2024 SANS SOC Survey Reveals Critical Trends and Technologies in Cyber Defense — SANS Institute

The 2024 SOC Survey by the SANS Institute provides valuable insights into the current state and challenges of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) worldwide. This comprehensive study examines the architecture, technology, staffing, and performance metrics of SOCs. Understanding the best practices and common challenges in SOCs is crucial for businesses to defend against cyber threats and improve security measures.

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Trust Remains the Foundation Upon Which the Future of Intellectual Property is Built — Paul Davis, Adeia

Paul E. Davis, CEO and president of Adeia Inc., highlighted the importance of trust in the international intellectual property community. He emphasized the need for comprehensive trust among stakeholders to sustain rapid rates of innovation and support the IP sector. Davis also noted the impressive trajectory of innovation in the United States, citing a significant increase in granted patents over the years.

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Three Areas Where GenAI is Expected to Have the Most Impact on an Organization's Competitive Position or Business Models — IDC

A recent worldwide survey of technology buyers by IDC found that GenAI is expected to have the most impact on technology decision-making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement. Regional differences were observed: North American buyers focused on financial and operational systems, while Western European buyers emphasized IT and line of business technology decision-making.

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Understanding the Perils of Manual Operations for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations

While leaders at small and medium organizations (SMOs) may not match their larger counterparts in terms of scale and budget for technology investments, modernization, automation and business transformation are increasingly recognized as the keys to remaining competitive and meeting the evolving expectations of customers and other stakeholders. The good news is that new developments in technology and the emergence of new services have democratized SMO access to a growing array of business process automation capabilities.

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Poll Finds 55% of Organizations Have an AI Board — Gartner

According to a recent Gartner poll, 55% of organizations have an AI board, and 54% have a head of AI or an AI leader. Frances Karamouzis, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, emphasized the need for clear rules and accountability for AI initiatives within organizations. These findings are based on a poll of 1,808 respondents from a Gartner webinar in June 2024 and may not be globally representative.


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Global Talent Is Ready to Embrace Reskilling Amid GenAI Advances — BCG

A recent study by BCG shows 75% of global workers believe GenAI will disrupt the workplace, but 57% are willing to retrain for new roles, and 64% feel confident in job negotiations. The report, based on survey data from over 150,000 workers in 188 countries, highlights the proactive approach workers are taking to adapt to technological changes, demonstrating confidence in thriving in a changing job market.

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Worldwide Public Cloud Services Revenues Grew 19.9% Year Over Year in 2023 — IDC

The global public cloud services revenue reached $669.2 billion in 2023, a 19.9% increase from the previous year. Software as a Service – Applications accounted for nearly 45% of the market, followed by Infrastructure as a Service at 19.9%. Platform as a Service and Software as a Service – System Infrastructure Software contributed 18.4% and 17.0% of the total revenue, respectively, with PaaS and SaaS – SIS showing the fastest year-over-year growth.

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Ability to Integrate Growth, Emerging Technologies and Risk Management Emerge as Key Priorities for Enterprise Technology Leaders — Deloitte

CEOs are increasingly focused on integrating new technologies into their business models to drive growth. Two-thirds of technology leaders report directly to the CEO, highlighting the growing importance of the CIO role. It is crucial for CIOs to possess both technological and business skills to drive innovation and create value through emerging technologies.

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Cloud Climbs, Software Soars: Public Cloud & Software Spending to Reach $222 Billion in 2024 — IDC

IDC projects public cloud services will reach $219.3 billion by 2027, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing significant growth in public cloud services and software investments, investing heavily in cloud-based software, data analytics tools, and AI platforms to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain valuable insights.

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Worldwide AI Chips Revenue Forecasted to Grow 33% in 2024 — Gartner

AI PC shipments are forecasted to reach 22% of the total PC shipments in 2024, and by the end of 2026, 100% of enterprise PC purchases will be AI PCs. AI PCs include a neural processing unit (NPU), enabling AI PCs to run longer, quieter, and cooler and have AI tasks running continually in the background, creating new opportunities to leverage AI in everyday activities.

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Only 24% of Companies Claim to be Prepared to Meet Impending Sustainability Requirements — Bain & Company

New research from Bain & Company finds only 24% of companies are prepared for upcoming sustainability reporting requirements. Nearly 90% of companies surveyed agree digital technology improvements are crucial for their sustainability goals. Still, most are not taking the required actions - but are under pressure to anticipate additional reporting requirements as the global regulatory landscape rapidly changes.

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