The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) continues to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry, particularly as organizations have been pushed to adapt new safeguards for protected health information (PHI), especially with the rise of electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic protected health information (ePHI). As healthcare providers continue migrating to cloud-based […]

The idea of managing data at tremendous scale is hardly new. Most businesses embraced the concept of “big data” and associated technologies (like data lakes) at least a decade ago. However, the adoption of modern AI technology has introduced major new challenges to the big data world – so many, in fact, that I like […]

Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue introducing key cybersecurity tools and services. Recently, we covered Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), which act like detectives, gathering and analyzing threat information to help you prepare for future attacks. Today, we’re exploring Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) cybersecurity tools that monitor network traffic, detect malicious activities, and […]

It is shaping up to be another year of IT budget pressure from data growth—especially the ongoing growth of unstructured data. Data can cost millions annually for a large enterprise to store, backup and replicate as needed for disaster recovery plans. Then there is the cost to replace outdated legacy storage systems which can fulfill the security requirements and processing speeds that […]

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) have become essential tools for organizations aiming to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. These platforms aggregate, correlate, and analyze threat data from various sources, providing actionable intelligence to security teams. With the rise of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and ransomware, TIPs are increasingly integrating machine learning (ML) and artificial […]

Amazon Bedrock is expanding its foundation model (FM) offerings as the generative AI field evolves. Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet foundation model in Amazon Bedrock. As Anthropic’s most intelligent model to date, Claude 3.7 Sonnet stands out as their first hybrid reasoning model capable of producing quick responses […]

AWS Developer Day 2025, held on February 20th, showcased how to integrate responsible generative AI into development workflows. The event featured keynotes from AWS leaders including Srini Iragavarapu, Director Generative AI Applications and Developer Experiences, Jeff Barr, Vice President of AWS Evangelism, David Nalley, Director Open Source Marketing of AWS, along with AWS Heroes and technical […]

In the fast-evolving world of finance and taxation, AI-powered tax tools have become indispensable for individuals, businesses, and tax professionals alike. As we step into 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into tax software has transformed how we approach tax preparation, compliance, and financial management. These tools are not just about automating repetitive tasks, they […]

When it comes to choosing the right database management system (DBMS), developers and data analysts today face considerable choices and opportunities, and many of them lie beyond the traditional on-premise options. There are best-of-breed DBMS products with freemium offerings for developers to get started on their laptop, or operate directly within a cloud platform, not […]

(Article update: 02-19-2025) Scientists have been researching and developing brain implants that could connect the human brain to other devices, allowing humans to control technology with their minds. In 2025, this technology is expected to advance significantly, moving beyond medical applications to revolutionize fields like education, mental health, and augmented reality. While brain implants have […]