Spiceworks

Condusiv: Patches for CPU Security Flaws Can Affect System Performance

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星期二, 九月 11, 2018
Computer hardware, Computer architecture, Computing, Computer security, Side-channel attacks, X86 architecture, Firmware, Meltdown, Spectre, Intel, Microcode, Spiceworks

"2 D'Arezzo, whose company is a world leader in I/O reduction and SQL database performance , adds, "However, many of these security patches can significantly degrade system speed and performance."

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  • "2 D'Arezzo, whose company is a world leader in I/O reduction and SQL database performance , adds, "However, many of these security patches can significantly degrade system speed and performance."
  • Problems with microcode security patches emerged early in the year, when the computer industry began reacting to a pair of chip design weaknesses called Meltdown and Spectre.
  • By late January, according to Spiceworks, a professional network for people in the IT industry, 70% of businesses surveyed had begun patching against the flaws.
  • 4.Moore, Mike, "Intel reveals more major chip security flaws," TechRadar, August 15, 2018.

Spiceworks Study Reveals Desktops and Desk Phones Still Dominate in the Workplace

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星期一, 八月 20, 2018
Personal computing, Classes of computers, Computing, Technology, Information appliances, Consumer electronics, Mobile computers, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet computer, BlackBerry Limited, Spiceworks

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceworks today announced the results of a new surveyexamining the lifespan of technology in the workplace.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceworks today announced the results of a new surveyexamining the lifespan of technology in the workplace.
  • The results show desktops and desk phones are still dominant: 68 percent of organizations report desktops are the primary computing device for employees, compared to only 29 percent using laptops and 1 percent using tablets as the primary device.
  • Additionally, 75 percent of organizations reported employees are using desk phones as their primary telecommunications device, compared to only 16 percent using company-issued smartphones.
  • Educational institutions also hold on to tablets, smartphones, desk phones, and fax machines the longest.

Spiceworks Introduces New Intent-Based Targeting Capabilities to Help Technology Brands Reach In-Market Businesses at the Right Time

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星期二, 七月 31, 2018
Marketing, Spiceworks, System administration, Online advertising, Market segmentation, Targeted advertising, Cloud computing

The new capabilities help technology brands reach in-market businesses and the buyers within them at the right time, providing a better, more relevant experience for IT buyers seeking connections to the brands that can help them when they need it most.

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  • The new capabilities help technology brands reach in-market businesses and the buyers within them at the right time, providing a better, more relevant experience for IT buyers seeking connections to the brands that can help them when they need it most.
  • With intent-based targeting, Spiceworks is connecting technology buyers and sellers in a way that reduces friction in the technology buying process and improves the experience for both parties.
  • Spiceworks' intent-based targeting capabilities help technology brands reach in-market businesses across 14 technology categories including hardware, software, cloud, security, networking, and more.
  • Spiceworks is the platform that connects the IT industry to help technology buyers and sellers get their jobs done, every day.

Spiceworks Study Reveals Employees Spend 26 Days Per Year on Websites Unrelated to Their Job

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星期一, 六月 25, 2018
Economy, Business, Intellectual property law, Spiceworks, System administration, Brand management, Product management, Business models, Telecommuting, Trademark, Small business

In other words, based on the median U.S. salary of$45,812, these organizations are paying full-time employees approximately $4,500 per year to spend 10 percent of their time consuming non-work-related web content.

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  • In other words, based on the median U.S. salary of$45,812, these organizations are paying full-time employees approximately $4,500 per year to spend 10 percent of their time consuming non-work-related web content.
  • In large companies, only 28 percent of employees spend more than four hours per week on websites unrelated to their job, compared to 45 percent in mid-size businesses and 51 percent in small businesses.
  • "It's evident web filtering is effective at keeping employees on task and reducing security risks," said Peter Tsai, senior technology analyst at Spiceworks.
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Spiceworks Hires James Pinckney as Senior Vice President of Revenue

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星期一, 四月 23, 2018
Spiceworks, System administration, Brand management, Intellectual property law, Product management, Trademark, Management

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceworks today announced James Pinckney has joined the company as senior vice president of revenue.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceworks today announced James Pinckney has joined the company as senior vice president of revenue.
  • In his role, James will lead the Spiceworks sales and delivery organization, optimize operations to continue accelerating growth, and focus on helping technology brands increase revenue by more efficiently reaching technology buyers globally.
  • "Spiceworks its technology, people, and insights is unique in the B2B technology arena," said James Pinckney.
  • Spiceworks is a registered trademark of Spiceworks, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Spiceworks Study Examines the Generational Divide in IT

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星期三, 四月 18, 2018
Product management, Intangible assets, Software, System software, Computing, Spiceworks, System administration, Brand management, Trademark, Brand, Twitter

The study also examined the brand attributes that are most important to IT buyers when evaluating technology vendors for their organization.

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  • The study also examined the brand attributes that are most important to IT buyers when evaluating technology vendors for their organization.
  • The Spiceworks survey was conducted in March 2018 and included 674 IT decisions makers in organizations across North America and Europe.
  • Follow Spiceworks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/spiceworks and connect with Spiceworks on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Spiceworks .
  • Spiceworks is a registered trademark of Spiceworks, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.