Cybersecurity best practices for facilitating IT/OT integration

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The German government released an incident report in December detailing a targeted cyberattack on a steel mill blast furnace that resulted in "massive" damage. The translated report reveals that attackers were able to compromise the steel mill’s corporate network, and from there reach into the production network. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but this event serves as a rallying cry for the safe integration of IT networks with operations technology (OT) networks.

OK, so why have I partnered with Microsoft Office 365?

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You may have noticed that I’ve been talking about OneNote lately. Not just OneNote but the entire Office 365 suite. There have been a few giveaways and some fun updates on what is coming down that pipes at Microsoft. This isn’t a coincidence. There is a purpose behind this. Last summer I signed on as […]
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Consequences Of Combining Off Premise Cloud Storage and Corporate Data

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Combining Off Premise Cloud Storage and Corporate Data Cloud storage is a broad term. It can encompass anything from on premise solutions, to file storage, disaster recovery and off premise options. To narrow the scope, I’ve dedicated the focus of today’s discussion to the more popular cloud storage services—such as Dropbox, Box, OneDrive—which are also […]
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An incomplete list of classic papers every Software Architect should read

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We all have our favorite classic comp-sci paper, usually one we find so fascinating that we want to share it with everyone. Not all may agree it’s a good idea to read the original paper. Some might prefer a modern textbook exposition of it. Nevertheless a more detailed look to our past can be helpful when trying to understand the future, and provides us with a more polished understanding.

What Was the Impact of Your Client Gifts This Season?

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Twinkling lights no longer hang from your roof, your ornaments are packed away, and you finally vacuumed up those stubborn pine needles.
But what about all those client holiday gifts you sent? Were they a hit, or are they going to show up in next year’s white elephant exchange?
The fact is that it can be challenging to evaluate the impact of your client gifts. After all, it’s not like they’re going to tell you. People will shout from the rooftops about poor service, but when it comes to crappy gifts, they’ll keep their lips zipped.

Star Wars Stories: George Lucas and a Strong BATNA, Passed Over

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In negotiation, your best source of power is typically your best alternative to a negotiated agreement, or BATNA. When you are aware that you have an appealing alternative deal to the one you’re working on, you will be less tempted to accept an agreement that doesn’t meet your minimum requirements. A strong BATNA gives you the freedom to walk away from the table with no (or few) regrets. Interestingly, by strengthening your BATNA, you can sometimes improve the deal on the table.

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