Industry News: February 14 – 18 
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering enterprise spending on the cloud, how ransomware continues to take aim at businesses, a look at new Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools helping to spot the Log4Shell bug, how retailers are adding core business strategy to tech duties, and just how many organizations are struggling with digital customer interactions.
Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services continues to grow, reaching $178 billion in 2021 according to one research group. That’s a 37% increase compared to 2020. What’s driving this market shift? Find out in CRN here.
Just how bad did ransomware get in 2021? According to new research, 50 targeted ransomware attacks occurred every week. And financial demands are rising as well. Get the details in Channel Partner Insight here.
AWS is launching new features in its CodeGuru Reviewer tool to help spot log injection flaws like the Log4Shell bug. The new features intend to improve code reviews. So how does it work? Dive into the features in ZDNet here.
As the pandemic forces businesses to change the way they operate, many retailers are adding core business strategy to tech duties. And there’s a shift occurring in how technology leadership is structured. Hear more from industry experts in CIO Dive here.
Most customer interactions are now digital. But are companies ready for this digital shift? A new survey found that 70% of organizations struggle to provide completely connected user experiences across all channels. And failing to successfully complete digital transformation initiatives could lead to millions of dollars in losses. Check out the findings in ZDNet here.