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UiPath seeks to move GenAI beyond personal productivity

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:10:09 +0000

The world is still in the early stages of figuring out what to do with democratized artificial intelligence. But it isn’t just for people who work with advanced maths or in the data sciences, according to Alan Pelz-Sharpe (pictured, right), co-author of the book “Practical Artificial Intelligence – An Enterprise Playbook” and founder of Deep […]

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An inside look at Alation’s new ALLIE AI and Analytics Cloud, driving data forward

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:14:33 +0000

AI is on everyone’s agenda, from the bottom-up developers to the top-down boardroom. Data, meanwhile, is the new value proposition and the new intellectual property. With that in mind, Alation Inc. is launching ALLIE AI, said Junaid Saiyed, chief technology officer of Alation. “ALLIE is a co-pilot that increases productivity by enabling, all the way […]

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ChaosSearch releases Chaos LakeDB with the aim of revolutionizing data architecture

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:06:55 +0000

In today’s technology landscape, it’s clear that both observability and data platforms are required to satisfy an organization’s needs at scale. That’s made especially true in a cloud-native world, where there are often 20 or more microservices per application, and where data-heavy, generative AI applications are built daily. Such needs were in mind on the […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the ‘Teradata Possible’ event

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:32:05 +0000

Artificial intelligence madness has created an overwhelming amount of choices for today’s information technology decision makers. In August, Teradata Corp. sponsored an August IDC survey that suggested executives at large enterprises globally are facing “unprecedented pressures” when it comes to adopting generative artificial intelligence, data complexity, and a growing skills gap. Two in three top […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Whether or not to pay ransoms and diving into the Flexport drama

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:52:10 +0000

On the past two editions of theCUBE Podcast, industry analysts John Furrier and Dave Vellante have discussed the ransomware attack that crippled services at MGM Resorts International Inc., and it turns out the details reported were correct. What’s coming out now are the details of the damage done. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that MGM Resorts […]

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Major industry players aim to tame the database monster

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:53:26 +0000

Enterprise storage is in the midst of a striking transformation. Major players are eyeing next-generation storage solutions, as projections peg the value of that market as crossing the $150 billion U.S. threshold by 2032. Along with that trend comes the importance of cyber and data resilience amid the rise of artificial intelligence. It’s becoming clear to […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the Dell APEX ‘Future of Multicloud Lands Now’ event

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:10:00 +0000

How Dell Technologies Inc.’s APEX portfolio is evolving to address multicloud modernization needs and what comes next was the key focus during the “Future of Multicloud Lands Now – Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure” virtual event on Sept. 26. Some of those upgrades to the APEX multicloud portfolio were previously revealed during the […]

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What to expect during the “Beyond Firewalls: Resilience Strategies for All” event: Join theCUBE Oct. 19

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:38:48 +0000

Since 2004, October has been known as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and elsewhere. This month marks the 20th iteration of the event, and it couldn’t be landing at a more pressing time. In recent months, there have been high-profile hacks, such as the ransomware attack that recently crippled services at MGM Resorts […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Thoughts on Amazon investing in Anthropic and the FTC problem

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:32:31 +0000

There was a lot of big news in the tech world this week, but one of the most significant involved Amazon.com Inc. announcing it would invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic, the San Francisco-based startup behind the Claude 2 large language model. Anthropic’s newest and most advanced model, Claude 2, is designed to compete […]

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With the ‘summer of data’ in the rear-view mirror, here are the key takeaways to remember

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:23:17 +0000

There’s no talking about the “summer of data” without including a significant addition about the year of artificial intelligence — the two are inextricably linked and will remain so in the months to come. That’s because the rise of AI has led to the need for incredible amounts of data, and projections indicate that data […]

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The IT convergence and evolving technology landscape

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:55:33 +0000

Smart manufacturers are leveraging novel combinations of artificial intelligence, internet of things and extended reality — all connected by 5G networks — to enhance the efficiency of each stage in the production process. Lumen Technologies Inc.’s connectivity platform, with one of the most powerful and far-reaching fiber-based networks in the world, is complemented by its cybersecurity […]

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APEX Cloud Platform for Azure looks to combine best of Dell and Microsoft

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:50:48 +0000

In recent months, Dell Technologies Inc. has been evolving its APEX multicloud strategy, responding to modern enterprise demands. For the company, there have been a number of key themes that have emerged. Businesses are struggling to innovate fast enough, according to Caitlin Gordon (pictured, left), vice president of product management, APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure, at […]

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With APEX, Dell seeks to enrich customer multicloud experiences

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:17:23 +0000

In 2020, at the dawn of the new decade, Dell Technologies Inc. introduced APEX in an effort to scale infrastructure as a service. Today, the options are broadening through deepened partner relationships. Dell’s APEX multicloud strategy has been evolving in response to customer demands for more interoperability, more choices and more scale, according to Shannon Champion (pictured), […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the mWISE Conference

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:55:50 +0000

This year’s mWISE Conference focused on how top security practitioners deal with today’s biggest cyber threats. The urgency for doing so couldn’t have been better communicated than through the ransomware attack that recently crippled services at MGM Resorts International Inc. The need to respond, especially to social engineering attacks, was a key focus for Kevin […]

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On theCUBE Pod: What the MGM hack tells us and thoughts on Cisco buying Splunk

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:39:14 +0000

It has been another whirlwind period of events for theCUBE, with Fal.Con and mWISE Conference now in the books. Both events focused on the cybersecurity landscape, as AI and threat actors continue to dominate the news. In fact, just last week, as the Fal.Con and mWISE events wrapped up, a ransomware attack crippled services at MGM […]

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What to expect during the ‘Teradata Possible’ event: Join theCUBE Oct. 3

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:34:42 +0000

Amid a continuing boom in artificial intelligence, executives at large enterprises are feeling the pressure. Almost nine in 10 executives understand the merits and potential of AI, according to an August IDC survey sponsored by Teradata Corp. However, 86% of those surveyed indicated that they believed more governance was needed to make sure generative AI […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the ‘Cybersecurity’ AWS Startup Showcase event

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:26:52 +0000

In less than two weeks, the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month will kick off in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Now, more than ever, data protection has evolved as interconnected systems and networks become increasingly more complex and as the threat of ransomware evolves. It was those challenges — and the […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the ‘SAS Explore’ event

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:45:45 +0000

Data management innovation, and where artificial intelligence fit in, has been top of mind of late. During this week’s SAS Explore event, one of the biggest questions posed was: How might AI technology position SAS Institute Inc. for AI enterprise use cases, products and services? SAS does have a history in artificial intelligence technology. And, that history was on […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Analysis on the Arm IPO and the AI regulation debate

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:15:18 +0000

It’s been yet another busy period for theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio, marked by our summer events coverage, such as last week’s SAS Explore event in Las Vegas. There have also been big developments in the tech world, including British chip design firm Arm Holdings Ltd. finally going public. It was this year’s biggest IPO, and […]

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Baffle seeks to provide easy data protection for apps, analytics and AI

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:50:04 +0000

Customers in every industry worldwide right now are migrating data to the cloud. But it’s no secret that there are some challenges involved in that process, with various companies proposing solutions to solve them. What are the problems that need particular focus? To understand the challenges, it’s important to first talk about all of the […]

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When data becomes dangerous, and what to do about it

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:00:22 +0000

Cloud storage has grown massively in the past few years. Simultaneous to that, organizations have been routinely targeted with ransomware, sometimes on a daily basis. Still, there’s so much more to go when it comes to the amount of data that needs to be moved to the cloud, according to Ed Casmer (pictured), founder and […]

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Artificial intelligence can simplify InfoSec compliance, says Secureframe

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:40:30 +0000

In today’s world, security risks are everywhere at the seams. Shared models are creating opportunities for exploitation. Many are trying to achieve compliance while mending the vulnerability in cloud computing. In essence, it isn’t about fixing the present, but it’s about paving the way for a safer future. One company with its eye on those […]

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Elastio uses reverse engineering to better understand increasingly sophisticated ransomware

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:32:16 +0000

Ransomware is on the minds of most corporations today, with a big concern about the impact of getting hit on day-to-day operations. Various solutions have emerged to help mitigate those headaches, including when it comes to cloud-native and cloud services. The operating model in the cloud is much different than it is on-prem, according to […]

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For Halcyon, battling ransomware means employing a mindset that failure is inevitable

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000

In 2021, the American oil pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline Co. was subject to a ransomware attack that halted its operations for five days. The company would go on to pay around a $5 million ransom to the ransomware group. For many in the cybersecurity industry and for many who follow current events, that incident served […]

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What to expect during the ‘Future of Multicloud Lands Now’ event: Join theCUBE Sept. 26

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:21:01 +0000

What’s the future of multicloud as today’s tech giants seek out simplified stack solutions? Earlier this year, Dell Technologies Inc. debuted broad upgrades to its APEX multicloud portfolio at the company’s annual Dell Technologies World conference. What started as a ground-to-cloud strategy is now evolving to encapsulate a cohesive multicloud solution aimed at accelerating application […]

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Bridging the gap between IT and security: Cribl champions a unified approach to DevOps and cybersecurity

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:10:52 +0000

These days, it’s clear that IT and security are coming together. The new IT is all about DevOps, with words such as “guardrails” often coming into play when referencing advancements in artificial intelligence. It’s a big part of the data market, which is where data observability company Cribl Inc. has placed its focus. When it comes to […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Dissecting the streaming showdown and Arm’s market splash

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:42:33 +0000

It’s been an incredibly busy season of event coverage for theCUBE, and right now feels like the lull before a storm, as there are significant events quickly approaching, including AWS re:Invent 2023 in November. That event will see plenty of in-depth coverage from theCUBE. There will be something “pretty good” in store, predicted theCUBE industry analyst […]

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The ‘aha’ moment in cybersecurity: How one contract affected a startup’s mission

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:35:57 +0000

The year 2018 was a different era when it came to security. It was a time when there were a lot of security companies, and it became quickly apparent that more scrutiny and regulation was on the way, as the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation just came into effect. It was around that […]

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Data resilience in the age of ransomware: Elastio tackles complex cyber threats

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:40:14 +0000

Cyber threats have become extremely prevalent today and are growing increasingly complex. Ransomware is now a household word and is no longer something that organizations can ignore. Enter startup Elastio Software Inc., which was founded by the team behind AppAssure, a backup and recovery software application that was acquired by Dell Software Group in 2012. What […]

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Cybersecurity is a complex challenge. Here are companies looking to provide innovative solutions

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:35:19 +0000

There’s no question that organizations are facing challenges in cybersecurity that are more complex and more pressing than ever before. To kick off 2023, asset visibility and security company Armis Inc. found that of the more than 6,000 security professionals surveyed globally, 24% said their organization was underprepared to handle cyber warfare. The striking news continued […]

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