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Tech Industry Recap: CIOInfluence’s Top Stories for the Week Ending April 4, 2025

Tech Industry Recap: CIOInfluence’s Top Stories for the Week Ending April 4, 2025

From smart automation to expanding cloud frontiers, the tech world isn’t slowing down—it’s accelerating into uncharted territory. As enterprises race to modernize, the spotlight is on tools and strategies that deliver speed, scale, and security.

Cloud platforms are no longer just enablers—they’re the core of adaptive business models. Meanwhile, AI-driven automation is stepping beyond buzzwords, becoming a decisive force in reshaping operations. But with innovation comes new risks: the cybersecurity battleground is growing more sophisticated, demanding a rethink of traditional defense lines.

In this edition, we cut through the noise to bring you the week’s most vital IT moves, expert insights, and emerging priorities that are redefining how businesses operate in the digital era. The future of tech is unfolding now—here’s what you need to know to lead it.

This Week’s Tech News in Brief

Key Cybersecurity Moves to Watch

BigID & SentinelOne Unite: First-of-Its-Kind DSPM Integration to Enhance Cyber Resilience

BigID, the leader in data security, compliance, privacy, and AI-driven data management, today announced a new integration with SentinelOne .a global leader in AI-powered security, to embed actionable DSPM insights from BigID into SentinelOne. This collaboration marks a milestone as BigID is the first Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) provider with seamless integration to SentinelOne’s Singularity Platform™, delivering a transformative, data-centric approach to threat prioritization for modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

Key benefits include:

  • Prioritized Threat Remediation: By ingesting BigID’s DSPM insights and alerts into SentinelOne’s Singularity™ Platform, organizations can now identify and prioritize threats based on the sensitivity of the data at risk, helping to ensure that the most critical vulnerabilities are addressed first.
  • Faster Incident Response: By integrating BigID’s DSPM insights with SentinelOne’s Extended Security Posture Management (xSPM) capabilities, security teams can quickly identify sensitive data exposures and respond to threats faster, minimizing the window of opportunity for attackers.
  • Centralized Security Management: By combining BigID’s DSPM with SentinelOne’s xSPM, organizations gain a unified solution for managing data security risks, streamlining workflows, and fostering better collaboration across security operations teams.
Commvault and SimSpace Launch Unprecedented Cyber Recovery Range, Delivering Real-World Attacks, Real Skills, and Real Recovery

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, and SimSpace, a global leader in high-fidelity cyber range solutions, today announced the Commvault Recovery Range™, powered by SimSpace.

“Together with SimSpace, we are offering companies something that’s truly unique in the market – the physical, emotional, and psychological experience of a real-world cyberattack and the harrowing challenges often experienced in attempting to rapidly recover,” said Bill O’Connell, Chief Security Officer, Commvault. 

Breaking Down the Latest in Cloud

env0 Introduces Cloud Analyst for AI-Powered Infrastructure Intelligence

env0, a leading infrastructure management platform, today announced a new AI-powered infrastructure intelligence solution — Cloud Analyst. Available as part of the env0 platform, Cloud Analyst is an embedded AI agent that provides visibility and operational intelligence for deep insights across enterprise cloud infrastructure at a massive scale.

Key Cloud Analyst Capabilities:

● Instant Infrastructure Insights: Ask questions and get immediate answers on infrastructure state, trends, and key metrics
● Infrastructure Exploration and Analysis: Drill down into historical data, filter by project or environment, and uncover optimization opportunities
● Dynamic Dashboard Creation: Turn insights into interactive dashboards, making it easy to explore and monitor any aspect of your infrastructure

1touch.io Unveils Next-Generation Enterprise DSPM Platform for Hybrid, Multi-cloud, and Mainframe Environments

1touch.io today launched the next-generation Enterprise Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform, a game-changing solution designed specifically for hybrid, multi-cloud, on-premises, and mainframe environments.

“Our customers operate in high-stakes environments where attackers continuously evolve their tactics and a new multi-dimensional approach is required,” said Ashish Gupta, CEO and President of 1touch.io. 

The Week’s Need-to-Know Data-driven Insights

From Data to Actionable Insights: How Treon and Skyler – Leaders in Reliability – Are Revolutionizing Asset Reliability

Treon and Skyler have announced a strategic partnership to transform asset reliability management. The collaboration combines Treon’s IoT-powered solutions with Skyler’s comprehensive reliability services and AI analytics for mechanical equipment, delivering full coverage across plants—from balance-of-plant systems to critical assets.

This integrated approach includes:

  • Strategic reliability consulting – Identifying critical assets and processes to develop optimal monitoring approaches for both core and balance-of-plant equipment.
  • Smart monitoring devices and AI platform – Deploying Treon IoT sensors, seamlessly integrated with Skyler’s advanced analytics platform to provide real-time condition monitoring and predictive insights for monitored equipment.
  • Installation and ongoing support – Expert hardware installation and system integration, with continuous support from certified vibration analysts for accurate interpretation and actionable recommendations.
  • Risk mitigation insurance – Providing insurance solutions to protect equipment and operations from potential failures.
Kiteworks Private Data Network Unifies and Secures Sensitive Data Exchanged Across People, Systems, and Machines

Kiteworks, the leader in comprehensive protection and compliance for enterprise data interactions, today announced the launch of Kiteworks Private Data Network (PDN). This platform addresses critical security and compliance challenges created by fragmented data ecosystems by unifying sensitive data exchanges, eliminating blind spots, and providing complete visibility and control.

“Kiteworks Private Data Network represents our strategic evolution from a Private Content Network (PCN), specifically addressing today’s heightened security and compliance demands,” said Tim Freestone, CMO at Kiteworks. 

Trending Topics in IT

Cloud Runtime Security for Serverless Architectures

As serverless computing reshapes modern application development, traditional security models fall short in safeguarding these ephemeral, event-driven environments. This article dives into the unique security challenges of serverless architectures and why cloud runtime security is critical for real-time threat detection and resilient operations.

Readers will gain insights into:

  • Key vulnerabilities like injection attacks, over-privileged roles, and supply chain risks

  • Best practices such as real-time monitoring, least-privilege enforcement, and secure environment variable handling

  • Emerging trends, including AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust implementations tailored for serverless

ITSM in a Multi-Cloud World: Managing Security Risks Across Distributed Environments

As multi-cloud strategies become the norm, IT leaders must rethink how they manage security and operations across diverse platforms. This article explores the evolving role of IT Service Management (ITSM) in distributed cloud environments, emphasizing its value in streamlining threat detection, boosting agility, and ensuring compliance.

Readers will gain insights into:

  • How cloud-based ITSM platforms enhance visibility and control across hybrid ecosystems

  • The impact of AI and automation in accelerating service delivery and minimizing downtime

  • The advantages of multi-cloud adoption—flexibility, cost-efficiency, innovation, and resilience

This piece is essential for IT decision-makers aiming to future-proof their operations in an era of remote work and digital transformation.

Executive Insight Spotlight: What the Leaders Are Saying

CIO Influence Interview with Jon Murchison, CEO of Blackpoint Cyber

In a quick chat with CIO Influence, Jon Murchison outlined the biggest cybersecurity pain points organizations face today and how Blackpoint Cyber is redefining Managed Detection and Response (MDR) through unified, threat-intelligence-driven platforms.

Key Insights:

  • Fragmented Security Ecosystems Remain a Major Gap
    Jon emphasized that relying on siloed tools and static log-based detection is no longer viable. The lack of integration across tools results in operational inefficiencies and missed threats. He advocates for unified cybersecurity platforms that consolidate asset discovery, threat detection, and response to improve visibility and accelerate action.

  • Zero Trust Must Be Practical, Not Punitive
    While Zero Trust is a foundational principle, Jon warns against rigid implementation in dynamic environments. Blackpoint’s MDR integrates smart application control, blending identity, endpoint, and cloud detection with real-time visibility—striking a balance between security and operational continuity.

  • Real-World Impact
    He shared a compelling incident where Blackpoint swiftly stopped the spread of RedLine Stealer malware via a compromised Microsoft Intune admin account. Their SOC team detected anomalies, isolated endpoints, and collaborated with the client to prevent escalation—highlighting the platform’s rapid threat response and cloud integration capabilities.

  • Guidance for 2025 CIOs and CISOs
    Jon urges IT leaders to adopt a cybersecurity maturity model, focus on proactive defense, and prioritize integrated platforms over patchwork tools. Clarity, consistency, and data-driven decisions are key to navigating modern threats.

  • The Future of MDR: Platformization
    Jon sees the MDR market evolving toward full platformization. Blackpoint is launching its Unified Security Posture and Response (USPR) platform, enabling MSPs to run their entire security business from a single pane of glass. This SaaS-managed platform is designed to reduce complexity, enhance value delivery, and support partners at every stage of their security journey.

The Brand Redefining Tech This Week

Ping Identity | LinkedIn

Ping Identity is a leading provider of intelligent identity and access management solutions, helping enterprises deliver secure and seamless digital experiences. Specializing in Zero Trust security, multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on, Ping empowers organizations to manage user identities across complex IT environments. Its cloud-first identity platform integrates with hybrid infrastructure, offering scalable and adaptive security that meets modern workforce and customer demands. With advanced capabilities in identity intelligence and real-time threat detection, Ping Identity plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data while enabling frictionless access. The company remains focused on innovation, trust, and compliance—key pillars for navigating today’s cybersecurity challenges.

CEO – Andre Durand

Recent Launch – Ping Identity Unveils PingOne Protect: AI-Driven Risk Management for Identity Security

Top Events Shaping the Tech World

AWE USA 2025

Date: June 10-12, 2025

Location: Long Beach, CA

Augmented World Expo (AWE) is the world’s largest spatial computing event and is the place to be for all things augmented reality, virtual reality, and XR community.

Render 2025

Date: June 11-13, 2025

Location: Atlanta, GA

A tech conference & expo unlike anything you’ve ever seen — a carnival of innovation, code & culture. This is where the unexpected meets the extraordinary.

Generative AI Summit New York

Date: June 12, 2025

Location: New York, NY

New York’s most significant assembly of engineers, developers & executives returns. With greater hardware efficiency and growing industry demand, fine-tuning infrastructure & optimizing deployment environments is essential. Join your peers in facilitating the LLM & multimodal AI era, and leave with the tools to scale powerful, cost-effective applications on the journey to AGI.

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