With most people working from home offices and travel plans on hold, it’s more important than ever to stay connected. That’s why the annual Data Summit conference is going digital this year with Data Summit Connect, a free 3-day series of webinars presented by DBTA and Big Data Quarterly from Tuesday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11. Registration is now open.
Threats to data security are constantly evolving and the array of data privacy laws keeps expanding too, making it critical for companies to understand where their data is stored across the enterprise and safeguard it properly. Download the free Cybersecurity Sourcebook to learn about the pitfalls to avoid and the key approaches and best practices to embrace when tackling data security, governance, and regulatory compliance issues.
Business and IT have, in the past, used times of crisis to adapt and transform themselves for the better. While the COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably had a devastating effect on business, and life itself, it may also be a catalyst for change, compelling organizations to rethink their long-term operations and spending amidst the short-term crisis brought on by the health emergency. Industry leaders recently discussed what “the new normal” may look like.
With $3.6 trillion in mergers and acquisitions completed in 2019 alone, M&A activity has been booming. However, a merger or acquisition isn’t just a business decision and a business process. It’s also a massive undertaking on the IT side, as you figure out how to migrate and integrate business applications and business data.