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How Big Banks Handle Security In The Cloud

Security in the Cloud Technology often presents a conundrum for organizations in sensitive industries such as finance. The very products and platforms that would provide employees and customers alike with the most flexibility and convenience are often the ones that are high security risks or that even fly in the face of compliance mandates. And so it goes with the cloud, a platform that increases flexibility and cuts costs but also presents some challenging security issues. Luckily, banks and other financial institutions are proving that they are…

Good Running Gear Is Gold, When Actually Available [Video]

There was no choice from the start. My wonder woman of a mother has run almost 12 marathons, most of which were in-between kids, raising the my brother, sister, and I (sorry mom), and during training she’d be home every Sunday after running 22 miles to cook us brats some pancakes (even though I always told her I liked French toast more). Running is in my blood, and my body enjoys it, not to say I do all…

3D Printers – Busting The Hype, Praising The Opportunities

Barack Obama is praising it as the “next revolution in manufacturing that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything”. Not only Mr. President heard about the buzz, 3D Printers pretty much became one of the hottest tech-topics of the past 24 months. “Additive manufacturing”, the not-so-sexy name for 3D Printing, is hyped to be the biggest paradigm shift in manufacturing since the steam engine over 100 years ago. If the evangelists are right, it will redefine just-in-time manufacturing as…

Time for Modernization: A New Approach to Bank Transformation

In boardrooms around the globe, the topic of bank transformation and modernization has been heating up significantly in the last few months. Caught between the need to refresh legacy systems and the increasing demands from customers, partners and regulators to deliver multi-channel services, innovation, risk reduction and agility, the market is ready for change. Now, more than ever, banks must prepare for their significant & inevitable transformation, from: • A product- and channel-centric operating model to a customer-centric model • A batch model to a real-time model • A…

Run, Walk, Stand, And Live Better With Technology [Video]

What would you say if I told you your brain gets way too much credit? It’s a powerful piece of equipment, don’t get me wrong. However, did you know without your spinal cord, your brain’s powers go down quite a bit? Every human being on the planet has one, and as an adult your spine is between 17 to 18 inches long. It’s a long thing tube comprised of nervous tissue and support cells extending from the brain. It’s also the main message delivery vehicle for the…

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