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How strong is your selfie game? We have become accustomed to taking or seeing selfies across the Internet and social media platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram, but paying with a selfie could soon become the new norm. With fraudulent activity on the rise, security remains a major concern in 2016. Common security measures like passwords, pins, and even security questions are vulnerable methods of safeguarding transactions and can be tough to remember or be easily stolen. So, what is being done to reduce the risks associated with fraud/stolen information and enhance payment security?

I’m sure by now you’ve heard over and over again how powerful predictive analytics are and the benefits they provide for a company’s operations. Getti...

This Sunday we celebrate the 50th Super Bowl. While the same game is being played on the field, major advances in technology have had great impact on how the game is watched, officiated, and played. Instant replays are available from every angle imaginable, players’ every move is tracked, and the Super Bowl is now the mecca for commercials/advertisements. It’s only fitting that the Super Bowl with the most technology ever happens to be in San Francisco, right next to Silicon Valley. So how’s this year’s game different?

The short answer is with the click of a button! Big data continues to grow year after year and the increasing volume of available information on internal and external provides great opportunity with respect to data extraction and analysis.

We keep hearing about more and more cases of fraud or identity theft. In fact, in a study conducted by ACI Worldwide, a major global payment provider, 49% of consumers engaged in at least one risky behavior, exposing them to financial fraud. While some banks and companies have taken additional measures to increase security, a bigger emphasis must be placed on implementing multi-factor authentication throughout the industry.

Keeping our information safe and protecting our identities is always of utmost importance. Even though we may try to take some extra measures to keep secure, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that every year $3.7 trillion is lost to fraud. These numbers highlight the importance of educating oneself on the seriousness of fraud and implementing the proper strategies to minimize associated risks. During November 15-21, International Fraud Awareness Week aims to provide the information necessary to inform people and businesses alike of the risks that exist and tips on how to prevent fraud from occurring. The ACFE sponsors the week dedicated to awareness, detection, and prevention. To help join the fight against fraud, here are some tips that could help minimize your risks.

ODBC is a standard interface that helps manage multiple database management systems (DBMS). The ODBC concept with respect to Big Data allows organizations access to multiple external data sources. By querying these sources, the data is made readily available to organizations. Using drivers to operate as a translation layer between the application and DBMS, ODBC functions through a connected ODBC driver manager, which passes the query to the DBMS. So, what does this all mean, and how can it benefit for your organization?

The decision to move to the cloud is no longer an option – utilizing cloud technologies have become the new norm. Whether you are looking to grow your...

In this day and age, protecting sensitive information is of utmost importance for companies of all sizes and companies operating within all industries, as storing and transferring information online has become ubiquitous. Your customers trust you to keep their information confidential and secure when they choose to conduct business with you. Keeping this trust becomes a valuable asset because if you are susceptible to a breach, your reputation is likely to take a huge hit. While the examples below are of major companies who were able to bounce back from tragic breaches, they had the capital and resources to recover and pay for hundreds of thousands in legal fees and lawsuits. Your company may not be so fortunate. So, how could two-factor authentication have prevented some major hacks and heartache?

With all of the recent data leaks, data breaches, and hacks to major organizations in recent times, companies have begun taking notice of the severity of the situation and taken strides towards increased security. Facebook takes pride in its reputation as an innovator and has stated that they constantly monitor accounts for potentially malicious activity to keep accounts secure. As of October 16, 2015, accounts will receive notifications similar to the image below:

Business process management systems (BPMS) can help you automate complex business processes and functions beyond the traditional data collection and recordkeeping activities through the use of advanced technologies. So, what are the advantages of a BPMS?

With over 15 million Americans having their identities used fraudulently each year and financial losses totaling upwards of $50 billion, now is as good a time as ever to protect your assets and identity. Fraud can affect you personally or your company, thus preventative measures should be taken to avoid any incoming threats. The sooner financial fraud is detected, the smaller the losses will be. If fraud is prevented from ever occurring in the first place, then there will be no losses at all. So, how can you detect fraud and prevent big losses?

Are you taking the right steps to protect your valuable information? Fraud and Identity theft are on the rise and keeping your personally identifiable information secure should be of upmost importance. In a study conducted by ACI Worldwide, a major global payment provider, 49% of consumers engaged in at least one risky behavior, exposing them to financial fraud.

Business Intelligence (BI) products provide companies with the tools they need to gain next-level insight on consumer and industry trends, and have the unlimited potential in improving functions and streamlining communications between departments.

Software as a service (SaaS) is a technology trend quickly emerging as a popular option among IT professionals around the world. So, what is SaaS? SaaS is an alternative to the traditional software installation systems and is defined as a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network. Ultimately, users rent the software instead of purchasing it and are generally charged on a monthly or yearly basis. To help understand why SaaS solutions can be advantageous over traditional software models, we have summarized some key benefits:

Despite the many advantages associated with cloud computing, businesses should be aware of any pitfalls that may occur and take the necessary measures to avoid major issues with this technology. The continuous increase in businesses utilizing cloud technologies raises the main concern; what steps need to be taken to protect valuable data?