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As uncertainties—cybersecurity and otherwise—swim around us with increased velocity and frequency, it’s always helpful to hear directly from security leaders in the trenches of our industry. These first-hand accounts have the unique ability to shed light on the challenges security professionals and their teams face nearly every day of their work lives. That’s precisely what this “2018 Cybersecurity: Perceptions & Practices” benchmark survey accomplishes. It provides insights into the state of the cybersecurity practice of 751 mid- to large-sized organizations in the United States, United Kingdom, and AsiaPacific regions.

Despite increasing security budgets, companies find there is too much data for new tools to analyze, not enough skilled IT security professionals and little confidence in current technology investments. Read the “2018 Cyberthreat Defense Report” to learn how your peers are managing increased breaches, vulnerabilities and encrypted traffic. How does your cyberthreat approach compare to other security pros who are protecting their organizations? Learn now.

"CyberEdge Group’s fifth-annual Cyberthreat Defense Report is a comprehensive review of the perceptions of 1,200 IT security professionals representing 17 countries and 19 industries. The new 2018 report provides the most geographically comprehensive view of IT security perceptions in our industry. With a 360-degree view of organizations’ security threats, security professionals can identify issues facing the market and know how their peers are reacting. Key insights from this year’s report include: • ‘Lack of skilled personnel’ is the greatest inhibitor to IT security’s success • 77% of networks were breached last year – the first decline in five years! • 12% of a typical enterprise IT budget is spent on security • 55% of organizations were compromised by ransomware last year Download the Cyberthreat Defense Report Executive Summary today!"

"CyberEdge Group’s fifth-annual Cyberthreat Defense Report is a comprehensive review of the perceptions of 1,200 IT security professionals representing 17 countries and 19 industries. The new 2018 report provides the most geographically comprehensive view of IT security perceptions in our industry. With a 360-degree view of organizations’ security threats, security professionals can identify issues facing the market and know how their peers are reacting. Key insights from this year’s report include: • ‘Lack of skilled personnel’ is the greatest inhibitor to IT security’s success • 77% of networks were breached last year – the first decline in five years! • 12% of a typical enterprise IT budget is spent on security • 55% of organizations were compromised by ransomware last year Download the Cyberthreat Defense Report Executive Summary today!"

There’s no doubt in the trends. Focusing on the customer experience is at the top of the priority list for most companies. Personalization plays a key role as top organizations strive to make experiences as compelling as possible with the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud-based technology. To understand and prioritize what your next big moves should be, read The Econsultancy 2018 Digital Trends report. Here’s what’s top of mind for the majority of your peers: Increasing digital marketing activities and budgets Investing in well-designed user journeys that facilitate clear communication Valuing creativity and design to differentiate their brands Combining digital skills with technology to improve customer experience

There’s no doubt in the trends. Focusing on the customer experience is at the top of the priority list for most companies. Personalization plays a key role as top organizations strive to make experiences as compelling as possible with the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud-based technology. To understand and prioritize what your next big moves should be, read The Econsultancy 2018 Digital Trends report. Here’s what’s top of mind for the majority of your peers: • Increasing digital marketing activities and budgets • Investing in well-designed user journeys that facilitate clear communication • Valuing creativity and design to differentiate their brands • Combining digital skills with technology to improve customer experience

There’s no doubt in the trends. Focusing on the customer experience is at the top of the priority list for most companies. Personalization plays a key role as top organizations strive to make experiences as compelling as possible with the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud-based technology. To understand and prioritize what your next big moves should be, read The Econsultancy 2018 Digital Trends report. Here’s what’s top of mind for the majority of your peers: • Increasing digital marketing activities and budgets • Investing in well-designed user journeys that facilitate clear communication • Valuing creativity and design to differentiate their brands • Combining digital skills with technology to improve customer experience

The 2018 Policy & Procedure Management Benchmark Report provides insight into how organizations around the globe manage their HR policies and procedures. Read the report to learn best practices on policy creation, distribution and management, training on policies, tracking attestations, and metrics to prove policy effectiveness. Leverage this unique analysis and get expert recommendations to lessen your administrative burden.

Looking for a trusted partner in financial management who has what it takes to lead your organization today and into the future? Get an analysis of the market, key recommendations for evaluating vendors, and more. Download your complimentary copy of Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites.

In Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide, Genesys has once again maintained a leadership position. Placed furthest among all vendors in completeness of vision for 10 years and counting, our position continues to validate our mission to power the world’s best customer engagement solutions for organizations of all sizes—both in the cloud and on-premises. And according to Gartner peer insights, customers agree. “Great implementation that was on-time and on-budget!” — CTO in the finance industry “Solid platform with a lot of features at a reasonable cost.” — IT Manager of Software Engineering in the Services Industry Get the report now to learn: • How contact center vendors compare and which quadrant they are aligned to • Analyst views on the strengths and cautions of all participating vendors • How to evaluate key criteria to guide your decision-making process

Compare leading contact center infrastructure vendors. In Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide, Genesys has once again maintained a leadership position. Placed furthest among all vendors in completeness of vision for 10 years and counting, our position continues to validate our mission to power the world’s best customer engagement solutions for organizations of all sizes—both in the cloud and on-premises. And according to Gartner peer insights, customers agree. “Great implementation that was on-time and on-budget!” 1 — CTO in the finance industry “Solid platform with a lot of features at a reasonable cost.” 1 — IT Manager of Software Engineering in the Services Industry Get the report now to learn: • How contact center vendors compare and which quadrant they are aligned to • Analyst views on the strengths and cautions of all participating vendors • How to evaluate key criteria to guide your decision-making process

Compare leading contact center infrastructure vendors. In Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide, Genesys has once again maintained a leadership position. Placed furthest among all vendors in completeness of vision for 10 years and counting, our position continues to validate our mission to power the world’s best customer engagement solutions for organizations of all sizes—both in the cloud and on-premises. And according to Gartner peer insights, customers agree. “Great implementation that was on-time and on-budget!” 1 — CTO in the finance industry “Solid platform with a lot of features at a reasonable cost.” 1 — IT Manager of Software Engineering in the Services Industry Get the report now to learn: • How contact center vendors compare and which quadrant they are aligned to • Analyst views on the strengths and cautions of all participating vendors • How to evaluate key criteria to guide your decision-making process 1 Gartner Peer Insights rev

Organizations are looking to use DXPs as they move from web-centric to more pervasive, multichannel digital experiences. This Magic Quadrant will help those responsible for a range of customer-, employee- and partner-facing initiatives find the most suitable vendor for their needs.

A must-read for IT professionals that provides a comprehensive analysis of the API management marketplace and evaluates 22 vendors across 15 essential criteria. APIs are the de-facto standard for building and connecting modern applications. But securely delivering, managing and analyzing APIs, data and services, both inside and outside an organization, is complex. And it’s getting even more challenging as enterprise IT environments grow dependent on combinations of public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Choosing the right APIs can be critical to a platform’s success. Likewise, full lifecycle API management can be a key ingredient in running a successful API-based program. Tools like Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management help enterprises evaluate these platforms so they can find the right one to fit their strategy and planning. Apigee is pleased to offer you a complimentary copy of the Gartner report. Access in-depth evaluations of API managemen

The growing need for data governance, risk and compliance, data analysis and data value still drives strategic requirements in metadata management and the growth of its solutions. Data and analytics leaders can use this vendor evaluation to find the most appropriate solution for their organization.

Our deep integration with CRM systems and support for digital channels enables a single view of the customer that is essential for an organization’s success.

In 2017, the O.C. Tanner Institute released a Culture Framework to help organizations measure and improve workplace culture. The origins of this framework come from a simple, yet powerful reorientation in our thinking. For too long, HR leaders have been asking, “What can we do to drive engagement?” A much better question is, “What can

The MicroStrategy 2018 Global State of Enterprise Analytics Report, which surveyed 500 decision-makers from around the globe, reveals that leading organizations create a competitive edge through their use of data, with 63% experiencing improved efficiency and productivity, 57% realizing faster, more effective decision making, and 51% achieving better financial performance. Other top benefits include improved customer experiences, improved customer acquisition and retention, and the identification and creation of new revenue streams—all keys to digital transformation. What else did the 2018 report reveal? Read all the insights with both global and geo-specific views here. This infographic shares a few highlights from the new 44-page report which serves as a benchmarking resource for all data-driven organizations.

The MicroStrategy 2018 Global State of Enterprise Analytics Report, which surveyed 500 decision-makers from around the globe, reveals that leading organizations create a competitive edge through their use of data, with 63% experiencing improved efficiency and productivity, 57% realizing faster, more effective decision making, and 51% achieving better financial performance. Other top benefits include improved customer experiences, improved customer acquisition and retention, and the identification and creation of new revenue streams—all keys to digital transformation. What else did the 2018 report reveal? Read all the insights with both global and geo-specific views here. This infographic shares a few highlights from the new 44-page report which serves as a benchmarking resource for all data-driven organizations.

Ready or not, the future is here. For enterprise organizations, it must be a data-driven one. Whoever can use technology to transform the customer experience, and be the first to discover and deliver on new business models, will be the disruptor. Those who can’t, the disrupted in this period known as the “era of Digital Darwinism.” The future belongs to the Intelligent Enterprise which anticipates constantly evolving regulatory, technological, market, and competitive challenges and turns them into opportunity and profit. It delivers a single version of the truth and agility. It connects to any data and distributes reports to thousands. The Intelligent Enterprise goes beyond business intelligence, delivering transformative insight to every user, constituent and partner. Are most organizations there yet? As brands hone and focus their 2020 (and even 2030) vision, MicroStrategy has surveyed 500 enterprise analytics professionals on the state of their organization’s analytics initiatives.

This report describes the results from a groundbreaking global study by Thycotic that reveals major risk and compliance gaps in how organizations manage and secure their privileged accounts and access to sensitive systems, infrastructure and data. The 2018 Global State of Privileged Access Management (PAM) Risk & Compliance report highlights where many organizations are failing to fully put security controls in place to protect their most critical information assets.

In today’s increasingly mobile world, Energy workers require instant communication and access to data intelligence wherever the job may take them. From the oil rig to the electric grid and everywhere in between, having the right data, in the right hands, at the right time, no matter the environment or device of choice — is simply non-negotiable. Organizations across various Energy segments — oil & gas, electric utilities, water utilities, and mining — are currently juggling a mix of communication devices and are hindered by gaps in coverage, poor battery life and fragile equipment that cannot withstand harsh environmental conditions. Yet, citizens rely on their homes being heated in the winter, on clean running water, and on lights that turn on when they flip the switch. Meeting these expectations requires reliable, clear voice and data communications for Energy workers day-in and day-out. So oil & gas workers can communicate safely in hazardous environments. So precious resources are

The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2018 Payroll Solutions Survey in December 2017 and January 2018. Payroll is an area that continues to confound HR managers—and there’s no organization that doesn’t have to deal with payroll. Our survey, sponsored by NetSpend, sought to identify trends and challenges in the payroll field. A total of 519 participants responded to the 2018 Payroll Solutions Survey, representing a diverse array of industries, business types, organizational sizes, and locations.

Service Performance Insight (SPI Research) is a global research, consulting and training organization dedicated to helping professional services organizations (PSOs) make quantum improvements in productivity and profit. In 2007, SPI developed the PS Maturity Model™ as a strategic planning and management framework. It is now the industry-leading performance improvement tool used by over 20,000 service and project-oriented organizations to chart their course to service excellence.

Fortinet’s 2018 Security Implications of Digital Transformation Survey looks at the state of cybersecurity in organizations around the world from the lens of digital transformation (DX). Three hundred responses from CISOs and CSOs at large organizations helped us identify several current trends: n Digital transformation is the most impactful IT trend on businesses today, with 92% responding that it has a large impact today. n Security is by far the biggest challenge to DX efforts, with 85% of respondents saying it has a large impact. n The typical organization saw four attacks that resulted in data loss, outages, or compliance events over two years. n Many companies have automated some of their security procedures, but they are even further behind with other security best practices. n Big chunks of infrastructure remain vulnerable in the typical organization, with 25% of the infrastructure not adequately protected at the typical organization. Looking more deeply into the data, we ident