Read more about co-authors Dale Renner and George Corugedo. As 2021 begins to draw to a close, there are lessons to be learned for marketers faced with abrupt changing consumer behaviors and an acceleration of digital channels. Three big shifts came this year, namely in the realms of consumer data privacy, the use of third-party cookies vs. first-party data, and the regulations and expectations around data privacy. Industries were upended…

Read more about author Cathy Gadecki. As edge cloud computing, AI/ML, and IoT revolutionize computing, many enterprises are considering pulling back on data center operations in favor of cloud-based solutions. The reasons to consider alternatives to on-prem data centers are valid: They can be expensive to operate, and it’s increasingly difficult to recruit and retain staff with the right skills. Moreover, the concept of a physical data center can feel unnecessary…

Read more about author Frank Mueller. Deep learning has advanced data storage to the point where, as more data hits it, the storage platform gets smarter and faster over time. This represents a smarter approach to help enterprises and managed service providers implement a sustainable process for their business amid the exponential growth of data and the evolving challenges for data infrastructure.  Throwing “faster and better” hardware at these challenges…

Read more about author Ben Hartwig. Donor data is a key tool used by nonprofits to grow in the future and ensure their sustainability. It is not just a simple digital file folder. Nonprofits must use donor data to recognize new prospects and opportunities if they hope to continue their important mission. Using donor data conscientiously can increase donations and ensure your mission aligns with your donors’. Donor Data in…