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Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024

CIO

In fact, manufacturing was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks last year, according to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, as reported in the 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. There are OT devices and networks (for example, the factory floor.) Cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) systems are rapidly rising.

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3 strategies for elevating brand authority in 2021

TechCrunch

2 strategies for creating top-of-funnel marketing content. Image Credits: Fractl (opens in a new window). If you’re one of these marketers, I have some strategies you can use to improve your brand’s authority this year. It can’t happen overnight, but you can start implementing these strategies now to see results over time.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: PLG and enterprise sales, SaaS pricing strategy, OPT options

TechCrunch

Moscone Center did not look like we’re experiencing a downturn in tech: The Expo Hall and demo booths were buzzing, and attendees were networking with enthusiasm in the hallways (are business cards making a comeback?). Image Credits: Richard Drury (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Forward-Looking Founder.

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Want to tackle technical debt? Sell it as business risk

CIO

A recent example is Windows Server 2012, which was sunsetted by Microsoft in October 2023. Windows Server 2012 is not alone. Budget, Business IT Alignment, Infrastructure Management, IT Leadership, IT Strategy, Risk Management that don’t mean much to key financial decision-makers. It is up to CIOs to make it “real.”

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TechCrunch+ roundup: No-code MVP strategy, hiring under scrutiny, A/B growth testing

TechCrunch

4 practical steps for using no-code to evolve your prototype to an MVP Image Credits: Luis Cagiao Photography (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Forget about dogs: No-code development tools can be a non-technical founder’s best friend. Building a minimum viable product once required engineering and design ability.

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Wefarm adds $11M to expand its network for independent farmers, now at 2.5M users

TechCrunch

But today comes news of funding for a startup building a social network for what is probably one of the least digital business sectors of all: independent, small-hold farmers in the developing world. Image Credits: Wefarm (opens in a new window). million users. million members. Our users want that very much,” Ewan said.

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An Intelligent Future for Manufacturing

CIO

In the automotive sector for example, the advent of autonomous vehicles has resulted in burgeoning demand for computing power, cloud storage and network bandwidth. To support such rapid growth, the company needed the right capabilities for its R&D network and production systems.