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Cloud governance
Microsoft Azure AD complements Active Directory
Azure users have a cloud-based version of Active Directory at their fingertips, but it's not a carbon copy of the on-premises version. Learn how to use the services in tandem. Continue Reading
Google tool signals move to greater cloud transparency
Access Transparency users can review the work Google admins did on their cloud accounts. It's a step toward greater accountability, but large organizations will want even more. Continue Reading
Beyond shadow IT risks, opportunity awaits
Enterprises have a love/hate relationship with shadow IT. When it comes with risks, its presence also drives technological innovation. Find out how to make shadow IT work for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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The cloud IAM market evolves to meet old and new IT challenges
Single sign-on continues to be the main driver for cloud identity and access management systems, but BYOD and shadow IT bring new challenges for these tools to solve. Continue Reading
Cloud access security brokers fill critical enterprise void
Enterprises are adding cloud access security brokers to their tool chain to protect data as it moves between on-premises and cloud provider platforms. Continue Reading
Building a solid cloud governance model for 2016
When building a cloud governance model, account not only for technical risks, such as a data center failure, but business risks, such as vendor lock-in, as well.Continue Reading
Cloud computing APIs pose vendor lock-in risks
Cloud APIs are playing an increasingly important role within many IT shops. But without proper governance, they're also a gateway to cloud vendor lock-in.Continue Reading
Integrating cloud data? Don’t let data governance be an afterthought
Companies taking on cloud data integration projects must give ample thought to compliance, data sources and international regulations.Continue Reading
Constructing a solid hybrid cloud governance strategy
The proliferation of SaaS and hybrid cloud forces IT teams to re-think data governance and compliance. What's the key to a solid cloud governance strategy?Continue Reading
Everything you need to know about the BYOC, BYOA movement
Employees and managers should read the answers to these frequently asked questions about BYOC and BYOA before making major decisions regarding the trend.Continue Reading
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Choose a cloud governance flavor for your IT taste buds
Governance is an important cog in the cloud computing wheel. But enterprises hit a bump in the road when they don't understand each governance level.Continue Reading
Protecting this house: IT’s role in cloud security
Securing applications and data is essential for any organization, but the responsibility isn’t evenly distributed. In the ever-shifting cloud landscape, it’s important for IT to create a governance approach that resembles an ongoing process and not ...Continue Reading
BYOC fosters employee innovation and independence
There are many security concerns with the bring your own cloud and other BYOD trends, but what about the benefits? Look at the upside of BYOC in this tip.Continue Reading
Amazon elusive on cloud data sovereignty
Amazon may be the king of the cloud world, but some customers find its data sovereignty assurances clear as mud.Continue Reading
True cloud value goes beyond basic ROI
Finding the true value of a cloud project isn't as simple as CapEx vs. OpEx -- instead, you must look at your business’ particular problems.Continue Reading