“Data Architecture is the physical implementation of the Business Strategy,” said Nigel Turner, Principal Consultant in E.M.E.A. at Global Data Strategy, Ltd., speaking at the DATAVERSITY® Enterprise Data Governance Online Conference. “It’s a key part of the whole continuum that you need to build within an organization to manage data effectively,” and Data Governance forms […]
2021 Predictions: How Zero Trust Can Save Organizations from Incidents
Click to learn more about author Mike Riemer. Just when companies began adapting to the workforce of the future and bring-your-own-device trends, the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to implement work-from-home mandates. This change has also shown how cybercriminals can adjust their attacks in any environment. While zero trust was previously a buzzword, it should be […]
Data Drives Digital Transformation’s Success in 2021
Click to learn more about author Keith Higgins. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate digital transformation into 2021, 73 percent of manufacturers plan to increase their investment in smart factory technology over the next year. However, as manufacturers will favor automation to address social distancing and capacity requirements, people will be critical for digital […]
Data Storage Will Be Critical in Digital Transformation and Defeating Cyber Threats in 2021
Click to learn more about author Jon Toor. A 2020 survey of senior IT decision-makers and IT security professionals found that 84 percent of respondents’ organizations have accelerated their digital transformation efforts as a direct result ofCOVID-19. Having a modern storage infrastructure is key to these efforts, one that is optimized for a hybrid cloud […]
Data Mobility and Cloud Services Are Essential for Success in 2021
Click to learn more about author Samantha Humphries. In a year full of uncertainty, 2020 reinforced the value in safeguarding data and effective storage solutions. As the pandemic created a need for rapid transitions to remote work and an increased reliance on the cloud, many organizations moved to a full or hybrid-cloud model. As […]
Two Real-World Scenarios That Illustrate PCI Scope
Click to learn more about author Rob Chapman. When I find myself discussing PCI compliance, it always seems like the conversation goes in one direction. Whether I’m speaking with business leaders, IT executives, or the team responsible for deploying technology, everyone primarily just wants to know that a certain solution will check all the boxes […]
Tips for Better Cloud Expense Management
Click to learn more about author Jay Chapel. The term “cloud expense management” has been co-opted by many parties, from those selling employee expense management software hosted in the cloud, to telecom expense management software (TEM), to IT expense management software, to cloud cost management software which focuses on SaaS, IaaS, and/or PaaS services. For […]
2020 DATAVERSITY Top 20
With 2020 now behind us, we here at DATAVERSITY are taking a moment to look back on the hits and misses of this unprecedented year. What content did you, our readers, seek out most during challenging times? Which topics helped you succeed as a data professional, and what should we focus more on in 2021 […]
Pandemic Cloud: Four Considerations in the Rush to Transform
Click to learn more about author Patrick Hubbard. Many businesses have pushed their cloud migration plans into overdrive in 2020. The emergency transition to work from home, significant changes in customer behavior, supply chain challenges, and existing pent-up digital transformation projects created a rapid-migration Voltron for many teams. There’s been amazing delivery on the part of […]
Data Centers, Cybersecurity, and the Cloud: How Lessons from 2020 Will Shape 2021
Click to learn more about author Amanda Regnerus. 2020 was a year of unprecedented events. Businesses were forced to take on the challenges of a boom in remote workforces, the necessity for online commerce platforms, and the lack of access to physical equipment. As we head into the new year, businesses will be more alert […]