number of key sectors. Consider going digital in the following areas to improve your business’s overall efficiency and boost your bottom line.

4 Ways Going Digital Will Improve Your Business

Leadpages Acquisition, Microsoft Windows Announcement Make Headlines

An acquisition by a major small business service provider and a big announcement by Microsoft top the news this week. Leadpages announced an acquisition that should improve its marketing automation service. But, just as important, Microsoft announced a major change that puts Windows security and management capabilities once only available to big businesses within the reach of small business customers.

Read on for these news stories and more in this week’s Small Business Trends news and information roundup.

Leadpages Acquisition, Microsoft Windows Announcement Make Headlines

NetSuite announces timing of second quarter 2016 financial results

Second Quarter 2016 Results to be Released on Thursday, July 28, 2016 After Market Close



NetSuite announces timing of second quarter 2016 financial results

Flashback Friday: The Melissa virus

The year was 1999. The month March. There was already lots of talk about the Y2K bug, budgets being allocated to computer and software updates, bunkers being prepared for the end of the world. Meanwhile, for many, it was business as usual. You still have to go to work. Pay the bills. Buy groceries.

For David L. Smith, however, things were less routine. The American, hitherto unknown to many, was preoccupied with what would be his most and only infamous creation. Eventually, on or around 26th, he let loose the Melissa virus (officially known as W97M/Melissa.A@mm).

Flashback Friday: The Melissa virus

KLA-Tencor To Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Results On July 28, 2016 (NASDAQ:KLAC)

KLA-Tencor To Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Results On July 28, 2016 (NASDAQ:KLAC)

Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying instead of delivering promised followers

Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying instead of delivering promised followers

Comic-Con: Travel, safety and privacy guide

Comic-Con: Travel, safety and privacy guide

SecureWorks Delivers Security Intelligence and Threat Prevention with Palo Alto Networks Security | Dell

SecureWorks Corp. (NASDAQ: SCWX) today announced an integration which combines the high-fidelity portions of its proprietary Attacker Database with the Palo Alto Networks® Next-Generation Security Platform as part of the SecureWorks managed Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Service.  This solution is designed to enhance security for organizations worldwide with additional threat intelligence.



SecureWorks Delivers Security Intelligence and Threat Prevention with Palo Alto Networks Security | Dell

Microsoft COO Turner Steps Down, Signals New Direction at Company

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) last week announced that Kevin Turner is leaving the company after 11 years as chief operating officer (COO), effective July 31, 2016. He will be joining Citadel Securities, a market maker of US stocks and options, as Chief Executive Officer.



Microsoft COO Turner Steps Down, Signals New Direction at Company

SimpliVity Signs Distributor Agreement with Avnet to Deliver Hyperconverged Infrastructure in the US and Latin America

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Sprint to Verizon: Nice Try…But Sprint is STILL a Much Better Deal, Saving Customers 50% off Most Current Verizon Plans | Sprint Newsroom

Don’t let a 1% difference in network reliability cost you twice as much



Sprint to Verizon: Nice Try…But Sprint is STILL a Much Better Deal, Saving Customers 50% off Most Current Verizon Plans | Sprint Newsroom