Mark Albertson
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A decade ago, the information-technology world faced a serious case of tech sprawl. As data became more important to the enterprise, IT organizations were seeking to move on from the technical limitations of tape storage by deploying deduplication appliances throughout multiple data …
CES reveals a surge in AI, 5G and edge computing – especially in the enterprise
Behind the connected underwear, smart trash cans and a mood harness for dogs, a more significant confluence of trends emerged this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: The technology industry is moving en masse to embrace 5G, artificial intelligence …
Intel’s focus on AI maturation guides its data center strategy
When it comes to advancing the field of artificial intelligence, the ultimate prize is still clear. The goal is to come as close as possible to the power of the human brain. For researchers at the forefront of AI development, such as …
Zscaler’s SASE platform brings security and policy closer to the user in a cloud-delivered service
When it comes to providing security for digital business, Zscaler Inc. has chosen to change the status quo. Traditional security in the information-technology world over the past 30 years called for connecting users to applications in a centralized data center. The problem …
The future is autonomous: 5 reasons why automation will be tech’s major story in 2020
This article wasn’t written by a robot, but it could have been. That, along with literally thousands of other uses, is why automation will be big news in 2020. Over the course of 2019, it was nearly impossible to cover any major …
Data protection, containers and flash innovation key areas of focus for IBM Storage
If money is only as safe as where it is kept, then data follows the same axiom. As data becomes increasingly more valuable to businesses, where it is stored has risen in importance as well. For storage clients of IBM Corp., that …
Acquisition of 1Strategy by TEKsystems demonstrates continued IT influence of AWS
As the leading public cloud provider, Amazon Web Services Inc. has not only built its customer base, it has also spawned an ecosystem of consultants and systems integrators to support a growing portfolio of services. During the AWS re:Invent conference this month, TEKsystems …
Forcepoint takes a human-centric view of security to protect enterprise users and data
Traditional views of enterprise security are rapidly evolving from a strict perimeter defense to keep bad actors out to a more nuanced approach that takes into account user behavior and the context of network interactions. A login to a company network from a …
Agile enterprise development doesn’t necessarily mean a free pass on governance
When the designers of Monopoly created a “Get Out of Jail Free” card for the iconic board game, the playing tool became synonymous with “getting a free pass.” As digital innovation steamrolls through the enterprise world, it is increasingly running into historical …
Mastercard and Accenture combine forces on supply chain initiative for sustainability
Sustainability is the new black. It’s possible to purchase a host of “sustainable” items today, from paper drinking straws to reusable produce bags. But do consumers really know whether something they buy is truly sustainably produced? Mastercard Inc. and Accenture LLP have combined …