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Engineering Magic: The Tech Secrets Behind Theme Parks

By BetterCloud | April 28, 2016

Theme parks are thrilling and action-packed. But how are the attractions designed, built, and tested? An industry expert shares some behind-the-scenes engineering secrets.

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Why I Miss My Data Center and Why I’m Never Going Back

By BetterCloud | April 27, 2016

I’ll admit, I miss it. I miss the quiet humming. The cold air. The erratic flashes of a thousand blinking activity and link lights. It’s been just over two years since I stepped inside a data center, and I’m growing pretty nostalgic.

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Here’s Why 2016 Marks the Beginning of the Golden Age of IT

By David Politis | April 26, 2016

We’ve reached a tipping point. IT is no longer a cost center. Now, IT professionals are impact players for every modern business, and that’s part of the reason why 2016 is the start of what we call: The Golden Age of IT.

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The Engagement Equation: Can IT Influence Employee Engagement?

By BetterCloud | April 25, 2016

Is it IT’s responsibility to keep employees engaged? Ten years ago, the answer would have been no, but today, as organizations become more technologically dependent, IT is suddenly at the center of the engagement conversation.

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Getting Things Done vs. Getting the Right Things Done: How IT Professionals Can Be More Productive

By BetterCloud | April 21, 2016

IT professionals are pulled in a million different directions every day. How can you be more productive? Use this strategy to prioritize and organize your tasks, plus find time for long-term strategic projects.

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Google and Microsoft's Battle for the Enterprise: How Users Are Interacting With SaaS Applications

By BetterCloud | April 20, 2016

Google and Microsoft, two of the world’s biggest companies, are battling to win in the workplace, but which company has the upper hand? Our latest Trends in Cloud IT research offers new insight and data about the budding saga.

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Retro Tech: 15 Classic Video Games that You Can Play Online, and How They Paved the Way for Modern Games

By BetterCloud | April 14, 2016

Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Doom, and more: Learn more about how these early games laid the foundation for modern-day gaming.

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Introducing the BetterCloud Monitor

By David Politis | April 13, 2016

The BetterCloud Monitor is the evolution and fusion of our three media properties: The Gooru, 365 Ninja, and the BetterCloud blog.

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Growing Pains: Latest Research Shows IT Struggling to Meet SaaS Application Demand

By BetterCloud | April 13, 2016

Once they have ’em, they can’t get enough. Explosive demand for SaaS applications leaves IT scrambling to meet the demands of their end users.

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How to Recognize and Prevent Social Engineering Attacks

By BetterCloud | March 17, 2016

Phishing scams make breaking news at a dizzying pace, but there are other ways hackers use social engineering to steal your data. Learn how to prevent the most sophisticated attacks.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Change The Way You Think About Cloud Partners

By BetterCloud | March 8, 2016

Through our 2015 Trends in Cloud IT research, we found that today’s cloud-enabled organizations use an average of eight cloud applications. In two years, that number more than doubles to 17. How many cloud applications will you run in five years? In 10? Can your IT team handle that kind…

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Information Security and Pop Culture: How Real-Life Social Engineering Techniques are Used in Movies and Television

By BetterCloud | March 8, 2016

Social engineering isn’t reserved for hackers. It’s a common con used in many acclaimed films and television series.

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