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    Top RSA Conference 2023 trends and topics

    Enterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller outlines his picks for getting the most out of the 2023 RSA Conference, from keynotes to startups, AI, innovation and more.

    By Jack Poller • April 6, 2023
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    Technology decisions and technical debt in data protection

    In this video, two expert analysts discuss digital transformation, IT spending and technical debt, as well as how these topics fit into a data protection strategy.

    By Christophe Bertrand • April 4, 2023
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    How generative AI will sink or swim in customer service

    Generative AI may have captured the tech world's mindshare, but it will have to be commercialized well for customer service applications in the contact center.

    By Don Fluckinger • March 29, 2023
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    Translating the experience optimization products’ acronyms

    When organizations look for software and services that can help monitor users, customers and IT system functionality, they need to learn what DEX, EUEM and other terms mean.

    By Gabe Knuth • March 27, 2023
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    The ‘iPhone moment’ for generative AI

    Tech companies are now redirecting their attention and resources to develop generative AI. Like the invention of the iPhone, generative AI is now disrupting the tech industry.

    By Mike Leone • March 24, 2023
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    App modernization, mainframe, microservices: IBM event recap

    At the recent IBM Infrastructure Analyst Event, IBM announced advances in IBM zSystems for AI, app architecture and other areas to help businesses achieve their goals.

    By Paul Nashawaty • March 20, 2023
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    Data lakes: Key to the modern data management platform

    Data lakes influence the modern data management platform at all levels. Organizations can gain faster insights, save costs, improve governance and boost self-service data access.

    By Stephen Catanzano • March 16, 2023
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    Why enterprise SecOps strategies must include XDR and MDR

    Adopting extended detection and response and employing managed detection and response services may be the missing pieces of the SOC modernization puzzle.

    By Dave Gruber • March 9, 2023
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    Research examines security operations proficiency issues

    Instead of looking at where security operations teams excel, Enterprise Strategy Group asked security pros where teams are least proficient. Learn where and how to fix it.

    By Jon Oltsik • March 7, 2023
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    The rise of automation and governance in MLOps

    MLOps can make many of an organization's operations more efficient, but only when its automation capabilities are paired with effective governance strategies.

    By Mike Leone • March 3, 2023
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    5 key ESG insights for CIOs and IT leaders

    ESG is a more critical factor for CIOs and IT leaders. Learn why they're prioritizing ESG as a factor in software purchasing and whether everyone prioritizes it equally.

    By Jon Brown • March 2, 2023
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    What’s all this talk about data mesh?

    Data mesh brings a variety of benefits to data management, but it also presents challenges if organizations don't have the right culture and infrastructure in place.

    By Stephen Catanzano • March 2, 2023
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    Accurately assessing the success of zero-trust initiatives

    Zero-trust preparation can be difficult. Measuring how well the model provides security and business benefits after implementation is even more difficult.

    By John Grady • March 2, 2023
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    Data protection for SaaS-based apps is a work in progress

    Organizations with SaaS-based applications are still relying on the providers for data protection, even though the vendors are rarely responsible for SaaS data backups.

    By Christophe Bertrand • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Top takeaways from first CloudNativeSecurityCon

    TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group offers the main takeaways from the first vendor-neutral, practitioner-driven conference for security.

    By Melinda Marks • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Avoid data sprawl with a single source of truth

    Enterprise Strategy Group research shows organizations are struggling with real-time data insights. A single source of truth can make operations more efficient and more accurate.

    By Stephen Catanzano • Feb. 13, 2023
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    How hybrid access as a service supports hybrid work

    Hybrid access as a service from a startup helped a global company secure optimized connectivity over home broadband connections. Could HAaaS replace VPNs?

    By Bob Laliberte • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Why QLC flash changes the hybrid cloud equation

    In the debates of hard drives vs. flash and on vs. off premises, the answer is often not just one over the other. However, surging QLC flash technology offers many benefits.

    By Scott Sinclair • Feb. 10, 2023
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    DevSecOps needs to improve to grow adoption rates, maturity

    Organizations are adding security processes and oversight to DevOps, but there's still work ahead to truly marry cybersecurity with DevOps and create a functioning DevSecOps.

    By Jon Oltsik • Feb. 8, 2023
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    6 data security predictions for 2023

    New tools are proliferating to secure data wherever it lives. Six data security trends -- ranging from AI washing to new data security platforms -- are in the forefront for 2023.

    By Jack Poller • Feb. 6, 2023
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    4 identity predictions for 2023

    Identity's place in the attack chain is driving the shift of identity responsibility from IT operations to security to look into passwordless, digital IDs, platforms and more.

    By Jack Poller • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Understanding the importance of data encryption

    Encryption is a foundational element of cybersecurity. Organizations should implement encryption to counter the ever-growing threat of data breaches.

    By Jack Poller • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Understand the emerging digital employee experience market

    The emerging market of digital employee experience is a very broad concept with many components and several major players touching different aspects of this process.

    By Gabe Knuth • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Economic slowdown cannot stop IT’s ESG progress

    An economic slowdown may be inescapable, but IT leaders must maintain focus on ESG initiatives. Discover why IT operations should continue to strive for sustainability.

    By Jon Brown • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Where IT operations management is headed in 2023

    Between an economic downturn and increasing technical complexity, IT ops management faces a challenging year. An expert analyst shares his predictions for areas of focus in 2023.

    By Jon Brown • Jan. 27, 2023