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Top 5 Hybrid and Multicloud Trends to Benefit Your Company

Aug 20, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

In the dynamic world of cloud computing, staying ahead means embracing the flexibility and innovation that hybrid and multicloud environments offer.
Shift Left to Safeguard Powerful APIs for GIS and Government Agencies

Aug 14, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

In today's digital age, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become indispensable tools for state and local governments. From urban planning to emergency management, GIS applications help streamline operations, improve decision making, and enhance public services. The driving force behind these powerful GIS solutions? Application programming interfaces, or APIs. They are revolutionizing how agencies manage, share, and analyze geographic data, leading to more efficient and effective governance.
Shifting Left: A Game-Changer for FinServ API Security

Aug 14, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

The idea of "shifting left" in the security paradigm is not merely a trend—it's becoming a necessity for ensuring robust protection and risk management, especially for APIs as they change more frequently than traditional web apps and new ones are being added at a much faster pace. Simply put, by focusing only on traditional security controls such as in-line traffic analysis, organizations find themselves unable to see and understand the vulnerabilities across their entire attack surface.
SaaS-Based Console for Multicloud Networking from F5 Simplifies Telco Cybersecurity Operations with Visibility across Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

Jul 18, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

API growth is driven by telcos’ efforts to define and deliver innovative services, such as simplifying network complexity with APIs. Organizations such as CAMARA are pivotal in this evolution, working collaboratively to align and standardize API requirements and publish comprehensive API definitions. The CAMARA project, of which F5 is a participating member, is an open-source endeavor under the Linux Foundation.
Understanding the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Regulation Compliance in Financial Services

Jun 7, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) stands on the horizon as a pivotal piece of legislation for the financial services industry within the European Union (EU). It's not just another acronym to add to the regulatory landscape, but a fundamental shift towards bolstering cybersecurity and operational resilience in the digital realm. As organisations gear up for compliance, understanding the essence of DORA becomes vital.
Enhancing Cybersecurity in Education with Stronger Multicloud Defenses

May 8, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

The Significance of Streamlined Security Advancements in the Multicloud Age The aforementioned 2024 Educause Top 10 lists also lists Cybersecurity as a Core Competency as a top priority.
Innovation at SXSW: What public media should know

Apr 4, 2024 | current.org | Chad Davis |Mike Janssen

Every March, the world of emerging media turns its attention to Austin, Texas, for  South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive. The interactive conference is part of the larger SXSW multiweek event, which grew in cultural significance on the backs of robust music and film festivals (e.g., New Order keynoted there last year, and Everything Everywhere All at Once premiered there in 2022).
Why State and Local Government IT Leaders Need Stronger Multicloud Defenses

Mar 15, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

From keeping up with constituent demands for more streamlined digital experiences to mitigating threats of evolving cybersecurity attacks, government IT department professionals are often stretched thin in their daily efforts.
Safeguarding Financial Services in the Multicloud Era

Feb 20, 2024 | f5.com | Chad Davis

Financial services organizations—whether through mergers, partnerships, or account holder engagement requirements—find themselves at the forefront of adopting multicloud strategies. According to a recent survey by F5, a staggering 71% of financial services organizations have embraced multicloud approaches to meet their diverse needs, like a unique application resource requirement driving a specific hyperscaler choice.
The role of generative AI in transforming credit unions

Feb 8, 2024 | cuinsight.com | ARIS JERAHIAN |Mark Arnold |Jaime Marks |Chad Davis

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been attracting the financial industry’s attention for years. Have we reached the state of pervasive use of this transformative technology? While the answer might be no, it’s probably not that far off. While significant challenges remain, the industry appears to have reached a tipping point.