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Top Story of the Day September 21, 2016 Is tech killing workplace productivity? Workplace productivity dropped over the last three quarters, and some economists blame social media and lack of innovative tech solutions. Here's what your company needs to know. Resource of the day Addressing Cyber Security Concerns of Data Center Remote Monitoring Platforms Digital remote monitoring services provide real-time monitoring and data analytics for data center physical infrastructure systems. However, with the cost of cyber security crime projected to quadruple over the next few years reaching $2 trillion by 2019, there is concern these systems could be a successful avenue of attack for cyber criminals. This paper describes key security aspects of developing and operating digital, cloud-based remote monitoring platforms that keep data private and infrastructure systems secure from attackers. Download now! New at TechRepublic US DOT unveils 'world's first autonomous vehicle policy,' ushering in age of driverless cars Over 400,000 sensitive healthcare records leaked on the Dark Web Windows 10: New hardware is coming, but will they be the devices Microsoft really needs? Malware downloaded every 81 seconds, says new Check Point security report Accenture announces creation of an editable blockchain, but Bitcoin users need not worry CMO, not CIO, leads digital transformation, says new report Report: Your business is wasting money on BYOD reimbursements New MIT tech could make it easier for robots to understand human emotion Microsoft adds support for Arduino in a push to dominate IoT development Why China is the next proving ground for open source software How to prioritize notifications for individual apps in Android Nougat Qualcomm raises the IQ of its San Diego smart campus How to clear corrupt Google Chrome sync data IBM Watson, MIT partner on 'brain-inspired' lab to make computers more human Take this AI/machine learning survey Is there a use for artificial intelligence at your company? Tell us why or why not in this survey, and get a free copy of the research report. Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Office 365 business-driven provisioning deep dive As we approach the fifth anniversary of the release of Office 365, many of the "easy" Office 365 migrations are done. Customers that are migrating to Office 365 now have much more complex requirements. Don't miss "Office 365 business-driven provisioning deep dive." Join migration experts from Okta, Anat Shiwak and Marc Jordan, along with CBS Interactive Distinguished Lecturer David Gewirtz in a lively discussion about how you can build a foundation from which to launch your organization's future cloud strategy. Featured multimedia Photos: 10 useful earbuds and headphones for the workplace Today's recommended downloads Cost, Speed, and Reliability Tradeoffs between N+1 UPS Configurations (APC by Schneider Electric) Controlling the Uncontrollable (Microsoft) On-Demand Webcast: Five ways the cloud can help you manage and secure enterprise mobility (IBM) Live Webcast: Office 365 business-driven provisioning deep dive (OKTA) When it Needs to get Done at 2am., That's when you can rely on CA Workload Automation (CA Technologies) A special feature from ZDNet & TechRepublic Cyberwar and the Future of Cybersecurity Today's security threats have expanded in their scope and seriousness. There can now be millions -- or even billions -- of dollars at risk when information security isn't handled properly. And beyond that, cybersecurity will define many of the international conflicts of the future. We want to hear from you. The TechRepublic product team wants your input on making our app better. Tell us your opinion, take our short survey. Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.