Microsoft points to October end-of-support for older Office apps accessing 365 services
As of Oct. 13 the company will stop supporting older versions of Office applications connecting to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 services Martyn Williams/IDG Microsoft recently reminded customers that starting Oct. 13 the company will not support older versions of Office applications connecting to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 services. In a support document dated July 20, Microsoft listed the applications that will be “supported for connecting to Office 365 (and Microsoft 365) services” such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and OneDrive…
NLP poised to revolutionize the enterprise
From powering customer-facing chatbots, to keeping track of contractual commitments, to making the most of meetings, natural language processing holds great potential to transform your business. kentoh / Getty Images Recent improvements in natural language processing (NLP) are bolstering mainstream technologies with speech and text capabilities, whether that’s reading emails aloud in a natural-sounding voice or Excel enabling you to type in questions about your spreadsheet data and get answers in the form of auto-generated charts and PivotTables. As NLP becomes more accurate and…
Top 15 tools for predictive analytics
Predictive analytics tools comb through your data to divine visions of your business future. Here’s an overview of the wide array of options available today. ArthurOgleznev / Unsplash (CC0) Somewhere along the way computers transformed from filing cabinets for data into crystal balls that foretell the future by examining that data to predict what might happen in a few seconds, a few days, maybe even a few yemplishing this feat fall under the term “predictive analytics.” The term is a catch-all…
4 steps to a more resilient, multi-generational IT workforce
Intergenerational differences among tech workers can create collaboration challenges and a culture of blame when things go wrong — particularly in the heightened anxiety of today’s business environment. The CIO is in a unique position to change that. Farzad Mohsenvand (CC0) Today’s workplace encompasses four generations — Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z, each with their own values and perceptions. This creates a significant challenge for CIOs who strive to create an IT culture where employees of all ages…
Microsoft Teams’ new ‘Together mode’ aims to make video calls more engaging
In an effort to make video calls more “inclusive, engaging and reflective,” Microsoft is rolling out a host of new Teams features – including a viewing mode that puts everyone in the same room. Microsoft Microsoft Teams on Wednesday unveiled a slew of new updates to its video conferencing software, including a “Together mode” that puts participants in a virtual meeting hall. That and other changes will be rolled out to users next month. The most significant update is the new…
5 tips for remote IT onboarding
If you’re hiring during the pandemic, onboarding can be tricky. IT leaders share advice for developing a secure, seamless onboarding process for new IT hires at a distance. Wes Hicks (CC0) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we get work done, with employees across the world working remotely. And, while some companies are laying off workers or shuttering their doors, others have found themselves in a hiring pinch, scrambling to recruit and onboard enough workers to meet increased demands.…
How to filter Outlook emails on all your devices
Mail rules filter incoming messages to keep your inbox clean — and one type called server-side rules can filter some emails no matter what email client or device you are using. Suwaree Tangbovornpichet / Getty Images I’m inundated with emails, so I use mail rules to maintain some semblance of order, coupled with a zero-inbox strategy. For example, automated reports are sent to a specific folder so I can read them later at my own leisure — and, most important,…
South Africa’s in-demand tech skills, and 8 top-paying IT jobs
The coronavirus pandemic has caused economic turbulence in South Africa, but IT skills are in demand and tech jobs are among the highest paying in the country. Here are the top in-demand tech skills and eight of the top-paying IT jobs in South Africa. TheGift777 / Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic is causing a cash crunch for businesses around the world, and enterprises in South Africa are no exception. It appears that retrenchments are on the rise, but the good…
