Three-quarters of companies now use open source observability tools
A new report from Grafana Labs looks at the maturity and evolution of the observability landscape, from the complex challenges teams are facing to the tools and tactics they're implementing to overcome them.
The study, based on 1,255 responses, shows 75 percent of respondents are now using open source licensing for observability into software performance, with 70 percent reporting that their organizations use both Prometheus and OpenTelemetry in some capacity. Half of all organizations have increased their investments in both technologies for the second year in a row.
Enterprise AI usage surges but security worries remain
A new report from Zscaler reveals a 3,000 percent year-on-year growth in enterprise use of AI/ML tools, highlighting the rapid adoption of AI technologies across industries to unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and innovation.
This surge in adoption also brings heightened security concerns though. According to the study enterprises blocked 59.9 percent of all AI/ML transactions, indicating awareness around the potential risks associated with AI/ML tools, including data leakage, unauthorized access, and compliance violations.
Ransomware readiness -- how boards can lead the charge against cyber threats [Q&A]
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting organizations across industries, with the potential to cause devastating financial, operational, and reputational damage.
We spoke to James Eason, practice lead for cyber risk and compliance at Integrity360, to get his insights into how executive boards can effectively prepare for such incidents.
Rooted mobile devices prove 250 times more vulnerable
Rooting (on Android) and jailbreaking (on iOS) were once widespread for enabling deeper customization and removing OS limitations on mobile devices. It's a practice that's become less common in recent years but still represents a serious security threat, not just to the user, but to enterprises who enable employees to access sensitive corporate apps and data from their devices.
Research from Zimperium's zLabs shows rooted Android devices experience 3.5 times more malware attacks, and system compromises have surged by 250 times compared to non-rooted devices.
New solution delivers fast recovery from ransomware attacks
With enterprises relying increasingly on data stored on the cloud existing ransomware solutions designed for in-house storage often fall short. That can mean longer recover times which in turn can prove devastating for the business.
Cloud backup platform Eon is launching a new cloud-native package designed specifically to provide protection and recovery from ransomware attacks. Engineered for immediate recovery, Eon's platform is able to restore clean data in minutes, offering greater efficiency than other current market offerings.
84 percent of enterprises are struggling to manage cloud spending
With cloud spending expected to increase by 28 percent in the coming year, a new poll of over 750 technical professionals and executive leaders worldwide finds that 84 percent see managing cloud spend as their top challenge.
The study from Flexera shows 33 percent of organizations are spending more than $12 million annually on the public cloud alone partly driven by AI adoption. With cloud budgets already exceeding limits by 17 percent, organizations are increasingly turning to managed service providers (60 percent) and expanding use of their FinOps teams to regain control over spending (59 percent).
Need to search terabytes of enterprise data? Tips for getting quickly to that 4-leaf clover
If you find yourself in a springtime clover field hunting for that rare 4-leaf clover, the journey is the reward. Not so if you and your team are hunched over your desks hunting 4-leaf clovers in terabytes of enterprise data. While combing through millions of files is never a “walk in the park,” enterprise search makes this process exponentially more pleasant.
To enable instant concurrent searching across terabytes, enterprise search first has to index the data. Indexing is simple: just tell the indexer the folders, emails archives and the like to index, and the software will take it from there. (This article uses dtSearch for its specifics on enterprise search but there are other comparable products on the market.) Tip: the files to index can be local or remote like SharePoint attachments, OneDrive / Office 365 files, etc. that appear as part of the Windows folder system.
AI PCs set to boost artificial intelligence at the edge
Research by IDC for chip maker AMD looks at how enterprise IT decision makers are adapting their strategy as high-performance AI PCs begin shipping.
AI PCs feature specialized neural processing units designed to enable AI at the edge. They combine with powerful CPUs and GPUs and are typically built as a single system on a chip, enabling local AI models.
New partnership simplifies zero trust access for enterprises
The shift to hybrid working means that managing enterprise networks has become more complicated, but legacy remote access solutions fall short in meeting the needs of supporting both managed and unmanaged users and devices.
Unmanaged users don't want to install heavyweight clients designed for managed use, such as VPN or ZTNA clients. Plus, in the case of contractors or consultants who service multiple customers, it's just not possible or practical to install multiple clients.
Data integrity and complexity are seen as top challenge for DBAs
A new survey looking at the challenges faced by database administrators (DBAs) shows 35 percent of organizations cite data integration as a top challenge.
Additionally, the study from Quest Software shows 42 percent of organizations report that data migrations are a significant obstacle to overcome, with complications in ensuring database reliability and performance.
Manufacturing firms worry their data isn't suitable for AI
A new study finds that 92 percent of those surveyed in the manufacturing industry say AI is a top C-Suite priority and the same percentage agree it provides a competitive advantage.
But the report from Riverbed also shows that 69 percent are concerned about the suitability of their organization's data for AI usage, and only 42 percent rated their data as excellent for completeness and accuracy. It's notable too that 42 percent say their data quality is a barrier to further AI investment.
How businesses are adapting to the challenges of AI [Q&A]
A recent survey found that only 37 percent of businesses are prepared for AI. This means they risk being left behind as competitors embrace the technology.
We spoke to Richard Tworek, CTO at Riverbed about how organizations can embrace AI and how they can succeed in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Complex regulations and sophisticated cyber risks worry compliance professionals
New research from governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) specialist MetricStream, in collaboration with GRC Report, looks at risk practitioners' priorities for 2025.
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape is among their top challenges this year, named by 51 percent, with new guidelines, evolving requirements, and unexpected policy shifts occurring almost weekly.
Why unlocking the full potential of your cybersecurity investment isn't just about the tech [Q&A]
For enterprises, making the right cyber security investment isn't just about selecting the most advanced technology. To truly get the best return, decision-makers must also consider the strategic and financial aspects of their choices.
We spoke to Ben Vaughan, chief commercial officer at Bridewell, to discuss how by engaging with the right teams, businesses can ensure their security solutions are not only technically sound but also aligned with their long-term financial goals and sustainable growth.
Enterprises struggle to balance data retention costs with compliance
A new survey of 300 IT and security professionals, commissioned by Red Canary and conducted by Censuswide, finds that just 35 percent of data stored in legacy SIEMs delivers tangible value for threat detection.
In addition, only 13 percent of organizations separate out low value data for cheaper storage in a raw data repository. Due to SIEM storage costs, 68 percent of IT security decision makers say they discard low value data and have to hope they won't regret it.
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