3 Ways to Simplify Data Management

If you’re like many of the customers I encounter, one thing is clear – data is the lifeforce that drives your business. Yet, the reality is that only a small percentage of businesses are out in front when it comes to being data-first. It’s an urgent directive for IT organizations, with the opportunity for positive…

It’s Time to Demystify Hybrid Clouds

Imagine being able to order an in-flight meal by scanning a QR code as you board and seeing the available catering inventory. Or having flight attendants carry iPads that allow them to quickly input notes on a passenger such as their preferences, compliments or complaints. That’s the vision at Canada Jetlines, a startup airline that…

Supply chain issues a top concern across most industry sectors

Issues around supply chain, often driven by semiconductor shortages, remain the top concern for most industry sectors despite talks of the pandemic slowing down, according to a report from electronic components and semiconductor distributor, Avnet Silica. The report, which is based on a study conducted by Avnet consultants after reviewing 30,111 earnings call across different…

AI, predictive analytics top list of hot technologies for banks

Artificial intelligence, machine learning (a subset of AI), and predictive analytics top the list of hot, planned technology investments for banks in 2022, due to their ability to aid strategic business decision-making, help build applications that can serve customers in a personalized manner, and drive revenue growth, according to market research firm Forrester. Hot technologies…

What to Look for in a Modern DevOps Solution

By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Businesses today have faced greater levels of uncertainty than ever before. As employees and customers demand higher-quality digital experiences, companies must ensure their DevOps processes are modern and capable of keeping up with the complexities of today’s business. To be able to operationally address these challenges and opportunities, businesses…

Determining the right multi-cloud approach

IT infrastructure is expanding across an almost bewildering array of connected environments, including traditional on-premises systems, private and public cloud, and increasingly edge cloud. That’s a lot to keep track of, let alone manage effectively, and it could lead to indecision over what to connect next, and how. Most organizations today are juggling an assortment…

Learning from Experience: 5 Critical Success Factors for CIAM Passwordless Projects

The move to passwordless customer authentication should be considered carefully. The benefits of passwordless are clear. Passwordless done right improves both security and customer experience (CX) at the same time. However, like any modification to an authentication system, many factors exist that lead to the success or failure of a transition to passwordless authentication. Where…

Top500: The Supercomputers Advancing Cyber Security, Renewable Energy, and Black Hole Research

Among those ranked in the 59th edition of the TOP500 announced at the 2022 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, Germany, are standouts conducting powerful research in energy generation, cyber and physical threats, and astrophysics. Plus, Canada’s most powerful supercomputer and Dell’s HPC at the edge.  Eni, HPC5: The Supercomputer Working for Energy Global energy company…