CIOInfluence brings you the most relevant and thought-provoking insights from the world of IT, curated by experts at the forefront of technology. In this edition, we’re diving into the latest breakthroughs and shifts in cloud computing, data management, cybersecurity, and the buzzwords that are shaping the future of IT. From November 11th to November 15th, the tech world saw significant developments that are setting the stage for 2025 and beyond.
In cloud computing, new innovations are reshaping how businesses manage infrastructure and scale seamlessly. Data management continues to evolve with the rise of AI-driven solutions, while cybersecurity takes center stage as ever-present threats demand more robust, forward-thinking defenses. We’ll also spotlight the key IT events on the horizon and break down the must-know buzzwords you’ll be hearing throughout the year.
Whether you’re a CIO, tech leader, or just passionate about staying on top of the latest trends, this roundup is your go-to guide for everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve. Let’s dive into the highlights shaping the future of tech!
IT Brief: The Hottest Tech Trends You Need to Know
IT Security Roundup: The Latest Developments This Week
Kyndryl and Microsoft Unveil New Services to Advance Cyber Resilience for Customers
Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today introduced a new suite of services, co-developed with Microsoft, to enhance cyber resilience for businesses globally.
News in short:
- The services, integrated into Kyndryl Bridge, combine AI-powered tools with Microsoft’s security technologies to protect against cyber threats.
- This collaboration addresses the growing complexities of cybersecurity, from compliance to securing IT infrastructure.
- Kyndryl’s services include enhanced risk and compliance readiness, SIEM migration, identity and access management (IAM), and XDR capabilities with Microsoft Defender.
- Kyndryl joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) to strengthen its cybersecurity offerings.
- The partnership aims to help businesses stay resilient in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Cynamics and Hitachi Systems Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance APAC Cybersecurity with AI-Driven Solution
Cynamics announced a strategic agreement with Hitachi Systems, Ltd. to advance cybersecurity solutions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Hitachi Systems, Ltd. brings its expertise in IT solutions and infrastructure, while Cynamics specializes in cutting-edge AI-driven network security. Under this agreement Hitachi Systems, Ltd. will resell and distribute Cynamics’ technologies.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Hitachi Systems Ltd. a leader in IT solutions for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our company’s commitment to deliver unparalleled cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions” said Eyal Elyashiv Cynamics CEO.
Cloud Technology News: What’s Changing in the Cloud Space
Hitachi Vantara Expands Hybrid Cloud Storage Platform with Object Storage, All-QLC Flash and Advancing Cloud Integration
Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. announced the launch of new solutions available through its Virtual Storage Platform One data platform. Designed to redefine storage and data management for AI and analytics workloads, the new suite includes an all-new quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage array with public cloud replication and an object storage appliance.
The new suite delivers powerful solutions tailored to meet evolving needs. These latest offerings include:
- Virtual Storage Platform One Block – The all-QLC flash storage array with public cloud replication provides a new storage solution to harness QLC flash technology and deliver high-density, cost-effective storage ideal for large-capacity needs.
- Virtual Storage Platform One Object – The object storage appliance is engineered for scalability and provides a robust solution for managing massive volumes of unstructured data driven by AI workloads.
Aviatrix Introduces Cloud Network Security Platform-as-a-Service: Aviatrix PaaS
Aviatrix introduced Aviatrix Cloud Network Security Platform-as-a-Service (Aviatrix PaaS), a new, transformative addition to its renowned Cloud Network Security Platform. This managed service option broadens the choices available to new and existing enterprise customers, providing a fast, scalable, and AI-enhanced solution for secure cloud networking in a fully managed, ready-to-deploy option – streamlining cloud security and cost optimization for enterprises.
“We have long been dedicated to solving the toughest enterprise challenges, from safeguarding against escalating security threats to enabling seamless, cross-platform integration,” said Doug Merritt, CEO of Aviatrix.
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NetApp Collaborates with Red Hat to Deliver Increased Flexibility for Virtualized Environments
NetApp the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced an expanded collaboration with Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, to offer new solutions to streamline and accelerate enterprise application development and management in virtual environments. By uniting NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure with Red Hat OpenShift, this collaboration offers customers more flexibility to manage their virtualized environments more seamlessly on-premises and in the hybrid multicloud.
“In today’s ever-changing technology landscape, organizations need to embrace flexibility and agility so they can adapt and create a winning strategy,” said Jonsi Stefansson, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NetApp.
Metaplane Launches Snowflake Native App on Snowflake Marketplace for Comprehensive Data Observability
Metaplane, the fastest to adopt end-to-end data observability platform for data teams, today announced the public preview of its Snowflake Native App for comprehensive data observability in the AI Data Cloud. As organizations expand their use of Snowflake to build and deploy new AI-powered data applications, data observability and security are critical to success.
With Metaplane’s Snowflake Native App, data teams can:
- Ensure data quality for mission-critical applications: Get end-to-end visibility and actionable alerts in minutes, enabling industries like finance, healthcare, and technology companies to maintain high data reliability for their AI/ML initiatives and core business operations.
- Maintain data security and compliance: Critical data processing takes place within Snowflake’s secure environment, helping teams in operating in highly regulated industries to meet compliance standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA.
- Scale data operations efficiently: Automated quality checks powered by machine learning detect anomalies across your entire data stack—from ingestion to BI tools—freeing up engineering resources to focus on strategic initiatives rather than firefighting data issues.
Must-Read Articles for the Latest in Tech
How Enterprise Cloud Storage Can Improve Data Security
As businesses increasingly embrace cloud storage to handle their growing data needs, it has become a crucial part of their digital transformation journey. Cloud storage offers unmatched scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, helping organizations scale quickly and respond to evolving demands. However, as businesses shift from traditional, on-premises systems to cloud solutions, one challenge becomes clear: securing sensitive data in the cloud.
This article takes a closer look at how enterprise cloud storage works, and the powerful role it plays in both enhancing data security and driving business growth. It explores the technical aspects of cloud storage, including the three main types—object, file, and block storage—and explains how these options can be leveraged for different needs, from high-performance applications to long-term data backups.
In addition, it dives into the essential security features that cloud storage providers offer, such as encryption, access control, and disaster recovery. These measures ensure that sensitive data is both protected and easily accessible, a crucial balance for businesses in today’s fast-paced, data-driven world. It also emphasizes the importance of redundancy, where cloud services use multiple data centers to safeguard against failures, ensuring your business data is always available when needed.
Distributed Identity Governance in Multi-Cloud Environments: Managing User Access and Compliance
This article focuses on the challenges and strategies for managing user identities and access in multi-cloud environments. It outlines key approaches to ensure security and compliance, including:
- Identity Federation: Enabling seamless access across multiple clouds using a central identity provider (IdP) and secure authentication standards.
- Automated Identity Lifecycle Management: Streamlining user provisioning and deactivation through automation to reduce errors and ensure compliance.
- Centralized Access Control: Using tools like Open Policy Agent (OPA) to enforce consistent access policies across different cloud platforms.
- Auditing & Compliance Monitoring: Leveraging centralized logging and SIEM systems to track access and detect anomalies, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Zero-Trust Architecture: Implementing strict security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and continuous monitoring to reduce risk.
The Expert’s View: Key Tech Insights for the Week
CIO Influence Interview with Punit Minocha, EVP of Business Development and Corporate Strategy, Zscaler
In a recent Q&A with Punit Minocha, EVP of Business Development and Corporate Strategy at Zscaler, readers gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust adoption. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in this interview:
- Overcoming Cloud Transformation Hurdles: Punit discusses the major challenges enterprises face in adopting cloud technologies—data security, compliance, and managing multi-cloud environments—and how Zscaler’s Zero Trust architecture helps simplify and secure cloud transitions.
- Zero Trust Evolution: He shares his predictions for the growing adoption of Zero Trust over the next five years, emphasizing its role in securing access, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments. The shift from traditional VPNs and firewalls to a more robust, segmentation-based security model will be a game-changer for cybersecurity.
- Mobile Security Risks: Mobile security is a growing concern with threats like malware and phishing. Punit highlights how Zscaler’s mobile threat defense solutions protect users and devices by using zero-trust principles to block lateral movement and improve performance.
- AI’s Role in Cybersecurity: AI is rapidly transforming threat detection and response. Punit explains how Zscaler leverages AI and machine learning to monitor massive volumes of daily transactions, identifying anomalies and speeding up incident response—while also addressing the new challenges posed by GenAI applications.
CIO Influence Interview With Anuj Goel, CEO and Co-founder, Cyware
In his interview with CIO Influence, Anuj Goel, CEO and Co-founder of Cyware, shares critical insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a focus on the importance of threat intelligence, automation, and AI in transforming security operations. Here’s a brief overview of the key takeaways from the interview:
- Anuj explains how Cyware’s Cyber Fusion solution integrates AI, threat intelligence, and automation to unify security operations and shift from reactive to proactive security.
- He highlights the importance of operationalizing threat intelligence and breaking down silos to improve collaboration and speed in threat detection and response.
- Anuj discusses how automating tasks like alert triaging and data correlation reduces burnout, speeds up response times, and enhances overall security operations.
- He underscores AI’s growing role in detecting threats, automating decision-making, and orchestrating security workflows to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Top 5 Cybersecurity Trends Anuj Highlights:
- Threat Intelligence Operationalization
- AI Integration
- Modernizing Security Operations
- Collective Defense
Tech Jargon in Buzz
Debugging: The process of finding the root cause, workarounds, and possible fixes for bugs.
EUD: A set of tools and methods that allow users to create, modify, or extend software.
Netiquette: Netiquette refers to internet guidelines that advise people on how to communicate and treat others when interacting online.
This Week’s Brand Focus
Skyhigh Security is a leading provider of cloud security solutions, empowering organizations to secure their digital transformation in an increasingly complex cyber landscape. As a trusted partner in the fight against cyber threats, Skyhigh offers advanced cloud-native security tools that safeguard sensitive data, protect applications, and ensure compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With a strong focus on Zero Trust architecture, data loss prevention, and real-time threat intelligence, Skyhigh enables businesses to confidently leverage cloud technologies without compromising on security.
CEO – Vishal Rao
Recent Launch – Skyhigh Security Expands Executive Team to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
Top IT Events to Watch in 2025
Frontend Barcelona Conference 2024
Date: Dec. 3 to 4
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dive into the cutting-edge of web development in this premier event in Barcelona is your gateway to the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in frontend development. Join us for two days filled with insightful talks and unmatched networking opportunities.
Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit
Date: Dec. 9 to 11
Location: Grapevine, TX
The program for the 2024 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit is underway and we look forward to sharing details soon!
Global AI Show
Date:Dec. 11 to 12
Location: Dubai, UAE
The future is powered by AI, and the Global AI Show is your gateway to exploring its potential! This premier conference brings together leading minds in Artificial Intelligence to delve into its transformative applications across various industries.
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