Global Tech Tales: What Buyers Want

In this bonus episode of Global Tech Tales, CSO Online's Lucian Constantin talks with Daniel dos Santos, Head of Security Research at Forescout Technologies, about the challenges of patching vulnerabilities in modern cybersecurity, shrinking patching windows, and the concern that automated scanners and botnets are rapidly exploiting new vulnerabilities.

Enterprise security is under siege, but not where you might expect. In this episode of Global Tech Tales, host Keith Shaw and co-host Matt Egan explore a critical shift in the cybersecurity landscape: a surge in zero-day attacks targeting edge devices like VPN gateways, firewalls, routers, and other embedded infrastructure. Lucian Constantin, Senior Writer at CSO Online, joins the show to speak with Daniel dos Santos, Head of Security Research at Forescout Technologies. They examine why attackers are moving beyond endpoints and exploiting overlooked areas of the enterprise network. This episode covers: * The growing focus on edge infrastructure by state-sponsored and financially motivated threat actors * Why legacy code, patch delays, and low visibility make these devices attractive targets * The rise of zero-day vulnerabilities and what makes them so dangerous * Practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk and harden remote infrastructure This episode is sponsored by Commvault. Bonus episode coming soon with additional footage from the interview with Daniel dos Santos.

In this bonus episode of Global Tech Tales, Computerworld’s Valerie Potter talks with Jeff Foster of Redgate Software about workplace culture as an “operating system” for business success. He shares strategies for assessing and nurturing culture, highlights red flags, and explores how AI-powered coding tools will expand—not replace—the role of software engineers, emphasizing adaptability, empathy, and continuous learning.

In this episode of Global Tech Tales, hosts Keith Shaw and Matt Egan dig into one of the most urgent challenges in IT today: how to effectively upskill employees for the AI era; and why most companies are getting it wrong.

In this episode of Global Tech Tales, host Keith Shaw, Matt Egan (Global Content & Editorial Director at Foundry) and Jens Dos (Editor in Chief CIO Germany) dive deep into the AI-driven skills crisis facing IT departments worldwide. With AI adoption accelerating at unprecedented speeds, IT leaders are struggling to find and train the talent needed to manage automation, agentic AI, and next-gen security — all while battling burnout and shifting priorities. From the realities of automation to the cultural hurdles of change management, we explore whether finding the right skills is truly the top challenge for CIOs today — or if data, infrastructure, and security are even bigger obstacles. #AI #CIO #TechLeadership #ITSkills #GenerativeAI #Automation #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation

How is AI transforming the modern data center, and what will this mean for IT leaders in 2025? In this episode ofGlobal Tech Tales, Keith Shaw is joined by Matt Egan (Global Content & Editorial Director at Foundry) and Jack Gold (Principal Analyst at J. Gold Associates) to explore how artificial intelligence is forcing organizations to rethink their infrastructure strategies.

Cloud costs are exploding — and it's forcing IT leaders to rethink everything. In this episode of Global Tech Tales, Keith Shaw and Matt Egan are joined by Lucas Mearian, senior writer at Computerworld, to dive into what's driving rising cloud expenses and how enterprise leaders are responding.

As generative and agentic AI reshape the enterprise landscape, what are the new skills that IT leaders will need in order to succeed? In this episode of Global Tech Tales, host Keith Shaw is joined by Matt Egan (Foundry’s Global Content Director) and Carl Friedmann (Executive Editor for EMEA) for a global conversation on the rise of AI literacy, digital transformation, and leadership strategy.

In this episode of Global Tech Tales, host Keith Shaw is joined by global editorial leaders Matt Egan (U.K.), Chris Holmes (APAC), and Qiraat Attar (India) to explore a pressing question for modern enterprises: Is your data ready for AI? From analytics transformation to the readiness of IT infrastructures, our panel dives deep into: * Why clean, high-quality data is critical for AI success * How different regions are handling AI and analytics integration * The impact of generative AI on enterprise data strategies * Real-world examples from healthcare, manufacturing, and even wildlife parks! The growing importance of ROI, trust, and explainability in AI initiatives Featuring insights from IDC, Gartner, and real IT buyers, this global conversation breaks down the future of data, analytics, and AI leadership. Don’t miss our rapid-fire “Yes/No” round on whether it’s too late to hop on the AI train! Subscribe for more discussions on enterprise tech trends, data strategy, and leadership in the AI era.

Creating risk-free AI applications is the latest challenge for many CIOs, CSOs and CISOs in the enterprise. While the biggest issue for many companies lies around how to keep data private and secure, many organizations from around the world are also struggling with regional and country-based regulations around data protection and data breaches. In our latest episode of Global Tech Tales, hosts Keith Shaw and Matt Egan discuss the top issues around risk management along with Andrea Benito, Editor of CIO Middle East.

AI is the issue of the age. A platform for transformation and a putative cure for all problems, business leaders hope that AI will make everything better. But heading into 2025 IT needs to show return on AI investment whilst grappling with issues of data, infrastructure, skills and compliance. What are global IT buyers looking for when it comes to artificial intelligence projects in 2025? Our global panel of editors discuss these issues in our latest Global Tech Tales podcast. Panelists include Matt Egan, Global Content & Editorial Director at Foundry; Marcus Jerräng, Editor in Chief, Computer Sweden; and Xiou Ann Lim, Editorial Director of ASEAN for CIO and CSO.

With IT employee burnout on the rise, pessimism in the IT hiring space and continued challenges in hiring women in IT, 2025 appears to be a challenge for many IT leaders. But despite these concerns, there are glimmers of optimism in the hiring and career space for many IT leaders. Our global panel of editors discuss these issues in our latest Global Tech Tales podcast. Panelists include Matt Egan, Global Content & Editorial Director at Foundry; Cathy O’Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of APAC for CIO and CSO; and Valerie Potter, Managing Editor of Features, Computerworld.

With artificial intelligence technologies disrupting the enterprise, cloud infrastructure vendors are reaping benefits. But what do IT leaders and buyers think about their future cloud spending? Will it increase, decrease or stay the same in 2025? In our second episode of Global Tech Tales, we speak with Jens Dose, Editor in Chief of CIO Germany, and Esther Macías Casado, Chief Editor B2B for Foundry Spain, about where IT leaders will spend their cloud resources, and what challenges they face, from AI to edge computing to public/private/hybrid.

As we look ahead to 2025, what is the current state of artificial intelligence from the perspective of technology buyers? In the debut episode of our new monthly series, editors from around the world discuss what has worked, what hasn’t worked, and whether the surge of interest will continue into the new year.