Micro-aggregation is a clustering problem with minimum size constraints on the resulting clusters or groups; the number of groups is unconstrained and the within-group homogeneity should be maximized. In the context of privacy in statistical databases, micro-aggregation is a well-known approach to obtaining anonymized versions of confidential microdata. Optimally solving micro-aggregation on multivariate data sets ...

Organizations are adopting ITIL to provide a framework for best practices, and, many of these organizations are seeking out external partners who use complementary, compatible processes. These organizations want to share the same consistent, common language as they contract out and transition a specific area of their IT organization. Consequently, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are ...

This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill’s Introduction to Help Desk Concepts and Skills, examines the different ways help desks are organized and structured. When determining a help desk’s optimal structure, IT managers must consider the number of supported users, the users’ geographic locations, the typical user’s level of computer experience and the number of supported ...

When it comes time to figure out what you can claim as a deduction on your tax return, it helps to have your records organized. Use this simple Excel spreadsheet to determine what you can claim on Schedule C of your U.S. tax return. Subscribe to the Daily Tech Insider Newsletter Stay up to date ...