Opinion stories - Page 95
How to manage an increasingly complex business decision-making process
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Basing strategic decisions on old data can result in disappointing results and sluggish performance, writes BOARD regional sales manager Siobhan Mahoney.
Logical data fabric: knitting together enterprise data
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data management
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opinion
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data siloes
The rise of data sprawl has posed a real challenge for many organisations, writes Denodo senior vice president and chief marketing officer Ravi Shankar.
Three key areas of modern digital experiences that organisations need to keep an eye on
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Digital technologies drive personalised experiences and operational efficiencies. Organisations must adapt to engage customers and employees.
The role of a readiness assessment in ERP upgrades
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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erp
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sap
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opinion
Organisations are fast tracking their move to SAP S4/HANA software upgrades as support for the Business Suite slows down ahead of the 2027 deadline.
Reducing the risk of implementing innovative technology
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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micro focus
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opinion
Here are five core requirements to reduce risk when implementing innovative technology, according to Micro Focus managing director Peter Fuller.
RPA: Something out of a science fiction movie or a lightsaber for everyone?
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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rpa
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opinion
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automation
While there's an argument that the market is dominated by the global players, RPA is starting to become accessible to all.
Metadata: What is it, and why is it critical to business?
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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data management
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opinion
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snaplogic
Rather than being ignored as a by-product of their IT estate, businesses should make sure metadata is on their radar, writes
SnapLogic CTO Craig Stewart.
The case for continuous Intelligence in APAC cities
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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smart cities
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opinion
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analyst report
Data is most useful at the exact time it is captured, leading to a fundamental rethink in how it should be treated, writes Hazelcast CTO John DesJardins.
Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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siem
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casb
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ueba
IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.
Why there has never been a better time to go paperless
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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printing
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paper
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opinion
The idea of a 'paperless office' has been talked about for many years, but few organizations have actually adopted the concept and eliminated paper for good.
Five tips to protect against IoT search engines targeting vulnerable devices
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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radware
IoT search engines pose serious risks as well as offering solutions, with the vulnerabilities of VMware vCenter servers serving as a prime example.
Top 6 data center infrastructure management best practices
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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opinion
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data center management
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data center maintenance
DCIM isn't just about keeping documentation up to date all the time; it's also about monitoring what the documentation represents.
What does the completion of the move to cloud mean for organisations?
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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saas
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Organisations are continuing to operate in an uncertain environment with no guarantee of what will happen tomorrow.
How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.
Bayesian optimisation: What it is, and how it can improve modelling
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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martech
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software development
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domain names
Originally used to break free from the grid, Bayesian optimisation efficiently uncovers the global maxima of a black-box function in a defined parameter space.
Five ways businesses can increase profitability from loyalty programs
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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e-commerce
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opinion
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financial results
Loyalty programs that focus on genuine customer relationships can deliver significant value to organizations, driving repeat business and growth.
Beware the top three blind spots that precede cloud data breaches
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The ability to correlate individual events/alerts over time into an attack 'storyline' can help mitigate major cloud security blind spots.
The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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malware
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vpns
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casb
Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.
How to focus cloud-centric organisations' data protection
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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saas
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malware
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iaas
Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these crucial considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.
Prevention and preparedness revisited: Cyber-defence after Kaseya ransomware attack
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
The Kaseya calamity can one day be remembered as a tipping point that led eventually to a better security posture, writes Vectra AI CEO Hitesh Sheth.