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Microsoft: Frequent Password Resets are a Waste of Time

In a recent research paper, Microsoft principal researcher Cormac Herley asserted that security measures that are being recommended are a waste of time. He argues that security protocols that attempt to protect an individual or organization from the consequences of a security breach often exact a much steeper price—in the form of user effort and [...]

Technology in the New White House

The Obama campaign for President is a study in how to effectively use technology to communicate with people. Yet as the new staff moved into the White House offices in January, they found themselves in the technological Dark Ages.
As Obama officials try to bring the same social media sophistication they used in the campaign to [...]

Industry Use of Technology—The Latest Numbers

The latest Future One Agency Universe Study was recently released by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers. This study is considered one of the most comprehensive sources of information about the independent agency distribution system. Since 2000 the study has been completed biannually.
The most recent study was conducted in the spring and summer of 2008 [...]