Ransomware attacks are on the rise, increasing in frequency and complexity. The 2022 Verizon DBIR shows that ransomware attacks recorded a 13% increase in 2022 while the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report links $34.3 million in financial losses to ransomware attacks. In many cases, Active Directory (AD) attacks significantly influence the breadth impact of ransomware attacks.
Read MoreAs we examine the tens of millions of threats targeting consumer devices, our security researchers see three distinct trends in today’s home cybersecurity landscape.
Read MoreWorldwide PC shipments totaled 55.2 million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. An unfavorable combination of oversupply and continued low PC demand due to economic uncertainties and a lack of purchase motivation led to the second consecutive quarter of historic year-over-year decline.
Read MoreWhile technology modernization initiatives are driving most large enterprises to adopt hybrid, multi-cloud computing strategies to optimize agility and performance, the economics of operations can take a lot of work to nail down. This is especially true as organizations come to grips with the dynamic nature of shifting workloads in which mission-critical data and applications flow from one cloud to another -- and, in many cases -- can end up back in on-prem infrastructures.
Read MoreDespite a slowdown caused by macroeconomic and geopolitical forces in the second half of the year, 2022 was still the second-best year on record for healthcare dealmaking due in large part to the white-hot pace of investment at the start of the year. Total disclosed deal value reached nearly $90 billion, down from $151 billion in 2021 but still over $10 billion more than the next-closest year.
Read MoreMore progress is needed to engage the participation of executives across a range of organizational disciplines to implement effective -- and comprehensive -- exposure management strategies. While interest in -- and executive attention on -- information security continues to rise, the main focus of activity to reduce risk still revolves around finding the right tools to address threat management. Instead, an enterprise-wide approach to exposure management is needed, which takes a comprehensive approach to internal evaluations of vulnerabilities and asset prioritization along with external assessments of threats and attack surfaces.
Read MoreEmployees are dealing with digital acceleration, staff departures, adjusting to various working models, and many more workplace disruptions - and they are exhausted. While many organizations are devising good change management plans and implementing cultural changes where needed, many CIOs do not get the results they want because they overlook a critical factor: change fatigue.
Read MoreThe fundamental drivers of superior performance and sustainable competitive advantage are changing. Growth opportunities are moving to new markets, including those created by technology disruption, and are expanding in areas related to generative artificial intelligence (AI), the energy transition and low-emission technology as well as in gene therapy, the metaverse, and quantum computing.
Read MoreHealth equity has long been a cornerstone of effective public health policy, ensuring that individuals have access to the resources and care necessary for optimal well-being, regardless of their social or economic status. Digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery and support the achievement of health equity. Let's consider some of the ways in which digital technology can be harnessed to bridge health disparities and promote health equity for all.
Read MoreFor the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy. IDC projects overall growth this year in constant currency of 4.4% to $3.25 trillion. This is slightly down from 4.5% in the previous month's forecast and represents a swing from a 6.0% growth forecast in October 2022.
Read MoreSurvey data has shown an aggressive stance among CSCOs who are looking to invest in growth through multiple new technologies,” said Brian Schultz, Senior Director Analyst in Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice. “However, each new technology introduces new partners, vendors, and service providers into the digital supply chain. The implication for cybersecurity risk is an ever-growing number of new pathways to potential attacks from malicious parties.
Read MoreOf the nearly 30,000 global consumers that Bain & Company recently surveyed, more than 70% said they are interested in having their primary bank use their personal data if it means their banking experiences will be more personalized. This is among the findings of Bain’s 2023 “Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Banking” report.
Read MoreAs technology leaders navigate the hype cycles of emerging technologies like Web3 and the metaverse, they are also contending with obstacles such as technical debt, a shortage of talent and skills, and a turbulent global economic environment that is prompting companies around the world to examine their broader innovation strategies and spending on new technologies.
Read MoreGlobal consumer spending on games is set to reach $215 billion by 2027. The transmedia space continues to expand and profit as more video game franchises make their way to large and small screens. Streaming services need more content to monetize their services and reach profitability as consumers demand more and more content. The days of poor-performing titles are long behind us. High-scoring TV series such as Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ or HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ prove that quality, investment, and writing across the adaptations are of a superior level.
Read MoreThe outlook for the global economy took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressures began to ease, but ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges in key markets are slowing any return to sustained growth. According to KPMG’s latest report, global energy prices returning to levels last seen prior to the invasion of Ukraine, combined with easing commodity and food prices, have helped put further downward pressure on inflation for the rest of 2023.
Read More68% of marketing leaders believe collecting first-party customer data with an appropriate balance of customer value exchange and privacy will become more challenging in 2023, according to a recent Gartner survey. The survey revealed that 85% of respondents had implemented a formal policy to manage customer data, yet privacy remains an ongoing challenge.
Read MoreThe ballooning cost of living has been a well-publicized global issue. Audiences are continuing to tighten their belts in response to the crisis. Recent research from Futuresource Consulting shows key European markets like France, Germany, and the UK have been hit especially hard, with over 50% of consumers financially worse off than they were six months ago.
Read MoreWorldwide spending on security solutions and services is forecast to be $219 billion in 2023, an increase of 12.1% compared to 2022, according to the new Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). Investments in hardware, software, and services related to cybersecurity are expected to reach nearly $300 billion in 2026, driven by the ongoing threat of cyberattacks, the demands of providing a secure hybrid work environment, and the need to meet data privacy and governance requirements.
Read MoreLeaders tasked with bringing their offerings to market must urgently address a single question: How can we do more with less? The question is once again front and center as concerns about inflation and recession cloud the outlook for 2023 and beyond. The answer to this question, however, is likely to be far different today from the path pursued in past downturns, according to Walt Horstman, senior vice president of monetization with TiVo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.
Read MoreDespite the current economic uncertainty, 72% of high-tech leaders in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe have plans to grow revenue in 2023, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. Furthermore, nearly half of those leaders believe they will be able to outperform their competition this year.
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