ADP looked at the first 8 weeks of the global pandemic and found the workplace handled challenges and adapted to the new normal. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto More for CXOs The urgency to isolate sent many employees—who could—from the office to work from home (WFH), essential workers to risk the wrath of the coronavirus, and those […]
Three questions network operators should ask about IoT security
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic put the reliability and security of communications networks under the spotlight as millions of people reverted to work, care, and learn from home, says Steve Buck, SVP product and operations, security business unit at Mobileum. Many have commented that out of necessity, the digital transformation of many industries […]
Report: Most companies unaware of third-party IoT security measures
Only 37% of “high performer” organizations monitor the risk of IoT devices used by third parties, and current IoT risk-management programs can’t keep pace, study said. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto More about IoT Most organizations are unaware of what tracking and safeguarding their third-party Internet of Things (IoT) vendors have in place, according to the fourth […]
A data heist: Less of a concern if it is on device
The issue In 2019, a Symantec security report found that around three quarters of all hacks were attempted on point-of-access devices such as routers. A mostly unsurprising fact given the scope of the access a hacker could obtain if he or she was able to compromise it, says Daniel Albertini, CTO, Anyline. With that mostly […]
Stanford launches free global innovation program to address COVID-19 challenges
The eight-week Stanford Graduate School of Business course begins an innovation sprint and an entrepreneurial program on key challenges to emerge from the pandemic. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Many are contemplating their work and personal lives in the new normal, as they prepare for the adjustments they’ll make as they emerge from the coronavirus quarantine. The […]
IoT and home automation: What does the future hold?
Once a dream, iot home automation is slowly but steadily becoming a part of daily lives around the world. In fact, it is believed that the global market for smart home automation will reach $40 billion by 2020. This shouldn’t be surprising when you consider the convenience and ease that smart home devices offer. Since […]
May US employment rose in hospitality, construction, education, retail, and health services
The May jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also notes that in contrast, “employment in government has continued to decline sharply.” Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The US unemployment rate declined by 1.4 percentage points to 13.3% in May, and the number of unemployed people fell by 2.1 million to 21 million, according to […]
Only 13% of the 2.7 billion deskless workers worldwide have paid sick time
Limited benefits, inflexible schedules, and exposure to the coronavirus are concerns for those working in industries such as agriculture, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and education. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Despite how instrumental in daily life, deskless workers are getting the shifts and, unfortunately, the shaft. A new report from Quinyx gauged how deskless workers contend with new […]
Unauthorized drone detection is getting easier with software from BlackBerry
A new partnership with Dedrone has led to a platform that can instantly detect and notify security personnel of drones in sensitive airspace. Drone detection company Dedrone has partnered with BlackBerry to build an instant notification system for unauthorized drone activity in sensitive airspace. More about cybersecurity Accidents involving drones have been commonplace in recent […]
Life Lessons: Rock star to resistors to robotics
A love of guitars led Tom Canning indirectly to the Internet of Things and his role as head of IoT and Devices at Canonical. Here, he tells IoT Now how his imagination was fired up lately by an enhanced computer vision use case, he shares about his worst boss, and the importance of listening to […]