Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

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Microsoft to launch Dynamics 365 cloud suite Nov. 1

Subscription service will use apps including the new Dynamics Customer Insights, which analyzes data from numerous sources

New Windows patch management process starts

Administrators may have some choices to make as new monthly security rollups are released

Malware exploits weakness in Windows Troubleshooting Platform

Infected attachment encourages victims to click on what appears to be a Windows automated troubleshooting sequence

Get ready for network-as-a-service

NEC says its NaaS solution allows service providers create and deploy services like security and enterprise apps over virtualized networks

Juniper Networks CEO talks about acquisition of Aurrion

Purchase of silicon photonic platform maker promises to lower cost per bit-per-second for networking systems, add higher capacities for networking interfaces, and give administrators greater flexibility in how bandwidth is carried

Insecure security cameras, DVRs behind huge DDoS botnet

Many devices have default or easily guessable usernames and passwords and are often owned by small businesses and home offices

Security fatigue and what CISOs should do about it

A study of user behaviour makes a surprising discovery -- users are tired of hearing about security. Read what infosec pros advise

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