NaaS goes metal: Megaport’s Latitude sees it feed the AI beast with 'staffless' data centers
Forget VMs: Automated bare metal is the only way to satisfy the AI agent hunger, says Megaport CEO
Analysis - Workforce
In-depth analysis of networking, cloud, and AI infrastructure trends
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Can Cisco and NTT make enterprise 5G easy?
Simplifying network connectivity is an important challenge for vendors as they look to move new services and technology into the enterprise space.
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Why 'SaaS-ification' of networks is the future of IT
Why network-as-a-service providers are better positioned to meet enterprise cloudification needs when transitioning from on-premises to cloud-based networking. -
Can Nokia be a data center alternative?
"[Customers] want something different and, frankly, the incumbents are not delivering," Nokia's Mike Bushong said. -
Cisco job cuts continue a slashing trend
“Although disappointing, the slowdown in hiring is about in line with expectations,” CompTIA's Tim Herbert stated
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Cisco to slash more jobs, merge networking unit
CEO Chuck Robbins said the vendor will focus on cybersecurity, AI, and cloud
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Google Cloud urges diversity, inclusion to bolster national cybersecurity
The Aspen Institute estimates that 9% of cybersecurity workers are Black, 4% are Hispanic, 1% are Native American, and 24% are women. -
Fortinet finds security skills and certification gap behind intensified attack impacts
The report showed 87% of organizations experienced a breach in the last year that they can partially attribute to a lack of cybersecurity skills. -
Why AI may hire you for your next job – even if you suck at interviews
Artificial intelligence is revamping hiring for both employers and candidates, with tools for screening, interview prep and resume writing. -
AI agents vs chatbots: How LLMs are making customer service autonomous
Is agentic software the next frontier in artificial intelligence? This AI technology addresses customer inquiries and interactions without human involvement. -
Top 10 identity and access management trends
“Not surprisingly, AI [artificial intelligence] is a significant factor, impacting the 2024 trends," Forrester's Geoff Cairns said. -
The future of job interviews: Why hiring managers must embrace new tactics
Classic interviews can introduce bias, and overlook the skills of workers. To remain competitive and recruit the best talent for the job, recruiters today must adopt new, creative interview -
Ping Identity CEO: The behind-the-scenes story of 100-day ForgeRock whirlwind merger
Andre Durand noted the customer concerns on the merger are primarily about the potential for forced change and a slowdown in innovation. -
Gender inequality persists in cybersecurity -- why this hurts enterprises
2023 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Survey showed 11% of participants said they had no women on their security teams and half of them worked in the U.S. -
Survey exposes pay disparity and inclusion challenges in cybersecurity
ISC2's study found “a significant disparity between genders,” which underlines the continued existence of the gender pay gap in the cybersecurity industry. -
Cisco, Google, IBM, Accenture and others form AI workforce consortium
To help the global workforce prepare for artificial intelligence, a group of the world’s top technologies has formed the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium. -
Adobe CSO: How we’re tackling the security talent shortage
“We need to fill the pipeline of cybersecurity talent in order to keep up with the pace of technology innovation,” said Adobe's Maarten Van Horenbeeck. -
Hybrid work, cloud and AI adoptions drive SASE and SD-WAN demand
Aryaka's survey found 84% of respondents consider secure access service edge solutions either "mature" or "somewhat mature." -
AI leadership and engineering jobs rising fast
With the high stakes involved in deploying artificial intelligence, it's no surprise that enterprises are bringing in heavy hitters to lead AI initiatives. -
How Google Cloud, AMD, Palo Alto Networks empower women in tech
“As women in tech, we have a responsibility to forge our own paths while actively supporting others along the way,” Google Cloud's Erin Rifkin said. -
How entry-level certifications can help a growing cybersecurity workforce crisis
Entry-level cybersecurity certificates, which many organizations are seeking out or launching on their own, are pumping fresh (and diverse) talent into the industry. -
Microsoft's AI Copilot for Security takes flight on April 1: Are you onboard?
“Experienced practitioners will reap the most rewards from the capabilities Microsoft offers," Forrester VP Jeff Pollard said. -
Millions of Cisco users prepare for Umbrella Roaming Client’s end-of-life
Cisco's standalone Umbrella Roaming Client software, providing domain name system security for millions of users, is going end-of-life on April 2. -
Former CBS journalist shares her journey to an entry-level security strategist
One of the major challenges Audra Streetman and other cybersecurity job seekers faced was the lack of “true” entry-level jobs. -
Return-to-office mandates make top IT workers flight risks
Organizations that don’t recognize the continued benefits of remote/hybrid work — and their employees’ feelings about it — will only suffer, experts say.