With the range and volume of responsibilities they must shoulder, every CIO aims for maximum efficiency in their work. After all, efficient IT leaders are better positioned to avoid mistakes while achieving key goals rapidly and effectively. Efficient CIOs also work hard to generate maximum business value, an attribute that management colleagues are sure to…
One type of infrastructure that has gained popularity is hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). Interest in HCI and other hybrid technologies such as Azure Arc is growing as enterprise organizations embrace hybrid and multi-cloud environments as part of their digital transformation initiatives. Survey data from IDC shows broad HCI adoption among enterprises of all sizes, with more…
Alors que les cyberattaques se multiplient contre les entreprises énergétiques occidentales, Hydro-Québec vient de réaliser une première mondiale : un « confinement électrique ». Pendant quatre heures, la société d’État s’est complètement détachée du web et d’Internet sans interrompre ses services. Un exercice rassurant pour sa clientèle québécoise, mais aussi pour le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Ontario, la Nouvelle-Angleterre et l’État…
Following increasing numbers of cyberattacks on Western energy companies, Hydro-Québec decided to conduct a world-first “electrical containment” exercise this summer. For four hours, the state-owned company managed to completely isolate itself from the internet without sustaining any service failure. A reassuring exercise for its customers in Québec but also for those in New Brunswick, Ontario,…
By Liia Sarjakoski, Principal Product Marketing Manager, 5G Security, for Palo Alto Network Security Governments, organizations, and businesses are readily embracing transformation at the edge of mobile networks these days. Mobile edge – with its distributed support for low latency, capacity for rapid delivery of massive data amounts, and scalable cloud-native architectures – enables mission…
The enterprise IT scene today is characterized by continuous digital transformation and data generation of epic proportions. With remote and mobile work being the new norm in a post-pandemic world, mobility and agility have become essential drivers of business continuity in the enterprise. In an effort to automate and integrate every possible business function, centralize…
By Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom I recently visited Washington, D.C. to meet with policymakers and government customers to talk about the future of cybersecurity. Broadcom Software solutions secure digital operations across the federal government, and our Global Intelligence Network (GIN) evaluates and shares insights on the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape with U.S.…
Have you ever experienced that all-encompassing, consuming passion when you discover something you’re good at? Call it your “sweet spot,” “firing on all cylinders,” or being “in the zone” – when you discover your passion, hours pass as minutes. Victor Goossens first felt it – that passion – playing video games in high school. “I…
Creating a seamless and secure customer experience from start to finish means listening to and embracing customers’ expectations, including offering the latest in digital payment capabilities. In fact, consumers are 63% more likely to shop with merchants that offer their preferred payment options. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a shift in consumer expectations, including a rise…
Along with nearly every other industry, banking is facing greater competitive pressure than ever. The need for innovation is growing, along with the ability to deliver more effortless experiences for customers and employees. As banks continue to face this reality, they’re also tasked with addressing a variety of rapidly changing issues, including those surrounding data…