Essential questions for developing effective human rights policies

Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organizations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Public focus on human rights Shareholder pro… Continue reading Essential questions for developing effective human rights policies

CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations

In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Mixter, Vice President, Analyst at Gartner, discusses the dynamic world of CISOs and how their roles have evolved significantly over the years. He outlines the critical skills for CISOs in 2024, addresses the … Continue reading CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations

Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets

Managing and allocating budgets for cybersecurity and IT has become an increasingly critical aspect of organizational strategy. Organizations recognize the need to invest significantly in cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, protect against ranso… Continue reading Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets

Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption

Rapid GenAI adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to Gartner. 70% of respondents reported rapid GenAI adoption as a top concern for them. “Increases in capability and usability have… Continue reading Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption

Gartner: By 2028, 70% of Workloads Will Run in a Cloud Computing Environment

According to Gartner, the next wave of cloud computing will see even more complicated workloads migrated over, plus new options and requirements for cloud customers. Continue reading Gartner: By 2028, 70% of Workloads Will Run in a Cloud Computing Environment

The perils of over-reliance on single cloud providers

The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the top five emerging risks for organizations for the second consecutive quarter, according to a survey by Gartner. Emerging risks In September … Continue reading The perils of over-reliance on single cloud providers

Gartner: 60% of Software Buyers Express Regret After Purchasing Products

Higher-than-expected costs of ownership is a common cause of software buying regret, according to Gartner. Researchers provide software vendors tips on preventing post-purchase software dissatisfaction. Continue reading Gartner: 60% of Software Buyers Express Regret After Purchasing Products

AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment i… Continue reading AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending

Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery

45% of CIOs are beginning to work with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-lead digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner. CIOs face a paradigm shift, sharing leadership responsibilities with CxOs… Continue reading Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery