Sustainability has become an increasingly frequent topic of discussion for data center operators, with many pledging to be carbon-free as soon as 2030. But are these commitments a response to the threat of regulation, or are we making genuine strides in the right direction? How can an industry that emits as much greenhouse gas as […]

In our previous blog, we identified the three layers to network data monetization. These were the data layer, the analytics layer and the automation layer. To address the network data value tree successfully, we must address the complexities of these three layers, which are essential for automated operations in telco. In the next part we […]

It’s no surprise that data clean rooms (DCRs) have become the go-to solution for customer insights. With the depreciation of cookies and growing concerns about data privacy, companies are rapidly switching to first-party data strategies to collect and understand their customers. But while first-party data provides insights, the reality is that not all first-party data […]

The move towards monitoring HR tools and applications for bias is gaining traction worldwide, driven by various global and domestic data privacy laws and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In line with this trend, the New York City Council has enacted new regulations requiring organizations to conduct yearly bias audits on automated employment […]

At IBM, we strive each day to achieve our purpose; to be the catalyst that helps makes the world work better. We endeavor to be at the forefront of groundbreaking changes in the industries we serve and the global community at large. None of this would be possible without skilled and talented IBMers. Businesses should […]

Facial recognition technology has become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, from unlocking our phones to boarding airplanes. While this technology may seem convenient, its implications go far beyond mere convenience. There are real dangers associated with facial recognition technology that have caught the attention of policymakers, privacy advocates, and civil rights groups alike. The […]

The AWS Summit season has started. AWS Summits are free technical and business conferences happening in large cities across the planet. This week, we were happy to welcome our customers and partners in Sydney and Paris. In France, 9,973 customers and partners joined us for the day to meet and exchange ideas but also to […]

“Divestitures require careful planning and execution, but they can create tremendous opportunities for companies to transform their businesses and unlock new growth potential.” – Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM. Divestitures are common in business, and IT professionals and MSPs should be prepared for them. There are different kinds, but usually, a divestiture involves a […]

Contrary to a commonly held misconception, optimizing the value realized from public clouds, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Azure, doesn’t necessarily mean minimizing spend on their services. In fact, growing cloud bills can be positive insofar as the consumer maximizes the value received per dollar spent, and the value […]

With AWS Service Catalog, you can create, govern, and manage a catalog of infrastructure as code (IaC) templates that are approved for use on AWS. These IaC templates can include everything from virtual machine images, servers, software, and databases to complete multi-tier application architectures. You can control which IaC templates and versions are available, what […]