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Turning Tool Consolidation Strategy into Lasting Impact

Consolidating tools saves you money, but execution, governance, and relentless focus will decide whether the gains stick or slip away.

— by Craig Robin

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Your AI’s Blind Spot is Bigger Than You Think

There are more AI models than ever and not enough visibility. Here’s how to close the gap.— by Cory Minton

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When Should You Trust AI For Mission-Critical Tasks in the SOC?

AI can transform security operations, but human intuition still reigns in mission-critical SOC decisions.— by Marcus LaFerrera

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Agency is the Leadership Skill Required to Thrive in the Agentic AI Era

Redefining leadership when action isn’t only human anymore.— by Cory Minton

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The Makings of a Successful Organization in 2027 and Beyond

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With artificial intelligence being the topic du jour, AI can be the trigger to accelerate automated information sharing. — by Paul Kurtz

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How Modern Platforms Help Leaders Balance Cost Capability and Risk

Strengthen resilience and drive growth by embracing composable ecosystems and aligning technology investments to key business outcome— by Leonard Wall

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When to Choose GenAI, Agentic AI, or None of the Above

Not every use case calls for AI. Learn how to choose the right model, before it chooses for you. — by Anthony (Tony) Pierce

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The AI Genie is Out of the Bottle. Now What?

AI is transforming software development, security, and decision-making — but at what cost?— Kirsty Paine & Greg Ainslie-Malik

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Agency is the Leadership Skill Required to Thrive in the Agentic AI Era

Redefining leadership when action isn’t only human anymore.— by Cory Minton

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Your AI’s Blind Spot is Bigger Than You Think

There are more AI models than ever and not enough visibility. Here’s how to close the gap.— by Cory Minton

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When Should You Trust AI For Mission-Critical Tasks in the SOC?

AI can transform security operations, but human intuition still reigns in mission-critical SOC decisions.— by Marcus LaFerrera

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Turning Tool Consolidation Strategy into Lasting Impact

Consolidating tools saves you money, but execution, governance, and relentless focus will decide whether the gains stick or slip away. — by Craig Robin

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Elevating Observability with the Power of Platformization

Leaning into platformization can simplify observability and speed up insights, but it also comes with trade-offs every exec should weigh. — by Leonard Wall

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Cut the Bloat, Keep the Value – A Strategic Plan for Tool Consolidation

Successful tool consolidation starts with the right plan. Follow this framework to evaluate and prioritize consolidation with confidence.— By Craig Robin

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Telecom Powers Global Innovation. Standalone 5G Is Their Chance to Finally Get Credit for It.

For the telecom industry, 5G SA is not just a ticket to technical advancement, but a ticket to reinvention. — by Matt Olson

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The New Face of Fraud in Finance

Resilience starts with knowing who’s in charge of the algorithm. — by Christian Crisan

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More Partners, More Revenue — Why Open Banking Pays Off

How banks are competing, and winning, in an open, real-time, API-driven environment. — by Christian Crisan