A fintech startup stored database root credentials and AWS keys in a password-protected Excel file on a shared intranet.

Two recent indictments highlight how criminal law struggles to apply traditional theft concepts to information, which cannot be stolen in the traditional sense.

Colleagues in the early 2000s pranked coworkers by creating looping PowerPoint presentations of their screenshots.

A journalist highlights five powerful FOSS alternatives to paid productivity and software tools that can save hundreds of dollars annually.

Platform engineering requires a socio-technical approach with holistic impact measurement across all stakeholders.

Edge computing processes data near its source to reduce latency, cut costs, enhance security, and enable real-time decisions.

A critical Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) allows unprivileged users to gain root access on major distributions.

A comprehensive guide to the top AI coding assistants in 2026 that boost developer productivity.

At AI Dev 26 x SF, developers grapple with how AI will reshape software engineering roles and practices.

Modern contact centers unify customer service across channels to deliver consistent brand experiences and drive loyalty.

Organizations are moving AI workloads from cloud to on-premises infrastructure due to rising costs and performance benefits.

Organizations must balance object-based tape and cloud storage for sustainable long-term data archival at zettabyte scale.

Most IT managers lack control over AI agents, requiring robust governance strategies.

This news release is a summary extract of content from the 2nd Quarter 2026 editions of Foote Partners' IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report and IT Skills and Certification Pay Volatility Index, two market intelligence trend reports updated every 3 months from data contributed by HR departments at 5,112 U.S. and Canadian employers. They contain IT jobs, skills, and certifications data trends published in the firm's IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index and deep-dive benchmark analysis from Foote Partners' research group.

Legacy hypervisor deduplication creates hidden storage and RAM cache inefficiencies that compound infrastructure costs.

Amy Trahey argues that AI adoption requires strong oversight, education, and ethical standards rather than unrestricted innovation.

A checklist guide for ensuring AI systems are ready for production deployment.

Mandiant warns that reckless AI integration can reintroduce old security vulnerabilities and create new flaws.