Aultman Health CIO Says Healthcare Must Move AI From Experimental to Operational
Aultman Health System’s CIO Raza Fayyaz says the health‑care sector must shift AI from experimental pilots to everyday operations. He outlines a three‑pronged strategy that combines pre‑built AI tools, robotic process automation, and large‑language‑model reasoning to streamline clinical and administrative workflows. The plan includes ambient listening for physicians, AI‑first electronic health‑record processes, and agentic systems for discharge education and supply‑chain finance. Fayyaz stresses that successful AI adoption is a cultural shift, requiring clear purpose, people‑focused change management, robust processes, and a governed platform.
SAP Migration Advances Even as Complexity, Cost Weigh on Enterprises
Enterprise migration to SAP S/4HANA is progressing, but companies are proceeding cautiously due to cost pressures, skill shortages, and operational risk. The ISG 2026 SAP Migration Report, based on 200 senior executives, finds many firms treating the move as a...
Craig Basham Appointed Deputy CIO at the U.S. Secret Service
Craig Basham has been named Deputy Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Secret Service. He previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the DHS Office of the CIO, overseeing IT operations for more than 12,000 personnel across the National Capital...
Goldman Sachs CIO Argenti Discusses Accelerated AI Rollout
Goldman Sachs chief information officer Marco Argenti said the firm is moving quickly to embed AI across its operations and to build internal tools, though the bank did not disclose specific budgets or timelines. The comments underscore the growing pressure...
AI Outage and Middle East Tensions Ripple Through U.S. Supply Chains
A 7‑hour outage of China's DeepSeek AI chatbot and escalating US‑Iran tensions are prompting U.S. logistics firms to reassess digital tools and freight flows, as airports grapple with operational slowdowns. The twin shocks highlight vulnerabilities in AI‑driven supply‑chain platforms and...
FAB Hosts Virtual AI Agentathon with Presight and Microsoft to Boost Enterprise AI
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) convened a virtual AI Agentathon on March 30, 2026, partnering with AI specialist Presight and tech giant Microsoft. The one‑day sprint brought together four cross‑functional teams to prototype AI‑driven solutions for real banking challenges, marking...
RedotPay Earns ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Bolstering Stablecoin Payment Credibility
RedotPay, the Hong‑based stablecoin payment fintech, received ISO/IEC 27001 certification from SGS, confirming its information‑security management system meets global standards. The audit highlights robust encryption, data‑access controls and a security‑first culture, positioning the firm for deeper institutional partnerships.
Modernise Infrastructure with Next-Gen Compute Using HPE VM Essentials
HPE VM Essentials on HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers offers South African enterprises a clear path to consolidate legacy hardware, boost performance per core, and cut energy consumption. The solution pairs a streamlined virtualization stack with hardware‑level security via Silicon Root of Trust and...
World Back Up Day 2026 – What Are the Takeaways?
World Backup Day 2026 highlighted that backups alone no longer guarantee security. Experts from WatchGuard, KnowBe4, and Keeper urged organizations to move beyond storage and implement fully tested, recovery‑focused resilience plans. The discussion emphasized that data loss is inevitable, ransomware...
'The Missing Piece' For Automating Patching Containers at Scale
Container security teams are grappling with the complexity of patching container images at scale, often stalled by tangled dependency trees and coordination across multiple teams. A new automation framework, dubbed the "missing piece," integrates vulnerability scanning, dependency resolution, and rollout...
The EU CRA – Treating Cybersecurity as Product Liability
The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) moves cybersecurity from post‑incident tort claims to product‑level liability, obligating manufacturers, importers and distributors to ensure devices are secure by design, supported and able to report vulnerabilities. The regulation, which entered force on Dec 10 2024,...
Telstra Business Launches Managed IT Service for SMB Market
Telstra Business announced a new managed IT service aimed at small‑ to medium‑sized enterprises with up to 500 staff. The offering bundles IT support, security and maintenance into Basic, Standard and Premium tiers, each featuring a 24/7 service desk and...
DoT, NOAA Develop Paths to Modernize Critical Systems
The panel discussed how federal agencies are modernizing legacy IT systems to improve safety, efficiency, and resilience. Ankur Saini detailed the FMCSA’s new MODIS platform, a cloud‑based, one‑stop registration system that reduces fraud and streamlines trucking compliance. Rick Miner described...
Anthropic’s March Turbulence: 14 New Products, Outages and an Accidental Model Leak
Anthropic reported 14 product launches in March, alongside several service outages and an accidental leak of a model version. The incidents have unsettled enterprise customers who rely on Anthropic’s APIs for critical workflows, prompting calls for stronger reliability and security...
Platform Teams Cut $43,800 Annual Kubernetes Control‑Plane Cost with Virtual Clusters
Modern platform engineering teams are deploying virtual‑cluster technology to eliminate a $43,800 yearly hidden tax on Amazon EKS control‑plane costs. By consolidating dozens of isolated environments onto a single host cluster, firms achieve near‑zero control‑plane overhead while preserving tenant isolation.
Cortical Labs Shows Human Neurons on Chip Playing Doom, Signaling New Era for Enterprise AI
Australian biotech Cortical Labs demonstrated that 200,000 living human neurons cultured on a silicon chip can learn to play the 1993 shooter Doom. The proof‑of‑concept highlights neuromorphic computing’s potential to cut power use in enterprise AI, prompting CIOs to reassess...
Surfshark Names COO Dovydas Godelis CEO, Aims to Turn VPN Into Mass‑Adopted Cybersecurity Suite
Surfshark announced that COO Dovydas Godelis will replace founder Vytautas Kaziukonis as chief executive. Godelis, 36, says the company will evolve from a niche VPN provider into a full‑stack cybersecurity solution for everyday users worldwide.
Nearly Half of CIOs Embrace AI Startups
redpoint literally just published a ranked list of saas businesses to redo from scratch with ai. you can flip the 54% and the number 46% of enterprise CIOs *open to new ainative startups* over incumbents is a stunning market opportunity....
Microsoft Unveils Azure Copilot Migration Agent to Automate Cloud Migration Planning
Microsoft has made its Azure Copilot Migration Agent publicly available, embedding an AI‑driven assistant into the Azure portal to automate migration assessment and planning. The tool leverages existing Azure Migrate data, promising faster, more consistent migration roadmaps for enterprises.
Announcing Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes 4.10
Red Hat released Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes version 4.10, extending its security platform across OpenShift clusters in public, private and hybrid clouds. The update adds a technology‑preview plug‑in that surfaces real‑time vulnerability data inside the OpenShift Console, and introduces a...
NAB Is Co-Designing a SIEM with Databricks
National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined four other design partners to co‑design Lakewatch, a new security information and event management (SIEM) platform built on Databricks. The solution, currently in private preview, leverages the bank’s existing Databricks‑on‑AWS data lake, Ada, to...
Beyond Heatmaps: Quantify Cyber Risk Financially
Heatmaps aren’t enough anymore for cyber risk. Leaders want to understand financial impact, not just red, yellow, green. https://buff.ly/zGxWwLP
Closing the CISO Gap: Essential Leadership for All Businesses
The CISO Gap: Why Every Business Needs Cybersecurity Leadership By @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/ydMo9bF5lX #cybersecurity #business #tech
Google Pushes Back Q Day to 2029, Warns of Looming Encryption Risk
Google announced it now expects quantum computers capable of breaking today’s cryptographic algorithms by 2029, accelerating the timeline for industry‑wide security preparations. The company warned that the threat is imminent and called for rapid migration to quantum‑resistant solutions.
Digital Twins and Network Virtualization: 2026 Enterprise IT Foundations
Digital Twins and Network Virtualisation set to be Strategic Cornerstones of Enterprise I.T. in 2026 "Parallel to the vision of digital twins is the equally significant rise of network virtualisation." https://t.co/oULHzW5xhy
Surfshark Names COO Dovydas Godelis CEO, Aims to Evolve Beyond VPN
Surfshark announced that COO Dovydas Godelis will replace founder Vytautas Kaziukonis as CEO. The 36‑year‑old executive plans to reposition the firm as a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, while keeping its flagship VPN unchanged in the short term.
Ripple Deploys AI Tools to Bolster XRP Ledger Security
Ripple announced the integration of AI-driven security tools and an AI‑assisted red team to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities on the XRP Ledger. The move follows recent upgrades and aims to keep the network resilient as it processes over 100 million...
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RT CIOs face pressure to go beyond AI POCs and deliver ROI while avoiding the risk of rogue AI. #CIO #AI @Star_CIO https://t.co/IkMrUQXpxe
Build Custom Solutions with Platforms, Not Off‑Shelf Software
Stop forcing off-the-shelf software into your business. Instead, use a platform to create custom solutions. This lowers barriers to entry and reduces reliance on expensive vendors and integrators. #CustomSoftware #TechSolutions https://t.co/yAHVAqMSwn
EU Commission Cloud Platform Hit by Cyber‑Attack, Details Sparse
The European Commission confirmed that its cloud hosting platform suffered a cyber‑attack, though the extent of the breach and the number of users affected were not disclosed. The incident underscores growing security challenges for large‑scale networking services and could have...
Microsoft Names First Chief Responsible AI Officer, Charts Non‑technical Governance Path
Microsoft announced the appointment of its inaugural Chief Responsible AI Officer, a senior executive tasked with overseeing ethical AI practices across the company. The role emphasizes policy, culture and cross‑functional leadership rather than technical engineering, signaling a new governance model...
Enterprise Devices Lagging Updates Risk Security and Workflow
Enterprise devices lag in updates and stability, exposing Windows and Mac fleets to security gaps, workflow interruptions, and upgrade pressures. https://t.co/zh91WVTxnQ
Security Gaps Exposed in Pharma AI Research Platforms Amid Rising Cyber Risks
A recent industry report warns that AI‑driven drug discovery platforms are vulnerable to cyber‑attacks and data‑privacy breaches, citing outdated hardware, fragmented compliance frameworks, and supply‑chain pressures. The findings could force pharma firms to overhaul security protocols and accelerate regulatory engagement.
Senegal Launches E‑Senegal Portal, a One‑Stop Digital Government Hub
Senegal's presidency announced that the e‑Senegal portal became operational on March 24, giving citizens a single online gateway for passport applications, business creation, police clearances and more. The launch is a flagship of the New Deal Technologique, a five‑year digital...
Larry Ellison Leverages Oracle’s AI Boom and Political Ties to Shape Enterprise Cloud
Oracle’s executive chair and CTO Larry Ellison is steering the company’s AI and cloud expansion, highlighted by a 22% YoY revenue jump to $17.2 billion and a $500 billion national AI infrastructure initiative. His parallel political and media investments, from the Stargate...
AI vs SaaS: Focus on Change, Workflow, Value
Preparing for "AI vs SaaS" isn't a tooling question. It's a change management, workflow, and customer value question. #AI #CIO #Leadership https://t.co/QCJX9x5Zwh
Windows PCs Crash Three Times As Often As Macs, Report Says
Omnissa’s 2026 State of Digital Workspace report, based on global telemetry, finds Windows PCs crash 3.1 times more often than Macs and freeze 7.5 times more frequently. Windows devices are typically refreshed every three years, compared with five years for Macs, leading...
Secure Tomorrow’s Data Centers with Platform Firmware Resiliency
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released SP800‑193, a framework for platform firmware resiliency (PFR) that guides data‑center operators in protecting, detecting, and recovering from firmware attacks. The standard distinguishes secured boot, which blocks untrusted code, from measured boot,...
The Real Reason Absa Wrote Off R2.4-billion in Software
Absa Group booked a R2.4 billion (≈$126 million) software impairment for 2025, far exceeding the R179 million (≈$9 million) written off a year earlier. The write‑down reflects accelerated obsolescence as AI, cloud adoption and faster technology cycles render legacy platforms uneconomic. Absa’s IT spend...
AI Becomes Strategic Driver of 2026 Enterprise Innovation
Use of AI Triples for Product and Enterprise Innovation in 2026 https://t.co/3CNiNbURdd From my latest global CIO survey. The use of AI gets far more strategic this year. https://t.co/3xIOumQeI3
Benin Wants to Establish a Secondary National Data Center
Benin’s Ministry of Digital and Digitalization has issued a World Bank‑funded request for proposals to conduct a technical, economic and legal feasibility study on a secondary national data centre. The study, due by March 27, 2026, will explore locating the backup facility...
High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience Across SQL Server Environments
DH2i announced the general availability of DxEnterprise v26.0 and DxOperator v2, upgrades that bring advanced high‑availability, disaster‑recovery and resilience features to SQL Server on Windows, Linux and Kubernetes. DxEnterprise adds default database‑level health monitoring, automatic quorum enforcement to avoid split‑brain, and stronger...
Rising Infrastructure Costs Aren’t A Blip — They’re A Reset
Enterprise infrastructure costs are climbing 10‑20% as AI‑driven demand monopolizes GPU, high‑bandwidth memory, and flash production. Commodity components like standard RAM and HDDs face shrinking supply, extending lead times and shortening quote validity. The price pressure is expected to persist...
The Shift to a Modern Cloud Infrastructure Delivers Human Benefits
Enterprises across North America are moving from legacy data centres to cloud platforms at an unprecedented pace. The primary driver is a clear commercial imperative: avoid hidden cost spikes during a rushed data‑centre exit. Sequencing migration before decommissioning lets organisations...
Microsoft Tells Crusty Old Kernel Drivers to Get with the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program
Microsoft will cease trusting kernel drivers signed through the long‑deprecated cross‑signed root program, requiring all drivers to be certified via the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). The change rolls out in an "evaluation mode" with the April 2026 Windows Update, allowing...
Report Warns AI Agents Outpace Accountability, Sparking Governance Alarm
Accenture’s new report, The Age of Co‑Intelligence, warns that the rapid scaling of AI agents threatens enterprise accountability, with 60 agents reshaping over half of U.S. work hours. The study flags $6 billion in potential revenue gains but warns that governance...
Changes in the Channel: People Moves and Shakeups March 23 - March 27
During the week of March 23‑27, several channel vendors announced senior leadership changes aimed at strengthening AI‑driven security, scaling SaaS revenue, and expanding federal cloud compliance. 7AI named Israel Barak as chief information security officer to accelerate AI‑enabled SOC operations. JumpCloud,...
Log Management: What It Is, Benefits & Best Practices for IT Leaders
Log management is becoming a strategic pillar for enterprises, with the global market projected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2025 to nearly $8 billion by 2030 at a 16% CAGR. The practice spans collection, aggregation, normalization, storage, analysis, and reporting, supporting...
The Cluster Management Strategy that Helped Pinterest Shave Millions Off Its Compute Bill
Pinterest reduced its compute expenses by re‑architecting how it moves workloads across Kubernetes clusters. The company built a central scheduler that dynamically shifts jobs between on‑prem, cloud, and spot‑instance environments based on real‑time demand. Predictive scaling and workload profiling let...
Virgin Media Business Wholesale Accelerates High-Capacity Delivery in the UK
Virgin Media Business Wholesale announced a major milestone in its Project Spark network transformation, completing national upgrades to its high‑capacity core, metro and MPLS layers. The new National High‑Capacity Services core now spans 23 sites, supporting 83% of demand, while...