IBRS conducted a presentation and open Q&A on the state of generative AI for a client. The presentation was lively, with many questions raised. A written response to the questions follows.
Pundits of composable technology see a day when all enterprise solutions are broken into reusable building blocks. But is this nirvana of a lego-like approach to enterprise software practical, or even achievable?
Many organisations that adopted Azure Virtual Desktops find that user satisfaction for the VDI environment is high, but procurement is pushing back on the ongoing price tag. IBRS explores how to dramatically cut the cost of Azure Virtual Desktop services while keeping users happy.
Yammer is being folded into Microsoft Viva Engage. Along with other licensing and product reshuffles in the past year, this is evidence of Microsoft doubling down on its new ‘core’ product sets. The Yammer story is also an example of how once free products make their way into paid platforms.
Is the zero trust approach losing its appeal in cyber security? Understand the missteps organisations are making with the zero trust approach.
Requiring employees to return to work in the office demands more than just ensuring that physical and tech infrastructure can accommodate their needs. IBRS looks into the factors necessary to support enterprises in adjusting well to their hybrid work arrangements and promote the workforce’s well-being.
The notion of data mesh is highly appealing, as business stakeholders desire ready access to data for analytics. In their eyes, they own the data and should have easy access in a manner that avoids the delays of a centralised data management approach. However, many organisations are buying into a simplistic and unworkable definition of data mesh, often treating the concept as a technology solution, rather than a governance philosophy. IBRS discusses the role of data mesh in organisations and how data analytics teams must function.
As AI continues to evolve, data privacy and security threats can pose critical concerns in workplace technology. How can enterprises use AI as a tool to secure privacy and ensure regulatory compliance and data protection?
No cyber security program can be successful if the executive buy-in is not secured during its initial planning stages. However, many organisations still lack top management that believes in a strong security culture – or invest the time and resources needed to establish and maintain one. What factors contribute to their shortsightedness, and what strategies can CISOs use to convince them otherwise?
