Welcome to the e360 Pulse! This week, we’re diving into optimizing Citrix environments for peak performance, must-attend tech events in California, and exploring Shadow AI, AI Agents, and securing AI implementations.
📆 Are you attending Sacramento AI/ML Day?
e360 is a proud sponsor of the upcoming AI/Machine Learning Day in Sacramento, CA. This event is focused on how to use AI within the Public Sector for the State of California.
Learn how to accelerate AI adoption across the State of California. The event will cover the latest co-developed solutions from HPE and NVIDIA and how you can facilitate your digital transformation seamlessly. Experts will explain how to build a digital foundation that supports the delivery of any application on any cloud to any device.
Learn from the experts:
- How AI-led Transformations increase Productivity and improve Citizen Services for State and Federal Agencies Bill Burnham, Public Sector CTO, HPE
- Kern County's Development and Deployment of Generative AI Chatbox for Citizens Mac Avancena Jr., Ex-CIO, Kern County
- Explore AI use cases across State & Local Government Agencies
- Panel Discussion and Best Practices with IT Senior Leaders from the State of California
When: Wednesday, September 25, 8:00am - 4:00pm PT
Where: Sheraton Grand Sacramento
💡 Security Insights from the e360 Team
1. Shadow AI Explained: Risks, Challenges, and Solutions for IT Leaders
Brad Bussie does a deep dive into how unsanctioned AI tools could be exposing your company's most sensitive data without you even realizing it. Learn how to strike the right balance between fostering innovation and maintaining strong security practices. From implementing SASE frameworks to deploying AI-specific data gatekeepers, this blog offers actionable solutions for IT leaders to stay ahead of the curve.
2. Can Your AI Keep a Secret? The Risks of Uncontrolled Data Access
This is a serious question you should be asking yourself. In our latest episode, Brad Bussie has a candid conversation with Erin Carpenter about the risks associated with unregulated AI in organizations. He talks about how unchecked AI can inadvertently expose proprietary data, potentially arming competitors with your organization's most valuable insights. But don't worry, Bussie also offers advice on security measures, such as SASE and browser extensions, that are essential in safeguarding sensitive information.
My AI tool might have a big mouth, what do I do?
3. The Security Bottleneck: Why AI Implementation Needs More Prep
Brad Bussie opens up about the challenges organizations face when introducing AI into their workflows. He shares a real example from e360, where improper data classification and tagging created a bottleneck in AI implementation. Without proper governance and guardrails, AI can be easily misused, potentially exposing sensitive information like HR data or PII.
How do I avoid becoming an AI bottleneck?
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🔍 Is Your Citrix Environment Running Optimally?
Citrix environments are central to your operations but are often plagued with performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and configuration drift as they age.
These issues contribute to poor user experience, instability, and management complexity—challenges cited by 70% of IT leaders. The consequences are severe: downtime of mission-critical services deployed via Citrix can cost businesses up to $300,000 per hour.
A comprehensive assessment of your Citrix environment can identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and configuration issues. Our experts provide actionable recommendations to optimize your infrastructure for peak efficiency.
Schedule Your Citrix Health Check Today
📆 Join us at .NEXT On Tour: Anaheim
Join us at .NEXT On Tour in Anaheim where Nutanix will share the latest innovations, announcements and jam-packed content from the worldwide .NEXT event in Barcelona.
At this fast-paced event, you’ll discover how to:
Run Any App Anywhere — learn about new enhancements in Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure and AHV
Speed Migrations — explore strategies to manage Broadcom uncertainty with Nutanix on-prem or in the cloud
Plus: Move AI beyond pilot to production more easily, while maintaining control, privacy and costs
When: Wednesday, September 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Where: JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
📰 Trending Industry News
Black Hat 2024: Enterprise Browser Creates Endpoint Security for Every User
At Black Hat USA, Michael Fey, CEO of Island, highlighted the company's enterprise browser, which integrates security directly into the browser environment. This approach reduces the need for VPNs and virtual desktops, streamlining operations while improving security for business applications. Fey emphasizes the long-term role of enterprise browsers in creating secure and efficient workflows.
Read Article >> ( Dark Reading )
Agentic AI: Decisive, operational AI arrives in business
Agentic AI is transforming business operations by automating decision-making and freeing employees for higher-value tasks. Unlike generative AI, agentic AI works autonomously behind the scenes, handling tasks like customer service and cybersecurity. Companies like Aflac and NASA are exploring its potential to drive ROI and innovation.
Read Article >> ( CIO Online )
The U.S. AI Safety Institute
The U.S. AI Safety Institute has signed agreements with Anthropic and OpenAI to collaborate on AI safety research, testing, and evaluation. These partnerships will give the Institute early access to new AI models, allowing for in-depth research on safety risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
AI giants pledge to share new models with feds >> ( Axios )
U.S. AI Safety Institute Signs Agreements Regarding AI Safety Research, Testing and Evaluation With Anthropic and OpenAI >> ( National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) )
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