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Articles Posted Week of Jun 30th, 2025 — Jul 6th, 2025 (328/1/2)
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CxO
AI
Smart AI At Scale: A CIO's Playbook For Sustainable Adoption
The Debate Over OpenAI: Transparency, Licensing and the Future of AI Development
Database
Cloud
Salesforce News
Varonis News
Sophos News
CxO
The True Value Of Digital Transformation
Smart enterprises don't just adopt new technology - they strategically integrate systems, people, and data to enhance efficiency and drive measurable business outcomes, explains technology leader Dharani Pothula....more
Business Survival Requires An IT Org That Stands Apar
How does your IT differ from the competition's? Ensuring your IT strategy and execution is ahead of the pack where it matters most is all that counts....more
A Third Of Organisations Take More Than 90 Days To Remediate Threats
New research by Forescout reveals that 44% of Industrial Organisations Claim to Have Real-Time Cyber Visibility, but Nearly 60% Can't Reliably Detect OT/IoT Threats...more
CIOs Rethink Public Cloud As AI Strategies Mature
Concerned about cost and data privacy, IT leaders increasingly see private cloud or on-prem as the better alternative for AI once workloads stabilize and experimentation is done....more
AI
Smart AI At Scale: A CIO's Playbook For Sustainable Adoption
Acting fast isn't always smart. This playbook shows how CIOs can lead enterprise artificial intelligence by slowing down and scaling wisely....more
The Debate Over OpenAI: Transparency, Licensing and the Future of AI Development
OpenAI models are central to debates on definitions, open-source software, licensing, and model transparency. Concerns include data source clarity and dependence on proprietary systems. Peter Wang of Anaconda stresses stakeholder collaboration and clear development processes for effective AI....more
Unlocking Business Transformation Through Agentic AI
Master your digital journey by leveraging agentic AI through a strategic plan, turning autonomous technology into your ultimate growth partner....more
Database
5 Things Every DBA Needs To Do Today To Ensure AI Compliance For Tomorrow
By enforcing robust data governance policies, implementing AI-auditing frameworks, fortifying access controls, streamlining documentation, and staying informed about evolving standards, DBAs can navigate the complex intersection of AI and data compliance with confidence....more
Cloud
Enterprise Cloud Strategy: A Practical Guide To The Four Key Cloud Deployment Models
It's the era of the digital-first economy and how an enterprise adopts cloud computing isn't just about technology, it's about making the right business moves....more
Tackling Cloud Security Challenges In Runtime Environments
Rinki Sethi, chief security officer for Upwind, unpacks why runtime is the new battleground for cloud defense....more
Cloud IT Outsourcing For Business Resilience In 2025
Cloud computing is stronger than ever and may be the key to strengthening your company's resilience in 2025. The rising demand for cloud-based IT outsourcing reflects how organisations approach scalability, cost management, and security through cloud management outsourcing....more
Salesforce News
AI Agents Are Rewriting Developer Processes - Here's What's Next
For years, 'shift left' has been the mantra for development teams: catch bugs early, test often, and fix fast....more
How Executives Use AI For High-Stakes Work
Using AI in the C-suite helps you hone your strategic vision and signals to employees that AI use isn't optional, but expected. Here's how....more
Varonis News
Cloud Data Security: Best Practices
Unlock the power of cloud data security: discover tips on access, monitoring, compliance, and more to keep your organization safe and thriving....more
Hidden Risks Of Shadow AI
Shadow AI is on the rise as employees adopt unsanctioned AI tools. Learn the risks it poses to security and compliance, and how to manage it responsibly....more
Sophos News
Using AI To Identify Cybercrime Masterminds
Analyzing dark web forums to identify key experts on e-crime...more
Threat Intelligence Executive Report - Volume 2025, Number 3
This issue of the Counter Threat Unit's high-level bimonthly report discusses noteworthy updates in the threat landscape during March and April...more
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