When a cyberattack occurs, it is crucial for a business to recover quickly. A cyberattack (such as a ransomware or malware attack) requires alerting the CEO and the entire senior leadership team to protect the company and recover from any damage. This is a critical issue for all global enterprises. In the U.S. and Europe, […]
AI Roadmap: Overcoming Tech Challenges to Achieve Long-Term Success
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption surges, modern organizations face increasing pressure from all angles. Stakeholders demand the implementation of AI, media headlines hype its boundless potential, and employees are expected to leverage AI-driven efficiencies. Yet, despite the excitement, many companies struggle to realize the promised value of AI investments. The reason? There is a critical […]
Reflecting on 2024: What We Got Right, What We Got Wrong, and What We Learned
Around this time of year, many data, analytics, and AI organizations are planning for the new year, and are dusting off their crystal balls in an effort to understand what lies ahead in 2025. But like all predictions, they are only helpful if they are right. If you are a fantasy sports fan like me, […]
Why the Growing Adoption of IoT Demands Seamless Integration of IT and OT
Over the past year, cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) have cost organizations around the world at least $500,000, highlighting the growing financial and operational risks of compromised security. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a key driver in nearly every sector, the need for trustworthy, secure data becomes even more crucial. To address these challenges, […]
Data Monetization: The Holy Grail or the Road to Ruin?
Unlocking the value of data is a key focus for business leaders, especially the CIO. While in its simplest form, data can lead to better insights and decision-making, companies are pursuing an entirely different and more advanced agenda: the holy grail of data monetization. This concept involves aggregating a variety of both structured and unstructured […]
The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis: Why CIOs Face a Perfect Storm in IT Talent Management
As organizations navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation, CIOs are confronting an unprecedented crisis that extends far beyond the typical challenges of recruitment and retention. At its core, this crisis represents a fundamental misalignment between traditional IT infrastructure management and modern development practices – a gap that threatens to widen as experienced IT professionals retire […]
Mind the Gap: Architecting Santa’s List – The Naughty-Nice Database
You never know what’s going to happen when you click on a LinkedIn job posting button. I’m always on the lookout for interesting and impactful projects, and one in particular caught my attention: “Far North Enterprises, a global fabrication and distribution establishment, is looking to modernize a very old data environment.” I clicked the button […]
5 Data Management Tool and Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
The market surrounding data management tools and technologies is quite mature. After all, the typical business has been making extensive use of data to help streamline its operations and decision-making for years, and many companies have long had data management tools in place. But that doesn’t mean that little is happening in the world of […]
How to Foster a Cross-Organizational Approach to Data Initiatives
In today’s business landscape, data reigns supreme. It is the cornerstone of effective decision-making, fuels innovation, and drives organizational success. However, despite its immense potential, many organizations struggle to harness the full power of their data due to a fundamental disconnect between IT and business teams. This division not only impedes progress but also undermines […]
The Rise of Cloud Repatriation in Storage Solutions
In recent years, a large number of businesses have jumped on the wave and moved their applications and data to the cloud, with nine out of 10 IT professionals considering the cloud a cornerstone of their digital strategy. While the cloud can offer flexibility, the reality is managing cloud expenses and resulting security liabilities have become significantly […]