What executives should know about CNAPP

What does CNAPP (really) mean? First termed in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Security, 2021, a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) is, as the name implies, a platform approach for securing applications that are cloud-native across the span of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of the applications. The need for CNAPP originates from the…

Oracle adds compute services to its Cloud@Customer offering

Oracle is adding a new managed offering to its Cloud@Customer platform that will allow enterprises to run applications on proprietary optimized infrastructure in their own data centers to address data residency and security regulations and solve low-latency requirements. Dubbed Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer, the new offering runs on the same optimized hardware as the company’s Exadata…

New US CIO appointments, August 2023

Jason Strle joins Discover as CIO Jason Strle, Discover Discover Discover Financial Services is a digital banking and payment services company that  issues the Discover card and operates Discover Global Network, PULSE, and Diners Club International. Strle joins Discover from Wells Fargo and he held previous roles at JP Morgan Chase. He earned a BS…

Edge Computing: a powerful enabler for industrial frontline workers

For industrial sector organizations, frontline workers play a crucial role in achieving productivity, efficiency, and safety targets. To empower these workers and increase their influence, edge computing has become a critical enabler.  By bringing compute power closer to the point of action, edge computing allows real-time data processing, analytics, and decision-making, thereby improving the well-being and efficiency…

PepsiCo IT redefines direct-to-store business model success

For leading snack manufacturer Frito-Lay, direct-to-store delivery is essential business. The PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) subsidiary generates more than 95% of its annual revenue of $19.6 billion through this model, which enhances efficiency and slashes labor costs by reducing the number of touchpoints. But with 25,000 frontline employees performing 500,000 store visits a week,…