Aron Brand

Israel

Contributor at Medium

CTO, CTERA Networks

Articles

Global file locking and the CAP theorem – how to choose your strategy - Information Age

1 week ago | information-age.com | Aron Brand

Here’s an example of a workplace situation that arises because of a lack of file locking. At 4:14 p.m. in Tokyo, Aiko stared at her screen, zooming in on the north wing of Quanta Structures’ latest skyscraper. She tweaked a structural column to reinforce the cantilevered floors above, using the latest seismic model. A simple change, but vital. She saved her update and moved on. Six time zones away, in a quiet office in London, Marcus was making his own edits.
How Generative AI Will Unlock the 'Intelligent Enterprise'

Nov 21, 2024 | theaiinnovator.com | Aron Brand

As we look to 2025, it’s clear that generative AI, especially when combined with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), will shape enterprise operations in a way that was unimaginable even a few years ago. These technologies are set to transform how we access and utilize information at scale, making what some have called an “enterprise brain” a reality.
CTERA 2025 Predictions: Breaking Down the Barriers to Enterprise AI Adoption

Nov 20, 2024 | ctera.com | Aron Brand

Industry executives and experts share their predictions for 2025. Read them in this 17th annual VMblog.com series exclusive. By Aron Brand, CTO of CTERAGenerative AI represents a watershed moment for enterprise operations, particularly through innovations like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). The technology promises to create an ‘enterprise brain’ that can access and utilize an organization’s entire knowledge base in real-time.
Breaking Down the Barriers to Enterprise AI Adoption : @VMblog

Nov 20, 2024 | vmblog.com | Aron Brand |David Marshall

Industry executives and experts share their predictions for 2025. Read them in this 17th annual VMblog.com series exclusive. By Aron Brand, CTO of CTERAGenerative AI represents a watershed moment for enterprise operations, particularly through innovations like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). The technology promises to create an 'enterprise brain' that can access and utilize an organization's entire knowledge base in real-time.
The Great Secret (The Storyteller)

Oct 1, 2024 | ctera.com | Aron Brand

When people spoke of their safety in whispers, protected their homes with locks and their treasures with vaults, they told tales of shields unseen, guarding against threats lurking in the shadows, and the best place by the fire was kept for… The Storyteller. Now Sarah, you see, was a skilled woman of the IT Administrator guild, as sharp and reliable as they come.
AI for Good: Breaking Down the EU's AI Act and Its Prohibited Uses

Aug 12, 2024 | ctera.com | Aron Brand

AI has the potential to revolutionize our world. It also has the potential to cause harm. Unchecked, AI can manipulate, exploit, and invade privacy. It can hurt individuals. It can harm society. That’s why it’s great to see the European Union take a stand to regulate these dangers with the AI Act, which went into effect this month. In this post, I’d like to focus not on the entire regulation, which is long and complex, but on one aspect: Article 5, which discusses prohibited uses of AI.
Exploring Deployment Models for Enterprise File Storage Systems - CTERA

May 13, 2024 | ctera.com | Aron Brand

CTERA’s Best Practice RecommendationsOrganizations are being confronted with one of the most crucial decisions they’ll ever have to make when setting up their cloud file storage: what’s the right deployment model to use? Why crucial? Choosing the right deployment model ensures resources are allocated efficiently, minimizing unnecessary costs and maximizing return on investment.
Weekly Innovations from ISRAEL #8: Problem-Finders, Solution-Makers

May 3, 2024 | linkedin.com | Aron Brand

Why is Israel a thriving startup culture and global hub for research and development? A small country the size of New Jersey, located in an politically unstable region with few natural resources, yet it boasts the highest concentration of startups worldwide and attracts a torrent of VC investment. Some attribute it to talent density, others to chutzpah.
Protecting OT data under persistent threat from ransomware

Apr 28, 2024 | smartindustry.com | Aron Brand

A worrying statistic the State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2023 confirms what IT and cybersecurity professionals already know: Manufacturing, with its wide use of operational technology, is a prime target for cybercriminals. The report reveals a staggering fact: More than half of manufacturing organizations—56%—were hit by ransomware from 2022 to 2023 alone.
Weekly Innovations from ISRAEL #7 - Transforming Everyday Experiences

Apr 26, 2024 | linkedin.com | Aron Brand

🇮🇱 This edition of Weekly Innovations from ISRAEL highlights Israeli solutions transforming our daily experiences: We'll explore a self-guided touring platform streamlining apartment rentals through smart locks, eliminating scheduling hassles. A cloud optimization engine that ensures you only pay for the cloud storage you use, boosting efficiency. Get ready to meet a pioneering humanoid robot that understands natural language and executes complex tasks with human-like dexterity.