Inside the Briefcase
by Fouad Khalil, SSH Communications SecurityNo matter what an enterprise’s major market is, it is probably subject to regulatory compliance requirements, such as PCI, SOX, FISMA and HIPAA. PCI requirements in particular demand a high level of auditability and controls. Read More >>>
with Chadd Kenney, Pure StorageIn this interview, Chad Kenney discusses how critical laying strategic foundational IT infrastructure is for success in the short-term and over the long haul. Read More >>>
by Dean Wiech, Tools4everWhile as a whole, the IAM market has been growing, there have been certain areas and solutions that have, in particular, shown great growth. What are these and why have organizations of all sizes been implementing them? Read More >>>
with Hannah Egan, IBM CommerceIn this interview, we posed several questions to Hannah Egan, Product Strategy Specialist, IBM Commerce and she helped us understand the changing customer experience landscape and offered some useful tips. Read More >>>
by Alex Atzberger , AribaIt’s time for annual predictions. Rather than trying to consult a crystal ball, I will instead offer up five things I see today that I believe will shape our tomorrow.Read More >>>
with Maureen Polte, Flexera SoftwareIn this interview, Maureen Polte from Flexera Software discusses why it’s important for enterprises to understand the risky behaviors associated with mobile apps that could compromise data security in today’s BYOD environment. Read More >>>
with Mike Martin, nfrastructureIn this interview, Mike Martin, CTO, nfrastructure, speaks with IT Briefcase about what he believes will be the top IoT trends and predictions for organizations of all sizes and their IT teams for the coming year. Read More >>>
with Tejas Vashi, Learning@CiscoThe Internet of Everything (IoE) is bringing together people, process, data and things to make networked connections more relevant and valuable than ever before. Understandably, this is accelerating the pace of digital transformation. Read More >>>
by Antoine Mottier, BonitasoftUnderstanding customer need is more important today than ever as millennials enter the workforce. According to Goldman Sachs, millennials are one of the largest generations in history and are about to move into their prime spending years – poised to reshape the economy. Read More >>>
Nikhil Premanandan, ManageEngineIn this interview, Nikhil Premanandan from ManageEngine discusses the importance of notifying DBAs the moment any anomalous activity is detected and finding the root cause, enabling a faster threat mitigation response. Read More >>>
by Agathe Caffier, DMIThese days, there’s just no telling who’s accessing your data. It could be a social network, an ad retargeting campaign, or even a cyber criminal who’s bought your private information on the dark Web. Read More >>>
Daniel Joseph Barry, NapatechIn this interview, Dan Joe Barry speaks with IT Briefcase about the results of a recent Heavy Reading survey of communications service provider (CSP) and network equipment provider (NEP) registrants regarding the current use of both traditional hardware and virtualized network appliances. Read More >>>
by Rob Quiros, SohaAs the move to hybrid cloud infrastructure causes the Internet and corporate network to meld, enterprises need a new approach to ensure all of their applications and network resources remain secure. But that is easier said than done, since traditional network perimeters and VPNs simply don’t work in this new cloud-based environment. Read More >>>
by Joe DeCosmo, Enova InternationalWhile many believe the analytics talent crunch is real, others think there’s more hype behind this story than substance. The need for this particular talent set is growing, but in some instances companies have scrambled to hire data scientists and analysts at all levels . Read More >>>
with Bram Daly, Alexander Mann SolutionsIn the below interview, Bram Daly, Information Technology Client Services Manager for Alexander Mann Solutions, shares insights on the recruiting process in the technology sector. He offers advice for companies looking to attract and retain top talent. Read More >>>
by Mohit Aron, CohesityThis article will focus on a key data issue that companies today face: how to intelligently manage and use every byte of corporate data—even the vast stores of untapped data hidden beneath the surface. Read More >>>
with Rahul Asthana, KenandyIn this interview, Rahul Asthana, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kenandy, speaks with IT Briefcase about why some enterprises pursue a two-tier application strategy and how they transition fully to new systems. Read More >>>
with Israel Lifshitz, NuboIf you’ve been tracking the evolution of our BYOD work culture, you’ll know that most enterprises are at some stage of getting a grip on a myriad of issues, including employee adoption, compliance, Shadow IT and user privacy just to name a few. Read More >>>
with Sam Ganga, DMIZK Research reports that the Internet of Things (IoT) will have 50 billion endpoints by 2010 and will create 2.5 trillion new revenue streams in the next 10 years. That represents a huge opportunity for organizations large and small across all industries. Read More >>>
by Daniel Joseph Barry, NapatechThe number of network end points is growing into the billions as the Internet of Things (IoT) expands its presence, spurred on inexpensive sensors, the rapid adoption of mobile devices and innovative minds. This presents engineers and administrators with the challenge of managing and protecting the network in real time. Read More >>>
by Kristen Gramigna, BluePayMobile payments can equip small businesses to accept payment by credit or debit card, using the mobile device that small-business owners likely have within reach most of the time. While mobile payment technology can benefit both customer and business owner, some customers remain hesitant about them. Read More >>>
with Anatoly Belaychuk, ComindwareVolatility of today’s business landscape is unprecedented: it is harder than ever to stay on top and win a lasting competitive advantage. Due to the Digital Disruption, it is now virtually impossible to develop a business model, cast it into the concrete of an ERP system and leverage highly optimized processes for years. Read More >>>
with Bernard Golden, ActiveStateIT professionals are evaluating how open source products can help them meet their organizations’ responsibilities. Enterprise IT has a large and growing commitment to open source products in preference to proprietary alternatives. Read More >>>
with Dror Nadler, CellroxAs mobile payments barrel forward like a freight train, the potential consequences of cyber breaches grow in severity. 30 percent of U.S. shoppers already use mobile wallets, and 62 percent of shoppers who don’t use a mobile wallet expect to adopt one in the next year, according to a 2015 report from Interactions marketing group. Read More >>>
with Ryan Wilk, NuData SecurityIn this interview, Ryan Wilk, director of Customer Success for NuData Security, talks speaks with IT Briefcase about just how serious data breaches can be to both the consumer and the organization, the latest trend in fraud and the best way to stop fraud before it starts. Read More >>>
Johann Wrede, SAPA recent Customer Experience Index report from Forrester shows companies that outperform competitors in customer experience are more likely to turn customers into repeat customers, and repeat customers into loyal and engaged brand ambassadors. Simply stated? “Customer service is king” is no longer just a marketing tagline, but a mantra that governs how organizations will continue to survive. Read More >>>
Miguel Valdes Faura, BonitasoftThe truth is that most old-line BPM technologies prevented developers from having the freedom and flexibility they needed to build highly personalized applications. They took a “no code” approach and touted it as a feature while expecting developers to “make do” with stale, generic user interfaces and rigid forms. Read More >>>
Aygun Suleymanova, Progress SoftwareWhether a developer is building mobile apps for a small- to medium-sized organization or a multinational enterprise, the apps themselves have to be enterprise-ready. Read More >>>
Daniel Joseph Barry, NapatechIn this interview, Dan Joe Barry, VP Positioning and Chief Evangelist for Napatech, speaks with IT Briefcase about the emerging technology of software acceleration platforms and tools.Read More >>>
with Sam Ganga, DMIIn this interview, Sam Ganga at DMI speaks with IT Briefcase on the three fastest-growing trends for addressing ecommerce through the mobile web and provide the pros and cons of each. Read More >>>
