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HCLTech and VMware tackle cloud chaos using a CloudSMART approach
With nearly 70% of organizations struggling with multicloud complexity, cloud chaos has become a major headache that requires an out-of-the-box approach. Given that the cloud is the new norm, HCL Technologies Ltd. and VMware Inc. came up with a well-planned and strategic approach to multicloud and digital transformation meant to tame cloud chaos called CloudSMART, ...
VMware integrates security and operational efficiency into end-user computing
As hybrid work continues to be the norm in the post-pandemic era, enterprises have to grapple with the reality of dealing with the complexity of multiple users and workloads. Based on a renewed focus on end users because they are no longer confined in office spaces, VMware Inc. offers seamless end-user computing through enhanced experience, ...
Lenovo enhances AI democratization through a purpose-built infrastructure
With artificial intelligence taking the world by storm thanks to innovations, such as ChatGPT, enterprises are looking at the bigger picture of how they can take advantage of this cutting-edge technology. To address the new paradigms in the AI industry, Lenovo Group Ltd has gone a notch higher by incorporating a hands-on approach through its ...
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP optimizes virtualized storage infrastructure
When it comes to infrastructural needs, it always boils down to price, performance and ease of use, both in the cloud and on-premise. To tackle the hustle of enhancing a software-defined data center with additional hosts, decoupling storage from compute and memory is of the essence and Amazon FSx for NetAPP ONTAP helps with this ...
HPE GreenLake for VMware Cloud Foundation delivers cloud’s operational efficiency on-prem
Based on security, compliance and cost reasons, enterprises are finding themselves needing a mix of both cloud and on-premise worlds. For a true hybrid cloud experience when it comes to workload placement, HPE GreenLake for VMware Cloud Foundation acts as an on-prem cloud service for enhanced predictability, operational efficiency and data sovereignty, according to Bryan ...
The CrowdStrike journey: Putting the pedal to the metal on cybersecurity innovation
With necessity being the mother of invention, the urge to mitigate security breaches, as well as the need for utmost peace of mind, have been spurring innovation in cybersecurity. CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. has set the ball rolling in this field by changing how enterprises do security, creating the endpoint detection and response category and becoming ...
Tackling endpoint’s common attack vector: How Navan uses CrowdStrike EDR
Cybersecurity threats loom large in today’s digital landscape, making the safeguarding of endpoint security even more important. Common breaches often originate from endpoint vulnerabilities, particularly through avenues like business email compromise and multi-factor authentication bypass. Since Navan Inc. was looking for the best-in-class technology on how to constantly mitigate risk factors at the endpoint, the ...
From burnout to breakthrough: How managed detection and response elevates the security analyst experience
Security analysts play a critical role in the cybersecurity field. Some say they are the linchpin in the security operations center. The security analyst experience is paramount, as they play an essential role in decision-making, applying processes and using technology to protect organizations from cybersecurity threats. They handle immense pressure, much like air traffic controllers, ...
Elevate initiative by Mandiant: Breaking barriers and accelerating diversity in cybersecurity
Given that barriers to entry and advancement in the cybersecurity industry often include the lack of role models, challenges related to work-life balance, unconscious bias and inadequate support, out-of-the-box solutions are needed. Having been launched in 2018 by Mandiant, Elevate is an initiative that tackles these challenges by accelerating diversity in cybersecurity, because the best ...
Ransomware defense: How endpoint and extended detection response systems are changing the game
With ransomware attacks becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, they continue to be the most prevalent and persistent cyberthreat to organizations today. Nevertheless, having security controls and understanding malicious behavior are proving to be game-changers, and this goes beyond just having proper email security to incorporating both endpoint and extended detection and response, according ...