Lessons learned from the CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage

By now, most in IT have heard of the global impact from the CrowdStrike software bug. Essentially, a ‘content update’, not a change in software code caused Microsoft Windows based systems to crash. The impact was incredibly swift and widespread causing…

HPE GreenLake Updates Capitalize on Enterprise Private Cloud and AI Demand

HPE GreenLake adds new private cloud virtualization capabilities in addition to new AI offerings based on deep collaboration with Nvidia. Executive Summary Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) held their annual HPE Discover conference in Las Vegas where they announced several new…

Quick take on Hashicorp Infrastructure Cloud and potential sale (UPDATED)

The last 36 hours have been very exciting for Hashicorp. Yesterday, I joined Hashicorp CEO Dave McJannett, the leadership team, employees and customers for the ringing of the Nasdaq opening bell at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square, New York.…

2024 Google Cloud Next Trip Report

Google emphasizes enterprise business outcomes alongside innovation Executive Summary Google’s annual Google Cloud Next event marked an important shift in Google’s focus by their emphasis of business outcomes. Historically, Google has been a highly technical company which has been met…

IBM’s Strategic Acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods: A CIO Perspective

IBM's recent announcement to acquire StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG for €2.13 billion marks a significant milestone in the enterprise data software landscape. This move is not just a financial transaction; it's a strategic enhancement to IBM's capabilities in application modernization…

Amazon re:Invent Recap – Cloud, AI, Data and more

Amazon just held their annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas with more than 50,000 attendees in-person with many more attending online. The conference is so large that it spans the entire Las Vegas strip from the Wynn to Mandalay Bay…

Assessing Intel and considerations for CIOs

Does Intel have the juice to carry them into the future and keep competition at bay? Intel just held their annual Intel Innovation conference to update customers, partners and analysts on their progress and latest technology. At their confab, Intel provided an update on…

HPE responds to shifts in market dynamics with changes in operating model and leadership

Enterprises are continuing to shift how they use technology to enable their business. Technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence are just two of the most recent catalysts. In addition, CIOs must consider how they consume these new technologies.…

Is Zoom in trouble again and what does this mean for generative AI?

Zoom is catching quite a bit of heat in the past 24 hours over two recent changes including terms of service and return to office.  If you are a Zoom customer, you will want to read this post and understand…