IDC, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
The GenAI Revolution: Five Critical Questions For Cybersecurity Analytics
GenAI is a transformative force that introduces new dynamics into the cybersecurity landscape; take care when implementing this tool. more →
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Wednesday’s Briefing · October 9
InformationWeek, Friday, October 4th, 2024
The Great Accelerator: Why Generative AI Is Primed For Long-Term Impact
Here's a deep dive into the latest innovation and how it is transforming the technology landscape. more →
DARKReading, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Top 5 Myths Of AI & Cybersecurity
Organizations looking to maximize their security posture will find AI a valuable complement to existing people, systems, and processes. more →
CIO, Friday, October 4th, 2024
What Is RPA? A Revolution In Business Process Automation
More CIOs are turning to robotic process automation to eliminate tedious tasks, freeing corporate workers to focus on higher value work. But RPA requires proper design, planning, and governance if it's to bolster the business, experts say. more →
Techstrong.ai, Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Cloud Spending Soars As Genai Drives Up Costs
Cloud expenditures have surged by 30% year-over-year, driven primarily by the rapid adoption of generative AI (GenAI) and other AI technologies. more →
Search Cloud Computing, Friday, October 4th, 2024
How A Zero-Based Approach Can Improve Your Cloud Budget
Traditional budgeting strategies have IT teams scratching their heads about what costs to cut next. Could a zero-based approach to cloud budgeting shift this mindset? more →
Cloud Native Now, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
How To Secure Cloud-Native Architectures Without Sacrificing Agility
Kubernetes and microservices bring scalability, flexibility and speed to cloud-native environments. But these systems can also hide security risks that might catch your business by surprise. In fact, 81% of companies using cloud-native architectures faced a security incident in 2022. more →
devops.com, Friday, October 4th, 2024
Latest Openstack Release Extends Scope And Reach Of Cloud Platform
The latest edition of the OpenStack framework released this week adds an ability to reserve instances of graphical processor units (GPUs) along with a revamped user interface (UI) that promises to make the cloud management framework more accessible. more →
InfoWorld, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
The Battle Cry Of 2025: Do Cloud Local!
Businesses are recognizing the benefits of specialized GPU clouds, general-purpose IaaS providers, and regional cloud options. more →
Search Cloud Computing, Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
What Is Cloud Infrastructure?
Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, networking, virtualization software, services and management tools -- that support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model. more →
The Register, Friday, October 4th, 2024
Revenge For Being Fired Is Best Served Profitably
The exchange of labor for currency can be a grim business, which is why The Register ends each working week with a new installment of On Call - the reader contributed column in which you tell cathartic tales of Working For The Man. more →
Building an Effective Red Team: Beyond Penetration Testing
Attendees will explore red team methodologies, operational security, and organizational integration that maximize red team programs' value and effectively test detection and response capabilities while providing actionable improvement recommendations. more →
StorageNewsletter.com, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
IEEE Roadmap Outlines Development of Mass Digital Storage Technology
The new IEEE International Roadmap for Devices and Systems Mass Data Storage report outlines the current technology and expected advances and applications in digital storage and nonvolatile memory technology for the future more →
SNIA, Friday, October 4th, 2024
Serial Attached SCSI Technology Roadmap
This roadmap shows the availability of prototypes and end-user products for each generation of SAS more →
SNIA, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Unveiling the Power of 24G SAS: Enabling Storage Scalability in OCP Platforms
In the fast-paced world of data centers, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. The Open Compute Project (OCP) has been at the forefront of driving innovation in data center hardware, and its latest embrace of 24G SAS technology is a testament to this commitment. Join us as we delve into the exciting world of 24G SAS and its transformative impact on OCP data centers. more →
Threat Exposure Analytics: Measuring and Communicating Security Risk
This webinar provides trend executive reporting tips that connect technical findings to business impact. Security leaders will gain practical approaches for implementing analytics programs that transform exposure data into actionable insights and compelling risk narratives. more →
ArchitectingIT, Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Commentary: Infrastructure As A Service - Fail Or Success?
To counter the challenge of the public cloud, many traditional on-premises infrastructure vendors introduced the concept of 'as-a-service' models, including unit-based consumption. Data from financial accounts show that, in many cases, these services form only a fraction of overall revenue. Is the 'as-a-service' market relevant or just a box tick for analyst reporting? more →
InformationWeek, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Dust Bunnies On The Attack: Datacenter Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats
Dirty datacenters, dusty hardware, and cleaning crews unplugging things to connect their vacuums can turn mundane housekeeping issues into a brewing sandstorm of vulnerabilities. more →
Techstrong ITSM, Friday, October 4th, 2024
IT Pros Struggle With Technology Sprawl, Software Consolidation
Consolidation of IT is a top priority for most businesses, with 90% of IT professionals saying their organizations are focusing on software consolidation, according to a Quickbase survey of more than 1,000 IT professionals from the U.S. and UK. more →
DevOps.com, Friday, October 4th, 2024
Survey Surfaces Depth Of Mainframe Application Migration Challenges
A global survey of 309 decision-makers responsible for modernizing mainframe applications finds that while 69% of respondents said the initiatives are either very or extremely important for enabling their organizations to achieve their business objectives, only 18% of the budget allocated for these projects is being used to specifically modernize or rewrite those applications. more →
Search IT Operations, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
What Is Configuration Management? A Comprehensive Guide
Configuration management, or CM, is a governance and systems engineering process used to track and control IT resources, services and applications across an enterprise. more →
Trustworthy AI in the Cloud: Observability as a Control System
This session explores why observability is emerging as a foundational capability for trustworthy AI. Rather than focusing solely on infrastructure health, modern observability provides the transparency and context needed to understand how AI systems behave, why they produce specific outcomes, and whether they continue to perform as intended over time. more →
Destination CRM, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Voice AI Joins The CRM Conversation
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it is already an integral part of every business, no matter the size or industry. more →
Modernization That Ships with AI
Most companies are adding AI agents to legacy systems rather than modernizing how the work actually gets done. That may create isolated productivity gains, but it rarely removes the outdated applications, fragmented data, manual handoffs, and hidden dependencies that continue to slow the business. more →
CIDIVE, Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Generative AI Will Spark Mass Upskilling Of Software Engineers, Gartner Says
'Building AI-empowered software will demand a new breed of software professional, the AI engineer,' Gartner's Philip Walsh said. more →
Closing the Loop on AI Coders: 3,200 Vulns Fixed with Zero Human Triage
If you're an engineering leader trying to figure out whether 'AI fixes vulnerabilities automatically' is a real operating model or a demo, this is the mechanism and the data, not the pitch. more →
AWS News, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Digital Domain Teams Up with AWS to Scale Autonomous Virtual Human Technology and Introduces Generative AI-Powered Features
Digital Domain, a global leader in visual effects and transformative experiences, recognized for nearly two decades of pioneering work in the virtual human space, today announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to migrate its Autonomous Virtual Human (AVH) technology to the cloud more →
How to Scale AI Agents Without Losing Control
This webinar explores practical approaches for governing AI agents at scale. Learn how to embed governance into workflows, define accountability, and establish the oversight needed to maintain control as AI capabilities evolve. more →
Google News, Friday, October 4th, 2024
An Internet Security Expert Shares 3 Tips For Building A Secure Website
Every Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Department of Homeland Security join forces to raise awareness about the significance of cybersecurity in everyday life. This year's theme is 'Secure Our World.' more →
SiliconANGLE, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Google Brings New AI Features To ChromeOS And Announces Two New Chromebook Models
Google LLC announced the launch of two new Chromebook models and artificial intelligence features, powered by Gemini, coming to the company's lightweight laptop's ChromeOS. more →
SiliconANGLE, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Google Cloud Beefs Up Database Services For Generative AI Workloads
Google Cloud said today it's updating multiple database services, including AlloyDB, Spanner and Memorystore for Valkey 7.2, with new features that should make them more suitable for generative artificial intelligence applications. more →
Beyond the Login: Key Considerations for Evaluating Identity Security
In this interactive session explore key evaluation criteria for identity security, explain why observe-only tools fail in an AI-driven landscape, and outline a framework for complete access control. more →
PeopleTek News, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Mastering Critical Thinking: Part 1 - 7 Key Skills For Better Decision Making
Do you apply critical thinking skills in your decision-making process? more →
Trustworthy AI in the Cloud: Observability as a Control System
This session explores why observability is emerging as a foundational capability for trustworthy AI. Rather than focusing solely on infrastructure health, modern observability provides the transparency and context needed to understand how AI systems behave, why they produce specific outcomes, and whether they continue to perform as intended over time. more →
