IT department
Coverage of IT department in the Nexus archive.
- User crippled a network while trying to learn Nmap
Roger, a former team manager, used Nmap to scan his company's internal network over the weekend, causing the network to fail. The IT department traced the outage to his laptop, which was isolated for scanning. Roger claimed ignorance and later learned the laptop was scanned for viruses but retained.
- Heap prevails at Arizona Supreme Court as justices reject Maricopa supervisors’ election duty grab
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, rejecting the county board of supervisors' attempt to claim election duties. The court vacated an appeals court decision and reinstated injunctions requiring the board to fund Heap's office expenses. The dispute centers on Arizona law dividing election responsibilities between the board and the recorder, with Heap terminating an agreement that shifted IT control to the board.
- 5 Steps to Managing Shadow AI Tools Without Slowing Down Employees
Employees commonly use 3-5 AI tools daily without IT review, including writing assistants, coding copilots, and meeting summarizers. These tools enhance productivity by enabling faster workflows, though their unreviewed use raises management challenges.
- The IT department: Where AI goes to die
Ethan Mollick discusses the challenges of integrating AI into IT departments, arguing employers should recognize its unpredictable nature. The article highlights AI's struggles in real-world IT environments despite its potential.