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Are your security tools working for you? Choosing the right tools plays a critical role in your organization’s success. But the unfortunate reality is that selecting, implementing, and integrating tools is easier in theory than in practice. All too often, I see organizations juggling disconnected tools, drowning in alerts, and

I recently attended the HIMSS conference, and unsurprisingly, the primary topic of discussion centered on AI. The big question on everyone’s minds: What is agentic AI, and how is it being used in the healthcare industry? AI integration is becoming increasingly crucial in healthcare, particularly for automating workflows and enhancing

As businesses look to boost productivity, many are turning to Microsoft Copilot. This AI-powered productivity capability is embedded into Microsoft 365 applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, tools most employees already know. This familiarity promises a more friction-free experience from an employee onboarding perspective. When implemented successfully, it can automate

Microsoft Copilot promises AI-powered productivity gains that will redefine how work gets done. Already, Microsoft Copilot is transforming the way organizations and their workforce communicate and function via streamlined automation and AI workflow. In practice, however, many cybersecurity professionals face significant adoption hurdles related to Microsoft Copilot security, including AI

Are you making the most of your Cisco renewals? Most organizations treat renewals as tactical exercises: a check-the-box task to extend coverage, process a purchase order, and avoid service disruption. But this reactive approach misses a tremendous opportunity. When approached strategically, a Cisco renewal can be far more than a

You may have already heard, but if not, I’m pleased to inform you that HPE has officially completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks. First announced back in January of 2024, the HPE Juniper acquisition is now a done deal. Juniper’s CEO, Rami Rahim, is charged with leading the HPE Networking

The Cisco True Forward: How to avoid surprise costs

It started with an invoice they didn’t expect—$280,000 in unbudgeted costs tied to licenses they didn’t even know they were overusing. That was the moment this healthcare provider realized how important Cisco True Forward visibility really is. And they’re not alone.  For organizations that rely on Cisco to power critical

Salt Typhoon cyberattack

In a January 2025 advisory, CISA’s then-director, Jen Easterly, stated that “China’s sophisticated and well-resourced cyber program represents the most serious and significant cyber threat to our nation, and in particular, U.S. critical infrastructure.” Whether they aim to spy, disrupt, or destroy, safeguarding infrastructure against Salt Typhoon cyberattacks and other

How weak data governance, security, & identity management thwart AI transformation

AI has the potential to bring significant changes to business. However, AI initiatives are often hindered by issues related to AI data governance, security, and identity management. While data concerns and identity management are not the only things slowing down AI initiatives, they are among the largest roadblocks to an