Why Developers Should Consider Cloud Desktops

Plus: Acronyms Every ITOps Pro Should Know [View in Browser]( FEB 23 Next Gen Update [Next Gen Update]( Top Story [Why Developers Should Replace Traditional Workstation with a Cloud Desktop]( Christopher Tozzi Here's why cloud desktops may be a better choice for software developers to use as development boxes than developer workstations. News [Akamai Takes Cloud Computing to the Edge with Gecko Initiative]( Sean Michael Kerner Akamai is continuing to bring cloud capabilities to its distributed network of global points of presence. [As DEI Gets More Divisive, Companies Are Ditching Their Teams]( The Washington Post Zoom and Snap are among companies that have cut roles in recent weeks. [5 Ways to Use AI You May Have Never Even Considered]( AI has already been applied to an array of business and personal uses. Here are some that may come as a surprise to you. (AI for pest control, anyone?) Spotlight [Essential IT and Cybersecurity Acronyms Every ITOps Pro Should Know]( Christopher Tozzi BGP, SASE, SOAR, and more: These are the acronyms IT engineers need to be proficient in, with a significant focus on cybersecurity terminology. Security Focus [Software Plagued by Widespread Security Debt, Report Finds]( Sean Michael Kerner Veracode's State of Software Security report finds that developers aren't keeping pace with the volume of critical software flaws. [Cybersecurity Quiz 2024: Test Your IT Security Knowledge]( This quiz explores important cybersecurity concepts that every IT professional should know. 'On-Premise' or 'On-Premises'? [The ‘On-Premise’ Debate: How a Data Center Slang Term Went Mainstream]( Reed Martin How did the term ‘on-premise’ become a popular substitute for ‘on-premises’ in the tech industry? And does the grammatical error really matter today? IT Insights [Executing a Zero-Downtime Storage Hardware Refresh]( Brien Posey Performing a storage hardware refresh that avoids downtime and data loss involves a thorough plan. Here’s a real-world example. [Navigating Single vs. Multiple AWS Accounts for Optimal Cloud Management]( Christopher Tozzi There are pros and cons to having multiple AWS — or any public cloud — accounts. In Case You Missed It [What Does a ‘Cybersecurity Culture’ Actually Entail?]( Alyse Burnside Despite being widely regarded as essential, ‘cybersecurity culture’ is a sometimes-squishy term. Here’s what every cybersecurity culture should have. [Striking the Right Balance: When IT Outsourcing Is Not Beneficial]( Christopher Tozzi Outsourcing IT operations can save money and give your organization access to ITOps engineers with specialized skills. However, these five IT functions should be kept in-house. [Manage Subscriptions]( You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL} Questions or problems? Contact [Customer Service](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c683aba7afaa95b3b6b6a9b4b286afa8a0a9b4aba7e8a5a9abf9b5b3a4aca3a5b2fb8f9296b4a9) ITPro | Informa | 605 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10158 | [Privacy Policy]( © 2022, Informa USA, Inc., All Rights Reserved.