CIAM Balancing Act: Security vs. Customer Experience? Which Should Win in Today’s Landscape?

Over the last few years, consumers across all industry verticals became increasingly comfortable and satisfied with digital experiences. According to a survey by Telus International, over 70% of Americans plan to continue shopping, banking and engaging in e-health and wellness activities[1]. Simultaneously, a Norton report showed that consumers expressed concerns over data privacy and security,…

Best pathways to multi-cloud success

Multi-cloud sounds simple, but, without a unifying strategy, implementing multiple cloud services can result in added complexity. That strategy starts with clear objectives and culminates with best practices to maximize goal achievement. Multi-cloud adoption promises broad access to vital services such as app modernization, unified security, advanced data services, and unified operations. But it’s easy…

Real-Time Data at Verizon: It’s as Critical as Air

By Reed Peterson, Field CTO, Telecom, DataStax Efficiency, speed, growth, and excellent user experiences. These are goals that digital enterprises strive for regardless of industry segment. In the hyper-competitive telecommunications market, companies that don’t achieve these superlatives risk being left in the dust by competitors. It’s one thing to deliver performance and new services that impress…

D-Wave puts a third quantum computer in the cloud

While viable general-purpose quantum computing is still a way off, D-Wave Systems has just deployed its third cloud-based quantum annealing system and has updated its coding tools to tackle new categories of enterprise optimization problems. Like its predecessors, D-Wave’s third Advantage system can be accessed via D-Wave’s own Leap quantum cloud or, beginning May 12,…

Veteran CIO Neal Sample: All architecture is wrong

With a career journey spanning digital native companies such as Yahoo and eBay as well as big established brands like American Express, Express Scripts, and most recently Northwestern Mutual, Neal Sample’s unique combination of strengths and interests stands out. He received a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford, so he’s comfortable diving into the deep end as a technologist.…

Top 8 predictive analytics tools compared

Do you want to know what the future may bring? Predictive analysis tools have an answer. Are they right? Sometimes. But sometimes can often be more than enough if the prediction can help your enterprise plan better, spend more wisely, and deliver more prescient service for your customers. What are predictive analytics tools? Predictive analytics…

Enablers of a Sustainable Digital Strategy

Climate change concerns have already impacted data center strategies. Over the past 18 months, industries have had to accelerate their digital transformation journeys to remain competitive. From retail to healthcare and even financial services; no sector has escaped the reality that digitisation is a necessity for survival. Meanwhile, the international calls for urgent action on…