The battle over who controls work tools and enterprise technology is as old as computing itself. From the introduction of VisiCalc and Microsoft Access to today’s smartphones and apps, conflicts between workers and IT overseers have continually simmered. “It’s an ongoing point of tension for organizations, observes Scott Buchholz, chief technology officer in the Government […]
The buzz around data scientist jobs 10 years ago was undeniable — the position was even called the sexiest job of the 21st century by Harvard Business Review. Now hype around the career has settled. The need for data scientists hasn’t disappeared, but it’s no longer a scramble to fill early-career roles. If you’re interested […]
Cybersecurity has been a “hot potato” issue for years. Companies know significant risks exist but don’t have any method to calculate their budgetary priority. The media continues to report massive cybercrime statistics, and board members scratch their heads, wondering what they should focus on concerning cybersecurity. However, the industry hasn’t figured out how strategically frame […]
Business leaders at technology companies have had a bumpy ride over the last couple of years, particularly with competition for highly skilled professionals. The coming year may present an even bumpier ride. For some, it may be a wake-up call. A recent survey of more than 50,000 professionals by the consulting firm PwC found that […]
A balanced and diverse workforce drives innovation. Women account for 47.7% of the global workforce. However, only 26% of the jobs in computer-related sectors are held by women, a number that has grown by a mere 2% over the past 20 years. In the DevOps sector other research shows women account for about 13% of […]
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a network architecture that combines network and security measures into a single cloud-based service that improves accessibility, security, and efficiency. SASE helps address inefficiencies, ensuring organizations can scale security and networking capabilities across all endpoints and locations through its cloud delivery model. Traditionally, distributed networks manage traffic flow between […]
Over the last several years, companies have had to adapt to a changing landscape — moving quickly to remote work, meeting new customer expectations, and adopting new cloud and digital tools. Although this period of change has been fraught with challenges, it’s also created a unique opportunity for IT departments to play a leading role […]
A few years ago no one knew that a pandemic would shut down the world or break just-in-time manufacturing and supply chains. It’s hard to know how to prepare for the future when unforeseen disruptors can change everything. Forrester Research noted in a report that 2020 and its pandemic has kicked off a new decade […]
Competition takes many forms, but with a nearly universal characteristic: The serious competitor has something new. It may be an invention, a cheaper and better method of production, a better supply chain, novel ways to reach the customer, new insight, or some other game-changing innovation. Everyone else must adapt to the new thing fast or […]
The financial markets can be filled with contradictions and the recent mid-year tech deals outlook is certainly no exception. Deal volume is down, but deal value is up — indicating the rise of the megadeal is here to stay. Given broader macroeconomic uncertainty, what does this mean, and what can we expect in the second […]