First 100 Days As a CIO

Ashok Jade, IT Next’s Next100 Winner had been associated with the Consumer Electronics and Service Industry for a long time now. However, his primary objective for accepting this role of CIO at Shalimar was to put his experience to good use and apply his skills across the different aspects of the job. He also considered this role to be an ideal opportunity to improve the skills he has... By

How Hybrid Cloud Can Impact DC Consolidation?

Enterprises are evolving from a virtualised IT environment to hybrid cloud environments with a clear strategy on Data Centre consolidation. Hybrid cloud has had the biggest impact on DC consolidation. It allows customers to escape the ‘all or nothing’ trap. They can choose to move fringe applications, test/development/UAT environments, their vendor systems, HR systems, etc. on to... By Subhankar Kundu

Streamlining The Supply Chain

While every CIO, irrespective of the geography or vertical, would ideally want to reach his customers at the desired time and price, it is hardly practical in the real world. Any supply chain depends heavily on the country’s available infrastructure. While this aspect is not in a CIO’s hands, what is in his hands is the power of IT. CIOs can leverage technology to bring about... By Yashvendra Singh

Why IT Managers Need SIEM Solutions?

By Mastufa Ahmed

New Flash Player Zero-day Vulnerability Found

Kaspersky Lab’s heuristic detection protection subsystem has successfully blocked attacks via a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash software. Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered this loophole, which was targeted by exploits distributed via a legitimate government website created to collect public complaints about breaches of the law in the Middle Eastern country.In mid-April Kaspersky... By CIO&Leader

Huawei Readies Open Source Based Cloud OS

Traditionally playing in the telecom space, Huawei has, of late, been aggressively targeting the enterprise IT segment. With an aim to further gain a foothold in the enterprise market and capture mind share of CIOs, the Shenzhen, China-based company is readying to launch an open source-based cloud operating system called FusionSphere.  “FusionSphere will cater to the ICT convergence... By Yashvendra Singh

IPv6: Businesses Need It But Unwilling To Invest

While talking about next-gen technologies, CIOs across India are happy to talk instantly about Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-To-Machine (M2M) communication and how these technologies can take businesses to the next level. In the past, we have highlighted many prominent CIOs talking about these next-gen technologies and their interest in adopting such technologies. However, now, when we... By Debashis Sarkar

4 Ts Vital to Develop an Innovation Culture

Every concept has a new definition, and the alphabet ‘C’ has a major influence on every aspect of innovation, whether related to life or any environment. In this context, the advocacy of ‘C’ refers to creative confidence, which is what sets the culture of innovation in every organisation. Gerd Hoefner, Managing Director and CEO, Siemens Technology Services,India... By Mastufa Ahmed

CIO-CISO Should Complement Each Other

How has the role of a CISO evolved over the years?  The role of a CISO has evolved over time from an IT specialist to a management advisory role which includes business aspects, HR, physical security, vendor and partner management, regulatory compliance and also into a client facing role.   What kind of relation should a CISO share with a CIO?  The CIO and CISO need to... By Debashis Sarkar

PNB MetLife Planning to Migrate Its Apps to Cloud

How is PNB MetLife leveraging technology to drive efficiency?The biggest challenge for us is to improve our efficiency. This is possible only if we build an operating model that enables our distributors to sell and service customers easily. From a customer’s standpoint, this entails making our solution available as they need it, when they need it. We have to therefore operate in a 24X7... By Mastufa Ahmed

IBM’s New Power System Server Is Designed for Big Data

In a move that contrasts other chip and server manufacturers' proprietary business models, IBM through the OpenPOWER Foundation, released detailed technical specifications for its POWER8 processor, inviting collaborators and competitors alike to innovate on the processor and server platform, providing a catalyst for new innovation.  IBM debuted new Power Systems servers that allow data... By Mastufa Ahmed

Why IBM Puts All Its Cloud Apps to One Marketplace?

IBM’s new Cloud marketplace brings together IBM’s portfolio of cloud capabilities and new third-party services to deliver a simple and easy experience for three key user groups within the enterprise – developers, IT managers and business leaders to learn, try, and buy software and services from IBM and its global partner ecosystem. The launch of IBM Cloud marketplace... By Mastufa Ahmed