Click here to learn more about Dr. Tommy Weir. With remote work becoming the norm, the portfolio of requisite leadership skills has expanded to include the ability to inspire employees from afar. The million-dollar question, of course, is how? Well, a mix of carrot and stick should form the bedrock of your strategy. “Sticks” don’t […]
Move Past Traditional 3-2-1 Data Backups
Click here to learn more about Sean Derrington. Move Past Traditional 3-2-1 Data Backups Strangely enough, we have a professional photographer to thank for the 3-2-1 backup strategy that many organizations employ today. Peter Krogh originally shared the concept in his 2009 book The DAM Book: Digital Asset Management for Photography. This backup strategy […]
Demystifying the New Normal with Data and Analytics
Click to learn more about author Devansh Sharma. Analytics has been a key enabler for businesses in the past few years. We have seen the entire world shift from process-driven to data-driven decision-making. And now that we are standing at the brink of a new normal amidst these unprecedented times, the usage of data and […]
Data Governance and Serverless Computing
Some of the latest buzz in the big data world is centered around the complexity of on-premises, Hadoop technology implementation, and so enterprises are getting restless and moving to the cloud. In an increasingly cloud-friendly business landscape, serverless computing may hold more promise than retrofitting Hadoop. More and more global businesses are moving to the […]
The COVID-19 Crisis Has Raised the Importance of the Power to Change
Click to learn more about author Steve Sullivan. If there is one place where the global COVID-19 crisis has left its deepest mark on the business sector, it is on the ability to change. Undoubtedly, no one expected or estimated the extent of this crisis, and, these days, it still leaves big question marks in […]
Why Federated Networks Are Key to Powering Today’s Global Supply Chains
Click to learn more about author Gene Trousil. Countries are increasingly flexing their regulatory muscles and controlling the way data is collected and used within their borders. This has led to variations in regulations across regions that cover security, privacy, and trade, all of which impact the global supply chain. Some countries even have the […]
How Healthcare Organizations Can Remedy Data Protection and Availability with Cloud DR
Click to learn more about author Don Boxley. With the COVID-19 pandemic showing few signs of slowing, together with virtually every reputable health authority warning of a second wave this Fall, most industries are reevaluating their data protection, availability, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies. Not surprisingly, healthcare is chief among those taking a hard look […]
Agility: A Scalable Way for Businesses to Survive a Crisis
Click to learn more about author Matt VanderZwaag. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business landscape. We have seen restaurants offer curbside pick-up, retailers launch new inventive ways to boost online sales, and tech companies release new apps and features to adapt to this new reality. The sudden and unexpected changes are causing businesses to […]
Metadata Repository Essential Use Cases
“Even though we’re working with very sophisticated Data Science resources, we still hear over and over, ‘I don’t even know what data is available,’” said Susan Swanson, the Senior Manager of Data Modeling and Architecture at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), an organization that offers regional health care coverage and services. Speaking at the DATAVERSITY® […]
Privacy Laws and Regulations: Where Does Encryption Apply?
Click to learn more about author Muhammad Hamza Shahid. The importance of data is increasing on scales never seen before, becoming one of the most precious assets for organizations worldwide. Various privacy laws and regulations have compelled companies to store and keep their consumers’ data secure as much as possible. The latest research by IDC […]