https://biztechmagazine.com/ en https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/4-mistakes-derail-cloud-builds Public cloud platforms make it incredibly easy to spin up new computing instances. But that doesn’t mean the process of architecting new cloud environments and migrating data is always simple. When organizations aren’t careful, they can end up with messy cloud environments that lack a foundational structure, where even basic features fail to function as expected. Watch out for these four common mistakes that can quickly derail business-critical cloud builds. Bad Cloud Planning Thorough planning should be table stakes for any cloud initiative, but, unfortunately, some managed services… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:09:59 -0400 Brian Vandenboom https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/4-mistakes-derail-cloud-builds https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-ctem-trending-enterprises-2026 In enterprise cybersecurity, siloed and tool-centric approaches cannot keep up with the pace of threats. Continuous threat exposure management looks to address this by shifting security from reactive to proactive — continuously discovering, validating and prioritizing risks across expanding digital footprints. “The shift toward CTEM is being accelerated by AI,” says Stephen Sims, a research fellow at SANS Institute. “Continuous discovery, validation and prioritization are no longer just nice to have — they’re required to keep up.” Click the banner below to learn how organizations are… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:04:27 -0400 Adam Stone https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-ctem-trending-enterprises-2026 https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-about-vibe-coding-security-risks-smbs Whether or not small business leaders are aware, IT teams across industries are experimenting with “vibe coding,” or coding assisted by artificial intelligence.  Here are five considerations for IT managers as their teams begin to incorporate AI tools into their programming workflows. 1. What’s the Margin of Error for Coding With AI?  AI tools can generate apps based on the direction of the user, and the process is intensive and requires knowledge of organizational network security and data privacy standards, compliance requirements, preferred platforms, tools, databases and… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:39:39 -0400 Joel Snyder https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-about-vibe-coding-security-risks-smbs https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/what-data-sovereignty-financial-services As financial institutions accelerate cloud adoption and deploy artificial intelligence tools, data sovereignty is emerging as a foundational concern for IT and compliance leaders. At its core, data sovereignty is about control — specifically, who has the legal authority over institutional and customer data. Amazon Web Services defines it this way: “Data sovereignty refers to data being subject to the laws and regulations of its physical location. This can mean data in storage, processing, or transmission, regardless of the physical location of an organization.” Banks, insurers and investment… Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:43 -0400 BizTech Staff https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/what-data-sovereignty-financial-services https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/what-financial-services-it-leaders-need-know-about-enterprise-service-management Financial services organizations have long led in deploying IT service management as a comprehensive approach to designing and improving end-to-end IT delivery. But as banks, insurers and wealth management firms face mounting regulatory pressure, distributed workforces and complex cross-departmental workflows, the industry is increasingly turning to enterprise service management — the extension of ITSM principles beyond IT to departments such as compliance, risk, HR, legal and facilities. The stakes in financial services are higher than in most industries. A missed approval chain, an… Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:59:03 -0400 BizTech Staff https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/what-financial-services-it-leaders-need-know-about-enterprise-service-management https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2025/09/how-tackle-cybersecurity-tool-sprawl As businesses strive to support their customers, comply with regulations and protect their data, they often try to invest in best-of-breed security solutions to solve unique challenges within their business. It comes as no surprise, then, that 37% of IT leaders reported using as many as 19 security tools or platforms, while 5% reported using more than 100, according to the CDW Cybersecurity Research Report. Is this approach effective? It can solve one problem, but it could also have other impacts on the organization. Companies don’t benefit from using a lot of security tools if they’re not… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:41:32 -0400 Pat Kohl, Shaun Anderson https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2025/09/how-tackle-cybersecurity-tool-sprawl https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2025/10/how-cybersecurity-automation-benefits-financial-services For financial institutions, cybersecurity risk is a daily operational reality. Banks, insurers and other financial services organizations face a relentless barrage of phishing attempts, ransomware campaigns, insider threats and compliance mandates. For IT and security teams, the sheer volume and velocity of alerts can be overwhelming. That’s where artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity automation, combined with managed detection and response services, are transforming the landscape. Together, AI and MDR services can help financial organizations better protect their data, meet… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:19:51 -0400 Eric Gerena https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2025/10/how-cybersecurity-automation-benefits-financial-services https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/tool-sprawl-strategic-defense-how-drive-business-outcomes-simpler-security Security leaders are confronting an uncomfortable reality: Adding more security products has not necessarily made their organizations more secure. Many enterprises now operate sprawling environments filled with overlapping tools, duplicate alerts and disconnected data sources, creating operational complexity that can actually make it harder to identify and respond to threats. The challenge is compounded by an expanding attack surface that spans endpoints, cloud environments, identities, applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. Attention is shifting away from how many tools are… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:24:03 -0400 Nathan Eddy https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/tool-sprawl-strategic-defense-how-drive-business-outcomes-simpler-security https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-why-security-readiness-matters-more-security-coverage-ai-era Organizations are facing growing pressure to prove that their cybersecurity programs can do more than satisfy compliance checklists. We sat down with Nik Alleyne, the head of managed services security for CDW, to discuss why many companies still lack confidence in their security posture despite years of investment, how AI is reshaping both threats and defenses, and why measurable detection and response capabilities are becoming the true indicators of security readiness. BIZTECH: Organizations have invested heavily in security tools yet still lack confidence in their security posture. Why?… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:43:03 -0400 Bob Keaveney https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-why-security-readiness-matters-more-security-coverage-ai-era https://biztechmagazine.com/magazine/issue/2026/6/summer-2026 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:41:46 -0400 https://biztechmagazine.com/magazine/issue/2026/6/summer-2026