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75 % of surveyed CIOs struggle to unlock data insights within their organization
( 48 %) use data to increase speed and agility in their operations and only a quarter of respondents use data to drive overall business strategy .
The most popular area for Digital Transformation was IT , with 81 % of organizations reporting accelerated activities in this department , demonstrating the importance of IT in building infrastructure that can support more agile , innovative operations across businesses .
While the large majority ( 98 %) of CIOs report that the pandemic accelerated their organizations ’ Digital Transformation plans , many ( 75 %) are unable to unlock their data to drive a successful Digital Transformation . These findings come from the 2021 Global CIO Survey commissioned by Logicalis , a global provider of Digital Transformation and cloud managed services .
The survey , covering 1,000 CIOs from around the world , finds that although organizations are pushing to accelerate their Digital Transformation plans , three quarters ( 75 %) of respondents admit their organization is struggling to unlock data to drive a successful Digital Transformation strategy . Building on this , the survey results reveal that less than half of respondents
The next most popular areas for Digital Transformation activities were operations and customer service , all of which benefit from data-led business strategy .
Data provides a tremendous opportunity for businesses , but legacy systems and processes have created information silos which organizations need to unlock to enable insights and innovation .
Dell Technologies and AWS help customers protect data from ransomware attacks
Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) are bringing
Dell ’ s cyber-recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace with the launch of Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS .
Through the AWS Marketplace , customers can easily purchase and deploy an air-gapped cybervault from Dell , a leading provider of data protection appliances and software globally , to help securely protect and isolate data away from a ransomware attack .
Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS provides multiple layers of protection with a modern approach that allows AWS customers to resume normal business operations quickly and confidently after a cyberattack .
The solution moves a customer ’ s critical data away from the attack surface , physically and logically isolating it with a secure , automated operational air gap . Unlike standard backup solutions , this air gap locks down management interfaces , requiring separate security credentials and multi-factor authentication for access .
“ Data is a strategic asset and protecting it against ransomware and other cyberattacks is critical for organizations to make informed decisions about their business and thrive in today ’ s digital economy ,” said David Noy , Vice President of Data Protection Product Management , Dell Technologies .
“ By teaming with AWS , we are offering customers a cyber-recovery solution that isolates business-critical data away from an attack with an air-gapped cybervault , helping organizations reduce risk and protect data with confidence after a successful cyberattack .”
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