Enterprises must rethink cybersecurity strategies in 2026, driven by advancements in AI and quantum technologies. The upcoming RSAC conference will highlight key areas to watch, including AI applications, network security, simplification of solutions, post-quantum cryptography, and evolving identity management. These aspects reflect the complexity and urgency of current cybersecurity challenges.
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CIO Playbook for 2026
This year’s CIO playbook is a little different from past years…and for good reason. The items in the CIO Playbook for 2025 still hold true. What has changed is something that has been evolving for some time. The way we conduct business and the…
Cisco Just Redefined AI Security – And It’s Coming for Your Threat Stack
Cisco launched an AI-fueled security offensive that changes how enterprises will think about XDR, SecOps, and the future of cyber defense. Cisco, well-known and respected for their network equipment including switches, routers and firewalls is facing the next era of…
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HPE closes deal with Juniper Networks and what it means for CIOs
Yesterday, HPE announced that after 18 months in the making and with a lot of legal negotiations, they finally received DOJ approval to close the acquisition of Juniper Networks. I jumped on a briefing with the CEO’s of both HPE and Juniper…
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HPE Embraces Agentic AI and Signals a Power Shift in Enterprise Ops
I was on the ground this week at HPE’s annual Discover conference in Las Vegas. At the conference HPE made a slew of announcements that demonstrated a significant shift in both their direction and ultimate value to enterprise customers. In…
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Under Pressure: The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis No One Is Talking About
The demand for AI and data challenges old paradigms of unlimited resources, prompting efficiency and smarter resource utilization in IT. Companies face pressures from underutilization, over-provisioning, and physical constraints like cooling and power needs. A cultural shift toward intelligent resource management is essential for innovation amidst these challenges.
Lumen Black Lotus Labs outlines Raptor Train bot network impacting SOHO and IoT devices
Prior to the pandemic, remote and home networks were a relatively small concern from a risk perspective. During the pandemic, this risk skyrocketed as employees were required to rely on their home network as an extension of their corporate network.…
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The CIO Playbook for 2024
2023 was expected to be a bumpy ride as I mentioned in the CIO Playbook for 2023. It turned out much bumpier than expecting. Unfortunately, there is still a good bit of uncertainty going into 2024. The good news is that…
HPE paints a fresh vision that addresses the enterprise demand
HPE invited me to join them for the HPE Open House at their new headquarters in San Jose. During the two-day event, the HPE leadership team shared their perspective on enterprise challenges and their vision to address the changing demand.…
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Upgrading to a mesh wifi network
After several folks asked about a recent tweet I posted about upgrading my home wifi network to a mesh network, I thought I would spend a few words to describe the before and after. UNDERSTANDING THE BASELINE Before discussing the…