Name: Software-Defined Infrastructure: Transform & Secure IoT & Big Data Environments
Start: 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z
End: 2023-01-31T05:00:47.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.6

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’ Global Field CTO of Storage Ryan Sayre, to navigate this bevy of challenges and explain how to enhance IT resiliency within sprawling cloud and storage environments. 

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 (VSPOne)
• 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 Storage Specialist at AWS

Building a Resiliency Strategy for Critical Applications

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

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

Are you struggling to afford new GPUs for your data center? 
Or perhaps your sustainability goals are consuming too much of your shrinking IT budget?

If you're searching for infrastructure modernization without fully committing to the public cloud, this webinar is for you.
Join an experienced panel of experts as we delve into innovative strategies for hybrid cloud modernization with Hitachi EverFlex IaaS portfolio and services, putting you in complete control of your infrastructure capacity and costs.  

You'll learn how to: 
-  Close the consumption gap in your data center to zero. 
-  Minimize the number of infrastructure management tools required. 
-  Offload day-to-day IT operations management and focus on strategic opportunities 

Meet the Experts: 
Jeb Horton - Global Services Expert in Enterprise IT Infrastructure 
Jeremy Fields - Innovation Leader of Advanced Observability and Orchestration 
Dale Caple - Master of Consumption-Based Pay-per-Use 
Phil Vadon - Managed Services Black Belt with Decades of Experience 
Jeff Eckard - Wizard of Infrastructure as-a-Service with Partners 

Whether you prefer to be hands-on or hands-free, we’ll fill in the gaps to keep your IT operations running at peak performance. Bring your toughest questions and join us for an insightful discussion!

A More Flexible Approach to Hybrid Cloud Modernization and Management

In the highly regulated and data-intensive world of banking and financial services, hybrid cloud solutions offer the potential to unlock new levels of innovation, agility, and cost efficiency. Join our exclusive webinar with experts from Hitachi Vantara and Celent as they explore the current state of hybrid cloud adoption.

They will assess the extent of hybrid cloud implementation, delve into the key considerations and challenges organizations face, and highlight real-world case studies of financial institutions that are leading the charge. Additionally, they will discuss future trends and developments in hybrid cloud technology, providing invaluable insights for organizations looking to enhance their cloud strategy.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and practical advice on mastering the hybrid cloud landscape in financial services.

Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Cloud: Expert Insights for Financial Services

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