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Feb 26, 2025

Signal Will Exit Sweden Rather Than Dilute Message Security

Fred Chagnon, Principal Research Director, comments on Signal's decision to exit Sweden rather than compromise its message security. He argues that while regulatory efforts to mandate encryption backdoors are well-intended, they are ultimately doomed to fail, as they undermine the fundamental pri...

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Feb 24, 2025

What It Takes to Become Cloud-First

Jeremy Roberts, Senior Director of Research, emphasizes that adopting a cloud-first strategy requires deliberate planning and cultural change within business units. He advises that organizations should not expect operations to remain the same post-migration, as the cloud introduces new dynamics. ...

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Feb 24, 2025

How IT Leaders Can Help With Emergency Communications

Barry Cousins, Distinguished Analyst and Research Fellow, discusses the role of IT leaders in enhancing emergency communications. He emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional technologies, such as ham radio, into modern communication strategies to ensure resilience during crises. Cousi...

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Feb 24, 2025

Microsoft Cancels Data Center Lease Plans, Raising Questions

John Annand, Infrastructure & Operations Research Practice Lead, comments on Microsoft's recent decision to cancel several data center leases. He suggests that this move may indicate a strategic shift in Microsoft's infrastructure planning, possibly due to an oversupply of data center capacity or...

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Feb 21, 2025

Amazon Concedes That Chime SDK Makes Far More Sense Than the Chime Application Itself

Jeremy Roberts, Senior Director of Research, comments on Amazon's decision to discontinue its Chime application while enhancing the Chime SDK. He agrees with the move, noting that focusing on the SDK allows Amazon to provide developers with the tools to integrate communication features into their...

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Feb 21, 2025

SEC, DOJ Investigate CrowdStrike Deal With Reseller Carahsoft

Scott Bickley, Advisory Fellow, comments on the pressures faced by enterprise IT buyers and sellers to finalize deals before the end of fiscal quarters. He notes that buyers have been conditioned by vendors, especially those that are publicly traded, to strategically position deals at the end of ...

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Feb 20, 2025

How To Ensure Everyone Benefits From Company Data Insights

Barry Cousins, Distinguished Analyst and Research Fellow, discusses strategies to ensure that all employees benefit from company data insights. He emphasizes the importance of democratizing data access across the organization, enabling employees at all levels to make informed decisions. Cousins a...

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Feb 19, 2025

Oracle Extends Support for On-Prem Oracle Database 19c

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley comments on Oracle's decision to extend support for on-premises Oracle Database 19c until 2032. He notes that while this move provides existing customers with a longer runway for their current deployments, it also underscores Oracle's strategic focus on cloud-based s...

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Feb 13, 2025

Why Tech Roles Adopt AI Faster Than Others

Julie Geller, Principal Research Director, shares insights on the varying adoption rates of AI across different sectors. She notes that while AI has significantly impacted technical fields like computation and mathematics, its integration into departments such as marketing, sales, and HR requires...

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