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	Ransomware: Pay it or fight it? Ask security experts what to do when hit with ransomware; the sophisticated malware that infects a device or network, uses military-grade encryption to restrict access, and demands payment for the decryption key; and you'll typically get the same answer: "never pay the ransom."But for many, that's simply not an option. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   WHITE PAPER: StackIQ Warehouse-grade at Speed of Web-scale IT This white paper discusses the new realities and challenges faced by enterprise datacenters, and table stakes for a complete Warehouse-grade automation platform. Learn More In this Issue INSIDER American Cancer Society embraces Big Data INSIDER Review: Gigabit Wi-Fi access points for SMBs 7 things we want to see in the Surface Pro 4 WHITE PAPER: GT Nexus The Customer-Centric Supply Chain The old assumptions driving supply chain design and strategy were focused on achieving the lowest possible cost of goods and the most efficient distribution to stores. T View now>>   INSIDER American Cancer Society embraces Big Data In 2012, the American Cancer Society, one of the largest non-profit groups in the country, realized that its de-centralized organizational structure had to change. So, the ACS consolidated 13 locations (a national home office and 12 separate locations, each its own charity) into one company based in Atlanta with a dozen divisions.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story) Read More   WHITE PAPER: GT Nexus Visibility in the Import Supply Chain Leading importers are gaining control of end-to-end global supply chain by operating with less overhead and inventory, by quickly reacting to fluctuations in demand, and by effectively managing risk. View Now   INSIDER Review: Gigabit Wi-Fi access points for SMBs Last year we reviewed five of the first Gigabit Wi-Fi access points to hit the market. This time around, we're testing three new entrants: the Cisco WAP371, D-Link's DAP-2695, and the Edimax WAP-1750. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story) Read More   WHITE PAPER: GT Nexus Redefining Operational Excellence for Omnichannel Retail The basic operating premise of retail is still the same –matching supply with demand in a way that builds sales and profitability. View now>> 7 things we want to see in the Surface Pro 4 Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has become a surprise hit, bringing in more than $900 million in revenue, according to industry analysts, and generating such enthusiasm that fans are looking forward to the next version. The Surface Pro 3 was designed to present Windows 8.1 at its best, so it's expected that its successor will serve as a showcase for Windows 10, which could come out as early as this summer. Here's what we'd like to see in the Surface Pro 4.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More
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