A digital twin is a virtual device that contains the exact state, information, and organization of the physical device to which it is connected. Think of it as a test version before proceeding with product development or interacting with a real-world device. Digital twins go hand-in-hand with implementing the Internet of Things (IoT). Industrial companies […]
2021 Predictions: A New Type of Communication Technology and the Changing Role of a Developer
Click to learn more about author Christine Spang. 2021 — we made it! 2020 brought us some hiccups, but the new year means a new time to reflect on what we learned as an industry. 2020, no doubt, taught us a lot. Two things specifically stick out to me: Our communication methods have changed as […]
COVID-19 Has Accelerated the Cloud Journey: Data Responsibility Now Needs to Catch Up
Click to learn more about author Shridar Subramanian. COVID-19 has been a significant catalyst for cloud adoption, pushing many organizations past their initial reluctance. Indeed, cloud spending is set to climb 18 percent in 2021, even as overall IT spending is estimated to fall 8 percent, according to industry analyst Gartner. We recently conducted a […]
The Truth About Data Backup for Mission-Critical Environments
Click to learn more about author Ken Steinhardt. If you are depending wholly on data backup for disaster recovery and business continuity, you may want to take a second look at your strategy. For mission-critical environments, data backup should be, at most, a secondary level of protection and not the primary form of data protection. […]
In the Midst of Change: What Can We Expect in Data and Technology for 2021
Click to learn more about author Ravi Shankar. 2020 is a year that will not be forgotten quickly due to the global pandemic and its impact on billions of people around the world. Responses and adaptations to a rapidly different business environment accelerated change in how businesses function and their uses of data and technology. Companies […]
Cybersecurity Isn’t Going Anywhere in 2021: Expert Predictions Part Two
Click to learn more about author Samantha Humphries. As stated in part one of our 2021 cybersecurity predictions series, businesses rapidly moved much of their workforces online, and the threatscape grew, creating new opportunities for cybercrime. Most organizations — out of necessity — reduced security standards to quickly meet the demands of a newly remote […]
Is It Time for a Vulnerability Scan or Penetration Test?
Click to learn more about author Rob Chapman. How much would you pay to prevent a security breach rather than having to pay to fix it after the fact? When I ask clients that question, they tend to think about it for a few seconds. And then, in almost every case, they state a dollar […]
Data Privacy Day 2021: Tech Experts Provide Tips to Stay Safe
Click to learn more about author Jay Ryerse. Since working remotely became the norm last year, organizations have been sharing and storing even more private data online than ever before. While IT teams have been working tirelessly to keep that data secure, cybercriminals have been working just as hard to undo that security. With rising […]
Data Governance and Streaming Analytics
Data volumes are continuing to grow and the use of streaming analytics therefore is becoming even more widespread, so many companies are beginning to realize that existing Data Governance practices must also evolve to remain relevant. “More is being asked of an organization’s governance platform than ever before,” says industry insider Robert Chernesky, about the […]
Enterprise Architecture’s Role in Helping Achieve Digital Transformation Goals
Click to learn more about author Ian Stendera. In the race towards digital transformation, many companies are pursuing tech investments touting promises of capabilities and business outcomes that don’t actually map to their organizational needs. As a result, those investments quickly become a loss as employees abandon them in pursuit of other solutions they expect […]