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Learning a new language takes time and discipline.

It’s funny to think about all of the fancy finance terms out there that can just mean money.

What if your computer crashed tomorrow?

This post is one part of G2's 2020 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s approach to digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer.

Most people who build video games will tell you that game development is never as pretty as planned.

Containers — a lightweight VM alternative — are some of the most widely used cloud technologies associated with DevOps and agile software development today. Much of the hype behind containerization can be attributed to its agility, flexibility, and security.

Have you ever wondered how engineers and architects design roads or buildings with such detail and precision?

I’m sure many people have heard the term GAAP used in one conversation or another, but unless you are a seasoned accounting or finance professional, you might know little about these important regulations, besides what the acronym stands for. 

In a digital age, data security is a top priority, but it can be difficult to know who exactly is  responsible for securing sensitive information. While companies may feel they have sufficiently secured their own data, those that utilize SaaS vendors in their business put their sensitive information and business data in the hands of these vendors, who store it in the cloud or on-premises at their location. There are a number of security considerations and variables a business should keep in mind, especially related to cloud security. But it's helpful to remember one simple question when considering vendors or evaluating current protection efforts: Does the country housing my data care about security? Countries that do have taken action to protect personal and business data stored in their country or region. Other efforts to protect personal information include enforcing security standards, developing national cybersecurity strategies, and providing public awareness campaigns, among others. Countries that received lower scores have done less to ensure businesses are protecting data and require less transparency between data collectors and individuals.  In a globalized world, servers could be housed in any number of countries other than the one your business or a software vendor operates in. Still, it should be considered a potential red flag if vendors operate out of extremely vulnerable geographical regions.  Every year, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) releases the results of a worldwide security survey titled the United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI). The index provides an overall security rating based on a number of factors related to legislative, organizational, technical, capacity building, and international cooperation.

Drawing only with a pen and paper is fine – but drawing on a tablet is the future.