Future of IT: Software and Cloud-Based

[TechWeb]( Cloud Follow IW: [RSS]( August 29, 2017 Top!Top?elq_mid=80051&elq_cid=22844169 TOP STORIES [What IT Spending Forecasts Tell Us About the Future of IT]( IT spending patterns make it clear that we are in a software and cloud-based world. [How the Cloud Can Help Cure Cancer]( The experience of Angelina Jolie highlights how cloud computing can help address cancer by cutting the cost of genomic sequencing and enabling data sharing. [Cloud Vendor Lock-In a Risk Worth Taking]( New Forrester research finds that prices for AWS and Azure are still competitive, but customers should be wary of lock-in on SasS products such as Salesforce and Oracle. [How to Ensure a Successful OpenStack Deployment]( There are three keys to embarking on a successful OpenStack initiative. Middle!Middle?elq_mid=80051&elq_cid=22844169 [9 Cloud Certifications Worth Your Time and Money]( For IT professionals who want to advance their careers with new skills, certifications in cloud technology and management are a good bet. TECH RESOURCES - [5 Steps to Quantifying Insider Risk]( - [GDPR: What It Means & How SAS Data Mgmt Can Help]( - [Save Time & Money with Enterprise 911 Solutions [Nemertes Reseach]](s-enterprise-9-1-1-solutions./390093?elq_mid=80051&elq_cid=22844169&_mc=NL_IWK_EDT_IWK_cloud_20170829&cid=NL_IWK_EDT_IWK_cloud_20170829&elqTrackId=9d5e0af88f2b4698a48190c241ec99a8&elq=d3e03771259f4127b9081a9cab98a7ca&elqaid=80051&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=27784) - [[Infographic] Fraud: The Digital Risk to Your Brand]( - [Getting Cyber Security Strategy Right: 3 Crucial Questions]( - [Ransomware is Here: What you can do about it?]( - [Outsmarting Malware]( [ACCESS TECH LIBRARY NOW]( - [What You Need to Know about GDPR]( GDRP is an acronym that stands for General Data Protection Regulation and it's designed to give control of personal data back to individuals and take it out of the hands of the companies that collect it for commercial use. It ... - [Threat Intelligence Overload?]( A wide range of threat intelligence feeds and services have cropped up keep IT organizations up to date on the latest security threats. But without mechanisms in place to actually use the information, these alerts provide little benefit. [MORE WEBINARS]( MOST POPULAR [10 Best US Cities for Tech Jobs in 2017]( These metro areas have seen the biggest gains in software jobs over the last five years. You might be surprised by where some cities rank, and which noted tech employer missed the cut. [9 Cloud Certifications Worth Your Time and Money]( For IT professionals who want to advance their careers with new skills, certifications in cloud technology and management are a good bet. [A Lesson in Physics and Engineering for Data Center Efficiency]( Mitre's infrastructure team used physics, EU voltage standards, and cross-team collaboration to reduce their data center costs by 20%. Jim Treadway, Chief Engineer of Infrastructure for Mitre stopped by the InformationWeek News Desk at Interop ITX to talk the strategy that won 2nd place in the InformationWeek IT Excellence Awards infrastructure category. [Fannie Mae Tackles DevSecOps]( Fannie Mae's focus on the customer led them to a DevSecOps strategy that won 1st place in the InformationWeek IT Excellence DevOps category. [The 10 'Perks' IT Workers Want Most]( Most job seekers don't look for specific perks, but the things an employer offers can provide a valuable glimpse into the corporate culture. SLIDESHOWS [10 Best US Cities for Tech Jobs in 2017]( [MORE SLIDESHOWS]( FEATURED REPORTS - [[Exclusive Dark Reading Report] Surviving the IT Security Skills Shortage]( - [[Interop ITX 2017] State Of DevOps Report]( The DevOps movement brings application development and infrastructure operations together to increase efficiency and deploy applications more quickly. But embracing DevOps means making significant cultural, organizational, and technological changes. This research report will examine how and why IT organizations are ... [MORE REPORTS]( InformationWeek is looking for engaged readers to moderate message board on this site. Interact with your IT peers; earn recognition and perks. Interested? Email:[Iwkmoderator@ubm.com](mailto:iwkmoderator@ubm.com) CURRENT ISSUE [IT Strategies to Conquer the Cloud]( [DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [BACK ISSUES]( | [MUST READS]( InformationWeek Cloud -- Published By [InformationWeek]( UBM Tech 2 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10121 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, [click here.]( To opt-out of any future InformationWeek Cloud Newsletter emails, please respond [here.]( Thoughts about this newsletter? [Give us feedback.](mailto:iwkbtnewsletters@ubm.com) Keep This Newsletter Out Of Your SPAM Folder Don't let future editions go missing. Take a moment to add the newsletter's address to your anti-spam white list: InformationWeekCloudComputing@ubmtechcontent.com If you're not sure how to do that, ask your administrator or ISP. Or check your anti-spam utility's documentation. We take your privacy very seriously. Please review our [Privacy Statement.]( [© 2017]( | [UBM Tech]( | [Privacy Statement]( | [Terms Of Service]( | [Contact Us](mailto:iwkbtnnewsletters@ubm.com)