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Hydro-Québec’s radical but careful digital transformation could be a model for utilities everywhere

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 23, 2022

Following increasing numbers of cyberattacks on Western energy companies, Hydro-Québec decided to conduct a world-first “electrical containment” exercise this summer. For four hours, the state-owned company managed to completely isolate itself from the internet without sustaining any service failure. A reassuring exercise for its customers in Québec but also for those in New Brunswick, Ontario,…

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La transformation numérique radicale mais prudente d’Hydro-Québec pourrait être un modèle pour les services publics du monde entier

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 23, 2022

Alors que les cyberattaques se multiplient contre les entreprises énergétiques occidentales, Hydro-Québec vient de réaliser une première mondiale : un « confinement électrique ». Pendant quatre heures, la société d’État s’est complètement détachée du web et d’Internet sans interrompre ses services. Un exercice rassurant pour sa clientèle québécoise, mais aussi pour le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Ontario, la Nouvelle-Angleterre et l’État…

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The Four 5G Edge Environments and How to Secure Them

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

By Liia Sarjakoski, Principal Product Marketing Manager, 5G Security, for Palo Alto Network Security Governments, organizations, and businesses are readily embracing transformation at the edge of mobile networks these days. Mobile edge – with its distributed support for low latency, capacity for rapid delivery of massive data amounts, and scalable cloud-native architectures – enables mission…

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The quick guide to secrets management in the enterprise

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

The enterprise IT scene today is characterized by continuous digital transformation and data generation of epic proportions. With remote and mobile work being the new norm in a post-pandemic world, mobility and agility have become essential drivers of business continuity in the enterprise. In an effort to automate and integrate every possible business function, centralize…

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Broadcom Software & the U.S. Government: Partners on Cyber Defense

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

By Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom I recently visited Washington, D.C. to meet with policymakers and government customers to talk about the future of cybersecurity. Broadcom Software solutions secure digital operations across the federal government, and our Global Intelligence Network (GIN) evaluates and shares insights on the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape with U.S.…

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Passion Plus Technology Give Champion Gamers the Edge

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

Have you ever experienced that all-encompassing, consuming passion when you discover something you’re good at? Call it your “sweet spot,” “firing on all cylinders,” or being “in the zone” – when you discover your passion, hours pass as minutes. Victor Goossens first felt it – that passion – playing video games in high school. “I…

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Consumers Want More Payment Flexibility in Their Shopping Experience

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

Creating a seamless and secure customer experience from start to finish means listening to and embracing customers’ expectations, including offering the latest in digital payment capabilities. In fact, consumers are 63% more likely to shop with merchants that offer their preferred payment options. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a shift in consumer expectations, including a rise…

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Making Banking a More Effortless Experience

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

Along with nearly every other industry, banking is facing greater competitive pressure than ever. The need for innovation is growing, along with the ability to deliver more effortless experiences for customers and employees. As banks continue to face this reality, they’re also tasked with addressing a variety of rapidly changing issues, including those surrounding data…

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The 6 most overhyped technologies in IT

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

Many modern CIOs have adopted the mantra: No technology for technology’s sake. Yet they and other tech-enthusiasts still get enamored with the newest tool or excited by the latest leap in digital innovation. Caught up in the buzz, they can convince themselves that a hyped technology’s value proposition must be a fit for their company.…

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Carrier IT tackles big challenges with microtransformations

NewsBy DeveloperTiatra August 22, 2022

For all the talk of IT launching big-bang transformational initiatives, sometimes it’s the smaller changes that are the most impactful. That’s the case for HVAC manufacturer Carrier, which, in the wake of its 2020 spin-off from United Technologies Corp., has taken a microtransformational approach to updating and automating the business processes that cause its customers…

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