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Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digi

Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digi

Posted On: October 29, 2020
Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digital transformation intensifies nellmarie.colman Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:15   Editor’s note: To meet the demands of enterprises and large organizations on their transformation journey, we launched our partnership last year with global systems integrator Tech Mahindra. Together, Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology help healthcare organizations realize the benefits of cloud faster through transformation services and cloud acceleration expertise. . . . [More]





Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digi

Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digi

Posted On: October 29, 2020
Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology committed to supporting healthcare companies as focus on digital transformation intensifies nellmarie.colman Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:15   Editor’s note: To meet the demands of enterprises and large organizations on their transformation journey, we launched our partnership last year with global systems integrator Tech Mahindra. Together, Tech Mahindra and Rackspace Technology help healthcare organizations realize the benefits of cloud faster through transformation services and cloud acceleration expertise. . . . [More]



3 New Pants Trends To Try

3 New Pants Trends To Try

Posted On: October 27, 2020
New season brings new pants! Wanted to share 3 new pants trends for the season and how to style! Pin It TREND #1: WIDE-LEG PANTS DETAILS: KNIT CARDIGAN (SIMILAR HERE) | GREY TWILL PANTS (UNDER $100) | SATCHEL | GOLD WATCH Wide leg trousers are back and I am here for it. Paired with a cozy wool cardigan and nude heels, the wide-leg silhouette reads really upscale. Its a fresh, fashion-forward combo and also so comfortable! Also don’t mind the wrinkles they need to be steamed Pin It TREND #2: COZY KNIT PANTS DETAILS: GREEN SWEATSHIRT (LOVE THI . . . [More]





3 New Pants Trends To Try

3 New Pants Trends To Try

Posted On: October 27, 2020
New season brings new pants! Wanted to share 3 new pants trends for the season and how to style! Pin It TREND #1: WIDE-LEG PANTS DETAILS: KNIT CARDIGAN (SIMILAR HERE) | GREY TWILL PANTS (UNDER $100) | SATCHEL | GOLD WATCH Wide leg trousers are back and I am here for it. Paired with a cozy wool cardigan and nude heels, the wide-leg silhouette reads really upscale. Its a fresh, fashion-forward combo and also so comfortable! Also don’t mind the wrinkles they need to be steamed Pin It TREND #2: COZY KNIT PANTS DETAILS: GREEN SWEATSHIRT (LOVE THI . . . [More]



The Hooded Sweatshirt Dress I’ll Be Wearing Non-Stop

The Hooded Sweatshirt Dress I’ll Be Wearing Non-Stop

Posted On: October 23, 2020
Why have I not on a sweatshirt dress until this year?? You guys know I love my oversized hoodies and sweats. Here are three effortless ways to pull off a sweatshirt dress! (Also featured � my shacket that was just restocked! Under $100 and soooo good! Also obsesssssed with this plaid one!) Pin It Pin It DETAILS: HOODED SWEATSHIRT DRESS (UNDER $25 � ALSO COMES IN TAN) | GREY SHACKET (UNDER $100) | KHAKI BASEBALL HAT | BLACK ANKLE BOOTS (MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE PAIR � SIMILAR HERE) | When in doubt, just add a classic black ankle bootie! You ca . . . [More]





The Hooded Sweatshirt Dress I’ll Be Wearing Non-Stop

The Hooded Sweatshirt Dress I’ll Be Wearing Non-Stop

Posted On: October 23, 2020
Why have I not on a sweatshirt dress until this year?? You guys know I love my oversized hoodies and sweats. Here are three effortless ways to pull off a sweatshirt dress! (Also featured � my shacket that was just restocked! Under $100 and soooo good! Also obsesssssed with this plaid one!) Pin It Pin It DETAILS: HOODED SWEATSHIRT DRESS (UNDER $25 � ALSO COMES IN TAN) | GREY SHACKET (UNDER $100) | KHAKI BASEBALL HAT | BLACK ANKLE BOOTS (MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE PAIR � SIMILAR HERE) | When in doubt, just add a classic black ankle bootie! You ca . . . [More]



Fall Baby Basics to Mix and Match This Season

Fall Baby Basics to Mix and Match This Season

Posted On: October 21, 2020
I have been just as excited finding cute fall pieces for Ollie as for myself (if not more excited!) so I wanted to share some recent pieces I’m loving � also include some pink and gender neutral pieces that are great wardrobe baby basics to mix and match. Pin It DETAILS: RIBBED BEANIE (ALSO COMES IN BLACK) | PADDED JACKET (ALSO COMES IN BLACK) | SNOW PANTS (COMES IN 3 COLORS) | BLACK-LINED BOOTS (COMES IN 3 COLORS) Babies in beanies are my biggest weakness! We have this one in multiple colors (more color options here).  Also I know it see . . . [More]





Fall Baby Basics to Mix and Match This Season

Fall Baby Basics to Mix and Match This Season

Posted On: October 21, 2020
I have been just as excited finding cute fall pieces for Ollie as for myself (if not more excited!) so I wanted to share some recent pieces I’m loving � also include some pink and gender neutral pieces that are great wardrobe baby basics to mix and match. Pin It DETAILS: RIBBED BEANIE (ALSO COMES IN BLACK) | PADDED JACKET (ALSO COMES IN BLACK) | SNOW PANTS (COMES IN 3 COLORS) | BLACK-LINED BOOTS (COMES IN 3 COLORS) Babies in beanies are my biggest weakness! We have this one in multiple colors (more color options here).  Also I know it see . . . [More]



Ollie’s First Birthday Party

Ollie’s First Birthday Party

Posted On: October 19, 2020
Pin It Pin It Ollie’s first birthday party! Love how the teddy theme turned out! Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It How perfect is this cake by my friend Megan!? She does alllll our cakes. Not only are they always the cutest, they are also so yummy! Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Missing Mara and Wes We didn’t get them until later that night from there Moms  so I didn’t get as many pics with them other than when we did cake but so happy they were here to celebrate with us during the . . . [More]





Ollie’s First Birthday Party

Ollie’s First Birthday Party

Posted On: October 19, 2020
Pin It Pin It Ollie’s first birthday party! Love how the teddy theme turned out! Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It How perfect is this cake by my friend Megan!? She does alllll our cakes. Not only are they always the cutest, they are also so yummy! Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Pin It Missing Mara and Wes We didn’t get them until later that night from there Moms  so I didn’t get as many pics with them other than when we did cake but so happy they were here to celebrate with us during the . . . [More]



Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud

Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud

Posted On: October 19, 2020
Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud nellmarie.colman Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:17   Whatever you put in the cloud, it needs to be secure — from day one. When you choose Amazon Web Services (AWS), you have the confidence of knowing that AWS is securing the hardware, software, networking and facilities. But you’re responsible for securing everything you put in the cloud, including: Customer data Platform, applications, identity and access management Operating system, network and firewall configuration Client-side data encrypt . . . [More]





Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud

Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud

Posted On: October 19, 2020
Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud nellmarie.colman Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:17   Whatever you put in the cloud, it needs to be secure — from day one. When you choose Amazon Web Services (AWS), you have the confidence of knowing that AWS is securing the hardware, software, networking and facilities. But you’re responsible for securing everything you put in the cloud, including: Customer data Platform, applications, identity and access management Operating system, network and firewall configuration Client-side data encrypt . . . [More]



AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud

AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud

Posted On: October 16, 2020
AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud nellmarie.colman Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:14   Editor’s Note: A version of this article was originally published on the Onica blog. Businesses are embracing the cloud to drive growth, foster innovation and enhance customer experiences. But sometimes you need to keep certain workloads on-premises — such as when you need low-latency access, local data processing or local data storage. In those situations, how can you tap into the benefits of the cloud, while keeping those workloads on-premises? The pr . . . [More]





AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud

AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud

Posted On: October 16, 2020
AWS Outposts: Building the new hybrid cloud nellmarie.colman Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:14   Editor’s Note: A version of this article was originally published on the Onica blog. Businesses are embracing the cloud to drive growth, foster innovation and enhance customer experiences. But sometimes you need to keep certain workloads on-premises — such as when you need low-latency access, local data processing or local data storage. In those situations, how can you tap into the benefits of the cloud, while keeping those workloads on-premises? The pr . . . [More]



4 Unexpected Ways To Wear Sweater Dresses

4 Unexpected Ways To Wear Sweater Dresses

Posted On: October 15, 2020
Pin It Sweater dresses are one of my favorite pieces for fall � not only do they make for the perfect one-and-done fall look, they are also super versatile! I have this one in multiple colors � it’s super cozy and just the right fit, plus under $100. I got a size large so it was oversized and longer. Here are 4 unexpected ways to style your sweater dresses this season. Pin It DATE NIGHT DETAILS: CAMEL SWEATER DRESS | 1. CAMEL COAT (UNDER $100) | 2. OCTAGON SUNGLASSES | 3. NUDE LIP GLOSS (SHADE: HALLUCINATION � HAVE THIS ONE AND LOVE!)| . . . [More]





4 Unexpected Ways To Wear Sweater Dresses

4 Unexpected Ways To Wear Sweater Dresses

Posted On: October 15, 2020
Pin It Sweater dresses are one of my favorite pieces for fall � not only do they make for the perfect one-and-done fall look, they are also super versatile! I have this one in multiple colors � it’s super cozy and just the right fit, plus under $100. I got a size large so it was oversized and longer. Here are 4 unexpected ways to style your sweater dresses this season. Pin It DATE NIGHT DETAILS: CAMEL SWEATER DRESS | 1. CAMEL COAT (UNDER $100) | 2. OCTAGON SUNGLASSES | 3. NUDE LIP GLOSS (SHADE: HALLUCINATION � HAVE THIS ONE AND LOVE!)| . . . [More]



DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis

DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis

Posted On: October 12, 2020
DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis nellmarie.colman Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:12   During the new era of lockdowns and shelter in place, Internet traffic has exploded, with increases of up to 50%. And cyber criminals have responded by stepping up their DDoS attacks, focusing on shorter, smaller bitrate attacks and a substantial increase in maximum attack size. Many of these attacks target the network layer in the OSI model — or the network-to-network connections in which packets of data are sent back and forth usi . . . [More]





DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis

DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis

Posted On: October 12, 2020
DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis nellmarie.colman Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:12   During the new era of lockdowns and shelter in place, Internet traffic has exploded, with increases of up to 50%. And cyber criminals have responded by stepping up their DDoS attacks, focusing on shorter, smaller bitrate attacks and a substantial increase in maximum attack size. Many of these attacks target the network layer in the OSI model — or the network-to-network connections in which packets of data are sent back and forth usi . . . [More]



It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms

It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms

Posted On: October 9, 2020
It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms nellmarie.colman Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:33   Although ecommerce has been on the rise for years, the pandemic has created a surge in online shopping. In the U.S., online sales increased 42% year over year in August. And since March, shoppers have spent an extra $107 billion online. As a result, businesses are experiencing Black-Friday-level numbers on their websites every day.   Why every business is now an online business Brick and mortar challenges — such as decreased foot traffic, rental pric . . . [More]





It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms

It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms

Posted On: October 9, 2020
It’s Black Friday every day as ecommerce booms nellmarie.colman Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:33   Although ecommerce has been on the rise for years, the pandemic has created a surge in online shopping. In the U.S., online sales increased 42% year over year in August. And since March, shoppers have spent an extra $107 billion online. As a result, businesses are experiencing Black-Friday-level numbers on their websites every day.   Why every business is now an online business Brick and mortar challenges — such as decreased foot traffic, rental pric . . . [More]



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