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Dive into the rapidly-evolving world of AI with Bytes & Darktrace's latest video: “From Society to Security - The AI Revolution”. 🌐🔒 Discover how AI is transforming every aspect of our lives, from enhancing societal functions to bolstering cybersecurity. This video unpacks the incredible potential and challenges of AI, featuring insights from leading experts and real-world applications | hosted by Ellen H. & Hanah-Marie Darley. 🔍 Key Highlights: • Powerful Partnerships | Bytes & Darktrace Overview • Impact of AI in Modern Society • Importance of Understanding your Data + Establishing an AI Strategy • The Keys to Effective Implementation of AI • Expert Advice on both Harnessing + Monitoring AI Implementations   Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion! Watch now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eypbsPKG 📽️✨ #AIRevolution #Cybersecurity #TechInnovation #Bytes

📢 New Blog Alert! Bytes Cyber Journal: Entry 7 - Human Risk Management Managing the risk associated with our users is no small task. In this blog we aim to break down the challenge into bite-sized chunks, looking at monitoring user activity, better understanding your attack surface, and reviewing access requirements organisation-wide. Through understanding a benchmark of your existing security tooling and posture, we aim to help our customers in defining a robust strategy in tackling human risk. "Now with the 2020’s, the rise of AI and a reverse in mindset as we see the industry and consumers alike opting for a steer towards consolidation and rationalising of security architectures and spend." - Toby Noble, Cyber Security Solutions Lead at Bytes. Read more in the article here: https://lnkd.in/ePpkX8Jk #BytesCyberJournal #HumanRiskManagement #CyberSecurity

We are thrilled to announce that Microsoft Purview Data Governance will be generally available starting September 1, 2024. This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping organisations manage and secure their data in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Read up on this update via our Blog: https://lnkd.in/eQ2ymdiM #MicrosoftSecurity #PurviewGeneralAvailability #DataGovernance

Curious about how Marketplaces can benefit your business? 🌐 Discover how marketplace purchases can help offset your cloud commitments with hyperscalers, ensuring you maintain valuable cloud spending discounts—especially for large software procurement. With IT budgets tightening, Marketplaces offer a smarter way to use pre-approved cloud budgets for a wide range of software and cybersecurity products. Benefits include: 🔹 Simplified purchasing on a single platform 🔹 Consolidated billing with one monthly bill 🔹 Faster procurement and lower deployment costs Whether you're a large enterprise or a growing business, this model is transforming procurement. Learn more in the latest Canalys report: https://lnkd.in/g6eQ4SVT Engage with Bytes for Marketplace onboarding, Cloud Commitment Support, and personalised procurement strategies with our Marketplace Advisory Service. We work with leading vendors like Darktrace, Check Point Software, Rubrik, SentinelOne, CyberArk, Commvault, Varonis, F5 Security and Rapid7. Ready to get started on your Intelligent Procurement Journey? Contact us at [email protected]. #Smartertogether #CloudSpending #Marketplaces #ITProcurement #SaaS #CloudComputing

🚀 Exciting News to kick off a New Week! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Bytes has achieved all Microsoft Security Specialisations! 🎉 This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier security solutions and services. Read up on our latest achievements via our blog: https://lnkd.in/e3XicJCC A huge thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for their continuous support. Together, we’re making the digital world a safer place. 🌐🔒 #Bytes #MicrosoftSecurity #CyberSecurity #TechNews #Innovation

📢 New Podcast Alert! Exploring the Depths of API Security🎙️ Join us as we put a spotlight on API Security with our special guest, Keiron Shepherd, Solution Architect EMEA from F5! In this episode Tatenda Chikukwa, Cloud & Network Security Solutions Specialist from Bytes, asks Keiron a series of questions covering:  🔹 What is API security and why it’s crucial 🔹 The evolution and growing importance of APIs 🔹 Key challenges and risks associated with APIs 🔹 The three pillars of API security: Discovery, Monitoring, and Securing 🔹 The impact of AI on API security 🔹 Real-world examples of API vulnerabilities and breaches Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eE8qwjyr Evaluate your API security posture by taking F5's short API security quiz here: https://lnkd.in/eH6s2j47 Don't forget we have lots more insightful podcasts over on our Spotify - search "Bytesize Technology" and have a listen during a lull in your day! #BytesizeTechnology #APISecurity #BytesPodcast Caroline W. | Chris Gubbins

Our Microsoft Copilot guide has had an upgrade! Now featuring the latest, updated content as well as additional sections around tips to help users get started, and going beyond Copilot for Microsoft 365. Download here: https://lnkd.in/eg2SYMNM What you can expect from the guide: ⚡ Copilot for M365 & Security, Azure OpenAI - All you need to know! 📈 Insights from Copilots earliest users 💡 Steps to create a good prompt 👨🏫 Foundational skills for new users 🤝 Copilot Plugins and Graph Connectors 💭 Custom Copilots ✅ How Bytes can help you at every stage of the journey! Download your copy now: https://lnkd.in/eg2SYMNM Ready for next steps? Email [email protected] and we'll get you in touch with a Copilot specialist!

Important Update for IBM Customers 🚨 As of August 1, 2024, IBM has implemented a key update that could significantly impact your organisation’s software management practices. The License Verification clause in all International Passport Advantage Agreements (including Express) has been revised, affecting most IBM customers worldwide. Read our latest blog here, around what you need to know to stay compliant and avoid potential disruptions: https://lnkd.in/eYYwXFAu. Reach out to your Bytes Account Manager or Account Director. They will organise a convenient time for our IBM Services specialists to speak with you to understand your desired outcomes, scope and align managed service elements to achieve those outcomes and provide a competitive quotation for the delivery of such. If you're not currently working with Bytes, simply email [email protected], and we'll follow the same process for your enquiry. We are here to support your organisation. #smartertogether #IBMPlatinumpartner #Softwaremanagement

📢 Have you heard of the new Network and Security Information directive (NIS2)? NIS2 a European Union directive aimed at; enhancing the security of network and information systems, promoting collaboration among EU member states and integrating Cyber Security into the core of organisations. NIS2 comes into effect in October 2024. ⏰ Bytes can help you understand if your business needs to comply with NIS2 and how to do it. Fines vary as to whether a company is considered “Essential” or “Important” but penalties are nonetheless severe! Regulators may suspend business operations if critical to network security. Directors and Management could also be held personally liable for failures in implementation and compliance! Avoid getting caught out - Bytes & Veeam can support your compliance journey by providing reliable and secure backup, recovery, and data management capabilities. Download the Bytes Veeam Software overview guide for a high-level understanding of NIS2's scope and it's impact on business. ➡ Download Guide: https://lnkd.in/e9RjP-7R Keen to learn more? Reach out to your dedicated Bytes Account Manager, or email our friendly team via [email protected]. #NIS2 #securitycompliance #smartertogether

Join Bytes on the 12th September for a live webinar: VMware to Microsoft Azure - Your Stack HCI and Cloud Native Options! Our Azure Specialists will provide an overview of VMware’s latest developments and introduce you to the Azure alternative solutions that can benefit your business. What to expect? 🔹 Innovative Solutions: Discover the latest market solutions identified by Bytes. 🔹Azure VMware Solution: Learn about seamless integration of VMware tooling within an Azure environment. 🔹Azure Stack HCI with Dell Technologies: Explore next-gen solutions extending Azure’s capabilities to your data centre. 🔹Increase knowledge around Intel hardware within HCI and Cloud, including Xeon & Gaudi. 🔹Native Azure: Gain insights into a platform designed for cloud-native efficiency, complete with automation and scalability. 💡 This is your opportunity to modernise your cloud infrastructure with Azure’s advanced technology options. Join us to future-proof your cloud strategy and embrace a more agile and scalable cloud experience. 📅 Can’t make it? No worries! Register to receive the on-demand recording after the event. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eQQjrbeB #Azure #VMware #CloudNative #AzureStackHCI