The results of the COVID-19 IT Preparedness survey are in! Insights show that most respondents believe remote work has a negative impact on productivity, strongly desire a clear communication strategy, and have concerns about securing app usage outside the network.
| | | | | Apple Details Exactly How WWDC 2020 Will Go Down | | Cult of Mac | Apple laid out its plans for “the biggest WWDC to date,” detailing exactly how the first online-only developers conference will go down. With live streams available on Apple’s website, YouTube, and other platforms, everyone can watch the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 22. | | 3 Kinds of Automation CIOs Should Prioritize in 2020 | | The Enterprisers Project | #2 on the list? Workflow automation. "Workflow automation is your savior," writes Mark Runyon. "It saves time, makes processes more efficient, and uses data analysis to help your team operate more effectively." (Psst: If you use SaaS, BetterCloud can help you create powerful automated workflows across your SaaS apps.) | | IT Budgets Are Shifting Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic | | TechRepublic | CIOs are pivoting to invest in communication and collaboration tools as well as mobile security, a new Pulse survey finds. Specifically, there has been a heightened focus on deploying VPNs (36%), password management (32%), encrypted communication tools (26%), multi-factor authentication (22%), and endpoint detection and response (19%). | | Windows 10 Being Upgraded to the May 2020 Update Without User Consent | | BetaNews | Now when Microsoft rolls out a Windows 10 feature update that’s compatible with your system, you can choose when to install it. Except, that is, when Windows 10 goes rogue and installs the latest update without warning. |
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| | | 10 Ways to Fight Zoom Fatigue | | The Enterprisers Project | Video conferencing will be a long-term reality for many professionals—and so will Zoom fatigue. Here's how leaders can mix things up to make meetings more meaningful and engaging. | | 3 Technology Cost Management Tips | | CIO Dive | A recession requires eagle-eye audits and justification of technology use. Tip #1: Understand what's in the application stack. "The more self-service technology has become, the more challenging it is to navigate application sprawl," writes Naomi Eide. |
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| | | Edit Calendar Events Directly from Gmail and Docs | | G Suite Updates | You can now edit Google Calendar events in the quick-access side panel in Gmail and Docs, without having to go to the full Calendar page in your browser. You can even use “Find a Time” to see others’ calendar availability when scheduling events. | | Improvements to Layouts in Google Meet | | G Suite Updates | Google is making some changes in Meet to ensure you can better see who, and what, you need to see in your meetings. |
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