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Thursday, May 28, 2015
NYC Spring Security Summit
2015 Spring Security Summit – NYC
"The total economic cost of ineffective security is projected to top $3 trillion globally by 2020…so why haven't more companies acted to deal with it more effectively?" Reported by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Co.JUNE 05, 2015 – Information Security Summit – New York City!

The Economics of Cybersecurity
Presented by: Information Security Summit
Hosted by: ASMGi and Integrated Management Services.
Please join us in New York City for our 1st Annual New York City Information Security Summit. The Summit will be a full day event packed with education sessions on the latest trends and solutions in information security from industry experts.
Event Date: June 05, 2015
Location: Convene Midtown
New York City.
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Click NYC Security Summit to get our brochure.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS OPEN! Register today as seating is limited. Register online here: ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Keynote Speakers:
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Richard J. Johnson (Jay),
Of Counsel Jones Day |
The White House has stated that the "cyber threat is one of the
most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation." Similar statements have been made by other ranking members of government, in part due to the increased use by sophisticated criminals of computers and the Internet to advance an illegal agenda. The presentation will review the legal framework for prosecuting cyber criminals and will discuss various prosecution and sentencing considerations. It separately will review the legal framework that controls the government's surveillance efforts. This presentation will conclude with general thoughts and recommendations for addressing both. | |
Mr. Brian Barnier
Principal Analyst ValueBridge Advisors |
With so many controls, why isn't the security problem fixed? With
mile long risk registers, why do the bad guys still get through the gaps? With heat maps, why do surprises still appear? Why more "whos," than good answers? Do we understand the economics of information security enough to know what "good looks like" in a business case? How do we discover what we don't know? Might we have infosec backwards? What more could we learn from history? Might it be time to learn how to reorient info sec to more easily achieve business objectives? Join us to turn history into your path for conquest. | |
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4 Social Media Etiquettes You Must Keep in Mind at All Times
Social media platforms are a great way to voice your opinions and communicate with other people. However, like any other communication platform, there a few basic rules you should follow if you want to communicate effectively. Let's take a look at some of them.
1. Don't fixate on other people's mistakes.
Social media platforms are frequented by professionals who are trying to build their brand and showcase their work. Since a lot of them post on social media platforms through mobile devices, they sometimes make grammatical mistakes. When you're in a hurry to post something, you are prone to making mistakes every now and then.
Don't be the person who zeroes in on every single typo or grammatical error and uses it to discredit the person who posted it. No one likes a grammar nazi. If you want to point out a mistake, approach them privately first so they have a chance to correct themselves. Being considerate is a trait that you should apply to all your social media interactions.
In addition, don't ignore the entire message because of a single spelling mistake. You might learn something useful if you set your prejudices aside.
2. Always give credit to your sources.
It's OK to use someone else's quote on your social media profile, but make sure you mention the original creator of the content. If you want to post a photograph that doesn't belong to you, drop a line to the owner of the photo and ask them if it is OK to repost it. Image copyright issues should be taken very seriously.
3. Refrain from adopting the mob mentality.
Bullying is very common on social media platforms. If you come across a conversation or a thread that says something negative about you or one of your friends, don't resort to ad hominem attacks immediately. Different people have different opinions, and you can disagree with someone without letting the conversation become abusive or hurtful. If someone makes a genuine point about a mistake that you made, acknowledge it and move on.
4. Don't be an armchair activist.
If you visit the YouTube comments section, you will be shocked at the amount of hurtful and rage-filled comments that are posted on videos. Just because you are behind a computer screen, doesn't mean you can say anything to anyone. The attitude you adopt in your conversations is extremely crucial in determining how people will interact with you.
Social media platforms have also become a breeding ground for people who act like they are offended and then indulge in abusive conversations. If you are sensitive about a certain topic, it is probably better to limit your exposure to it.
Your social media profile is a mirror to your actual personality. You can waste your energy by indulging in negativity, or you can use the power of Twitter and Facebook to exchange ideas with positive individuals. If you are a business, you can use social media to build a thriving audience for your product or service. Don't forget - do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Analytics: The New Frontier
Issue 20: February 2015
What's in It for You?
Analytics represent the next frontier in the ability to derive value from information. With analytics, organizations cangain deeper business insight, greater brand experience, and better efficiencies. That's why we welcomed Actuate, a leader in embedded analytics, to complement our existing information management and B2B integration offerings. In this issue, we'll look at why analytics is so hot, what Actuate brings to the table for you, and how OpenText Trading Grid Analytics can help.
With IGC joining OpenText we will also review how OpenText Brava! helps companies strike a balance between document accessibility and security.
Finally, we will see what's happening during our Innovation Tour starting in Mumbai, Tokyo, and Sydney this month, and if you keep reading you will find out where Enterprise World will be held in 2015!
Build Your Knowledge, Build Your Strategy
Analytics: What on Earth?!Business analytics began in the 1950s when we created computers that could capture information and find patterns in it faster than we ever could. When the era of big data hit,we made those tools more powerful so we could incorporate external data as well as internal data. We can take analytics ever further, though: we can learn from the data we gather and develop new valuable products and services.
The new capabilities can't be developed using old analytics models. The big data model was a huge step forward, but it won't offer an advantage for much longer. Companies that want to prosper in the new data economy must once again fundamentally rethink how the analysis of data can create value for themselves and their customers. And we want to help them achieve that goal.Which Industries Are Leading Cloud Adoption?
Analytics is the next frontier, and Actuate is a leader in embedded analytics. Now that Actuate has joined OpenText we welcome the following to our family of solutions:
- iHub Data Visualization Platform is for developers who want to create data-driven apps.
- Big Data Analytics "Appliance" is for business users who need to access, blend, explore, and analyze all their data.
- Content Services is for ECM architects who want to engage with their customers at the right time, in the right format, and on the right device.
Did you know that Actuate has one of the world's largest developer networks serving more than 3.5 million developers? Why so popular? It's got scale, it's got an open platform, and it's easy to embed and get started. Read more about the embedded analytics imperative.
Keeping You in the Know
OpenText Trading Grid Analytics
Where are the disconnects in your trading grid? For an organization to be truly competitive, all the information must be on hand and not in separate silos. OpenText Trading Grid Analytics enables your organization to easily access, analyze, and act upon information about your B2B transactions and trading partners, increasing your competitiveness and supply chain insight. Read more...
OpenText Brava!
We're all under pressure to ensure easy access to files anytime, anywhere, on any device, but unless we secure that information, we run the risk of security breaches. How can organizations strike a balance between accessibility and security?
With IGC now part of OpenText, one of our new offerings is OpenText Brava!—a new way to balance file accessibility and security for OpenText Content Server. No more bogging down business processes with inefficient, costly review cycles. Read more…OpenText Wins Patent Infringement
A San Francisco Federal Court Jury has found that both Box, Inc. and Carahsoft Technology Corporation directly and contributorily infringed three OpenText patents through the sale of Box's editing product known as Box Edit, and awarded OpenText nearly $5 million in damages. Read more…
Free Your Data
Give your data the respect it deserves. Consolidate your disparate systems into one trusted network. For a limited time, OpenText is offering ONE FREE YEAR of cloud hosting as part of a three-year advanced commitment! Click here for a free consultation week to assess viability.Links to Keep at Your Fingertips
Things that Make You Text WOW
The top benefit of predictive analytics is achieving competitive advantage.
Why Analytics Matter
CIOs rank analytics as the #1 factor contributing to competitiveness…but what exactlyis it?
Upcoming Events
Innovation Tour 2015
Sydney – Feb. 26
Singapore – Mar. 5
Stockholm – Mar. 17
London – Mar. 19-20
Munich – Mar. 24-25
Paris – Mar. 26
Eindhoven – Apr. 1
New York City – Apr. 7
Toronto – Apr. 8
Ottawa – Apr. 28
São Paulo – May 13
Calgary – May 20
Washington, D.C. – Jun. 9
What Others Are Doing
Boscov's
Boscov's, the largest family-owned department store in the US, uses OpenText Trading Grid to automate and streamline its B2B operations. Watch the video.
Hot Places to Be
Innovation TourThe 2015 Innovation Tour continues the discussion we began in November at Enterprise World about the Digital-First World. What will it look like? How will it operate? What opportunities will it bring for your organization?
Recent technical innovations, evolving demographics, and mass digitalization are changing the way information is produced and used. Meet us for the day to discuss how you can simplify, transform, and accelerate your EIM to become a Digital Enterprise.Looking at EIM from an industry perspective? Meet with our industry experts on the Innovation Tour:
- Mumbai for our manufacturing, life sciences, and media industry strategists
- Sydney and Singapore for our energy and public sector strategists
- London for our financial services, energy, public sector and manufacturing strategists
Stay tuned for our industry plans at the North America Innovation Tour cities, and be sure to check out the Industry Insights community for what's trending.
Enterprise World
Grab your pencil and book it off: Enterprise World 2015 is landing in Las Vegas, Nevada the week of November 8-13! Pre-register today!Things You May Have Missed
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
4 Social Media Etiquettes You Must Keep in Mind at All Times
Social media platforms are a great way to
voice your opinions and communicate with other people. However, like any other
communication platform, there a few basic rules you should follow if you want
to communicate effectively. Let's take a look at some of them.
1.
Don't fixate on other people's mistakes.
Social media platforms are frequented by
professionals who are trying to build their brand and showcase their work.
Since a lot of them post on social media platforms through mobile devices, they
sometimes make grammatical mistakes. When you're in a hurry to post something,
you are prone to making mistakes every now and then.
Don't be the person who zeroes in on every
single typo or grammatical error and uses it to discredit the person who posted
it. No one likes a grammar nazi. If you want to point out a mistake, approach
them privately first so they have a chance to correct themselves. Being
considerate is a trait that you should apply to all your social media
interactions.
In addition, don't ignore the entire
message because of a single spelling mistake. You might learn something useful
if you set your prejudices aside.
2.
Always give credit to your sources.
It's OK to use someone else's quote on
your social media profile, but make sure you mention the original creator of
the content. If you want to post a photograph that doesn't belong to you, drop
a line to the owner of the photo and ask them if it is OK to repost it. Image
copyright issues should be taken very seriously.
3.
Refrain from adopting the mob mentality.
Bullying is very common on social media
platforms. If you come across a conversation or a thread that says something
negative about you or one of your friends, don't resort to ad hominem attacks
immediately. Different people have different opinions, and you can disagree
with someone without letting the conversation become abusive or hurtful. If
someone makes a genuine point about a mistake that you made, acknowledge it and
move on.
4.
Don't be an armchair activist.
If you visit the YouTube comments section,
you will be shocked at the amount of hurtful and rage-filled comments that are
posted on videos. Just because you are behind a computer screen, doesn't mean
you can say anything to anyone. The attitude you adopt in your conversations is
extremely crucial in determining how people will interact with you.
Social media platforms have also become a
breeding ground for people who act like they are offended and then indulge in
abusive conversations. If you are sensitive about a certain topic, it is
probably better to limit your exposure to it.
Your social media profile is a mirror to
your actual personality. You can waste your energy by indulging in negativity,
or you can use the power of Twitter and Facebook to exchange ideas with
positive individuals. If you are a business, you can use social media to build
a thriving audience for your product or service. Don't forget - do unto others
as you would have them do unto you.
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