Modernising Legacy Systems – without the Downtime
Legacy platforms still power core banking, insurance, trade and public‑sector operations, but they constrain innovation and customer experience. BBD Software argues that modernisation must move work, not just data, by coordinating people, systems and decisions. Their approach starts with a thorough assessment of code, dependencies and workflow bottlenecks, then prioritises low‑risk, high‑value changes. Using a phased coexistence model, organizations incrementally shift functionality to cloud, containers and micro‑services while keeping the legacy core online, avoiding any downtime.
.NEXT 2026 - AI Factories and Neoclouds Open New Opportunities for Nutanix
At .NEXT 2026, Nutanix executives highlighted neocloud providers and AI factories as fresh growth engines. They argue that GPU‑focused neoclouds and the need for dedicated AI production lines will surge demand for flexible, multi‑cloud infrastructure. Nutanix is positioning its management...
5 Questions Every Aspiring CIO Should Be Prepared to Answer
Aspiring CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs must be ready to answer executive questions in brief, high‑impact moments. The article outlines five core questions—value of initiatives, technology‑driven growth, biggest risk, emerging tech focus, and IT agility—and provides guidance on framing answers with...
Your MCP Server Is a Resource Server Now. Act Like It.
The March 26 2025 revision of the MCP specification reclassifies MCP servers as OAuth 2.0 resource servers, demanding a formal identity layer. The article walks through building an identity gateway that uses Keycloak, Maverics, OPA policies, and RFC 8693 token‑exchange to give Claude‑style AI...
Dynamics 365 Wave 1 Puts Agentic AI at the Heart of ERP
Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 2026 Wave 1 transforms Copilot from a passive assistant into an agentic operating layer embedded across finance, supply chain, HR, commerce and core ERP functions. The release introduces autonomous agents that execute tasks—such as account reconciliation, invoice capture,...
Prompt Injection Tags Along as GenAI Enters Daily Government Use
State and territorial governments are now using generative AI (GenAI) in everyday workflows, with 82% of CIOs reporting daily usage—a jump from 53% a year earlier. As adoption expands, the Center for Internet Security warns that prompt injection—malicious instructions hidden...
How Dartmouth College’s VMware Migration Became an Unexpected Infrastructure Playbook
Dartmouth College migrated its entire VMware environment to Nutanix’s Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) ahead of the industry‑wide push to cut VMware costs. The switch coincided with the expiration of both VMware and hardware contracts, prompting a competitive RFP that favored Nutanix....
Cloud Vs. Local Backup: Which Is Right for Your Organization?
Enterprises are weighing cloud versus local backup as data protection strategies evolve. Cloud backup delivers low upfront costs, unlimited scalability and off‑site disaster recovery, but ongoing storage and egress fees can erode savings. Local backup offers rapid on‑site restores and...
When AI Can Hack Anything, Identity Becomes Everything
Anthropic’s upcoming Claude Mythos model is being touted as far ahead of any existing AI in cyber‑offensive capability, signaling a new wave of tools that can automate vulnerability discovery and exploitation. The more immediate danger, however, is AI‑driven impersonation: 81%...
Western Union Zaps VMware and Moves to Nutanix
Western Union has begun moving 900 to 1,200 applications from VMware to Nutanix, targeting a 3,900‑core server fleet that supports operations in over 200 countries. The shift follows friction with Broadcom’s post‑acquisition licensing model for VMware, which Western Union deemed...
How Data Center Location, ESG Regulations, and AI Infrastructure Are Reshaping Risk
Data center location has moved from a purely technical choice to a core governance decision, as it directly influences energy costs, cooling requirements, water usage, and grid reliability. Climate stressors such as heat and drought are concentrating in key hubs,...
Feds Grade Themselves High Despite Legacy Gaps
A new EY survey shows 85 % of federal agency leaders rate their cybersecurity posture as an “A” or “B,” even though only one‑in‑five have completed a full migration to modern, secure platforms. Roughly half of AI‑driven defense projects are still...
Christian Siebeneck Joins Public Media Management In Technology Role
Christian Siebeneck has been appointed vice president of technology & innovation at Public Media Management, where he will oversee the company’s cloud and master‑control services for public‑television stations. Previously, Siebeneck served as chief technology officer at Twin Cities Public Television....
Rest Super Simplifies Staff Access to IT, HR and Information
Rest Super, Australia’s fast‑growing superannuation fund, has rolled out ServiceNow as a unified front‑door portal for IT, HR and information services. The platform supports a workforce that has expanded from about 200 staff five years ago to roughly 1,100 employees...
Sysco CIO to Depart as C-Suite Turnover Continues
Tom Peck, Sysco Corp.'s EVP and chief information and digital officer, is resigning effective April 10, ending a five‑year tenure that oversaw the company’s digital transformation. Navin Advani, currently CIO for the Americas, will serve as interim CIO, ensuring continuity of...
Arelion Employs NETSCOUT Arbor DDoS Protection Products
Arelion, a Tier‑1 IP backbone provider serving 129 countries, has deepened its partnership with NETSCOUT to modernize its DDoS defense. After 16 years using Arbor Sightline and the Threat Mitigation System, Arelion added three NETSCOUT offerings—Sentinel, ATLAS Intelligence Feed, and...
Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle
NWN announced an AI‑powered managed security operations suite built on its Experience Management Platform (EMP). The offering stitches together telemetry from Palo Alto Networks, Cisco and Arctic Wolf into a single control plane, aiming to tame the 50‑80 tool sprawl...
Amid the ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ CIOs and CTOs Take a Harder Line with Their Vendors
Enterprise leaders are hardening their stance with SaaS vendors amid the “SaaSpocalypse,” as AI‑driven startups threaten traditional software models. CIOs and CTOs now favor one‑year contracts, outcome‑based pricing, and deep architectural scrutiny over capacity and security checks. Companies like Bread...
Structured RFPs Push MSP Evaluation Toward Measurable Outcomes
Xobee has launched a managed‑IT‑services RFP template designed for small and mid‑sized businesses. The tool forces buyers to evaluate managed service providers (MSPs) on cybersecurity readiness, disaster recovery, SLA enforcement, and scalability rather than price alone. By codifying measurable criteria,...
Opkey Research Highlights “Cloud Velocity Crisis” In Enterprise ERP and Application Management
Opkey’s 2026 State of ERP Testing and Cloud Application Lifecycle Management Report warns of a “cloud velocity crisis” as enterprises grapple with faster release cycles, mounting integration complexity, and rising operational costs. Sixty‑one percent of respondents cite integrations as their...
EPLDT Group Powers Enterprise Transformation, Customer-Centric Innovation with CSG
ePLDT Group, the ICT arm of Philippine telecom giant PLDT, has selected NASDAQ‑listed CSG to power the next phase of its enterprise‑focused digital transformation. The partnership will deploy CSG Quote & Order and CSG Encompass to speed up service activation, personalize technology...
Universities Accelerate ERP Transformations to Standardize Systems and Enable AI
Higher education institutions are accelerating ERP modernization to replace fragmented, heavily customized systems with standardized, integrated cloud platforms that can support AI and automation. Central Michigan University is moving from a customized SAP ERP to a new integrated solution, entering...
Pluralsight Launches SecureReady to Help Organizations Build Job-Ready Cybersecurity Teams
Pluralsight unveiled SecureReady, an end‑to‑end cybersecurity skill development platform aimed at closing talent gaps for CISOs and IT leaders. The solution pairs a constantly refreshed library of on‑demand courses with more than 350 hands‑on labs and expert‑led seminars, releasing new...
When the Levee Breaks: Managing Cybersecurity Threats During Natural Disasters
Utility firms face a surge in cyber threats when natural disasters strain resources and distract staff. Experts recommend year‑round phishing awareness, a unified monitoring dashboard, and automated behavioral alerts to keep attackers at bay. Robust incident and disaster response plans,...
The Case for Infrastructure Sovereignty
Enterprises are increasingly pulling workloads from public clouds back to on‑premise bare‑metal servers to slash operating costs and regain performance control. High‑profile adopters such as GEICO and 37signals report multi‑million‑dollar savings, while market analysts forecast the bare‑metal segment will grow...
TikTok Plans Second Billion-Dollar Data Centre in Finland in Move to Store European User Data Locally
TikTok will spend €1 billion (about $1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Lahti, Finland, adding to its European data‑sovereignty programme. The site will launch with 50 MW of power, scalable to 128 MW, and is slated for operation by 2027. The...
Pedal to Bare-Metal Kubernetes, Nutanix Forges NKP Metal
Nutanix announced NKP Metal, extending its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform to run Kubernetes directly on bare‑metal servers. The dual‑native architecture lets containers and virtual machines coexist under a single management console, preserving Nutanix’s automation, lifecycle, and data‑service capabilities. NKP Metal targets...
AWS WorkMail Is Shutting Down: Migrate to a Secure Alternative without Downtime
AWS announced the end of support for WorkMail, compelling organizations to replace the service. Amazon lists several alternatives, with Zoho Mail highlighted for its one‑click migration capability. The transition involves moving emails, contacts, calendars, and user permissions while avoiding downtime....
Dr. A Shiju Rawther Joins CareEdge Ratings as Chief Information & Technology Officer
Dr. A. Shiju Rawther, a veteran technology executive with 25 years in financial services, has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer at CareEdge Ratings Limited, one of India’s leading credit‑rating firms. Previously heading IT at SBI Mutual Fund, he...
Logicalis Research Reveals 9 Out of 10 Global CIOs Admit to “Learning on the Go” When It Comes to AI
Logicalis’ new research of over 1,000 CIOs shows 89% are "learning on the go" with AI, indicating adoption outpaces organisational readiness. Two‑thirds worry about an AI bubble, while 88% cite internal skill gaps, data issues and cultural resistance as major...
How to Navigate the Storage Crunch in the AI Era
AI‑driven workloads are outpacing traditional storage planning, turning five‑year forecasts into a relic. Companies face stretched lead times and compressed project windows, forcing a shift from "buy‑and‑build" to on‑demand storage services. Everpure’s Evergreen architecture offers a service‑level‑backed, outcome‑focused model that...
IDC Sees Worsening Tech Environment as Middle East Tensions Continue
IDC warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could sharply curb global IT spending in 2026, trimming its growth forecast to 9% and warning it may slip to 5‑6% if fighting persists. The firm cited rising oil prices, higher component...
Home Office Seeks Trio of £100k-Plus Leaders to Support Police Tech Transformation
The Home Office is recruiting three deputy delivery directors to steer a major police technology transformation, each offering a six‑figure salary of £100,000‑£117,800 (approximately $127,000‑$150,000). The roles cover legacy services transformation—including the £900 million (≈$1.14 billion) Law Enforcement Data Service that will...
Anthropic Taps Microsoft Azure AI Veteran For Infrastructure Role
Anthropic has appointed Eric Boyd, former Microsoft Azure AI president, as its head of infrastructure. Boyd will oversee scaling the foundation‑model infrastructure that powers Claude and the company’s expanding partner ecosystem. The move follows Anthropic’s $100 million investment in its Claude...
AI Traffic Is Pushing Enterprise Networks to the Edge - Channel Partners Are on the Hook
Enterprise networks, originally designed for predictable traffic, are now being overwhelmed by AI‑driven workloads that create erratic north‑south and east‑west data flows. IDC projects AI infrastructure spending to hit $758 billion by 2029, accelerating the need for edge‑to‑core connectivity and flexible...
UAE Approves SAP for E-Invoicing, Expanding ERP’s Role in Compliance Architecture
The UAE Ministry of Finance has pre‑approved SAP as an e‑invoicing service provider, making it the first major ERP vendor on the government’s list. The pre‑approval precedes a phased rollout that begins with a pilot in July 2026 and becomes...
Amazon S3 Files Gives the World’s Biggest Object Store a File System
Amazon Web Services introduced S3 Files, a new feature that exposes Amazon S3 buckets as native NFS v4.1 file systems. The service runs on top of Amazon Elastic File System, delivering sub‑millisecond latency and full POSIX‑like operations such as file locking...
Top Cloud Privileged Access Management Best Practices to Prevent Privilege Abuse
Cloud privileged access abuse underpins the majority of major cloud breaches, often stemming from unmanaged service accounts or inherited IAM roles. Cloud PAM aims to discover, control, and enforce least‑privilege across all human, machine, and AI identities at scale. Implementing...
How MassMutual and Mass General Brigham Turned AI Pilot Sprawl Into Production Results
MassMutual and Mass General Brigham (MGB) tackled rampant AI pilot sprawl by imposing disciplined governance, turning experimental projects into production‑grade solutions. MassMutual reported a 30% boost in developer productivity, help‑desk resolution dropping from 11 minutes to one, and customer calls...
Alteryx Appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer to Accelerate AI-Driven Transformation and Enterprise Scale
Alteryx announced the appointment of Julie Irish as chief information officer, tasked with leading the global IT organization and accelerating AI‑driven transformation. Irish will focus on modernizing internal technology, scaling data engineering, and strengthening security to support Alteryx’s expanding analytics...
AI Is Reshaping Cyber Risk. Boards Need to Manage the Threat.
AI‑enabled cyber attacks now cost an average $4.88 million per breach and have surged 44% in a single year, while 77% of organizations still lack basic AI security practices. The article argues that traditional VUCA thinking no longer fits; instead, a...
The Next Evolution of ERP - Intelligence Built Around People
Traditional ERP systems are being re‑engineered into AI‑enabled platforms that deliver real‑time, role‑specific intelligence. While 88% of organizations have adopted AI in at least one function, only a third have scaled it enterprise‑wide, often due to trust and data fragmentation....
Why CIOs Must Integrate Governance Into Enterprise AI
Enterprise AI spending is set to rise nearly 40% this year, pushing AI deeper into business workflows and amplifying governance needs. Gartner advises CIOs to adopt an architecture‑first approach, embedding governance directly into AI systems rather than treating it as...
Sustainability Accounting Can Be Difficult, but Can Differentiate
Enterprises are drawn to public‑cloud sustainability claims that highlight data‑center efficiency and renewable energy use. However, providers’ reporting methods differ, making it hard to translate high‑level metrics into verifiable carbon footprints for individual organizations. The hidden lifecycle emissions of hardware—manufacturing,...
7 Reasons IT Always Gets the Blame — and How IT Leaders Can Change That
When business performance falls short, IT often becomes the default scapegoat. The article outlines seven common reasons—poor communication, mismatched goals, underinvestment, focus on symptoms, unclear ownership, scapegoating, and the cost‑center label—that drive this perception. It also offers practical strategies for...
What CIOs Must Know About Bossware Strategy
The pandemic‑driven shift to remote work sparked a rapid adoption of employee‑monitoring software, now dubbed “bossware.” An estimated 74% of organizations employ such tools, many powered by AI to track keystrokes, screenshots, and even biometric data. A fragmented legal landscape—federal...
Cloud-First Vs. Sovereign-First: Navigating the Trade-Off
Enterprises are increasingly adopting sovereign cloud solutions to meet data‑residency mandates, mitigate geopolitical risk, and reduce reliance on foreign cloud providers. Gartner defines sovereign cloud as locally hosted services that ensure legal and operational autonomy, a definition echoed by Forrester...
Cold-Climate Data Centers: The Next Hot Thing in Data Center Growth
Cold‑climate data centers exploit naturally low ambient temperatures to provide free cooling, dramatically lowering power and water consumption. Operators such as atNorth, Facebook, and Google have already deployed facilities in Iceland, Sweden, and Finland, demonstrating cost and sustainability gains. The...
Comp AI: The Open-Source Way to Get Compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR
Comp AI launches an open‑source compliance platform that automates SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR readiness. The tool combines an AI‑driven policy editor, automated evidence collection, and a device‑agent that monitors encryption, antivirus, password and screen‑lock settings. Core code is released...
Maidar Secure, Strike48 Bring Agentic AI to the SOC
Maidar Secure has teamed up with Strike48 to embed the latter’s agentic AI platform into its managed security services and SOC operations. The integration promises autonomous threat detection, real‑time attack simulation and machine‑speed incident response, turning traditional reactive defenses into...