Name: What makes a Smart City smart?
Start: 2018-01-24T17:00:00Z
End: 2018-01-24T17:00:59.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.5

Data is your greatest asset, if you know how to use it. The key to new revenue streams, better customer experiences, and lower costs of doing business is there in your data, waiting to be discovered. It reveals your path to innovation and new ways for you and the world to work. Hitachi Vantara elevates your innovation advantage by merging operational and informational experience to offer you a data partner with unprecedented range and depth in data management. We are analytics, industrial expertise, technology and outcomes rolled into one great solution provider. We listen. We understand. We work with you.  Visit us at www.HitachiVantara.com

Are you concerned about emerging cyber threats that traditional security measures may miss? Learn how advanced anomaly detection and malware scanning can help you identify and neutralize unknown risks. Discover how to protect your organization from sophisticated attacks and safeguard your valuable data.

You’ll learn
• Detect anomalies in your data: Learn how to identify unusual patterns and behaviors that may indicate a security threat.
• Protect against malware: Discover how to prevent and detect malware attacks that can compromise your systems and data.
• Strengthen your security posture: Learn how to enhance your organization's overall security by incorporating advanced threat detection techniques.

Protecting Against Threats: Advanced Anomaly Detection and Malware Scanning

In today's fast-paced digital world, downtime can mean lost revenue, damaged reputation, and compromised customer satisfaction. That's why rapid data recovery is more important than ever.

You’ll learn how to
• Minimize downtime and maximize profits: Discover strategies for quickly restoring your systems to operation after a disaster or security breach.
•Identify and mitigate threats: Learn to detect and respond to potential threats proactively before they cause significant damage.
•Ensure business continuity: Understand how to keep your operations running smoothly, even in the face of unexpected disruptions.

 Discover how to recover rapidly, protect your critical data, and safeguard your organization's success.

Rapid Recovery at Scale: Minimize Downtime, Maximize Productivity

Enterprise Strategy Group data indicates that as digitization progresses, 9 in 10 organizations report a more complex IT environment due to security threats, digital transformation projects, GenAI adoption, data sprawl, and building out a multi-cloud strategy. 

With these challenges in mind, IT leaders are struggling to reconceptualize resiliency and reclaim control of their complex IT ecosystems.  

ESG Principal Analyst Simon Robinson joins Hitachi Vantara’s Hyperscaler Cloud Group VP Rollen Roberson, and AWS’ Senior Worldwide Storage Specialist Amazon EBS, Ryan Sayre, to discuss how to help customers navigate the many challenges associated with managing their data in the cloud by simplifying IT operations and enhancing resiliency in their cloud storage estate. 

Watch the session to see:
• How can businesses enrich public cloud-based LLMs with their own proprietary data?
• How Hitachi Vantara and AWS are delivering results with the cloud-enabled Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One SDS Block)
• Review of Hitachi’s awards for storage sustainability
• A 5-minute Q&A 
• And more 


Speakers:
- Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group
- Hitachi - Rollen Roberson, VP of Hyperscaler & Cloud at Hitachi Vantara
- Ryan Sayre, Sr. Worldwide Specialist, Amazon EBS

Connecting the Data Landscapes Across the Edge to Core and Cloud

Operational resilience is non-negotiable in the face of today’s aggressive cyber threats. It’s time to move beyond outdated defenses and tackle the emerging risks that can cripple your business. In this hard-hitting webinar, we’ll equip you with actionable insights to fortify your organization against the latest threats.
What you'll gain:

・Outsmart Future Threats: Tackle looming risks like third-party failures, cyberattacks, and shifting regulations before they impact your operations.
・Fortify with Technology: Pinpoint and eliminate infrastructure weaknesses, defend against ransomware, and align with NIST 2.0 for robust security.
・Maximize Data Protection: Master strategies to manage risk, control costs, and stay compliant with industry mandates.
・Empower a Resilient Workforce: Build a proactive security culture that transforms every employee into a guardian of your data.

This webinar will give you the tools to build unshakeable operational resilience and keep your business running smoothly, no matter what’s coming next.

Unlock Cyber Mastery: Erase Vulnerabilities, Build Resilience

How can you make data complexity a thing of the past? How can your business shift from data chaos to data-driven innovation? Join Hitachi Vantara’s Chief Product Officer, Octavian Tanase, and Scott Sinclair, Practice Director for Infrastructure & Modernization at Enterprise Strategy Group, as they take you through the power of simplicity with Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) One.
 
They will dive into the latest VSP One advancements, demonstrating how it streamlines data management, enhances security, and supports sustainable growth. The session will offer practical insights on optimizing data infrastructure to ensure continuous data availability and maximize the benefits of hybrid cloud environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your data strategy and optimize organizational growth.

Simplicity of One: A World Without Data Complexity

As banking and financial institutions accelerate cloud adoption, they face new hurdles in managing costs, maintaining compliance and sustaining growth. The latest changes to VMware's licensing model add another layer of complexity, especially for organizations that rely on hybrid cloud strategies.

Hear industry experts break down what these licensing updates mean for banks. This expert-led session explores both the financial and operational impacts of these shifts, equipping you with actionable strategies to fine-tune IT budgets, optimize cloud use and stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

We'll discuss:
-The recent VMware licensing changes and their direct impact on the banking industry
-Cost-effective strategies to manage cloud adoption and hybrid environments
-Aligning IT operations with new compliance and security requirements
-Recalibrating budgets and IT resources for improved efficiency
-Maintaining a competitive edge through strategic cloud management

Hybrid cloud strategies in banking: Navigating licensing changes to ensure efficiency and compliance

Enterprise IT teams are grappling with the incoming paradigm shift being driven by AI. Are their data strategy, IT infrastructure and corporate mindsets correctly attuned to make the fundamental changes that are required?

In this CIO webcast with Hitachi Vantara, you will: 

- Get fresh perspectives on the latest AI news as businesses race to achieve success. 
- Hear about what’s needed to get data strategy right and find out how to maximise value from graphic processing units. 
- Discover how to develop enterprise AI and ensure successful planning for AI projects.

We hope you enjoy the conversation. Please also see the documents in the attachments section and reach out to us to start your AI journey.

How can organizations navigate a methodical path to trustable AI success?

Recent findings by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) revealed that 55% of organizations agree that data is their business. But at the same time, 68% indicated that overall complexity is slowing their IT operations and initiatives - and evolving ransomware threats only add to this challenge. In fact, 75% report that they have experienced an attack in the last year. 
 
When your systems are complex, expensive, and at risk, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Scattered data across clouds and data centers can lead to chaos, escalating costs, and increasing cyber threats. Without a reliable, secure, and sustainable approach, your organization could be exposed to risks like ransomware, all while missing key environmental and efficiency goals.
 
During this fireside chat led by Scott Sinclair, Practice Director at ESG, you’ll gain deeper insights into how you can manage data securely, build reliable systems, and achieve sustainability goals - all without the headaches. 
 
You’ll Learn:
• How to Build Reliable Systems: Learn strategies to design solutions that consistently perform under pressure, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Balancing Security and Usability: Discover how to implement robust security measures without overcomplicating workflows or sacrificing efficiency.
• Sustainable Tech Practices: Explore ways to make your systems eco-friendly and scalable, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing growth potential.
 
Speakers: 
- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director, Enterprise Strategy Group 
- Ian Clatworthy, Director Data Platform, Product Solutions Marketing, Hitachi Vantara 
- Michael Pacheco, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Hitachi Vantara

The Green Guide to a Secure Data Platform: Protect Your Info, Protect the Planet

Рынок систем хранения пополнился новыми разработками из страны восходящего солнца. Системы VSP One Block 20 изменили базовые взгляды на функционирование японских систем хранения. Как и прежде, главными критериями остаются высокая производительность и отказоустойчивость предлагаемых решений. Также в этой модельной серии используется современное оборудование, интуитивно понятное управление и новые революционные функции, такие как динамическая защита диска и Thin Image Advanced. Указанные выше характеристики формировались в том числе и с упором на безопасность, которая в последнее время стала серьезным вызовом для современных ИТ инфраструктур.

“Золотой стандарт корпоративных СХД от Hitachi Vantara„

In the session, our panel of experts will highlight leading use cases where GenAI is revolutionizing the industry, including personalized customer experiences through advanced chatbots and virtual assistants, enhanced fraud detection and risk management via predictive modeling, and more.

But with great reward also comes great risk. While the potential rewards of deploying GenAI technology are vast, from increased efficiency to improved customer engagement, these innovations come with their own set of risks, including data privacy concerns, model bias, and regulatory compliance challenges.

Join us to learn best practices for implementing GenAI responsibly, balancing innovation with caution, and ensure that your institution harnesses the full potential of this technology while mitigating its risks.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

> The current state of the GenAI market
> GenAI use cases for banks and financial firms
> Best practices for GenAI implementation
> Potential pitfalls and risks associated with GenAI adoption
> Strategies for risk mitigation

GenAI in financial services – balancing innovation and risk for transformative growth

The recent rise in cyberattacks mean that, now more than ever, your organization is at risk of losing critical business data. And as data continues to compound and sprawl, maintaining control over your environment becomes a growing challenge.
Together, Hitachi Vantara and Veeam provide a comprehensive data protection solution for your critical production workloads and data, while offering secure, flexible and cost-effective storage for your backups. This all-in-one data protection solution offers you peace of mind with cyber resilient features like immutability and orchestrated storage snapshots for faster and simpler data recovery.
With Hitachi Vantara and Veeam, you can keep your business-critical data running and resilient in the face of cyberthreats.

Cyber Resilience at Scale With Hitachi Vantara and Veeam

Ринок систем зберігання поповнився новими розробками від компанії Hitachi Vantara. Системи VSP One Block 20 змінили базові погляди на функціонування японських СЗД. Як і раніше, головними критеріями залишаються висока продуктивність і відмовостійкість запропонованих рішень. Також у цій модельній серії використовується сучасні апаратні технологічні рішення, інтуїтивно зрозуміле управління і нові революційні функції, такі як Dynamic Drive Protection та Thin Image Advanced. 
Зазначені вище характеристики формувалися, зокрема, і під впливом збільшення хакерських атак з метою пошкодження чи шифрування інформації, що останнім часом стало серйозним викликом для сучасних ІТ-інфраструктур.

Золотий стандарт корпоративних СЗД від Hitachi Vantara

As modern threat actors become increasingly sophisticated, organizations must move beyond traditional cybersecurity measures and develop comprehensive strategies that enable them to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to cyber incidents.
 
In this fireside chat, we'll explore the critical importance of cyber resilience in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. During the session, David Antonio Green, CSTO for Cybersecurity at Hitachi Vantara is speaking with Michelle Drolet, CEO & Founder of Towerwall to share insights on building a resilient cybersecurity framework, discussing real-world experiences, emerging trends, and practical approaches to fortifying digital defenses.
 
Tune in to learn about:

· The Evolution of Cyber Threat
· Moving Beyond Prevention: The Pillars of Cyber Resilience
· The Importance of Culture and the Human Factor in relation to Cyber Resilience
· Is This IT’s Problem?
· Measuring and Improving Cyber Resilience in a Hyper-Regulatory Landscape

Navigating the Storm: Building Cyber Resilience in an Era of Constant Threats

In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, building and maintaining cyber resilience is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This webinar will delve into the strategies and best practices that can help you safeguard your digital assets and ensure business continuity. Join us to explore the latest trends, tools, and techniques in cyber resilience, and learn how to stay one step ahead of cyber adversaries.

 Key Takeaways:

-Understanding Cyber Resilience:
      -Definition and importance of cyber resilience.
      -Difference between cyber resilience and cybersecurity.
-Current Threat Landscape:
      -Overview of the latest cyber threats and attack vectors.
      -Case studies of recent high-profile cyber incidents.
-Building a Resilient Cyber Strategy:
      -Key components of a robust cyber resilience strategy.
      -Importance of risk assessment and management.
-Technological Solutions:
      -Emerging technologies that enhance cyber resilience (e.g., AI, machine learning, blockchain).
      -Tools and platforms for threat detection and response.
-Human Factor in Cyber Resilience:
      -Role of employee training and awareness.
      -Best practices for fostering a security-conscious culture.
-Incident Response and Recovery:
      -Steps to take during and after a cyber incident.
      -Importance of having a well-defined incident response plan.
-Regulatory and Compliance Considerations:
      -Overview of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
      -How to ensure compliance while maintaining resilience.
-Future Trends in Cyber Resilience:
      -Predictions for the future of cyber resilience.
      -How to prepare for emerging threats and challenges.

Unbreakable Resilience: Fortifying Your Digital Fortress by Mastering Cyber Resilience in Today’s Threat Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, operational resiliency is not just a necessity—it’s a business imperative. This webinar will explore a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to bolster your operational resilience against cyber threats. 
Discover how to: 
• Strengthen your data infrastructure: Learn how to build a resilient foundation to protect your most valuable asset.
• Enhance backup and recovery capabilities: Explore best practices for efficient data restoration and disaster recovery.
• Detect and respond to threats: Discover advanced techniques for identifying and mitigating cyberattacks.
• Leverage expert guidance: Learn how to access the resources and support needed for optimal data security.
Attending this webinar will give you valuable insights and actionable steps to enhance your organization's data security and resilience.

Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: A Multi-Layered Approach to Operational Resilience

Are you tired of slow backup speeds and unreliable recovery processes? Discover how to streamline your data protection efforts and ensure your organization's data is always accessible when you need it. Learn about advanced features like automated backup scheduling, efficient data deduplication, and rapid recovery options. 

You’ll learn
• Speed up your backups: Discover how to reduce backup window times and improve data protection efficiency.
• Enhance data reliability: Learn about advanced data deduplication techniques to optimize storage and improve data integrity.
• Ensure rapid recovery: Discover how to restore your data quickly and easily in case of a disaster or security breach.

Overcoming Backup Challenges: Fast, Reliable, and Efficient Data Protection

In today's data-driven world, organizations encounter various challenges in their hybrid cloud pathways. To tackle the challenges of data chaos, organizations must prioritize data management initiatives aimed at addressing issues such as Data Overload, Security, Governance, Silos and Observability.
 
During this webinar, industry experts delved into the business priorities linked to modernizing Data Infrastructure, aiming to lay down a strong data foundation and facilitate the hybrid cloud adoption. Through the establishment of a best-fit approach, businesses can effectively mitigate data chaos, enabling informed decision-making and attaining a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving market scenario.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
- Recognizing the significance of establishing a robust data foundation to harness the capabilities of artificial intelligence..
 
- An overview of how Virtual Storage Platform One can streamline hybrid cloud complexities for organizations.
 
- Unveiling the advantages of a resilient data foundation for Hybrid Cloud deployments.

Clarity of One: Ending Data Chaos with Simplicity

A city can only be as smart as the sum of its parts. Cities are expansive ecosystems, composed of entities ranging from government and law enforcement agencies, businesses, healthcare systems, airports and transportation, to utilities, schools, universities and more. Each of these organizations has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, but they all share common needs: They must increase operational efficiencies and cost savings, enhance the enjoyment and experience of the people they serve, as well as employees, and keep people and assets safe. The internet of things (IoT) is helping to connect our digital and physical worlds like never before. It drives new opportunities to innovate and make your business or organization, and the city it is located in, smarter, safer and more efficient. Sounds great, right? But where and how do you get started? 
Join Hitachi and our special guest, Dr. Alison Brooks, research director, Smart Cities Strategies and Public Safety at IDC, to learn: 
•How video and other IoT data can help your business become smarter, safer and more efficient.
•How to harness IoT data to gain operational intelligence and achieve better business outcomes. 
•How Hitachi’s customers are innovating with IoT to excel.    
•Which practical applications and best practices will get you started on your own IoT journey to reach your goals and tackle your challenges.

What makes a Smart City smart?

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