- IT takes on a product mindsetWhen Steven Palmese moved into the CIO role at Presidio two years ago, he found an IT department delivering technologies through a project-based approach using waterfall development methods for some tasks and agile practices for others.Palmese knew that wasn’t going to work moving forward.[ Learn the 6 secrets of highly ... read more
- Looking back to look ahead: Anticipating the cybersecurity landscape in 2022From a CISO’s point of view, 2021 was not a very good year. It started with a scramble to address the SolarWinds cyberattack and is ending with record-breaking highs in ransomware attacks. CISOs have had to deal with juggling a hybrid workforce with continuing security issues caused by ... read more
- BrandPost: Episode 4: Customers, Employees, Partners — How the network is evolving to Serve Them AllWorking from home used to be a perk. Now it’s a way of life. The way we shop changed so quickly, so thoroughly, that many retailers were caught off guard, and technology in many cases wasn’t ready for the surge. Instead of a company-issued device hooked into a ... read more
- 4 trends disrupting managed infrastructure servicesWhile corporate data centers supported by managed infrastructure services were once in the background supporting business operations, they have now moved to the forefront of strategic planning and targeted investment decisions. Infrastructure and operations (I&O) models must change to empower businesses to embrace the digital age, innovate, and integrate their ... read more
- 7 digital disruption mythsDigital disruption is sweeping the enterprise landscape, replacing or radically transforming long-established business beliefs and practices. Besides creating new efficiencies, opportunities, and even entire markets, digital transformation has also generated a number of major misconceptions. These modern folk tales, if actually believed by business leaders, can delay or even completely ... read more
- 10 hidden benefits of hybrid workNearly all studies and reports have called it: Hybrid is the way the business world will work from now on.This shift is well under way, testing leadership that must now reshape office space and reorganize teams.[ Discover the secrets of employee retention, why good employees leave (and how to prevent ... read more
- IT training pays off big for MetroStar SystemsTalent is a key differentiator in today’s IT landscape. But purchasing the skills your organization needs to thrive from the ultra-competitive hiring market can be challenging. Upskilling current employees might be a better bet.Investing in training can help your employees envision growth in your organization, which in turn helps improve ... read more
- Top AWS re:Invent takeaways for CIOsThis week’s Amazon Web Services’ customer conference, AWS re:Invent 2021, was Adam Selipsky’s first outing as CEO. He recently returned to AWS, where he worked from 2005 to 2016, after five years as CEO of Tableau Software, the data visualization vendor acquired by Salesforce.com. Between his opening keynote, ... read more
- How to select the right IoT device or sensors for your businessIoT technology is flourishing at a breakneck speed and has proven to provide unprecedented opportunities for businesses of all sizes. It is estimated that by 2030, around 50 billion IoT devices will be in use around the world. With IoT technology, businesses are entering a world where operations ... read more
- No, you cannot get rid of your IT departmentThe IT department has changed drastically over the past few years. IT is no longer just a support team but an essential part of every company's future. The IT department needs to be agile, innovative, and digital-first to meet today's technology demands. But that doesn’t mean it’s time ... read more