Now is the time to start looking into which technology conferences you want to attend this year. The spring and summer are the prime conference seasons, with some conferences already announced for the fall and next winter. The IBM Common conference in Coppell, Texas already took place on February 16, 2023. 

Please let us know if you plan to attend any of these conferences so we can stay connected while there.  

Networking and security are 2 areas of information technology that are continuously evolving. As working environments change, companies face more connectivity challenges. Cybercriminals are always developing new attack vectors to evade information security.

Migrating applications can be one of the most challenging aspects of moving to the cloud. Sometimes, applications aren’t compatible with the cloud, especially if they are legacy applications. 

Because of strict compliance regulations, healthcare organizations need to think carefully about migrating to the cloud. The migration process can be challenging. Healthcare providers need to avoid any chance of exposing patient data to unauthorized access and compromise. Healthcare organizations also can’t afford downtime during a migration because of the vital services they provide.

As pervasive as the cloud has become, cloud migration can still be risky and complicated. Applications may not be compatible with the cloud. The process of migration may lead to extended downtime that interrupts production. The worst-case scenario is a failed migration, which forces a company to move workloads back on-premises.

A few of us recently attended Red Hat’s AnsibleFest in Chicago. We heard from some big brands, such as Wells Fargo, Home Depot, and DATEV eG. It was great to hear success stories regarding their automation journey and some important lessons learned along the way.

Forbes identified automation as one of its Top 10 Digital Transformation Trends for 2023. Companies are embracing automation to replace time-consuming and error-prone manual configuration processes, promote standardization and reliability, and overcome IT staff shortages.

Backup and recovery solutions are recognized for their data protection capabilities. They empower companies to restore lost, stolen, or compromised data to its original state. However, today’s organizations are leveraging backup and recovery for resilience.

Connecting, celebrating our community, and always learning are ingrained in our culture. Now that we are back in person, we appreciate the opportunity to participate alongside our customers and partners to learn, connect and celebrate together. We hope to see you out and about soon!

The cloud creates security challenges because it expands the attack surface and impedes network visibility. Hackers can use your network to travel from vulnerable endpoints to the cloud. The cloud also creates ambiguity about who is accountable for security: your organization or the provider.