Storage, Security, ESG, HPC, DR, Compliance, Marketing, SuperMicro, Oracle, Fortinet (298.2.Thursday)
John J. McLaughlin
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Storage
There are multiple approaches to storage to choose from, including SANs, NAS, DAS, and cloud storage.
Enterprise data storage is a centralized repository for information, which commonly off ers data management, protection, and sharing functions. Because enterprises handle massive amounts of business-critical data, storage systems that are highly scalable, off er unlimited connectivity, and support multiple platforms would benefitt them the most ... more
Fibre Channel SANs (storage area networks) are touted as more secure than IP-based storage networks. In a way, that is true because Fibre Channel is a distinct network separated from the mainstream client-based applications
Moreover, the Fibre Channel protocol is entirely different from IP, and the deep understanding of the protocol, its implementations are exclusive to a selected cohort of practitioners and professionals in the storage technology industry. .. more
Enterprises today want real-time, consistent, connected, and trusted data to support their critical business operations and insights
Any delay in the availability of data can have a negative impact on businesses. Ever-expanding data volumes, new governance requirements, data silos across clouds and on-premises, etc., can cause enterprises to slow down on their data strategy and create business challenges. Therefore, storage and protection systems remain critical to managing IT infrastructure. ... more
Security
Whether we talk about delivering a seamless authentication experience or reinforcing the overall business and customer identity security, a CIAM solution leaves no stone unturned in scaling business growth.
This blog explains the aspects of leveraging the role of a CIAM's access management in cost optimization ... more
Top Takeaways for Preparing for and Managing a Ransomware Attack with NISTIR 8374
Your organization likely adheres to at least some National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. Unfortunately, that approach alone isn't enough to protect you against ransomware ... more
The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly in flux, with new threats emerging and old ones evolving.
Over the past six months we have seen cyberattacks on critical infrastructure affecting industries ranging from transportation to healthcare. Based on activity monitored by Nozomi Networks researchers, we're also expecting cyber criminals, hacktivists and nation-state actors to continue to hone their skills and evolve their craft for greater success. ... more
Every person in an organisation has the potential to enhance security. Physical office barriers were removed during the pandemic, exposing companies to countless vulnerabilities as attack avenues have multiplied.
However, this does not mean that all was lost. What it signals is the importance of promoting a culture of security across the entire corporate environment, no matter how broadly that environment lies ... more
CISOs - the senior level executives responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity programs for corporations and other organizations - are not happy campers these days. And it's not just because they are chronically understaffed and under constant pressure.
As it turns out, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) often don't see eye-to-eye with boards of directors on a number of fronts, even though boards have been taking cybersecurity more seriously and typically ask more sophisticated questions about risk exposure and management. This further adds to CISO frustration... more
ESG
The business case for sustainability has long been up for debate, with many business leaders arguing to prioritise investment into other, high-growth areas of their business.
Today however, it's no longer an afterthought, as sustainability now receives top billing in the minds of CEOs. In 2022, the issue became a business priority for the first time. This breakthrough has been identified in recent Gartner research, which also highlighted that 40% of respondents consider environmental sustainability a top factor driving the need for new or improved products ... more
Like so many roles and operations that have emerged in the digital age, Data Governance is often misunderstood - confused with Data Management or seen as an extension of IT.
How to communicate the role of Data Governance and ensure it is successfully implemented? At DATAVERSITY's 2022 Enterprise Data Governance Online event, data practitioner John Ladley shared five elements that should be part of every Data Governance framework ... more
What is now required is political acumen, managerial experience and personal gravitas, more than raw technology skills.
In spite of being widely used, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has only had a few decades of existence and is still evolving.
Research from the Security Transformation Research Foundation - based on the semantic analysis of the content of 17 annual global security reports from EY between 2002 and 2019 - points towards the role having already gone through 2 clear phases in its evolution, as it heads into its third decade of existence. ... more
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HPC
A group of HPC thinkers, including the estimable Satoshi Matsuoka of the RIKEN Center for Computational Science in Japan, have come together to challenge common lines of thought they say have become, to varying degrees, accepted wisdom in HPC.
In a paper entitled 'Myths and Legends of High-Performance Computing' appearing this week on the Arvix site, Matsuoka and four colleagues (three from the RIKEN Center) offer opinions and analysis on such issues as quantum replacing classical HPC, the zettascale timeline, disaggregated computing, domain-specific languages (DSLs) vs. Fortran and cloud subsuming HPC, among other topics. ... more
DR
A man-made or natural disaster can happen at any time, potentially putting your business in jeopardy. This is why it is imperative to ensure that your digital assets are backed up and safe so they can be recovered should a major event occur.
This is made easier by migrating to a cloud-based solution, allowing you to establish an effective cloud disaster recovery strategy. In this article, we will discuss the seven benefits of having a cloud disaster recovery strategy and the consequences of a lack of planning ... more
Cassius Rhue, VP of Customer Experience, SIOS Technology, predicts the following major trends in high availability and related areas.
2022 continued the pace of uncertainty as companies navigated complex and varied issues ranging from workforce shortages, supply chain disruption, rise in inflation and more. These challenges will continue into 2023 driving IT to greater expectations for high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR)... more
Compliance
Compliance for many cybersecurity programs has been the cornerstone and the catalyst for why many programs exist in the first place.
Since the rise of the information technology function within the enterprise, security has been a priority for the companies and governing bodies in the industries and locations where they operate effectively. For many entities, compliance is critical to ensure ongoing business operations and support new business growth ... more
The devil's in the data, and data is everywhere. In modern-day business, staying away from data is almost impossible, and we can't imagine why you would want to.
Back in the day, you might have kept your client information in a locked drawer and cabinet. Nowadays, it's significantly more challenging to secure and protect. Enter data compliance... more
Marketing
When it comes to martech stacks, no two are exactly alike. Rapid advances in technology have empowered marketers to build the systems they need to meet customer demands and improve their productivity.
But how do you know if your martech stack is actually working for you - that it's performing to its full potential? From assessing current tech investments to considering new solutions to enhance your martech stack, ensuring maximum return on marketing technology spend can be challenging ... more
Here are the ten B2B marketing trends I'm already seeing and expect we'll see more of as we hit our stride into 2023:
1. Bottoms-up Budgeting
2. Ecosystems
3. Full GTM Mapping
4. Adoption Marketing
... more
SuperMicro News
More Than 50 Models are Available which are Performance Optimized for the Latest-Generation Edge to Data Center Infrastructure to Drive Rack-Scale AI, Cloud, and 5G/Edge SolutionsSuper
Supermicro is launching the industry's most extensive Tier 1 server and storage portfolio with more than 15 families of performance-optimized systems focusing on AI, HPC, Cloud Computing, Media, Enterprise, and 5G/Telco/Edge workloads. ... more
Oracle News
NetSuite helps SailGP manage its financial operations and make strategic business decisions as it expands
SailGP, the fast-growing purpose-led global racing league, is using Oracle NetSuite to support its mission to change the face of competitive sailing. With NetSuite, SailGP has taken advantage of an integrated business system to manage financial processes in new countries, broadcast opportunities, and revenue streams as it aims to double the league's size within two years. ... more
There are many excellent reasons to move your analytical workloads and data storage to the cloud, and for many users and organizations, sustainability has become a primary driver for that move.
These concerns are even more prominent in research, as funding organizations mandate sustainability as a part of the grant application process ... more
As a database administrator or manager, you may have had one or more of these conversations with your application teams...
These conversations can leave you concerned and frustrated, wondering how you will allocate your resources to these specialized data stores ... more
Fortinet News
Fortinet is bringing together cybersecurity and golf leaders, customers, and partners as part of the company's participation in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am through Fortinet's PGA TOUR partnership... more
Fortinet has won a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023.
This recognition is entirely based on the voluntary input of employees about their workplace experience on Glassdoor, the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies ... more
As more organizations move to hybrid work arrangements, a user's identity is a more valuable commodity than ever before. Attackers are constantly looking for ways to compromise or exploit a user's identity to carry out attacks against organizations of all sizes
Once a threat actor has gained access to a user's identity, they often have complete access to the network and the resources tied to that user identity.... more