Enterprises are prioritizing digital transformation, an approach to business models that puts the customer experience in the center, with agile and flexible technology to support it. As IT partners with line-of-business managers push to improve speed to market, security concerns are often forgotten or remain low on the priority list. […]
Digital Transformation: Making the Right Decisions Now
If you’re in charge of a digital transformation, there’s probably something keeping you up at night. Perhaps multiple things. The overall benefits you hope to see in the end should give you the motivation to trudge along, but there are ways to address problems now that are causing you concern. […]
Assessing the Broader Value of Cloud Transformation: Why Businesses Should Invest
Cloud solutions have been on the scene for over a decade, maturing and evolving to serve enterprises that tap into the technology for driving business objectives. For many businesses, cloud transformation has yet failed to occupy a central position as a major priority. Some companies may shift a few workloads […]
The Changing Role of the Enterprise CIO
The presence of the chief information officer (CIO) in the C-suite is common, but historically this role has been segmented off, tasked with keeping the lights on and keeping IT budgets in check. The changing role of technology within the overall business strategy due to disruptive digital transformation demands a […]
Mobile Security in the Digital Transformation Age
Mobile security is a key topic today, especially as organizations embrace digital transformation and increasingly make mobile devices an integral part of the workplace. The opportunities are great, but there are issues to consider, as well. Apps are constantly popping up – hundreds a day, it seems. Unfortunately, apps can […]
Security Tactics for a Better End User Experience
Is there any industry out there today that doesn’t benefit from technological advances, particularly those identified in the process of digital transformation? Businesses in many industries are meeting growth goals through better technology, but are they safe from malicious hackers? In this age of digitization, security deserves a long, hard […]
Security and Access Don’t Have to Compete
Digital transformation is at the forefront of conversation at many organizations as digitization becomes increasingly important. But, how does security factor into this transition? The landscape has changed as we are facing more risks due to cybercriminals who are constantly finding more innovative ways to infiltrate our systems. Can you […]
The Biggest IT Issues Keeping Your Clients Awake at Night
The speed of innovation and the disruptive technology that cloud solutions offer make the CIO chair look pretty exciting. For most CIOs, the excitement is balanced with some serious stress, as IT issues of various sizes and types pile up. From a digital transformation strategy that seems stalled out to […]
The Excitement of Network Management When it Leads to New Business Growth
Include phrases like “data storage” or “network management” on the agenda for any business meeting and watch your attendees suddenly find excuses to get out of it. While network management isn’t the stuff blockbuster movies are made of, companies that are looking ahead for new growth opportunities are talking about […]
Three Questions to Ask a Potential Vendor
When considering partnering with a vendor, you should have a set of questions you use to determine a good fit. The recent disruption in the market due to advances in cloud technology means that the traditional way of evaluating providers may no longer be valid. In fact, there’s reason to […]