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Low-code development becoming business skill ‘table stakes’
With a dearth of tech talent that's forecast to become more severe in the next few years, the ability to create business apps using low-code and no-code tools is quickly becoming an expected skill set for non-tech business workers.
Q&A: Two coding-bootcamp graduates tell their stories
Attending coding bootcamp isn't for the faint of heart, especially for people already working full time and looking to change course. But for those eyeing a tech career, learning to code can be a fast path into a myriad of tech jobs....
How tech companies are responding to the talent gap
Tech companies face a dearth of workforce talent, which has led many organizations to hire through non-traditional approaches that include coding bootcamps, low-code training, and focusing on population areas outside the norm.
Mozilla launches email for Android devices
The Mozilla Foundation unveiled a Thunderbird-style email client for Android mobile devices called K-9 Mobile. The developer team is also evaluating the idea of an iOS version.
Note to IT: Apple's upcoming public betas can be your friend
The public betas for Apple's iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS 13 (Ventura) will be released in July. What's an IT desk to do with eager would-be beta testers? Use them to your advantage.
Bitrise announces virtualized Apple Silicon M1 CI/CD dev environment
Developers working on complex enterprise apps who need to more easily develop around both Intel and Apple Silicon platforms will welcome this new option.
Windows 11 22H2 goes gold; expected to ship later this year
Microsoft announced what's likely the shipping version for Windows 11 22H2, now available through its Insider channel, enabling IT shops to test it on qualified systems before it ships later this year. The company is also offering...
WWDC 22: What Apple's big plans mean for business
From major changes to iPadOS to tweaks and updates to iOS 16 and macOs Ventura — and even new laptops — here's a look at some of the changes Apple unveiled Monday that could most affect business.
WWDC22: Apple brings declarative device management to the Mac?
Apple first introduced declarative device management for MDM systems managing iPads and iPhones at WWDC in 2021.
5+ things to watch for at WWDC 22
It’s a given that Apple will discuss improvements in all its operating systems. What else should enterprise IT watch for at WWDC?
Google’s open-source security move may be pointless. In a perfect world, it should be.
Given that one of the uglier threats to enterprise cybersecurity involves re-purposed third-party code and open-source code, you might think that Google addressing the issue would be a big help. Think again.
Customer obsession begins with owning the customer’s problem
Intuit has built a $10 billion business by designing for simplicity and embracing customer feedback
No degree? No problem. Tech firms move away from college requirement for new hires
With a 2% unemployment rate, the tech industry is rethinking what job applicants need to get hired. Skills-based hiring is on the rise, and 59% of employers are considering eliminating college degree requirements — changes that could...
Low-code tools can fill a void caused by the Great Resignation
With a dearth of skilled developers, more organizations are turning to low-code software development so enterprise users with little formal coding experience can build business apps. But the results aren't always the highest quality....
Does Apple plan an Apple Pay surprise as Tap to Pay hits beta?
iOS 15.4 enabled the iPhone Tap to Pay API so payment providers could climb aboard in time for spring launch.
Apple-friendly iDrive pushes price to build S3 service for SMBs
iDrive's e2 service pitches S3-compatible storage at a low price, as the company seeks to build its pitch in a rapidly accelerating cloud computing market.
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Microsoft to kill Patch Tuesday for some enterprise users
The company plans to launch its Windows Autopatch service for enterprise users with Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise E3 licenses; it will continuously deploy patches, eliminating the need for admins to manually deploy them.
