Fri.Jun 09, 2023

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The Global Movement Against China's Economic Coercion Is Accelerating

The Rand Blog

There is much the West can do to push back against Chinese economic pressure, and many reasons to do so. Doing so is a core interest of the United States, which now places itself in competition with China over the shape of the international order.

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More on the Ramifications of the Wildfires

Recovery Diva

From the NYTimes: Will Wildfires Like These Become the New Normal? Canada’s devastating fires and toxic smoke might not recur every year, but the heat from climate change increases the risks of a wide range of disasters.

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Extremist Beliefs Among Veterans, Space Traffic, Teacher Well-Being: RAND Weekly Recap

The Rand Blog

This weekly recap focuses on whether extremist beliefs are more prevalent among veterans, why it's time to manage traffic in outer space, crises facing the Russian military, and more.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of June 9; Updates from Commvault, Cirrus Data, Rubrik & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of June 9, 2023. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week, in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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On the cutting edge with Acronis SaaS

Acronis

Discover how Computech achieves seamless operations with Acronis solutions. This case study highlights how Computech leverages the user-friendly features and robust capabilities of Acronis solutions to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and ensure data security. Dive into the success story of Computech and Acronis, and unlock insights into the power of usability in driving business efficiency and peace of mind.

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Your Health Insurance May Not Be As Good As Your State Requires—and It's Perfectly Legal

The Rand Blog

Massachusetts has a law to ensure ease of access to birth control pills, saying there should be no copays and women can fill a 12-month prescription at once. Infertility care has similar protections. But many health plans don't have to comply with state laws because they are “self-insured.

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Business Case for Data Protection

Solutions Review

In today’s digital age, data has become one of the most valuable assets for businesses across industries. However, with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, organizations must prioritize data protection to mitigate the risk of data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. In this article, we will delve into the business case for data protection and why investing in robust data protection measures is crucial for organizations of all s

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AIOps and Automation: A Conversation Featuring Guest Speaker Carlos Casanova, Forrester Principal Analyst by Heath Newburn

PagerDuty

At the beginning of 2023, I had a great conversation with Carlos Casanova , a Forrester Principal Analyst, in a recent webinar about how AIOps can help drive successful organizational change. According to our conversation, Carlos has divided the AIOps market into two camps: technology-centric (primarily APM/Observability players) and process-centric.

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Nearly 80% of SIA Survey Respondents Cite Positive Conditions, Strong ISC West

Security Industry Association

Coming off a successful ISC West 2023, the Security Industry Association’s May/June Security Market Index found 77% of respondents have a positive view of the industry’s current condition. SILVER SPRING, Md. – More than three-fourths of respondents in the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index survey offered a positive take on current business conditions.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Data Protection Impact Assessment

Solutions Review

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and protecting individuals’ privacy rights. A DPIA is a systematic assessment of the potential risks and impacts of data processing activities on individuals’ privacy and data security. It helps organizations identify and mitigate privacy risks, implement appropriate safeguards, and demonstrate accountability.

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Unprecedented Wildfires Devastate Canada, Leave Eastern U.S. Blanketed in Smoke

Risk Management Monitor

Wildfire season has started two months early in Canada, and the devastating scale of the blazes is already unprecedented. Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States.

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Business Case for Data Recovery

Solutions Review

In today’s data-driven world, organizations heavily rely on data for their day-to-day operations and decision-making processes. However, data loss or corruption can have severe consequences, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. This is where data recovery comes into play. In this article, we will explore the compelling business case for data recovery and why investing in data recovery solutions is critical for organizations of all sizes.

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Data Privacy Officer Responsibilities

Solutions Review

In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns abound, organizations must prioritize the protection of sensitive information. To ensure compliance with data protection regulations and maintain the trust of customers, many companies appoint a Data Privacy Officer (DPO) to oversee data privacy practices and enforce privacy policies. In this article, we will delve into the top responsibilities of a Data Privacy Officer and how they play a vital role in safeguarding data privacy in the digital a

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Business Case for Data Privacy

Solutions Review

In an age where data breaches and privacy concerns dominate headlines, organizations must recognize the critical importance of data privacy. Data privacy refers to the protection of individuals’ personal information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and lawful processing. In this article, we will explore the compelling business case for data privacy and why investing in robust data privacy measures is vital for organizations of all sizes.