Chris Preimesberger

Everything in IT, it seems, can be delivered as a service. And why not? We now have great networking pipes, the chips and server engines to move huge amounts of data from Point A to all points beyond, and we have the devices and cloud services that can handle and store all the traffic. With […]

Under-the-general-radar but highly successful IT unicorn Celonis had a big day Oct. 14, launching what it called the world’s first execution management system and augmenting the platform by acquiring Integromat, a highly respected online automation platform, for $100 million. The two companies have worked together on solutions for more than four years, so the integration […]

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. GMT, @eWEEKNews will host its 91st monthly #eWEEKChat. The topic will be  “Innovation at Legacy IT Companies,” and it will be moderated by eWEEK Editor Chris Preimesberger. Some quick facts: Topic: “Innovation at Legacy IT Companies”   Date/time: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. PDT / […]

Denver-based Ping Identity, which specializes in intelligent identity software, made official on Oct. 6 that it is acquiring personal identity management platform maker ShoCard to bolster its security platform. The acquisition was first announced in March during the company’s fourth-quarter 2019 earnings call. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to Ping’s […]

ServiceNow, one of IT’s fastest-rising data management companies in the last couple of years, on Sept. 16 unveiled a new version of its Now Platform, called Paris. It wasn’t built specifically with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, but it turns out to be a possible option for organizations to remain agile and resilient so they […]

Software-as-as-service management provider Productiv on Sept. 16 launched a new, free-of-charge functionality tier for its enterprise SaaS platform called Productiv Essentials. This add-on enables enterprises to replace old SaaS spreadsheets with full online visibility–including advanced analytics and feature-level insights–into how their people are using and engaging with their cloud-based applications. Companies around the globe in […]

What, in fact, is confidential computing? Confidential computing is an emerging approach to encrypting data while it is running in memory. The phrase “confidential computing” describes services and solutions that fully protect information across the entire scope of its use in business, from the build process to management functions to data-driven services and functions. In […]

The use of cloud services is exploding. Analysts at IDC determined that revenue for the worldwide public cloud market totaled $233.4 billion and grew 26% year-over-year in 2019, and the trend doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. But, as with any spending bonanza, not all of the money spent is being put to […]

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST/7 p.m. GMT, @eWEEKNews will host its 90th monthly #eWEEKChat. The topic will be, “Confidential Computing and Next-Gen Security.” It will be moderated by Chris Preimesberger, eWEEK’s editor of features and analysis. Some quick facts: Topic: #eWEEKchat Sept. 8: “Confidential Computing and Next-Gen Security” Date/time: Tuesday, […]

In the IT business, as in most businesses, options are always good. Hybrid cloud systems, which combine elements of both public and private clouds, are now the standard choice for enterprises seeking cloud providers, and they offer plenty of options. Data management systems that can combine control of public cloud services and on-premises applications on […]