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4 hidden risks of your enterprise cloud strategy

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And those massive platforms sharply limit how far they will allow one enterprise’s IT due diligence to go. Moreover, most enterprise cloud strategies involve a variety of cloud vendors, including point-solution SaaS vendors operating in the cloud. it’s critical to remember that it is only a snapshot at that moment of evaluation.

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4 ways to ensure CEO support for your digital strategy

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Graded has been in business since the 1950s, so it’s rooted in non-digital systems, which have been modernized over time. Following are ways CIOs can help overcome disconnect in the C-suite on the evolving nature of their role in an effort to better enable support for their digital strategies.

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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

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Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

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Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Without a clear cloud strategy and broad leadership support, even value-adding cloud investments may be at risk. And it’s never too late for CIOs to reassess their cloud strategies.

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6 strategic imperatives for your next data strategy

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According to the MIT Technology Review Insights Survey, an enterprise data strategy supports vital business objectives including expanding sales, improving operational efficiency, and reducing time to market. The problem is today, just 13% of organizations excel at delivering on their data strategy.

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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

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On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Once inside the system, the hacker gained access to files uploaded by Okta customers using valid session tokens from recent support cases.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

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The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another. Password strategies. There’s the complexity of security in the organization. Encryption.