Industry News: January 18-22 – Navisite’s COO Talks Women in Technology, Cloud Migration and Digital Transformation, Organizations Turn to MSPs

Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering a conversation with Navisite’s COO on accelerated cloud migrations and women in technology, the importance of the cloud to digital transformation, SAP’s cloud business shows growth, why organizations are turning to MSPs, and new guidance on cloud security.

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For many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated their use of cloud solutions. In part two of her interview with Light Reading, Navisite President and COO Gina Murphy discusses what its been like to work closely with customers on their shift to the cloud, and her advice for women in technology. Read her full interview in Light Reading here.

As COVID-19 drives cloud demand up, a new study has found that cloud migration is crucial when it comes to digital transformation. In fact, the research indicates that 91% of respondents believe the cloud has formed an important part of their digital transformation. Explore the results in Network World here.

Despite an expected dip in revenue, SAP’s fourth quarter results show promise for the company’s cloud business. The financial results show that cloud business grew 13% year-over-year. Learn more about their cloud-first business model in Silicon Angle here.

As attack vectors become more complex, research indicates that companies are turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for assistance. Results from a new survey show that while 65% of those polled have seen an increase in information security breaches, 74% have implemented new information security technology as a result. Which industries are turning to MSPs for increased security the most? Find in Help Net Security here.

Due to increased cyberattacks, and the widespread “new normal” of work-from-home, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued recommendations to strengthen cloud security, including a warning about poor cyber hygiene. Dive into their guidance in FedScoop here.