Mobile devices: Number of Android device providers is rapidly increasing 19. August 2015 by Ralph Novak According to the latest data from OpenSignal, the market for mobile devices running Google’s Android operating system is becoming increasingly fragmented. The US company OpenSignal is working on a map, in which all mobile stations, their respective transmission strength and all Wi-Fi access points are recorded worldwide.
Big data: Analysis of large data volumes gives companies an edge 19. August 2015 by Ralph Novak In a survey of more than 550 companies worldwide, the IT consulting firm BARC has researched the use of big data analyses. According to the study, companies have come to the conclusion that big data can be used in an advantageous way with regard to many problematic situations.
Mobile business: Mobility requires sound management 19. August 2015 by Ralph Novak These days, it is hard to imagine not having a smartphone or tablet in business or private life. Those responsible for IT within a company face monumental tasks when it comes to providing a smooth operation.
IT services: Current database lists prices for IT services 12. August 2015 by Ralph Novak The consulting firm PAC has presented a new version of its price overview for IT services. Based on the specified daily rates, customers can estimate what a certain service will cost them. IT service providers can learn how their prices compare with the competition.
Machine to machine: The Internet of Things leaves humanity behind 12. August 2015 by Ralph Novak The Internet of Things could cover almost 38.5 billion networked end-points in 2020. Compared with the 2015 figure of 13.4 billion, this would represent an increase of 285%. Today, there are already almost double as many data points online as there are people on earth.
Employer branding: Employee evaluations influence applicants 12. August 2015 by Ralph Novak The evaluation of a company on the Web can play a decisive role in influencing who applies to the company. Nearly three out of ten applicants (29%) search online to find out how past and present employees have evaluated their company. More than three quarters (76%) of those who change jobs are influenced by employee …
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS: The cloud market records significant gains 10. August 2015 by Ralph Novak According to the market research institute IDC, the cloud market could see an average annual rate of growth of 19% in the coming years and could reach a volume of USD 200 billion by 2018. IDC combines SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, hardware, software and other services under the generic term “cloud”.
Oracle Identity Management: Increased security for mobile devices 10. August 2015 by Ralph Novak Oracle has now integrated a Mobility Management system into its Identity Management solution. In the new version, which bears the number 11gR2 Patchset 3, companies can also protect users outside the company network via a standardised user interface.
The Internet of Things: Companies should think about marketing software 10. August 2015 by Ralph Novak In a recent press release, the market research institute Gartner points out that, in the course of the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), many companies in the manufacturing and processing industry are also becoming software providers for the first time ever.
Domain Name System: Phishing attacks use fake websites as a pretext 10. August 2015 by Ralph Novak The second quarter of 2015 recorded the highest number of phishing attacks. It is noticeable that the attackers are increasingly carrying out their attacks on the Domain Name System (DNS) level.
