How can organizations better expand their visibility into their own data, identities, and access management systems to enhance their security posture? A comprehensive view of all human and non-human identities is critical to a successful identity security program. Detailed insights into privileges, entitlements, activities and risk profiles provide context and intelligence to make decisions about access. With visibility comes continuous monitoring to identify shadow IAM, high-risk identities,...

With the holiday shopping season approaching, e-tailers are gearing up to take advantage of major shopping days like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and similar events. Social media trends highlight that livestream shopping has become an effective tool for driving holiday purchases and engaging audiences. Through live video shopping, this trend brings excitement to buying products, discovering influencers, and connecting with brands, increasingly positioning it as a mainstream shopping...

Product design is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, continually shaped by new technologies, with AI and generative AI emerging as transformative forces. These technologies are revolutionizing how product designers approach their work, seamlessly merging technology with creativity to create innovative and user-friendly products that we interact with daily. AI-driven design tools empower product designers to experiment with multiple design iterations, enabling them to collaborate more...

Danielle, you have an impressive background in both academia and professional services. Could you start by sharing your journey and what led you to your current role at Caseware as VP, Head of Analytics and AI? My journey to my current AI and analytics role at Caseware hasn’t been typical, but it has given me the perfect balance of expertise to understand our customers, who are auditors and accountants looking to use technology to improve their daily workflows. At the beginning of my...

The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing with it Black Friday, the year’s largest shopping event. While this period offers exciting opportunities for both retailers and shoppers, it also brings increased risks. Shoppers eagerly anticipate discounts, but hackers and fraudsters see the surge in online and in-store traffic as an opportunity to strike. Blockchain technology, initially developed for cryptocurrency, is now becoming a powerful tool for improving security in...

Cybersecurity breaches are increasingly common among small and medium businesses (SMBs), making them ideal targets for cybercriminals. Due to limited budgets, lack of expertise, and the misconception of being “too small to be targeted,” many SMBs operate with minimal cybersecurity defenses. Unfortunately, this vulnerability is exactly what cyber attackers rely on, exploiting weak defenses through relentless attacks and sophisticated phishing campaigns. In India alone, ransomware...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a relatively new field that has rapidly evolved into a major influence on the strategic direction of organizations. Its significance extends far beyond automation, enhancing complex decision-making processes. AI is both a risk and a tool for managing risk—a paradox that organizations must confront as they navigate the landscape of 2024 and beyond. AI as a Catalyst for Transformation While AI is often associated with task automation, it also plays a...

Generative AI – a technology wonder of modern times – has revolutionized our ability to create and innovate. It also promises to have a profound impact on every facet of our lives. Beyond the seemingly magical powers of ChatGPT, Bard, MidJourney, and others, the emergence of what’s known as RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) has opened the possibility of augmenting Large Language Models (LLMs) with domain-specific enterprise data and knowledge. RAG and its many variants...

Data has always been the backbone of business operations, highlighting the significance of data and analytics as essential business functions. However, a lack of strategic decision-making often hampers these functions. This challenge has paved the way for new technologies like data fabric and data mesh, which enhance data reuse, streamline integration services, and optimize data pipelines. These innovations allow businesses to deliver integrated data more efficiently. Data fabric can further...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many sectors across the business landscape, reshaping how organizations operate. However, the convenience of AI introduces environmental challenges, such as increased energy consumption and hardware waste. These unintended consequences call for thoughtful strategies from chief information officers (CIOs), who must balance technological advancements with sustainability goals. According to a Gartner survey, environmental issues are now a...

Yashin, to kick things off, could you share what inspired you to transition from a career in academia and engineering to founding Pvotal Technologies? Growing up, I thought a lack of proper education was the root of many societal issues and inefficiencies. Idealistically, I entered academia thinking I could become a professor who would nurture the issues leading to a wavering generation of talent, innovation, and development. Unfortunately, I quickly realized how some processes were limiting,...

Have you encountered a bad situation that was made worse by something that is meant to help? Here’s a recent example of mine – I had to take my son to an emergency room while vacationing in Asia but the most frustrating part was dealing with insurance when we got home. The agent who initially processed my claim put me (and my money) in limbo – no external or internal follow-up communication, inaccessible and invisible in the client portal – because they didn’t...