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The strategic role of data discovery in digital transformation
Modern businesses are operating in a rapidly evolving digital world, and risk failure if they are unable to keep pace with their peers. The increasingly online nature of our personal and business lives is forcing organizations toward strategic digital transformation at break-neck speed. Whether it’s automating legacy systems, enhancing customer experience or reforming business processes…
Business resilience for the data age: Why data discovery is the cornerstone
As cyber-attacks continue to significantly impact business operations, whether targeting the organization or their supply chain, amid a turbulent geopolitical climate, it’s clear that business resilience is now a crucial necessity for organizations of all sizes. According to a 2023 report from PwC, 96% of organizations had experienced business disruption in the previous two years.…
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) – What You Need to Know
Introducing Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Modern businesses are generating, storing and processing more information across more diverse environments than ever before. This trend is set to continue as organizations embrace AI technologies and reject traditional on-premises operations for the agility and feature-rich offerings of cloud-based networks and SaaS platforms. However, this vast opportunity also…
The evolution of data management: Key trends for 2025 and beyond
As we head into a new year, organizations face increasing pressures to manage their data effectively and responsibly while delivering rapid innovation, in a technology landscape undergoing seismic change driven by AI and cloud computing. In 2025, we predict that several key trends will drastically influence the data management sector, driven by global legislation, security…
2024 in Review: Navigating the Shifting Data Landscape
2024 has been a pivotal year for data, marked by exponential growth, heightened security concerns and an evolving regulatory environment. This year’s data landscape is defined by continued acceleration of cloud adoption, the increasing power of AI and a growing awareness of the critical need for robust data governance. In this post we’ll explore the…
Introducing Enterprise Recon Cloud: Available now on AWS Marketplace
Enterprise Recon Cloud is now available via AWS Marketplace. Enterprise Recon Cloud offers the award-winning data discovery and data management capabilities of Enterprise Recon, packaged for cloud-first organizations. It offers a new way for customers to leverage the power of Enterprise Recon without the need for additional hardware procurement or complex installation process. What is…
Addressing data security and privacy in transportation and logistics
The transportation and logistics sector is increasingly turning to digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. This shift towards a digital-centric approach is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to ensuring the security and privacy of vast amounts of data. In 2023, the transport sector reported more than double the number…
A panel discussion: The changing landscape of cybersecurity
Stephen Cavey, co-founder and chief evangelist of Ground Labs, joined a panel of senior leaders at the recent e-Crime & Cybersecurity Mid-Year Summit event hosted by AKJ Associates. The panel, consisting of security and data protection leaders from the retail, sport, technology, and banking sectors, tackled a wide range of current challenges faced by CISOs…
How to achieve effective data discovery: The four essential elements
In this post we’ll explain the four essential elements of an effective data discovery program. The most effective data discovery programs are: Specific — targeting well-defined data types Comprehensive — cover a broad scope of systems and file types Evidence-based — use a sensitive data discovery tool capable of producing consistent, reliable results Repeatable —…
Why your critical data is (probably) not fully secure
Every organization has data without which they can’t operate. It’s crucial that organizations are able to identify and protect this critical data to secure their ability to function as a business. In this post, we’ll explain why this matters, as well as some of the ways that this essential data may be at risk and…