IDC’s 21-page Business Value Solution Brief, The Business Value of Forward Networks (doc #US52128624, June 2024), quantifies how the vendor’s network-digital-twin platform turns insight into hard cash. IDC interviewed enterprises that had run Forward Enterprise for roughly three years and mapped their operational KPIs to its Business Value model, converting them into annualised dollars and full-time-equivalent (FTE) hours.$14.2 million in average annual benefits, broken down into $7.7 M from greater stability and reliability, $2.9 M from staff productivity and $3.6 M from other operational efficiencies.95.8 FTEs worth of time returned each year.33 % fewer unplanned-downtime incidents and 55 % faster mean-time-to-repair, preventing about 180 000 hours of lost productivity.Incident-response teams work 34 % faster; compliance/audit tasks 10 % faster.Network deployments finish 71 % sooner; change-planning/testing is 36 % faster; production fixes arrive 44 % faster.Forward Enterprise builds a mathematically exact, continuously updated digital twin of multi-vendor, hybrid-cloud networks. Engineers query reachability, policy and configuration drift in seconds and run “what-if” simulations before changes. This eliminates manual CLI hunts, shortens root-cause analysis, prevents misconfigurations and surfaces licence waste, underpinning the monetised savings above.
Customers also reported quicker security investigations (thanks to instant path analysis), smoother cloud migrations, clearer executive-level reporting and higher team morale as reactive “fire-fighting” declined.
IDC concludes that the platform typically pays for itself in under twelve months and then delivers a durable, measurable ROI. For organisations wrestling with complex, hybrid networks, a digital-twin strategy emerges as both an operations accelerator and a business enabler, aligning network health with broader risk-reduction and growth objectives.
The shift to SaaS and cloud computing allows enterprises to lower infrastructure costs and maintenance while improving efficiency and capabilities through scalable cloud data platforms. This move can also enhance productivity and workflow flexibility, enabling remote access to SaaS applications and data. However, it often leads to diversified endpoint operating systems, emphasizing the need for web browser access to SaaS applications. The adoption of IGEL's Secure Endpoint OS and Island's Enterprise Browser presents a modern solution for enterprises to optimize their digital workspaces and fully embrace this transformation.
Your organization's identity and access management systems hold the keys to your IT landscape, so protecting them is crucial to maintaining operational security and data integrity.
Manual backups and outdated scripts are slow and expensive. You need a solution that automates your backups and helps you recover data within minutes. HYCU offers robust data protection for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for identity and access management.
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This detailed overview of CyberSense underscores the importance of adopting advanced detection technologies to stay ahead of cybercriminals and maintain operational integrity.
Security tools are necessary but often inadequate in detecting the latest ransomware variants, emphasizing the need for innovative ransomware detection strategies. CyberSense inspects data integrity at the content level, providing forensic insights and supporting rapid recovery and detects even the most sophisticated of ransomware variants. CyberSense targets ransomware behavior with deadly accuracy and reduces false positives and ensures both data and database integrity. CyberSense leverages over 200 analytics and machine learning to identify subtle anomalies and patterns of corruption. CyberSense integrates with existing data protection and security workflows, enhancing threat detection and response.
The "Top 7 Trends in Endpoint Security for 2023" report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of endpoint protection. It emphasizes the increasing importance of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), which operates on the principle that no user or device should be inherently trusted, thereby enhancing security through strict access controls and continuous monitoring.
The report also highlights the shift towards cloud-native endpoint security, offering scalability and real-time protection, especially vital with the rise of remote work. Additionally, the adoption of thin-managed operating systems is discussed, noting their role in reducing attack surfaces by securely connecting to cloud-based resources.
The integration of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms is presented as a means to streamline security operations by consolidating data from various sources. Furthermore, the report underscores the significance of a human-centric approach to security, advocating for comprehensive employee training and fostering a culture of security awareness.
Advancements in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions are also covered, highlighting features like proactive threat hunting and automated responses. Lastly, the report discusses the role of security orchestration and automation in improving incident response times and operational efficiency.
A Thin Client is a compact, secure desktop computer that operates using a Thin Client Operating System. Unlike traditional PCs, Thin Clients do not store sensitive data or applications locally. Instead, all data and applications are securely hosted in an on-premises or cloud-based data center, seamlessly integrating with your Windows or SaaS environment. This architecture enhances security by minimizing the risk of data breaches, theft, or unauthorized access.
One of the key advantages of Thin Clients is their efficiency. Compared to conventional desktop PCs, Thin Clients are significantly smaller, consume less power, and generate minimal noise. Their streamlined design not only reduces the physical footprint in the workspace but also lowers energy costs, making them an environmentally friendly alternative. Additionally, Thin Clients require less maintenance and fewer hardware upgrades, translating to long-term cost savings for organizations.
Thin Clients also simplify IT management. With centralized control, IT teams can efficiently monitor, update, and troubleshoot devices across multiple locations without the need for on-site maintenance. This reduces IT overhead, allowing staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than time-consuming hardware support.
So why choose a Thin Client? With enhanced security, reduced costs, simplified IT management, and greater efficiency, Thin Clients are an intelligent choice for organizations looking to modernize their infrastructure while improving productivity and security.
Achieve the Modern Workplace with Recast Software is a guide designed to help IT leaders and professionals transform their complex IT environments into secure, agile, and efficient digital workspaces. This eBook explores the evolution of IT management, emphasizing how modern tools and strategies can streamline operations and enhance security.
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Forward Networks co-founder Nikhil Handigol explains how organisations can harness agentic AI in networking and security without jeopardising reliability.
What makes AI “agentic” – Unlike chatbots, agentic systems pursue goals, choose their own tools and act autonomously. Market researchers expect the segment to surge from US $5.1 billion in 2025 to more than US $47 billion by 2030, and Gartner predicts that one-third of enterprise software will embed such capabilities by 2028. Upside for networks – Agents can:remediate newly disclosed vulnerabilities or block malicious traffic,resolve connectivity issues and reroute flows around failures,analyse patterns to predict and prevent impending outages. These abilities promise dramatic efficiency gains for short-staffed IT teams and better user experience. Risks to manage – Because an agent can act without human oversight, a mis-trained model or bad data could break compliance, introduce downtime or even cause physical harm. “Trust but verify” must therefore guide every deployment.Build the data bedrock – Autonomy is only as sound as the data it relies on. Enterprises need a complete, accurate record of every device, configuration and packet path. A network digital twin—a mathematically precise, continuously updated software replica of the live environment—provides that single source of truth. Digital twins as guardrailsPre-change simulation: Before any AI-driven or manual change, test it exhaustively in the twin to catch policy violations, compliance breaks or connectivity loss.Continuous verification: Twin-based rules monitor live behaviour and alert operators to drift or emergent problems. With this safety layer, CIOs can accelerate agentic AI adoption while preserving control.Bottom line – Agentic AI’s promise in networking is real, but benefits accrue only if robust data pipelines and digital-twin guardrails are in place. When those prerequisites are met, AI agents can handle routine operations and incident response, freeing humans for higher-value work and increasing organisational resilience.