Computerworld First Look

February 11, 2020

Why the Fed is considering a cash-backed cryptocurrency

A real-time payments infrastructure enabled by a blockchain-based stablecoin could offer many advantages, a Federal Reserve governor said during a recent speech. Read more â¶

Your Must-Read Stories

â¢	Fast forward: What's coming in future versions of Chrome?

â¢	Woody Leonhard: Patch Tuesdayâs here. Verify you have 'Pause Updates' enabled

â¢	Anticipating IBMâs coming virtual desktop pivot

â¢	Always ask the obvious first

Video/Webcast: Logicalis & IBM

Mapping Your Cloud Journey: Move to the Cloud

The move to the cloud is onâbut more traditional IT organizations with legacy technology have a complex set of challenges of their own. Read more â¶

Fast forward: What's coming in future versions of Chrome?

Every time Google updates its browser, it publishes release notes aimed at enterprises to highlight upcoming additions, substitutions, enhancements and modifications. Here's some of what's coming. Read more â¶

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Get Microsoft Azure-savvy & supercharge your resume with this training.

These eleven beginner-friendly courses will introduce you to the platform and its most important features. Read more â¶

Woody Leonhard: Patch Tuesdayâs here. Verify you have 'Pause Updates' enabled

If you like to install Microsoftâs patches as soon as they roll out the chute, hey, have at it. But if youâre even a little bit skeptical, hereâs how to make sure your machine isnât in the first cohort of cannon fodder. Read more â¶

Anticipating IBMâs coming virtual desktop pivot

With its recent cloud success and a new CEO, IBM is likely to put forth a powerful competitor to the coming Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. This Virtual Desktop move will undoubtedly change the PC landscape, with IBM holding the strongest technological advantages. Read more â¶

Always ask the obvious first

For example: Why would a wireless printer come with so many wires? Read more â¶

Video/Webcast: Logicalis & IBM

Mapping Your Cloud Journey: Operate and Optimize the Cloud

The move to the cloud is well documented. But thereâs a dark side to cloud adoption: through 2020, 80% of organizations will overshoot their cloud. Read more â¶

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