Editor’s Letter – Spring 2019 Stacie NeallMarch 18, 20190196 views [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][penci_blockquote style=”style-4″ align=”none” author=”—Jose Andres” font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” uppercase=”false”]I believe in tradition and innovation, authenticity and passion.[/penci_blockquote] Welcome to the Spring edition of Connect Converge I am happy to write the word “Spring” once again and say welcome back. In this issue, we introduce our new publishing platform ported on the Ethereum blockchain. The end goal is to make it easier to connect with contributors and share expertise in this new ecosystem.… Read more
For Auto Makers, Data is the New Fuel for Analytics and Innovation Carole MurphyMarch 18, 20190172 views Auto manufacturers capture massive volumes of data that, with predictive analytics, can produce valuable insights to monetize, and improve products, operations, and better serve customers with new features. For example, connected cars can now report their health status to get ahead of maintenance and keep customers safer! Sensor data can be packaged and sold to transportation agencies and cities to aid in traffic design, road maintenance, and other initiatives.… Read more
Using Data Replication to Offload Online Host Processing and Enable New Business Applications Paul HolensteinMarch 18, 20190181 views Data is valuable. And the more current the data is, the more valuable it is. For this reason, the resident data in online transaction processing systems is some of the most valuable. However, if this data is trapped in that system, and not available to enable other real-time business intelligence processes, then its full value is not being exploited, and competitive opportunities are missed.… Read more
Building Bulletproof Security for Your Hybrid Cloud Jan DeClercqMarch 18, 20190185 views It’s been just about one year since the world learned about the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor vulnerabilities, and a little over 18 months since the big WannaCry ransomware attacks of 2017. Those events were a serious wake-up call for many organizations. Companies are revisiting their security controls not only to ensure that they can counter threats, but also to make sure that they can recover quickly if their defenses are breached.… Read more
The IT hero’s journey – embracing cloud change, challenges & discovery Gary ThomeMarch 18, 20190162 views No doubt about it, it’s an exciting time to be working in the IT industry. I’m not just talking about employees of one of the many tech companies, such as Facebook, Google, or Amazon. IT teams around the world are part of a transformation that is turning entire industries into technology-first businesses. Do you work in IT at an automotive company?… Read more
Data-centric security for the Enterprise Thomas GloerfeldMarch 18, 20190184 views The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most sweeping set of privacy regulations enacted by any governing body to date, in this case, the European Commission. The GDPR centers on the personal data of Data Subjects in the EU (and in the UK, which is honoring the GDPR even in the wake of Brexit) residing in the systems of any organization on the planet.… Read more
Modernizing breach defense for the manufacturing and automotive industries Chas ClawsonMarch 18, 20190156 views Cutting-edge, interconnecting technology is being embedded into products at a rate never before seen. From coffee pots to cars, the IoT revolution is bringing great advances and conveniences to every day products. That said, it’s unfortunately also bringing a dramatic increase to the attack surface and potential vulnerabilities of those products. When a coffee pot goes rouge, the risk is minimal, but when smart self-driving cars become a target, the potential damage is much greater.… Read more
From Big Data to Machine Learning to Deep Learning the progress of AI Frederic Van HarenMarch 18, 20190242 views [HPC] High-Performance Computing (HPC) became popular in the ‘60s with governments and academics. They required to solve large computational problems and could afford to take advantage of the advancements in computer technology. Until then most of the complex problems were solved manually by people, a slow process and error-prone. The HPC systems could solve those problems a lot faster and more accurately.… Read more
Who, if Anyone, is in Charge of MultiCloud Business Optimization? Dana GardnerMarch 18, 20190221 views The next BriefingsDirect composable cloud strategies interview explores how changes in business organization and culture demand a new approach to leadership over such functions as hybrid and multi-cloud procurement and optimization. We’ll now learn from an IT industry analyst about the forces reshaping the consumption of hybrid cloud services and why the model around procurement must be accompanied by an updated organizational approach — perhaps even a new office or category of officer in the business category.… Read more
>>TOP THINKING Network Innovation or Iteration? A Matter of Perspective Chris PurcellMarch 18, 20190170 views As a member of the tech sector for quite some time, I have seen my fair share of marketing trends come and go. Typically, a new term is introduced and quickly becomes the “hot new thing,” promising to not only deliver the end-user from the challenges of their current environment, but also give the solution provider the opportunity to make a lot of money.… Read more