Between next-generation technologies such as software-defined networking, a never-ending flood of Internet of Things devices and a threefold increase in data traffic through 2021, enterprise IT environments keep getting bigger, busier and more complex. Add in the chronic shortage of IT professionals, and it’s clear that enterprises need a new, fundamentally different way of managing…
In the previous installment in this blog series, I discussed the practical applications of using IT Operations Analytics (ITOA) technologies in the real world. In this installment, I’ll introduce Splunk and discuss how its platform delivers the benefits of ITOA. Introducing Splunk Splunk unleashes the power of machine data to help with IT operations, application…
Many businesses know some portions of their data are extremely valuable, while others have no value. The problem is, they often don’t know how to identify, much less take advantage of, data that can make a difference. The Internet of Things exacerbates this dilemma by giving organizations even more data to store and sift through….
During the day, I speak with banking executives who want to be as strategic and efficient as possible with their customer outreach. But when I go home, my mailbox, my email inbox and sometimes even my voicemail are filled to the brim with offers from financial institutions for products and services that don’t fit at…
Digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two of the biggest buzz phrases these days — and not just in IT. That’s because both have the potential to affect virtually every part of an organization, from supply chain to building management to vehicle fleets. The terms “IoT” and “digital transformation” often are used…
When most people think about wearables and the Internet of Things, it’s usually smartwatches and fitness trackers that come to mind. But the world of wearable IoT is a lot bigger than that, and the devices do much more than alert users to text messages or track their number of steps. By 2020, the number…
