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IDG's Top Enterprise Stories Our top picks from IDG's editors Jun 25, 2018 6 most-dreaded IT projects Patching old systems, migrating email to the cloud, unsupported compliance mandates, and ERP upgrades are some of the jobs IT pros dread most. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • What is a zero-day exploit? A powerful but fragile weapon • Learn Swift: A guide for experienced developers • Pilot Flying J digitally transforms the truck stop • IBM system ends China's five-year reign at top of supercomputer rankings • IoT could be the killer app for blockchain • Browser updates: Here's how often Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari get refreshed • Big Win10 1709 patch reinforces twice-a-month patching pace but, oddly, nothing new for 1803 Video/Webcast: EMA Analyst Research LIVE WEBINAR: Using Digital Threat Intelligence Management (DTIM) to Combat Threats Is the time right for your organization to purchase a threat intelligence platform? Join leading IT analyst firm EMA and IntSights for a research-based webinar to find out if DTIM is right for your organization. You will also get key insights into new research, including the methodology behind platform evaluation and an overview of key players in the market. Read More ▶ What is a zero-day exploit? A powerful but fragile weapon A zero-day is a security flaw that has not yet been patched by the vendor and can be exploited. These vulnerabilities fetch high prices on the black market Read More ▶ Learn Swift: A guide for experienced developers 18 of the best books, courses, tutorials, and technical guides for experienced programmers new to iOS app development Read More ▶ Pilot Flying J digitally transforms the truck stop Pilot Flying J is tapping IoT, mobile software and other digital technologies to reduce the friction for long-haul truckers and other motorists. Read More ▶ IBM system ends China's five-year reign at top of supercomputer rankings There's a shake-up—and a scandal—in the Top 500 ranking of the world's most powerful supercomputers. Read More ▶ IoT could be the killer app for blockchain The Internet of Things is in search of a secure method for automating processes and exchanging data in real time to speed transactions; blockchain could be a perfect fit. Read More ▶ Browser updates: Here's how often Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari get refreshed The web browser with the most refreshes in 2017? That would be Chrome. The fewest? Apple's Safari. Read More ▶ Big Win10 1709 patch reinforces twice-a-month patching pace but, oddly, nothing new for 1803 Forget Patch Tuesday. Yesterday, Thursday, we saw patches for Win10 versions 1709, 1703 and 1607, as well as Monthly Rollup Previews for Win7, and 8.1, and for .Net (three different versions). The one version of Win10 that most needs fixing — 1803 — didn't get anything. Read More ▶ White Paper: Webroot Software Why Efficacy is Paramount Malware detection itself is not the only factor to consider when choosing an endpoint security solution. In addition to initial detection, comprehensive endpoint security must a number of things. Read more to find out. Read More ▶

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