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Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson focuses on Digital Transformation, with articles exploring Cybersecurity and DevOps. Craig's work has benefited industry professionals with key strategic pivots like migrating to the cloud, adopting agile practices, and successfully implementing automation. 
Data Center Evolution: Hybrid IT and Colocation Drive Future Trends
DevOps
Data Center Evolution: Hybrid IT and Colocation Drive Future Trends

The world of data centers is undergoing a significant transformation, influenced by rapid technological advancements and evolving organizational needs. According to CoreSite’s 2024 State of the Data Center Report, one of the most pronounced trends is the shift toward hybrid IT models and colocation solutions. These strategies are helping organizations achieve scalability, cost efficiency, and enhanced performance, especially in the

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IT Survey Reveals SME Challenges: Security, AI, and Device Diversity
DevOps
IT Survey Reveals SME Challenges: Security, AI, and Device Diversity

In an era of rapid technological advances and equally swift cyber threats, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are at a crossroads. The latest findings from the JumpCloud SME IT Trends Report titled “Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World,” paint a vivid picture of the complexities facing IT teams. Exploring insights from a biannual survey, this article delves into

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How Can Organizations Fully Embrace and Implement GitOps?
DevOps
How Can Organizations Fully Embrace and Implement GitOps?

GitOps is revolutionizing the way organizations manage their infrastructure by utilizing Git as the single source of truth for configurations. This approach, which emphasizes automated, code-driven workflows over manual processes, promises greater transparency, collaboration, and centralized management. However, adopting GitOps is not without its challenges. Overcoming these hurdles requires a solid understanding of GitOps’ core principles and benefits, as well

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Modern Technologies Reshaping Online Gambling: AI, VR, Blockchain
IT Digital Transformation
Modern Technologies Reshaping Online Gambling: AI, VR, Blockchain

Online gambling has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, driven by rapid advancements in technology. Today’s gamblers can enjoy a level of personalization, security, and immersion that was previously unimaginable. Various modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and blockchain are at the core of this revolution, fundamentally altering the landscape of online gaming and

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UK Government Modernizes Services with Overhauled Digital Department
IT Digital Transformation
UK Government Modernizes Services with Overhauled Digital Department

The UK government has initiated a significant overhaul of its administrative framework to modernize public services through the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT). Headed by Secretary of State Peter Kyle, this transformation integrates expertise from the Government Digital Service (GDS), Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), and the Incubator for AI (i.AI). The primary objective is to enhance

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LGA Unveils Digital Framework to Modernize Local Governance
IT Digital Transformation
LGA Unveils Digital Framework to Modernize Local Governance

The Local Government Association (LGA) has introduced a groundbreaking digitalization framework aimed at modernizing local governance and empowering communities through technology. This ambitious initiative strives to revolutionize service delivery and enhance community engagement by outlining three core missions: digitally-enabled councils, digitally-empowered residents, and digitally-equipped places. Each of these missions is underpinned by guiding principles and actionable enablers that collectively form

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How Can Humanitarian Organizations Combat OilAlpha Cyber Threats?
Cyber Security
How Can Humanitarian Organizations Combat OilAlpha Cyber Threats?

The digital landscape for humanitarian organizations operating in conflict zones has become increasingly perilous, as evidenced by the latest cyber threats from the pro-Houthi hacker group known as OilAlpha. This particular group has been targeting major international NGOs, such as CARE International and the Norwegian Refugee Council, through a sophisticated array of cyber-attacks. These incursions involve malicious Android applications disguised

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How Do Crystalray Hackers Use Pentesting Tools to Evade Detection?
Cyber Security
How Do Crystalray Hackers Use Pentesting Tools to Evade Detection?

The Crystalray hacker group continues to pose significant challenges to cyber defenses through their highly sophisticated and strategic use of popular penetration testing (pentesting) tools. Leveraging an array of open-source security tools, they effectively infiltrate and persist in targeted systems while evading traditional detection mechanisms. Their operations underscore a profound understanding of cybersecurity, enabling them to exploit vulnerabilities and maintain

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How Has Infrastructure as Code Transformed IT with Open Source?
DevOps
How Has Infrastructure as Code Transformed IT with Open Source?

The evolution of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has dramatically reshaped IT infrastructure management, leveraging open-source principles to foster innovation, collaboration, and efficiency. This transformative journey draws synergistically from Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps practices, culminating in a powerful, community-driven paradigm that enhances reliability, scalability, and security. IaC’s roots can be traced back to the late 1990s, when automation was

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Qualcomm Proposes Sidelink to Boost Drone Delivery Communications
IT Digital Transformation
Qualcomm Proposes Sidelink to Boost Drone Delivery Communications

As the drone industry rapidly evolves and commercial giants like Amazon and Walmart gear up to deploy swarms of delivery drones, the need for reliable and efficient communication among these unmanned aerial vehicles has never been more urgent. Enter Qualcomm, with a proposal to apply sidelink technology—a sophisticated communication method developed initially for vehicle-to-vehicle communication in the automotive industry—to the

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Leveraging ECC Maintenance as a Catalyst for Cloud Transformation
IT Digital Transformation
Leveraging ECC Maintenance as a Catalyst for Cloud Transformation

Maintaining and upgrading ECC (ERP Central Component) systems in SAP environments has become more than just a technical necessity. As SAP support deadlines loom, businesses are faced with a unique opportunity to leverage these upgrades for broader strategic gains, especially in the realm of cloud transformation. This pivotal juncture can serve as a catalyst for initiating or accelerating digital transformation

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Can Industrial DevOps Overcome Quick Fixes and Downtime Challenges?
DevOps
Can Industrial DevOps Overcome Quick Fixes and Downtime Challenges?

The imperative for industrial DevOps has never been more critical as the manufacturing sector grapples with the increasing complexity and downtime associated with industrial coding errors. A recent survey conducted by Copia Automation involving 200 executives from organizations, each with revenues surpassing $350 million, sheds light on the significant financial and operational impacts these errors impose. Manufacturing firms face an

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