Information Technology

Moving to Drupal 10 in November

With support for Drupal 9 fast coming to a close, we'll be upgrading our various websites to Drupal 10 in the month of November. In April 2006, I chose Drupal to build this site, originally known only as CMS Report, with a beta version of Drupal 4.7.  Along the way, except for a detour in the 2010s when we relied on the Agility CMS for a few years, Drupal has been our content management system of choice.

What Retirement Account Options Are Available for Tech Businesses and Their Employees?

Tech businesses and employees should have retirement account options that fit their needs. While they could stick with the traditional 401(k) plan, many other types offer more significant tax benefits and fewer restrictions.

Why Does the Tech Industry Need Special Accounts?

Tech workers’ incomes hit a record high in 2021. The average salary reached over $104,500, with many jobs seeing more than 10%-20% growth in earnings from 2020. Even though this increase is fantastic, it made some of the most popular retirement plans inaccessible.

6 Key Components of a Successful Security Compliance Framework

Everyone in business technology and IT must understand the world’s leading compliance frameworks and cybersecurity certifications to stay competitive and informed. The landscape is changing perpetually, from transitioning to cloud infrastructure to managing AI-gathered data. What are the foundational compliance systems for the most well-regarded tech experts, and how easy is it to obtain them?

1. ISO 27001 and 27002

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) house the world’s most regarded cybersecurity frameworks. They solidify a company’s authority and enhance security efficacy.

Preventing Spam Calls to Businesses

Telemarketers interrupt the workday and prevent genuine customers and business partners from getting through, affecting the bottom line. That’s why companies should block spam calls. Here’s how to do it.

How Can Companies Know if a Call Is Not Legitimate?

Businesses often can’t tell which calls are legitimate since people can spoof numbers and fake caller identification. The most common way to prevent this is by listing work phone numbers on the Do Not Call registry. Still, some organizations already engage in illegal calling practices and will continue to attempt contact.

Enhancing Collaboration and Decision-Making in Boardroom Tech

Meetings act as a large part of everyday operations for teams to deliberate on ongoing projects, discuss profits and more. However, the days of confining business leaders to the four walls of conference rooms are long gone. Luckily, technology is by your side. Boardroom tech is redefining the meeting landscape, creating a flexible space that goes beyond remote connectivity.

From facilitating a smoother flow of ideas to supporting data-driven decisions, the right boardroom technology is here to create a transformative shift and drive your team toward success. Here is why collaboration and decision-making are central to boardroom meetings and how your company can empower these elements with technology.

The Looming Threat of Orphaned Data: How Former Employees' Abandoned Files Could Destroy Your Business

Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers – both voluntarily and involuntarily

The amount of employee turnover that occurs each year varies depending on the industry and country. However, layoffs have seemingly become a common occurrence in the business world, with the tech industry being hit particularly hard of late. Layoffs.fyi, a website that has been monitoring tech layoffs since March 2020, has compiled data indicating that at the time of publishing, approximately 139165 employees have been laid off by 503 tech companies since the beginning of this year.

Research indicates that encrypted connections have become the preferred method for malware delivery, putting organizations that don’t decrypt traffic at higher risk 

March 29, 2023 – WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today released findings from its most recent Internet Security Report, detailing the top malware trends and network and endpoint security threats analyzed by WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers in Q4 2022. While key findings from the data showed declines in network-detected malware, endpoint ransomware increased a startling 627%, and malware associated with phishing campaigns continued to be a persistent threat. 

Survey: Software Has Become Central to Automotive Development Amid Tough Market Challenges

MINNEAPOLIS, March 28, 2023 – Perforce Software, a provider of solutions for enterprise teams requiring productivity and visibility at scale within the SDLC, released the results of its annual State of Automotive Software Development survey conducted in partnership with Automotive IQ. Around 400 automotive development professionals across the globe provided responses to current practices and emerging trends within the industry. Key findings suggest a continuing concern for automotive software safety and security, while the automotive vehicle market continues to rapidly evolve.