As our businesses become increasingly digital, we tend to think about technology in non-physical terms. Our IT infrastructure becomes “the cloud.” Our servers and storage become “virtual.” Our networks become “software-defined.” The reality, however, is that information technology (IT) always depends on physical infrastructure. Without hardware there is no software. So to lose sight of technology’s physical realities is to jeopardize the wisdom with which we manage its physical underpinnings. And unwise management of those physical underpinnings leads to both higher operational costs and higher operational risks.

Not all colocation providers offer the same value and functionality, and many come with inherent risks. When choosing a colocation provider, careful consideration is essential.

Forrester Consulting conducted a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of SAP S/4HANA on their organizations. To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment, Forrester interviewed several customers with experience using SAP S/4HANA. Read the study to learn how Forrester concluded that SAP S/4HANA provides an ROI of 349%.

"Now there’s an innovative new way to move enterprise applications to the public cloud while actually reducing risks and trade?offs. It’s called multicloud storage, and it’s an insanely simple, reliable, secure way to deploy your enterprise apps in the cloud and also move them between clouds and on? premises infrastructure, with no vendor lock?in. Multicloud storage allows you to simplify your infrastructure, meet your service?level agreements, and save a bundle."

"Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery platform is designed to make the cloud work for you by extending and enabling your cloud infrastructure. Download the e-book to learn how Akamai can help you: Protect your business from cyberattacks Deliver more engaging online experiences Offload traffic to maximize scale, reliability, and cost efficiency"

"Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery platform is designed to make the cloud work for you by extending and enabling your cloud infrastructure. Download the e-book to learn how Akamai can help you: Protect your business from cyberattacks Deliver more engaging online experiences Offload traffic to maximize scale, reliability, and cost efficiency"

"Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery platform is designed to make the cloud work for you by extending and enabling your cloud infrastructure. Download the e-book to learn how Akamai can help you: Protect your business from cyberattacks Deliver more engaging online experiences Offload traffic to maximize scale, reliability, and cost efficiency" "Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery plat

"Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery platform is designed to make the cloud work for you by extending and enabling your cloud infrastructure. Download the e-book to learn how Akamai can help you: Protect your business from cyberattacks Deliver more engaging online experiences Offload traffic to maximize scale, reliability, and cost efficiency"

"Your business relies on the cloud for agility, cost savings, and scalability, but how do you ensure that the cloud technologies enabling your business aren’t also introducing security risks, impacting customer experience (CX), or costing more than anticipated? That’s where Akamai comes in. This e-book explains how Akamai’s cloud delivery platform is designed to make the cloud work for you by extending and enabling your cloud infrastructure. Download the e-book to learn how Akamai can help you: Protect your business from cyberattacks Deliver more engaging online experiences Offload traffic to maximize scale, reliability, and cost efficiency"

Today's dynamic data demands pose new threats to security and IT professionals have to mitigate new risks without restricting the flow of information. Per findings discovered in a recent Forrester report, "Evolving Security to Accommodate the Modern Worker", Brett Hansen, Dell's Vice President of Client Software and General Manager of Data Security, shares his insights on solutions Dell provides to meet the needs of employees and IT. Download this article to learn: • What IT departments can do to tailor security solutions to different users • How flexible security can be to address the needs of various workers • Which solutions are best at protecting your data

In order to keep pace with the growth of business mobility without falling prey to its potential risks, IT must be able to efficiently address complex issues ranging from service provisioning, device procurement, and security oversight. Why? Information workers need access to often sensitive information across a wide range of business applications and devices from wherever they are. In other words, security and privacy policies that doesn’t impede end-user productivity will empower workers and boost their performance. In July 2017, Dell commissioned Forrester to conduct a study of the 21st century workforce and how their new habits, attitudes, and workstyles are reshaping the world of work. With more personas in a single organization to cater to, businesses are failing to deliver against workforce demands. To get their tasks done, workers are circumventing security policies to get what they want, in their moment of need. Organizations have to understand the different behaviors across

The world has changed. Yesterday everyone had a managed PC for work and all enterprise data was behind a firewall. Today, mobile devices are the control panel for our personal and professional lives. This change has contributed to the single largest technology-driven lifestyle change of the last 10 years. As productivity tools, mobile devices now access significantly more data than in years past. This has made mobile the new frontier for a wide spectrum of risk that includes cyber attacks, a range of malware families, non-compliant apps that leak data, and vulnerabilities in device operating systems or apps. A secure digital business ecosystem demands technologies that enable organizations to continuously monitor for threats and provide enterprise-wide visibility into threat intelligence. Watch the webinar to learn more about: What makes up the full spectrum of mobile risks Lookout's Mobile Risk Matrix covering the key components of risk How to evolve beyond mobile device management

The time has come for enterprise risk management to change. Mobile devices have become core to our personal and professional lives, yet most enterprises remain focused on traditional PC endpoints. Although many of the same elements of risk that affect PCs also apply to mobile endpoints, simply extending current PC security controls to your mobile feet is ineffective. Enterprise risk management needs to evolve to address mobile risks, and security professionals must architect mobile specifc security. To encourage this evolution, Lookout developed the Mobile Risk Matrix. Its purpose is to help security organizations understand the spectrum of risk on mobile devices and to provide data that demonstrates the prevalence of mobile risk.

Mobile devices have rapidly become ground zero for a wide spectrum of risk that includes malicious targeted attacks on devices and network connections, a range of malware families, non-compliant apps that leak data, and vulnerabilities in device operating systems or apps. Read the four mobile security insights CISOs must know to prepare for a strategic conversation with the CEO and board about reducing mobile risks and the business value associated with fast remediation of mobile security incidents.

It only takes one accidental Tweet to undo years of brand reputation. It's important to understand the opportunities and risks your brand faces on social, and what you can do about them. Download this whitepaper to learn more about the risks and gain advice and tips on how to protect your brand.

Does your current software give your business the visibility and flexibility you need to be responsive and competitive, or is outdated software negatively impacting business growth and excellent service? The retail world is becoming more complex. eCommerce has grown in the U.S.—from $42 billion to $236 billion in the last decade*—and lifestyle shopping is raising customer expectations. Having the right retail management software solution—one that can keep up with your business needs and the increasing pace of technology—is critical. Given the recent advancements in technology—and higher customer expectations—perhaps it’s time to ask if your retail management software is up to the task of nurturing and managing your growth over the coming decade. Epicor has been a part of successful retail businesses for years. Here are some risks you may face from using outdated software: 1. Excessive labor costs and hiring gaps 2. Operational inefficiencies 3. Insufficient data and insights 4. Dimi

"IoT adoption is expected to generate a 21% increase in corporate profits by 2022. This business value comes from the ability to automate processes and collect and analyze massive amounts of data—so organizations can make better informed decisions and deliver powerful customer experiences. But how are organizations really putting IoT to work for their business? And how can IoT risks be mitigated so these rewards can truly be achieved? This e-book explores the potential of IoT in the enterprise, which industries are leading the way and how to secure your connected things. It also provides: • 7 best practices for data privacy and security policies • 7 items to consider for device security • 6 key considerations for network connection security"

"Ninety percent of business executives believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is important to the future of their organization. And, as IoT is expected to generate a whopping 21% increase in corporate profits by 2022, it’s clear there’s value in adoption. However, there are still plenty of risks that require mitigation through careful planning, cross-functional teamwork and mature security measures. This white paper explores the business benefits and the security complexities IoT introduces for business organizations, and provides key considerations and recommendations for securing IoT deployments. Download the white paper today!"

"Healthcare organizations have significantly more to consider than the average business when it comes to network and device security. Concern over code modification, key compromise, password-based vulnerabilities and man-in-the-middle attacks have caused hospital CIOs and CISOs to rethink their security strategies and investments. The threat to these devices has even been assigned its own term: medjacking, a shortened form of “medical device hijacking.” Download this white paper for five best practices to mitigate threat and attacks that can put lives, patient trust and the growth of the healthcare organization at risk. Access the white paper today!"

A range of application security tools was developed to support the efforts to secure the enterprise from the threat posed by insecure applications. But in the ever-changing landscape of application security, how does an organization choose the right set of tools to mitigate the risks their applications pose to their environment? Equally important, how, when, and by whom are these tools used most effectively?

Enterprise content is growing at an average rate of 200% per year-and the risks of noncompliance are growing even faster. This paper examines the business and technical difficulties of managing content from disparate systems and presents the most viable alternatives for addressing these challenges.

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 is upon us and manufacturers who want to stay competitive need to adapt or they will inevitably fall behind. However, that’s easier said than done. Updating proprietary legacy systems can be expensive, complicated, and lead to unwanted downtime that can slow production on the plant floor. How do companies accomplish such a critical change without draining budgets and upending workflow? Surprisingly, the answer doesn't always involve completely rebuilding systems from scratch. Instead, removing antiquated equipment and streamlining connectivity without creating new security risks could successfully start organizations on their path to reaping the benefits of Manufacturing 4.0.

Brexit is only the latest excuse for mobility and talent management to be at the top of the CEO agenda. For companies with limited experience in this area, the risks are multiplied. However, there are also great opportunities.

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with implementation of SAP Business Objects Analytics solutions, Forrester interviewed four organizations with multiple years of experience using these analytics solutions from SAP across one or more of the following key analytics areas: planning, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. A composite, or representative, organization was developed to provide the conclusions of this cost and benefit analysis.

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with implementation of SAP BusinessObjects Analytics solutions, Forrester interviewed four organizations with multiple years of experience using these analytics solutions from SAP across one or more of the following key analytics areas: planning, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. A composite, or representative, organization was developed to report cost and benefit findings