Our August 2022 recap is here! A simple one-page listing of articles from the past month. We are often overwhelmed by information and miss what is most important. Our goal is to highlight the most pertinent information for our readers. If you’re a decision-maker, IT service provider or a reader who wants to keep up to date with the latest news from the world of Tech, TechKnowledge is your go-to platform.
Insufficient cyber security skills are behind 80% of breaches: Misconceptions to be aware of
Vulnerable digital platforms put millions of users’ data at risk everday. A data breach can occur on any system or application, from top-tier social media platforms to small IT service provider apps. Most of the time data breaches occur due to poor system set up often due to a lack of cyber security skills.
Not all breaches are the same. Some are caused by a faulty system or bugs in the software or inexperienced programmers. As more and more companies build their online presence, a significant part of their business is online-based and therefore vulnerable. A business may only have a few products or services showcased and a simple payment option on their website but that is enough for hackers to cause some real damage and for significant data breaches to occur.
How companies can use technology to enable hybrid working
The Covid 19 pandemic has totally changed the way we work, with many employees now dividing their time between home and office. Hybrid working seems to be here to stay and many employees are reluctant to return to a scenario where they are office based 100% of the time. As the situation with Covid has improved, many companies have started to encourage their employees to return to the office but are finding many would rather continue to work from home.
Organizations need to find ways to enable hybrid working, keeping their workforce happy without compromising productivity or profitability. Technology is key when it comes to implementing a successful hybrid working environment. Let’s look at some of the ways tech can help overcome some of the challenges that companies face.
Intel’s latest Alder Lake CPUs are causing issues for Chrome and Edge
Intel’s latest generation of CPUs, the Alder Lake line up, was launched in late 2021. It was a big improvement over the previous generation, offering a heterogeneous composition of its cores which consist of performance cores and efficiency cores. Now, some systems which are equipped with these CPUs (a total of 18 12th Generation CPUs), specifically the ones that have Intel UHD 770 integrated GPU are having issues with Chrome, Edge and other chromium based browsers. This issue was caused by a recent driver update which caused these browsers to become very laggy, to such an extent that it would take multiple seconds to register a single click. The browser would appear choppy while scrolling and would freeze sometimes. The issue is severe in systems which use a mechanical hard drive to store swap data. Apparently, this driver bug causes chrome to store RAM data in swap memory unnecessarily. Although this issue is not causing any hardware related damage to the system, an issue like this is not expected from a company like Intel.
How IoT is Contributing to Companies’ Ambitions for Lower Carbon Emissions
Carbon emissions are a major concern for businesses throughout the world. They contribute to climate change, and they also have a huge impact on the bottom line. Industrial processes and fossil fuels are responsible for 65% of global carbon emissions. That’s why many companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon emissions. And one way they’re doing that is by using the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been one of the most talked about technologies in recent years and its potential to change the way we live and work is massive. One of the key areas in which IoT is expected to have a huge impact is sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
There are already several examples of how IoT is being used to help businesses and organizations reduce their carbon footprint. In this article, we’ll explore how IoT is contributing to companies’ ambitions of lower carbon emissions.
3 Biggest Tech Innovations in Marketing this Year
The ongoing global pandemic has been accelerating digital transformation and uptake of cloud technology in every business. Marketing is surely no exception. Whether we talk about artificial intelligence or data analytics, marketers are the early adopters of new technologies.
In 2022, we’ve seen many martech companies taking full advantage of emerging tools and tech innovations. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the 3 biggest tech innovations and trends that are taking the marketing landscape by storm.
One thing is for sure: marketers will accelerate the deployment of technology in order to better attract the modern consumer. As a marketer or business manager, you must measure and respond to changes in consumer behavior across channels.
While the end of cookies is around the corner, you need alternative ways to find, connect and interact with your audience. Here are some leading martech trends that can make things easier for you:
Working from Home – What Threat Does it Pose to Your Information?
Working from home (WFH) has become a popular and prevalent practice globally. Remote working can provide more flexibility, enhance job performance, and improve work-life balance but there are potential security risks associated with it.
When the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated working from home, information security became an even more significant concern for companies everywhere.
The need for more stringent and robust cybersecurity to safeguard remote-working staff and protect company information has meant that organizations need more innovative approaches to ward off potential threats, such as putting in a zero-trust framework and identity-centric programs.
Read this report to find the Biggest Threats to Information Security While Working from Home.
Artificial Intelligence: How It Will Impact The Way We Live
What if we told you that the future will be filled with robots that are as smart and as human as we are? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for quite some time, but only recently is it being used to its full potential. AI will have a massive impact on the world in the foreseeable future. In fact, it’s already happening.
From self-driving cars, to personal assistants like Siri and Alexa, AI is making a huge splash everywhere we look. With so much buzz around AI, there’s also a lot of confusion about what it is and how it works. With this blog post, we will explore some of the key areas where AI can impact your life in a positive way.
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