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        Jeff Orr

        Jeff leads the firm’s overall research and advisory for CIO and technology leader practice focused on digital modernization and transformation for IT to be successful across an organization. Jeff’s coverage spans cloud computing, digital security, generative AI and technologies for intelligent automation. Jeff previously led Ventana Research’s products organization and market research that enables comprehensive educational insights for our community of over 100k professionals. Prior to joining Ventana Research, he served as editor in chief and thought leader for Cyber Security Hub. Jeff spent a decade as a Research Director at ABI Research, and two decades as a technology, product and marketing leader. Jeff attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. He is also an Oregon State University Certified Master Gardener.


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        Enterprises are increasingly recognizing the need to streamline operations for efficiency, agility and innovation. This has led to various “operations” or “Ops” initiatives, each focusing on a specific aspect of enterprise IT. From software development and data analytics to IT and cloud management, these Ops groups are transforming the way enterprises operate and compete.

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        Topics: Analytics, Cloud Computing, Digital Technology, data operations, digital finance, Digital Security, Observability, Analytic Operations, DevOps and Platforms, ITOps, CloudOps, Machine Learning Operations, MLOps, SecOps, ProjectOps, AIOps, NetOps, DevSecOps, SecFinOps

        Is your organization prepared for the increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyber threats that are challenging enterprise CIOs and IT leaders? Our previous analyst perspective underscored the importance of protecting digital assets and driving business growth with Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) — a proactive approach to identifying and managing cyber threats. In this perspective, we delve into the crucial business and technology considerations that enterprises must weigh when...

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        Topics: Digital Technology, Digital Security, Security Posture, Threat Management, Threat Landscape, SOC, Continuous Threat Exposure Management, CTEM

        Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and pervasive, posing a major challenge for CIOs and IT leaders. To protect their digital assets and drive business growth, they need a new approach to security: Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). CTEM software continuously monitors and manages the enterprise’s exposure to cyber risks, enabling a swift and effective response to any security incident. In this analyst perspective, we will explore how CTEM software works, why it is essential...

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        Topics: Digital Technology, Digital Security, Security Posture, Threat Management, Threat Landscape, SOC, Continuous Threat Exposure Management, CTEM

        The migration of on-premises applications to the cloud has become more than just a technological shift; it’s a strategic imperative for enterprises. This transition, driven by the need for competitiveness, agility and responsiveness in a rapidly evolving business environment that operates at the speed of digital, is not a simple task. It requires a careful balance between the technology roadmap and the strategic business objectives of the organization.

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        Topics: Cloud Computing, Digital Technology, CloudOps, Migration

        Ventana Research recently announced its 2024 Market Agenda for Digital Technology. This agenda is designed to provide expertise to enterprises across various industries, helping them prioritize technology investments that enhance workforce effectiveness, customer engagement and enterprise agility. Digital Technology is especially important for CIO and Chief Digital Officers looking to rationalize and modernize their IT portfolio. Our expertise will see a significant expansion on this topic in...

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        Topics: Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, IT Service Management, Digital Technology, Digital Security, Observability, DevOps and Platforms, IoT and Edge Computing, Intelligent Automation, ITOps

        Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) seamlessly integrates into every facet of your business, only to subtly distort your data and skew your insights. This is the emerging challenge of AI hallucinations, a phenomenon where AI models perceive patterns or objects that do not exist or are beyond human detection.

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        Topics: Digital Technology, AI and Machine Learning

        In the evolving landscape of business operations, intelligent automation has emerged as a key driver of productivity, operational efficiency and workforce satisfaction. Each facet of an organization perceives the value of automation through the lens of its unique objectives and goals. In a previous perspective, I shared the reasons why enterprise organizations are leaning towards automating business and technology workflows, highlighting three pivotal business and technology trends that are...

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        Topics: Digital Technology, robotic automation

        Ensuring digital effectiveness requires insights into how enterprises can provide the best outcomes through people, processes and technologies. Armed with those insights, business and technology investments can effectively innovate and streamline organizational processes.

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        Topics: Digital Technology, robotic automation, AI and Machine Learning

        In today’s rapidly evolving digital security landscape, organizations face the challenge of maintaining robust network security resilience. Chief information officers battling increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and the growing complexity of enterprise networks must enhance network security posture with advanced technologies to stay ahead of potential threats. One such technology is DDI – the integration of DNS, DHCP and IPAM.

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        Topics: Digital Business, Digital Security, Resilience, DDI, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Security Posture

        Network security resilience is the ability to withstand and recover from cyber-attacks. To achieve this, organizations need to use DDI technology. DDI stands for DNS, DHCP and IPAM. These are three services that help devices connect and communicate on a network.

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        Topics: Digital Business, Digital Security, DDI, DNS, DHCP, IPAM
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