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The Brave New World of the Cloud

May 7, 2015

What's the difference between the terms "on demand," "in the cloud" and "software as a service"? Mike Joseph, director of business development with LeanLogistics, provides the answers.

Without Information Risk Management, Your Entire Operation Can Be Compromised

May 4, 2015

Manufacturing.net

Despite organizations' best efforts to secure intellectual property and other sensitive information, limited progress has been made in effectively managing information risk in the supply chain.

You Can't Avoid Responsibility for Cyber Security Breaches for Long

May 1, 2015

Design News

Are top executives getting a pass on cyber security responsibility? Eric Anderholm, CEO of Sergeant Laboratories, a cyber security firm, believes so. He notes that when the CIO is asked what happened after a breach, the answer is usually, "We don't know." Anderholm notes that answer is often viewed as acceptable, particularly when the CEO is loath to admit that he or she wouldn't understand the clear answer.

HighJump Software Releases New Apps for Transport, Intelligence

April 30, 2015

HighJump Software

HighJump Software is slating a new release of the HighJump One Platform for the third quarter of 2015.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 29, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

Following Data Breaches in 2014, Many Companies Opt for Encryption

April 29, 2015

E-week

An annual survey of encryption deployment in businesses finds that slightly more firms have a comprehensive strategy than last year, with retail and health care firms showing the most significant gains.

Swisslog Wraps Up Acquisition of Forte Industries

April 28, 2015

Swisslog

Swisslog has completed its acquisition of Forte Industries, a warehouse automation system integrator based in Mason, Ohio.

With $10Bn Invested, Walmart Becomes Largest IT Spender in the World

April 28, 2015

RIS News

Saying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail but the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.

The Growing Role of Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain Management

April 27, 2015

EBN

The traditional supply chain and the supply chain management function are being morphed into an integrated value chain. This optimization makes up for a more efficient flow of supplies and products; and more importantly, an emphasis in customer and business value.

802.11ac Wi-Fi CPE Shipments to Reach 71 Million Units in 2015

April 24, 2015

ABI Research

The worldwide consumer Wi-Fi equipment market increased 5 percent in 2014, surpassing 166 million unit shipments. "Shipments of devices which support the 802.11ac standard grew significantly last ear, representing more than 11 percent of total access point shipments," says Jake Saunders, vice president and practice director, ABI Research.