As the baby boomers hit retirement age, a new cohort of employees will arrive for work at every government in Canada. IT security managers can make some assumptions about the new crop. They are already knowledgeable about computers, the Internet, cellular telephones and PDAs. They have smoothly integrated technology into every aspect of their lives. They will expect the same high level of speed, flexibility and utility they have in their personal systems. Most importantly, they will devote their greatest ingenuity to defeating any IT security system that they perceive as slow and clumsy.
A great, great deal has been said about the weather, but very little has ever been done, said Mark Twain. A recent survey to determine the main benefits of technology within finance departments reaffirms that piece of wisdom.
A contract electronics manufacturer committed to an open book policy with customers reveals how to use information like a weapon in the battle for market share against large competitors.
Looking to provide a catalyst for e-commerce, OASIS on Monday announced ratification of Universal Business Language (UBL) Version 1.0, which defines a common XML library of business documents for use in online transactions.
Industry heavyweights Microsoft Corp, IBM Corp. BEA Systems Inc. in August unleashed a trio of proposed Web services standards that address several unmet needs of the nascent services-oriented application model.
Industry heavyweights Microsoft Corp, IBM Corp. BEA Systems Inc. on Friday unleashed a trio of proposed Web services standards that address several unmet needs of the nascent services-oriented application model.