IT World Canada

25 October 2021

• Gartner finds three key focus areas for CIOs to drive value

  During the opening keynote of Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Americas, Mbula Schoen, senior research director at Gartner, said that as organizations build back post pandemic, CIOs and IT executives will need to find new ways to generate value. They should focus on three things: Leading anywhere, nurturing connections, and

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• Coding error by ransomware gang briefly allowed firms to refuse to be blackmailed

  Emsisoft spotted a flaw in the DarkSide's code, allowing it to help companies for a few weeks to avoid paying a ransom

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• Google Pixel 6 series the first to be certified on Rogers standalone 5G

  Rogers customers just got one more reason to purchase a Pixel 6 or a Pixel 6 Pro: the new Google flagship phones have become the first to be certified on Rogers’ standalone 5G network. Rogers says that eligible customers with a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro on its 5G plan will automatically experience

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• Latest Nobelium campaign targets victims via cloud providers and resellers: Microsoft

  Warning goes out that Russian-based group is trying to extend its attack on the IT supply chain

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• Cyber Security Today, Oct. 25, 2021 – A warning to JavaScript users, ransomware gangs feeling squeezed and an SQL vulnerability found

  Today's podcast reports on a problem with an NPM JavaScript library, rants from ransomware groups and an SQL vulnerability exploited in a billing suite

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• Hashtag Trending Oct. 25 – Apple sued for iPhone cost; Watching movies at home is now the popular choice; Alexa named the most invasive smart assistant

  Apple is being sued for refusing to repair an iPhone, most Americans now prefer streaming over going to the theatres, and Amazon Alexa was named the most invasive smart assistant in a new study. That’s all the tech news that’s trending right now, welcome to Hashtag Trending! It’s Monday, October 25th and I’m

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• Mississauga competing to be named world’s #1 Intelligent Community of the Year

  Mississauga is competing for the top spot for the Intelligent Community of the Year recognition from the Intelligent Community Forum

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• Mercedes-Benz adopts Microsoft Hololens 2 to fix cars faster

  As cars become more intricate, so does their repair process. With so many instruments and components to deal with, dealerships sometimes aren’t equipped to repair advanced issues. To cut down on the turnaround time for customers, Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Hololens 2 augmented-reality

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• Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Oct. 22, 2021

  This episode features a discussion on how small businesses can improve their cybersecurity maturity

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• Encouraging a culture of speed in your organization

  Culture is the number one barrier to organizational transformation and success. If you want to get leaner and more agile, definitely assess and streamline your technology. But what about your company’s culture? Many will look to big-name companies for the way forward. They want to innovate like Apple, move with

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