Industry News: March 21 – 25
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering cybersecurity risks for midsize organizations, the people making decisions on emerging technology, the impact of managing user identities between multiple clouds, a major revamp for Microsoft’s partner program, and traits that make a quality IT leader.
The cybersecurity landscape and associated risks are constantly evolving. So what can businesses, especially midsize organizations, expect to deal with throughout the rest of this year? Gartner is shedding light on seven major risks, including supply chain attacks. Read more in CRN here.
Emerging tech is having a major impact on companies, especially as many go through digital transformations. But are boards of directors taking note? According to Gartner the answer is yes, with more than half of companies saying their board is helping make decisions on emerging technology investments. Learn more in CIO Dive here.
How big of an issue has managing user identities between multiple clouds become for businesses? A new poll found it’s their number one challenge. And it’s having a big impact on innovation and overall business agility. Dive into the findings in BetaNews here.
Microsoft’s partner program is in store for a major revamp. The tech giant recently announced that the current Microsoft Partner Network will be rebranded as the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program later this year. What will the new program look like? And what does this mean for partners today? Redmond Channel Partner has the details here.
The IT skills gap and talent shortage has made hiring difficult for many organizations, making it even more important to hire quality IT leaders from the get-go. But what makes a good IT leader? CIO takes a look at seven traits of indispensable IT leaders here.