Will Supreme Court settle network neutrality issue?

Net neutrality foes work to get the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in and settle the matter of network neutrality, perhaps the most contentious issue in technology policy over the last decade.[ Related: U.S. appeals court upholds net neutrality rules, but fight is not over ]It is certainly possible, because opponents of the policy advanced by the Federal Communications Commission aren't conceding the fight after their recent legal setback.Last week, U.S. Telecom, CTIA and other trade organizations and allied groups appealed to a federal appeals court to rehear the case in a proceeding that would involve all active judges, not just the three-judge panel that upheld the FCC's open Internet order in June by a 2-1 split.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

8 tips to get more bang for your big data convergence bucks

How technology convergence can help CIOs do more with lessImage by ThinkstockCIOs and other IT decision-makers are used to having to do more with less. In the world of big data, they may be able to achieve orders-of-magnitude cost savings and productivity gains due to the convergence of development, IT ops and business intelligence (BI) strategy, exploiting advancements in open source software, distributed computing, cloud economics and microservices development.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Surveys suss out Windows 10 enterprise migration timelines

Enterprises are eager to get Windows 10 onto their workers' PCs. Or they're in no rush.They see the just-released Anniversary Update as a major milestone. Or they don't.And some expect to have a majority of their PCs running Windows 10 in just a year from now. Or they believe it'll take twice that long.Recent surveys of IT administrators, managers and professionals displayed those opinions, and more, showing little consensus on anything other than the broadest trends that first, corporate IT likes Windows 10 a lot more than it did Windows 8, and second, Windows 10 will replace Windows 7 as the go-to operating system.Windows 10's adoption in the enterprise will be critical to the OS's success, especially from this point forward: The consumer-centric free upgrade offer has expired and the historic slump in PC shipments, mostly blamed on consumers' refusal to buy new systems to replace aged ones, continues unabated.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Amazon remains top dog in Gartner’s cloud Magic Quadrant

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Gartner’s IaaS Magic Quadrant is out and Amazon Web Services is the clear the market leader, with Microsoft Azure is giving it a run for its money.It’s been a similar narrative for the past few years, but today Gartner basically said the market is status quo in 2016. The research firm’s MQ report is seen as an annual benchmark for the industry, a sort of checkpoint to see where the various vendors sit. Once again, it’s Amazon on top, Microsoft in second and a whole boatload of other vendors lumped into a category of “everyone else.”AWS: The ‘safe choice’ Amazon Web Service’s IaaS cloud is so mature and feature-rich that it’s defaulted to become the “safe choice” in the IaaS cloud market, Gartner says. AWS’s offerings available to the market are not only “many times the aggregate size of all other providers in the market,” Gartner says, but the company has a “multi-year” competitive advantage over every other competitor too.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

26% off Tracer360 All-Season Illuminated Reflective LED Visibility Vest – Deal Alert

This innovative Tracer360 visibility vest averages 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 325 customers (90% rate a perfect 5 stars -- read reviews). It is designed for maximum comfort and visibility year-round while cycling, running, walking, on a motorcycle or any other application where visibility is a concern, particularly at night. It features a full 360 degrees of illumination and 3M reflectivity, designed to catch the attention of the most distracted drivers up to 1/4 mile away. It flashes, strobes or blinks and features a variety of colors, fully selectable/adjustable even while running. Lightweight and breathable, this vest won't trap moisture and can be worn year-round over a jacket just as easily as a t-shirt. Its list price of $69.99 has been reduced by 26% to $51.50. See the highly rated and discounted Tracer360 illumination vest on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

IDG Contributor Network: How algorithms change the way people see things

Allowing algorithms to curate our lives might have unintended consequences, an Australian researcher says.Algorithms are used throughout our interaction with technology. They range from those used by Facebook to tell us which friends we find most interesting, to Google’s Now product that reminds us of meetings we may care so little about that we’ve forgotten about them. The pictures we see in social media photo streams are dictated by algorithms, as are search results and the music we listen to on online radio stations.+ Also on Network World: 10 amazing algorithms +To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

How to prevent potential HTTPS URL hijacking

When a computer connects to a public Wi-Fi network or an untrusted LAN, a malicious actor could potentially compromise a browser’s HTTPS connection and eavesdrop on URLs such as Dropbox, Google Drive URLs or Password reset URLs.The fix is easy for a consumer: un-checking the automatic detect setting. But an enterprise user might need to ask the IT department to eliminate this risk. Windows, Mac and Linux computers are all at risk.Windows: How to reduce the risk of URL hijack To prevent this HTTPS URL hijack on a Windows computer, open the Control Panel and select Internet Properties. Then select the Connections Tab, and in it the LAN settings button. Un-check Automatically detect settings.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

How to prevent potential HTTPS URL hijacking

When a computer connects to a public Wi-Fi network or an untrusted LAN, a malicious actor could potentially compromise a browser’s HTTPS connection and eavesdrop on URLs such as Dropbox, Google Drive URLs or Password reset URLs.The fix is easy for a consumer: un-checking the automatic detect setting. But an enterprise user might need to ask the IT department to eliminate this risk. Windows, Mac and Linux computers are all at risk.Windows: How to reduce the risk of URL hijack To prevent this HTTPS URL hijack on a Windows computer, open the Control Panel and select Internet Properties. Then select the Connections Tab, and in it the LAN settings button. Un-check Automatically detect settings.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

A new adventure…

As the title says, I’ll soon be starting off on a new adventure.  After almost 6 years working in various networking roles at United Health Group I’ve decided to move on.  The decision to leave wasn’t an easy one for me to make.  I’ve built lots of great relationships and had the opportunity to work with some truly gifted individuals.  Many of the people I worked with have had a profound impact on my development as a network engineer and architect.  While I can’t possibly list all of the names, I want to sincerely thank all the people that have motivated and supported me during my tenure with UHG.  There are countless people that gave me opportunities I couldn’t have had anywhere else and for that I am truly grateful. 

So while it’s hard for me to close out this chapter of my career, I’m anxiously looking forward to starting the next one.  In late August I’ll be starting in my new role as a network engineer at IBM within the Watson business unit.  I’m excited about the opportunity and literally can’t wait to dig in!

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Threat actors: Who you should really worry about

At the Black Hat convention in Las Vegas, CSO’s Steve Ragan sits down with Lior Div, CEO and co-founder of Cybereason, about threat actors, their methods and motives. Instead of worrying about nation-state hackers like China or Russia, Div argues that companies prepare for low-level attacks that can escalate to larger ones, because the cost of entry for many of these attacks are constantly getting lower.

22% off Logitech C930e Business-Grade HD 1080p Webcam – Deal Alert

The C930e webcam from Logitech is business-grade, making a professional impression with full 1080p HD video at a smooth 30 frames per second. It's the first with H.264 UVC 1.5 encoding, which processes video on-camera and takes the burden off your PC. The C930e features full pan, tilt and 4X digital zoom capability. It has a wide 90-degree extended view, making it ideal for meeting rooms, whiteboard presentations, product demos, and more. Smooth autofocus keeps your video image razor sharp, even in close ups. And RightLight 2 technology automatically adjusts for low light or backlit situations so you’re always seen in just the right light. When not in use, a privacy screen easily conceals the lens for added security. Several mounting options are available. This webcam averages 4.5 out of 5 stars from 550 customers (read reviews). Its list price of $129.99 has been reduced 22% to $101.79, making it a reasonable option for all of your conference rooms. See the discounted item now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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