Collaboration and communication tools have evolved significantly, progressing from early email and instant messaging to the cloud-based, integrated and AI-powered platforms used by workforces today. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this evolution as businesses had to swiftly digitize processes and working models. As a result, workplaces have becom…

In our annual survey of senior leaders, security continues to be the top priority for IT investment, with cyberattacks, passwords and network security crucial concerns. Phishing, malware and ransomware remain high-level concerns for senior leaders. For CCS Insight's latest podcast episode, I was joined by Andy Wen, Senior Director of Product Manage…

Since OpenAI's ChatGPT became publicly available in November 2022, the world has been captivated by the possibilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI). But AI isn't new: companies have been developing AI and machine learning technologies for many years. One organization with a rich history in this area is IBM. As the hype about AI continu…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing are taking the Internet of things (IoT) to the next level, with new and exciting applications expected over the next year and beyond. But as the rapid pace of advancements and investments unfolds, it raises the question: are we accelerating too fast? We recently talked to Christina Cardoza, Editorial …

Edge computing is quickly becoming known for its ability to improve business operations by reducing latency, delivering high performance and providing real-time insights. But despite its promise, many businesses — especially in the industrial space — struggle to successfully adopt edge computing. One challenge is that industrial edge computing can …

In recent months, various industries and organizations worldwide have been hit by numerous high-profile security breaches. These breaches have included unauthorized access, data leaks, ransomware attacks and other forms of cyberthreats targeting applications and their underlying infrastructure. Respondents in our Senior Leadership IT Investment Sur…

Today's IT solutions are more complex than ever, with enterprises navigating how to introduce new capabilities like cloud, mobile and Internet of things to a foundation of traditional technology. Maintaining an open and clear line of communication with an IT partner can make all the difference in this process, assuring the best chance of success fo…

Under the spotlight of regulatory scrutiny, Broadcom CEO and president Hock Tan has been working to bring clarity to how VMware will thrive in the Broadcom family. What will undoubtedly be a relief to prospective customers, partners and the wider market is that it won't come at the expense of stifling competition and choice. However, faced with app…

Containers can be a vital tool in the development of operations teams, allowing developers to build up skills in a technology that isn't specific to a particular type or workload, and to become more responsible for the life cycle of their applications. These portable containers can help organizations as they transition to the cloud by making worklo…

Since the 1990s, Java has become one of the most popular programming languages and an established technology for enterprise development. However, despite this history and the role it played in the beginning of the Internet, Java is not always seen as an instrumental technology in the cloud. For our latest podcast episode, Bola Rotibi, Chief of Ente…

In this episode of the CCS Insight podcast, James Sanders, Principal Analyst of Cloud and Infrastructure at CCS Insight, is joined by VMware's Amanda Blevins, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Americas, and Richard Munro from the Office of the CTO for Strategy and Operations. Clive Howard, CTO for Huozhi and associate analys…

In this episode of the CCS Insight podcast, Bola Rotibi, Research Director for Software Development at CCS Insight, explores important considerations for successful multicloud management and support. She is joined by VMware's Betty Junod, Senior Director of Multicloud Solutions Marketing, and Mark Leake, Director of Product Marketing. Clive Howard,…

In this episode of the CCS Insight podcast, Nick McQuire, Chief of Research, Enterprise at CCS Insight, explores the role that data analytics and 5G will play for telecom operators around the globe over the next five years. He is joined by Matt Olson, Strategist for Communications and Media at Splunk, and Kevin McBride, Principal Architect at Lumen…