Finding work after school is one of the biggest fear of anyone graduating. With news about employment taking huge dips, it’s now far more important to recognize key skills that will make you standout. Here are the top skills every top-tier company expects from their applicants: In-depth Knowledge in Productivity Tools It might seem obvious that a bare minimum of Microsoft Office skills is required to function properly in an organization. However, just the…
It’s no understatement that industries are undergoing drastic disruptions as of this moment. With cloud adoption rates at their all-time highs and a positive reception for AI and accompanying tech, the demand for more options for collaboration is getting higher and higher. Microsoft is aware of today’s challenges and is now attempting to address the need with its revolutionary Microsoft Teams. According to Computerworld, Microsoft Teams will play a pivotal role in developing a more…
Behind every contagious cybersecurity threat is a case of human error. Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), a non-profit information security advocacy group, predicts that there will be a shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by 2019. Good news for applicants, bad news for companies. It’s easy to see why businesses are now investing more on hiring experts on cybersecurity. A quick glance at Information is Beautiful shows that almost every big name in…
2017 was an explosive year for digital transformation. We saw the rise of threats such as WannaCry and Petya, movements on global data policies with America’s Net Neutrality fiasco and EU’s GDPR, and a more positive global reception of different technological disruptions on data, the cloud, and artificial intelligence. We at Tech One Global is bracing ourselves again as we enter 2018. With that in mind, here are five new trends to watch out for…
Technological development is like a flowing river: it never stops and continuously flows in one direction. Digital transformation however, is a tidal wave. Digital transformation may sound like something superficial like the jump from typewriters to personal computers, or from media to social media. In reality, digital transformation is much more than that: it’s the integration of technology in daily human activities not only to survive but to reach new heights as a race. We…
September 15, 2017, Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) – DCtSUMMIT together with DCiCON LTD brought senior IT professionals together with the biggest and best names in the field of data center marketplace. DCtSUMMIT is about one thing: to bring investors interested in the fastest developing data center market together with companies who can provide them with the solutions they need. Along with good food and camaraderie, two days went by filled with productive engagement. Experts…
As we enter the last months of 2017, we have seen many cybersecurity issues arise. There are the contagious malware attacks that are still going on right now, the different innovations in the form of hybrid clouds, and the total movement to establishing modern workplaces. With that in mind, here are three basic tools that any innovator and decision maker should master to prepare for the unpredictable future: Cloud Infrastructure Cloud infrastructures are the…
In today’s time, probably you already came across with these concepts over the internet: Artificial Intelligence and World War 3. And Elon Musk, with his statements and tweets talking about the dangers of artificial intelligence, implies that the most probable arms race won’t be nuclear, but artificial intelligence. Musk is not alone in considering artificial intelligence as a top priority. Even the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said that “whoever becomes the leader in this area (artificial…
There is no universal agreement on what the Internet of Things (IoT) really is, but as industries progress through the fourth industrial revolution, a lot of IoT concepts are starting to show patterns revolving around three basic principles: the presence of devices, a platform that connects them, and an intelligence that governs the formed network. As more and more sectors are undergoing digital transformation and embracing IoT, certain risks are starting to pop up. With…
What happens with data? With the boom of cloud computing, IT organizations are now playing an increasingly important role in driving business strategies. Cost reduction is still a top priority, but scalability and flexibility are now becoming priorities for key decision makers. This trend drives the mobile-first, cloud-first mentality that Microsoft is doing in all its offers. For many organizations, the benefits of moving to the cloud are clear. Still, fear of losing control causes…
There used to be a time when the term “hacking” pertains solely to compromising PC units. Nowadays, with the rise of advanced AI and focus on networked everything, hacking and cybersecurity risks have now transcended from the PC realm straight to… well, everything. With that in mind, here are some examples of seemingly safe objects being hacked that you should be careful with: 1. Cars Today, developments are being done to perfect AI systems…
“2016 was the year that hacking became mainstream, but 2017 will be the year where hackers innovate.” — Dan Patterson, Senior Writer for TechRepublic Cybersecurity is an issue that most people often take for granted. Recently, the world witnessed as WannaCry laid waste to the entire internet, paralyzing even hospitals and government units. With the advent of more “things” getting networked, we might just be at the tip of the iceberg. According to Aaron Jacobson of…
Nothing represents the shared will of humanity much like the internet, and with today’s analytics, we have a better perspective in understanding how we behave and think. You can think of the internet as a pool of human desire and thoughts that flows naturally — a collective unconscious. Swiss Psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung defined the collective unconscious as structures of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species. Basically, it’s a theory that a…
“What do you look like, Cortana?” (Chuckles) “I am a circle now, but I have ambitions,” the sweet AI smiled. “One day, I’ll be a sphere.” A conversation between Cortana and a human, Emily Alhadeff Cortana is Microsoft’s friendly AI. If you don’t know her, she’s that friendly circle on your task bar that says “Ask me anything.” From Windows PCs to mobile phones, Cortana has become a staple symbol of a friendly AI companion in pop-culture….
There’s no easy and definite path toward becoming a Microsoft MVP. The only consistent thing anyone can do is to contribute with passion. The Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of technology and a testament to a professional’s contribution to the Microsoft Community. According to Manoj Viduranga, one of Tech One’s Microsoft MVP, the award is given based on a lot of things: blogging, speaking, forum…
“If it’s working, why change it?” According to Brian Solis of the Altimeter Group, if you ask ten people to define digital transformation, you’ll get ten different answers. No one has a clear definition of what it is and most importantly, how to do it. Digital transformation at its heart is a revolution of business models in all aspects, but to Brian, he thinks that its biggest opportunity is its philosophy. We are in a…
Chances are you are reading this through your phone. If not, you should. Using mobile accessibility is the most logical step that every business and enterprise should take now. An article from Microsoft pointed out that going for a mobile-first approach is a secret ingredient for an overall increase in business productivity. With that in mind, here are five secrets that will unlock the hidden potentials of your mobile experience. Update Developers continuously update their…
We are on a roll! Tech One Global just bagged five awards straight from Microsoft’s SEA New Market Partner Summit 2016. The summit was held at Bangkok, Thailand on September 6, 2016. It brought together partners from diverse markets including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Brunei, Cambodia, and Nepal. It was a night of celebrating the culmination of digital transformation efforts in South Asia. Amidst the good food and great company, Tech One…
“Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the whole world” – Jean-Luc Godard We all love watching someone dance or sing. Tears are shed for a sad story while laughter bursts out for comedy. We consume entertainment on a daily basis from music, movies, and even video games. Nowadays, entertainment is more accessible than ever. Streaming sites and products are everywhere which means a lot of data floating in the Internet going back and forth. Which…
Technology is advancing every second. We have witnessed an exponential technological growth in the last years. With it, our workplace also evolved from humble folders and stacks of paper to modernized workplaces with cloud-supported computers. Hands down — we live in the best time to become a professional. Office 365 is the epitome of today’s enhanced workplace; a product made to increase productivity. Let’s take a look at how this innovative business solution is changing the…
