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Cybersecurity Year in Review: 2023
2023 has been a tumultuous year for cybersecurity, marked by the ever-changing tactics of cybercriminals and the ongoing struggle to defend our increasingly digital world. From sophisticated supply chain attacks to the weaponization of artificial intelligence, the threat landscape has become more complex and nuanced than ever before.
Retailers Look to Optimize Margins
Jack Kleinhenz, Chief Economist at the National Retail Federation, indicates that the robust economic growth in the American economy through Q3 is forecast to cool in Q4 2023. “As of December 1, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s “GDPNow” model estimated growth at 1.2% for the fourth quarter.” This throws a wrench in the mix as retailers look to optimize margins.
Scalable Data Storage Matters
Over just the past five years, businesses in the United States have witnessed as staggering surge in data production. According to IDC, between 2018 and 2023, the total amount of data produced by businesses has increased 324%. IDC also reports that US businesses produce 2.5 exabytes of data every day.
The Power of Real-Time Data Access
In the fast-paced world of commerce, businesses are constantly striving to gain a competitive edge by making informed decisions that drive growth and profitability. Real-time data access has emerged as a critical tool in this endeavor, providing businesses with the ability to harness the power of their data to make timely and impactful decisions.
How AI Revolutionizes Retail
Americans today will join together for Thanksgiving dinner, some football, and probably a lot of napping. Tomorrow, known as “Black Friday” in the retail world, is an entirely different story. This year, artificial intelligence (AI) is powering Black Friday like never before.
Executive Order Proposes AI Guardrails
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, with the potential to revolutionize every industry and aspect of our lives. However, as with so much else that promises great results, AI also poses risks. After meeting with tech leaders, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) on October 30,
CIOs Need to Think Financially
In today’s digital age, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a critical role in the financial success of any organization. CIOs take responsibility for managing the organization’s IT budget. They ensure that its technology investments are aligned with its business goals.
Prepare Now for Power Grid Instability
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), power consumption in technology has increased by almost 10% annually from 2017 to today. By 2030, technology will account for 10% of global energy consumption. As the world leans green, energy production has become less predictable.
Top 3 Local Government Tech Challenges
The plight of the local government entity is a unique one. They are tasked with providing ground-level services and amenities to people who work right alongside them. These are people whose children share the soccer field with yours. They are at the local high school fundraiser,
Hybrid Cloud: Right for Higher Education
As we’ve discussed here prior, hybrid cloud is a computing model that includes on-premises infrastructure, private cloud services, and public cloud services. It also encompasses the orchestration between these platforms. This allows institutions of higher learning to choose the best environment for each workload,