What are the biggest data strategy challenges facing you and your company? If you are like most, the main reason for developing a data strategy is to be capable of supporting the growth strategy of each type of business in an exclusive way – to offer competitive resilience with balance and maturity to defend and […]
Enhancing Cloud Security in Response to Growing Digital Threats
Organizations increasingly rely on cloud services to improve operations and promote innovation. This spike in use has increased cyberattacks targeting cloud settings, emphasizing the necessity for strong cloud security. Recent incidents demonstrate the issue’s severity. In April, AT&T announced that a data breach impacted 51 million customers after a hacking forum exposed their personal information. Home Depot […]
The Role of Computational Storage in Sustainable Data Centers
Artificial intelligence and data analytics are at the forefront of the digital age, bringing with them a rise in data processing and a surge in energy consumption. Data centers worldwide are modifying their infrastructure to meet the demands of the surge. The pressure to balance efficiency and sustainability is dire, pushing data centers to rethink […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Lifelong Learning
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed data leadership.) This month, we’re talking about lifelong learning. In the Data Management space, what drives us to learn […]
Key Considerations for C-Suite Leaders Involved in Digital Transformation Initiatives
With spending on digital transformation initiatives worldwide projected to hit $3.9 trillion by 2027, the pressure is on organizations – and specifically the C-suite – to ensure that not only are they best positioned to tackle the digital challenges of today but that they can quickly adapt to those of tomorrow as well. C-suite leaders find themselves […]
Automation and AI: Achieving Success Within IaaS
Within the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) industry, the adoption of advanced automation technology into data center operations marks a key shift in the technological transformation of IaaS. For data centers aiming to maximize efficiency and minimize human error, implementing advanced automation is a step toward achieving incomparable responsiveness and scalability. In this constantly evolving […]
Data Logistics Mandates: Devising a Plan to Ensure Long-Term Data Access
Microsoft 365 has become the nucleus for many organizations for centralized communication and collaboration, especially large organizations with more than 1,000 full-time employees. One million companies globally use 365 and create 1.6 billion documents each day on the platform and in the next two years, that is expected to grow by 4.4 times, according to a […]
Securing Data in Transit for Analytics Operations
Most enterprises today store and process vast amounts of data from various sources within a centralized repository known as a data warehouse or data lake, where they can analyze it with advanced analytics tools to generate critical business insights. Modern data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, and IBM Db2 are built with […]
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips for Effective Data Extraction
Data extraction is a cornerstone in data analytics, enabling organizations to extract valuable insights from raw data. While basic extraction techniques are fundamental, understanding advanced strategies is crucial for maximizing efficiency and accuracy. This article will explore advanced tips for effective data extraction, shedding light on automation tools, leveraging APIs and web scraping techniques, enhancing […]
Technology Audit Processes Are Broken, but Attention and Automation Can Fix Them
Technology audit processes have become increasingly important, as they tie directly to adherence to an ever-growing list of compliance frameworks and mandates such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2 ISO 27001, and others. A component of all these regulations pertains to the integrity of enterprise technology management and requires an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all […]