6 Reasons Hackers Love the Internet of Things

Haven’t jumped on the Internet of Things (IoT) because of security concerns? New research from HP Fortify shows there’s reason for caution. HP Fortify researchers reviewed ten IoT-connected home security systems and found all of them are vulnerable to account harvesting via the cloud connection or interface. But that’s not all. They also found all systems could work with weak security passwords, all of them were lacking an account lock-out mechanism, 90 percent didn’t have a two-factor authentication option and 70 percent had problems with systems updates.

Automating the Data Scientists

Software that can discover patterns in data and write a report on its findings could make it easier for companies to analyze it.Whether your business is fighting cancer, serving online ads, or governing a country, employees who can dissect and explain complex data have become indispensable.

Follow the Money or Follow the Data? A Roadmap for the Funding & Adoption of Enterprise IoT

Unlike the Internet, which first saw success in the enterprise before creeping into our homes, the IoT is seeing early adoption with consumers. Just a few weeks ago, CES saw new smart devices at every turn, but the enterprise adoption of smart devices remains behind. read more

How to Harness the Power of New Technology to Personalize to Your Audience

As communication technology rapidly changes the way we communicate, instant messaging has recently emerged as the preeminent method of communication in in the 21st century. But email isn’t dead yet. How can marketers adapt their campaigns to successfully take advantage of the changes in communication?

Have your BEST year ever? Or have a GREAT year?

I’m challenging you NOT to have your BEST year ever. Rather, have a GREAT year. A great family year. A great achievement year. A great money year. A great health year.
The secret of “great” is NOT to start with “it.” The secret of “great” is to start with “you.” “IT” is I’m gonna buy a new house this year, and “YOU” is I’m gonna study the science of asking questions. “IT” is I’m gonna get something material, and “YOU” is I’m gonna improve myself.  To HAVE great, first you must BE great, and DO great.
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Negotiation Research You Can Use: Men, Women, and Violations of Trust

In negotiation, there is almost nothing more upsetting than finding out that a counterpart betrayed your trust. In a new experiment, Michael P. Haselhuhn of the University of California, Riverside and his colleagues looked at whether there is a gender difference in people’s willingness to trust others following a violation of their trust.

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