On the Amalfi Coast in Italy is the spectacular “Sentiero Degli Dei,” the Path of Gods. It provides a stunning scene. I have been lucky enough to stand there and take it in. However, I recall that to my left there was a steep drop of several hundred meters to the sea – with nothing…
Launching a data-first transformation means more than simply putting new hardware, software, and services into operation. True transformation can emerge only when an organization learns how to optimally acquire and act on data and use that data to architect new processes. The data-first transformation journey can appear to be a lengthy one, but it’s possible…
The initial stages of a hybrid cloud transformation bring questions and uncertainty to the organization, and a lot of data to make sense of. In simple terms, this early churn happens in the “what to do,” the “how to do,” and the “do it” stages. The first two are usually addressed with assessments and roadmaps,…
As someone who is passionate about the transformative power of technology, it is fascinating to see intelligent computing – in all its various guises – bridge the schism between fantasy and reality. Organisations the world over are in the process of establishing where and how these advancements can add value and edge them closer to…
The Razor’s Edge is a podcast series that examines “IT Services for the New Way to Work,” produced by CIO.com in partnership with HP Inc. In this series, technology experts provide unique insights into the challenges associated with digital transformation and discuss how innovative, cloud-based services, solutions, and software can help you plan and prepare…
Global spending on cloud infrastructure services increased by 34% to a total of nearly $56 billion in the first quarter of 2022, driven by the need for resiliency and flexibility as businesses face supply chain problems and geopolitical upheaval, according to a report released Friday by analyst firm Canalys. Migrating workloads to the cloud, investing…
Helpdesk software-as-a-service provider ServiceNow continues to grow its subscription business, despite significant global challenges, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. The company, which is led by former SAP CEO Bill McDermott, posted revenue of $1.7 billion for the first quarter of 2022, up 27% from the previous year. Subscription revenue accounted for the vast majority…
As a high school student in Brazil, Laura Sabrosa felt her school lacked the appropriate resources to help jumpstart her desired career in STEM. She had dreams of pursuing a medical degree, but felt lost when trying to get advice or find resources to help her develop the right skills or to navigate the college…
There was a time, probably in your career, when you could say, “I’m not that empathetic,” or “people aren’t my thing,” and advance to a management position in IT. More recently, emotional quotient (EQ) became something that — combined with IQ and technical skills — made an IT leader a unicorn capable of being both…
A few decades ago, corporate endpoints consisted mainly of stationary PCs glued to the desk. The attack vectors to break into an end-user device were also slim. Can you imagine that the first ransomware attack was distributed via 5.25-inch floppy disks to the attendees of a WHO conference? Back then, protecting endpoints involved anti-malware tools that…