By Kumar Ramachandran, SVP, Products Software-defined WAN, better known today as SD-WAN, is not the same technology that it was when it first got started. In the beginning, SD-WAN was essentially a way to enable organizations to use inexpensive broadband connectivity to connect back to the data center. It was a lower-cost alternative to other…
By David Faraone, Sr. Consulting Director, Unit 42 For many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), reporting to the board of directors has been handled as a reactionary, albeit very necessary task. After all, it’s the board of directors that sit atop the corporate governance model, so it is incumbent upon security professionals to keep them…
Something we should never forget about networks is that people just expect them to work. That was true before the pandemic, throughout it, and will certainly continue after. Our recently published 2021 Global Workplace Report shines the light on a concerning mismatch in perception between C-level stakeholders and operational employees who use digital tools and connect to…
When Valentine’s Day rolls around, we often think to shower gifts and attention on the romantic partner in our life or on our families. But, maybe this Valentine’s Day, it is time to show some extra love to your security teams. Building long-lasting loyalty with your security teams today is not a straightforward task, and…
Fernanda Martins, Process Industries Expert, at AVEVA. Mining and metals companies are facing a growing array of challenges, from volatile markets and tougher competition to regulatory compliance and decarbonization. In fact, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives are the number one priority for miners in 2022, according to a survey by EY (Ernst & Young).…
Manufacturers of industrial and heavy machinery products face several challenges, especially those with multi-year shelf life. These include high quality costs, wastages, inefficiencies on the shop floor, under-utilization of resources, and manual operations. These challenges result in lesser productivity and longer lead times for fulfilling customer demand. Commoditized Make-To-Stock (MTS), as well as bespoke Configure-To-Order…
Against the backdrop of a continuing and unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic that is disrupting logistics for enterprises, Oracle has updated its Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) suite with new tools to increase efficiency of trade and transportation operations. The updates, added to the Oracle Fusion Cloud Transportation Management and Oracle Fusion Cloud Global Trade…
For years, Disney Advertising Sales has been staking out the new frontier in data and analytics to better help its customers find the right audiences for their messages. The explosion of The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming services has added massive amounts of data to the mix. Disney Advertising Sales, responsible for advertising sales and integrated…
ServiceNow is riding high, with subscription revenue up 30% year on year and renewal rates are around 99%, CEO Bill McDermott boasted recently — so why does the company see the need for Impact, a new tool designed to help customers get more value from their subscription? Since ServiceNow is cloud-based, renewal rate is “a…
One of the newer members of the C-suite who’s been getting a lot more attention these days is the chief data officer (CDO). That’s because these executives are charged with creating business value from data — something virtually every organization is trying to do today. Given the importance of these leaders to the success of…