If there is a common thread about networking among all companies, it is that most of the time it is taken for granted. Every day we share files, data, applications, and information, and we are so used to doing so through any device and from anywhere, that we underestimate how this sharing is made possible, at least until something goes wrong and everything then stops.
In a world where IT infrastructures are facing profound changes, companies must always find new ways to maintain control of their data, supporting a new era in which an indefinite number of devices connect to distributed IT resources from untrusted networks.
How often have we heard in recent years that there is a serious mismatch between what the market, companies specifically, require in terms of workforce and what is actually found? How many times have we opened a position on one of the many available platforms and collected an inordinate number of resumes, but of which those aligned with the requirements could be counted on the fingers of one hand?
Needless to say, data is now the lifeblood of every business.
Whether it is analytics to make strategic decisions or business know-how, data play such a central role in daily operations that it is no wonder that their protection is a hot topic for many c-levels.
Every company faced with the exponential growth of data and regulatory requirements needs a protection strategy, having the confidence that the choice made will enable fast and complete recovery in the event of a disaster. Durability, efficiency, and cost optimization have become the imperatives to which every IT department must respond.
Gli incidenti informatici a danno delle aziende sono ormai all’ordine del giorno e riguardano tutti i settori, nessuno escluso. Every day new threats and vulnerabilities are discovered that, if not proactively managed, can become overwhelming. On the other hand, approaches to security are also constantly evolving, as are the frameworks, tools and techniques that can be used to minimize each company’s risk factor. However, it is often very difficult for IT managers to decide which way to go and where to focus their efforts, budget and resources.
Increasingly distributed IT infrastructures coupled with the increase in workloads performed outside the corporate perimeter have made possible a variety of different types of cyber attacks on a global scale. This trend has consequently prompted many companies to choose the Security Operation Center (SOC) as an integral part of their cybersecurity strategy. Normally, if larger companies have their own dedicated and internally managed department, SMEs choose to rely on an outsourced SOC that allows them to enjoy “entreprise” protection, unlike what they could arrange independently.
The first “Giornata dell’Informatica” was held on March 18, 2023 at the Mercato Resega in Canobbio. An event organized by the associationICT-Formazione Professionale Svizzera italiana, which, with our support and that of other companies in the area, is part of the Millestrade 2023 project promoted by the Division of Professional Training and the Città dei Mestieri of Italian Switzerland.
It has been a long time since we have heard about the time when Skype for Business would go into end-of-life, and later into end-of-support. The countdown has begun, and there is not much time left to migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. In fact, although Teams is the most widely used workstream collaboration tool in the world, Skype for Business is deeply established in many corporate structures, and consequently difficult to drop. For many companies, beginning the migration to Teams is not just replacing an existing communication system, but is a real transition to modern work, with all the pros and cons that come with it.
Working in “hybrid” mode can benefit companies and workers: it attracts talent, boosts efficiency, productivity and employee satisfaction levels, and at the same time positively affects business flexibility and agility.
It is well established that every business relies on technology to operate effectively, and as systems continue to grow and evolve, it is critical to have the means to support and maintain it properly. However, many companies often find it difficult to plan for proper management because they are overwhelmed by the amount of work needed to be added to daily operations.
In today’s digital world, IT infrastructure has become the backbone of every company, which, regardless of size, must run smoothly to ensure business continuity and stability.