Kathy Sandstedt

In this TechStrong interview, Rick Kaun, Global Director Cybersecurity Services, for Rockwell Automation shares: - How OT Security differs from IT - Why contextual data matters for risk management - How acquisitions have helped expand Rockwell Automation industrial cybersecurity strength and capabilities Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/d27qWWYP #IndustrialCybersecurity #OTSecurity

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During #AVEVAWorld #San #Francisco, Danielle Farage asked customers and partners about the greatest wisdom they’ve gained from working in the industrial sector. Check out what they had to say!

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Learn how to confidently navigate customer conversations around hardware refresh cycles, procurement delays, and rising costs. We’ll also introduce our new go-to-market motion that pairs software with NX hardware to deliver greater flexibility and stronger paths forward. Get the insights and tools you need to help customers navigate change.

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Why IT Leaders Are Losing the Budget Battle and How to Change the Game By Matthew Kaplan, Midwest Business Manager Across the enterprise landscape, IT departments are facing mounting pressure. Budgets are tighter, expectations are higher, and the volume of data being stored continues to grow without pause. Meanwhile, new technologies emerge weekly, each promising to be the next game changer but few IT leaders have the bandwidth to vet, test, or integrate them properly. The result is a recurring cycle: more storage, more renewals, more reactive spending. At the center of it all is a widening disconnect between IT and the C-suite. For many organizations, this isn’t a technology issue. It’s a visibility issue. Most IT teams are stuck playing defense fighting fires, managing user demand, and trying to squeeze value out of a stack that has grown too complex to manage efficiently. What’s missing is a strategic partner who acts as an extension of the team, someone who understands the business as well as the technology and can help draw a clear line from IT operations to financial outcomes. Atlas7 is helping change that. Rather than leading with a product or pushing a tool, Atlas7 starts with a simple question: how can we help you reduce cost, reduce complexity, and free up time to focus on what matters? The answer often lies in areas companies overlook, inefficient storage architecture, siloed tools, underused licenses, or un-monitored data sprawl. These may not be glamorous problems, but solving them unlocks budget and reveals a clearer path to long-term resilience. In today’s market, the most successful IT leaders aren’t the ones who spend the most, they’re the ones who manage smarter. That’s why now is the time to act. When budgets are under scrutiny, learning where to optimize gives you the power to say yes to the right projects later. It creates the space needed to modernize with purpose, not panic. Ask yourself: is your current partner helping you prepare for the next renewal or are they helping you avoid it altogether? Are they proactively bringing you cost-saving strategies that actually make your team stronger? You won’t know the difference until you experience it. Atlas7 is built to be the partner IT teams didn’t know they needed but are glad they found. The next move is yours. Let’s talk.

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This digital event will provide an overview of Microsoft Purview, a comprehensive solution for data governance, security, and compliance. Microsoft Purview helps nonprofits understand where their data is, who can access it, what users are doing with it, and how it is being shared. By leveraging AI-powered data classification, data mapping, and comprehensive audit logs, Microsoft Purview mitigates risks, reduces complexity, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, allowing nonprofits to focus on their mission without worrying about data security.    Why attend?  - Discover Microsoft Purview: Learn how Microsoft Purview can secure and govern data in the age of AI.  - Expert insights: Learn how to manage critical risks and regulatory compliance at your organisation.  - Best practices: Explore real-world examples on data security, data governance, and data compliance.  - Nonprofit offers: Learn about special offers from your nonprofit. 

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CISA has made it clear: OT asset inventory isn’t optional. Ralph’s latest video puts that guidance into perspective with his take on why inventory is the real foundation of OT security and resilience. https://lnkd.in/euCNnNiU

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Are your warehouses and distributions centers trapped in the crypt of unforeseen capital expenditures? Delaying upgrades can lead to costly surprises that drain your budget and disrupt your operations. Reactive spending is a financial fright you don’t want to face. Honeywell Intelligrated’s latest whitepaper, Strategic Approach to Lifecycle Management in Material Handling & Warehousing, offers a strategic approach to lifecycle planning that helps you escape the crypt and take control of your capital investments. Read the whitepaper: https://bit.ly/4hlhKlT   

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Market uncertainty demands a strong operational foundation. Scalable and modular technology is key to agilely navigating market changes and maintaining a long-term perspective. Learn how you can strengthen your foundation. https://ow.ly/i1KR30sMpsp

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Bosch Rexroth didn’t guess where energy was going—they knew, thanks to real-time data from Splunk. 💡 The result? Actionable insights, less waste, more green (in every sense). ESG isn’t just reporting—it’s doing. See how. #Sustainability #EnergyManagement #SmartManufacturing https://bit.ly/4lm5p1C

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Blue Shield of California needed to boost healthcare plan enrollment while cutting print costs — and deliver a more modern experience to members. With Precisely EngageOne™, they achieved an 80% reduction in print and marketing costs and saw a 73% increase in customer interest in plan enrollment. See how they did it: https://okt.to/6gfAGO #CustomerEngagement #CustomerCommunication #CustomerExperience #CX #CustomerLoyalty

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