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The State of SME IT in the U.S.

The United States has faced some significant economic headwinds and shifts in the last few years. Even the geographical spread of wealth in the U.S. economy has shifted considerably since the pandemic. Now, an already struggling economy is forecast to continue to slow. What does this mean for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the U.S.? In a recent survey, JumpCloud asked this question to over 300 IT professionals working at SMEs in the U.S. Read on to learn the results.

Making WAF ML models go brrr: saving decades of processing time

We made our WAF Machine Learning models 5.5x faster, reducing execution time by approximately 82%, from 1519 to 275 microseconds! Read on to find out how we achieved this remarkable improvement. WAF Attack Score is Cloudflare's machine learning (ML)-powered layer built on top of our Web Application Firewall (WAF). Its goal is to complement the WAF and detect attack bypasses that we haven't encountered before.

Why SMEs Have 9x as Many Suppliers as Employees

Think about all the vendors your company pays for. How many do you think there are? Out of those, how many do you think it actually uses? Spendesk examined this question in over 5,000 small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain. The results were surprising. The study found that the average SME has 800 suppliers. That’s nine times the average SME headcount. What’s more, SMEs are only using about a quarter of them.

Azure Administrator Roles and Responsibilities - How to Become an Azure Administrator?

An Azure administrator is an IT specialist who administers, monitors and maintains the Microsoft Azure cloud services and resources. This role encompasses tasks that include deployment and configuring Azure virtual machines and other Azure services, which include databases, storage accounts, and others. It also ensures that the services are secured, performant, and available.

5 Must-Have Features for Advanced Inventory Management Software in 2024

Advanced inventory management software gives you the power to track items, forecast demand, and analyze data for smart decisions. Features like dynamic replenishment planning and AI-powered decisions help keep your stock levels just right while cutting down on costs. Plus, quality software fits well with ecommerce platforms and other tools you use. With technology moving, new tools like AI and machine learning will make managing inventory faster and more precise. Choosing the best software depends on what your business needs and how much money you can spend.

Securing Your Cloud: The Critical Role of Firewalls

With any IT environment, especially the public cloud, security is a top concern and priority. When leveraging the public cloud, one of the most important steps to ensuring a protected environment is recognizing the shared responsibility model, as it delineates the security obligations between the cloud provider and your organization.

JumpCloud's Perspective on July's Global IT Outage

When we look back–in six months, 12 months, or even several years–at the global IT outage that severely disrupted major industries around the world, I don’t think that it will be hyperbole to say that July’s global outage is a watershed moment for IT. Just as the SolarWinds breach was security’s watershed moment, this will end up being IT’s.

How to Plan an Active Directory Migration

Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD) runs your Windows network and keeps mission-critical legacy apps and workflows running at some organizations. Replacing can be a big commitment and migration planning is an essential step to undertake before kicking off your project. Big commitments are made for very good reasons. Consider that AD has become a top target for cyber attackers and doesn’t meet modern IT requirements.

Netskope + ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API

Netskope integrates with ChatGPT Enterprise to deliver API-enabled controls that bolster security and compliance for organizations. With our integration, organizations gain enhanced features including application visibility, robust policy enforcement, advanced data security, and comprehensive security posture management—all achieved by directly connecting to ChatGPT Enterprise.