Infographic: Internet Security 35 Percent Rise in Concern in U.S.

After surveys 1,005 Americans about multiple dimensions of security (Internet, Financial, National and Personal), the results showed that there a sizable jump in concern in America, in the other words, security fear skyrocketing in the U.S. According to Unisys, concern about personal security, which comprises personal identity information and actual physical safety, rose by 15.9 percent. 18.4 percent increase in worry over financial security, and the index rose 16.5 … [Read more...]

About e-Science or e-Research

The term "e-science" is roughly - though not precisely - synonymous with "Cyberinfrastructure"; where the latter term is prevalent in the United States, e-science predominates in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe. Both terms refer to the use of networked computing technologies to enhance collaboration and innovative methods in research. "E-Science," however, has a more specific focus on scientific research, whereas Cyberinfrastructure is more inclusive of fields … [Read more...]

The Pros and Cons of Social Media Use at Work

Social media is just like real-life social activities: You won't get much out of being a wallflower. In regarding to should employees be allowed to use social networking sites such as Facebook at work, or should they be banned? Fifty executives across a range of disciplines and industries debated the merits of allowing staff access to social networking from their desktops. According to the "Social Networks vs. Management?" report from employment services firm … [Read more...]