Data analytics helps to boost contributions by 151% GitHub’s annual “State of the Octoverse” report shows that Python has overtaken Java as the second most popular language after JavaScript, based on the primary language of repository contributors.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Increasing a business’ digital competence is a need that’ll never go away; continual transformation is required to be competitive in the market. So much hinges on getting digital right that entire new disciplines and executive roles are springing up, including the Chief Digital Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. Change makes many people uncomfortable, but it’s…

For enterprises to implement cloud technology successfully, the C-Suite and IT teams need to work closely to coordinate and deliver a wide range of as-a-service technical offerings. How can enterprises increase the relationship between the board and tech teams and help to develop a prosperous, collaborative partnership? …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine

Cybersecurity can be a scary beast for any organization of any size. The stakes are high. The adversaries are sly. The landscape is always shifting.These challenges can be especially significant for small and medium-sized businesses that have limited resources in capital and specialized expertise. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine

Get acquainted with the new military-style outposts on the island. …read more Source:: CNet

From legacy migrations to data management, the cloud has its perks and pitfalls Webcast You’re counting down the days until you can finally pull the plug on your expensive and inelegant on-premises servers. Like countless businesses before you, you’re embracing the flexibility and cost savings of the cloud.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Several factors edged the world’s most popular payment service into the top spot. …read more Source:: DarkReading

The skills gap will only be closed by attracting and retaining new talent. So don’t limit your talent search to CISSPs, says the COO of the organization that issues the CISSP certification. …read more Source:: DarkReading

David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s cryptocurrency projects, says that Bitcoin is digital gold, but it’s not a good currency for transactions. From a report: “I don’t think of Bitcoin as a currency. It’s actually not a great medium of exchange because of its volatility,” Marcus said speaking at the New York Times DealBook Conference…

Chances are pretty good that you’ve got a box or a bin somewhere in your shop with coils of SMD component tapes in it. If you’re lucky, the coils are somewhat contained in their conductive Mylar bags; if you’re more like us, the tapes are flopping around loose in an attempt to seemingly tie themselves…