The best Google Chrome extensions for business pros
From email tamers to scheduling aids to privacy protectors, these 20 Chrome extensions make the most popular web browser even more powerful and useful for business. Thinkstock Google’s Chrome browser rocks. It’s reliable, efficient and nicely cross-platform. Chrome is the most-used browser in the U.S. by far, with 66.9% market share as of January 2020, compared to 13.6% for the second-place Edge/Internet Explorer combo from Microsoft, according to metrics vendor Net Applications. Chrome offers a wealth of extensions as well, with…
The next casualty of cyberwar could be your business
We seem to live perpetually in a state of heightened alert, and companies need to ensure their security teams are prepared for a nation-state cyberattack and be able to react in a split second. icon0.com / Pete Linforth / TheDigitalArtist How do you prepare for truly unknown cyberattacks or threats to physical security? It’s a question that we all have to ask in the aftermath of the missile strikes exchanged with Iran. As many are (rightly) concerned with the possibility…
Enterprise security in 2020: Your wall of defence
When every employee is part of the security equation, having a security culture that includes education, collaboration between IT operations and security teams, and security tools is essential. That was the consensus among participants in a recent IDG TECH(talk) discussion. blackjack3d / Getty Images Securing the enterprise is no easy task. With a huge workforce to train, hundreds or even thousands of devices to manage and protect, and forever evolving security threats – the job never stands still. CSOs and…
Cloud Computing: Cost management tips
As cloud budgets rocket skyward, a growing number of enterprises are looking for ways to cap costs. Check out these tips designed to bring cloud expenditures back to earth. imagoRB / Getty Images Many enterprises that once looked to the cloud as a way to curb data center expenditures are now beginning to wonder why they’re not saving as much money as they expected. “There are no guarantees that cloud computing in any form will save you money,” observes David…
Online learning platforms: Optional offers for UK IT
Here’s what the major online learning platforms offer enterprises seeking to upskill their employees Getty Images Online learning, or e-learning, has reached new heights in recent years, with an enormous range of courses now available at the click of a button. The e-learning market is attractive for businesses as it provides a cost-effective opportunity to fuel growth in staff. Figures from a research and markets report shows that e-learning is expected to grow to £249 billion ($325 billion) by 2025 worldwide. Online…
6 hiring trends that are changing how IT talent is found
Struggling to fill roles? Here’s how improved employee experience, internal recruiting, and sophisticated use of AI are giving some companies an IT hiring edge. Ivan Balvan / Getty Images Today’s top stories 6 hiring trends that are changing how… 7 IT restructuring mistakes to avoid IBM blockchain automates contract labor… The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for… 7 digital transformation myths SHOW MORE A tight market for IT talent is leading to a shift in how tech pros…
G Suite vs. Office 365: What’s the best office suite for business?
Choosing an office suite used to be a no-brainer, but Google’s G Suite is now a powerful, feature-filled alternative to Microsoft Office. We break down the pros and cons of each suite to help you decide which is right for your business. Thinkstock / Google / Microsoft Once upon a time, Microsoft Office ruled the business world. By the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Microsoft’s office suite had brushed aside rivals such as WordPerfect Office and Lotus SmartSuite,…
6 tips for becoming a better mentor
Being a mentor can be a rewarding experience — not just for those you are advising. IT leaders offer insights on how to establish strong, productive mentoring relationships. fizkes / Getty Images Becoming a mentor is a great way of paying forward your own hard-earned experience and knowledge, as well as any valuable advice and insights you yourself have been given along the way. Moreover, mentoring a promising professional can have a significant impact on their career prospects and pay.…
