SpotON – our blog around digital compliance in enterprises
SpotON – Digital Compliance
Read here regularly on selected topics, developments and news from the areas:
SAM & Cloud – use software legally compliant and cost-effective
IT Security & Threat Intelligence – protect the IT landscape effectively
Data & Digitization – manage digital assets across the lifecycle
Complion Insights – look behind the scenes of digital compliance consultants
15/08/2024
Sustainable software & IT asset management: environmentally conscious approaches
In light of advancing development of new technologies, increasing awareness throughout society and the establishment of far reaching legal regulations, the focus on the topic of sustainability is growing for companies.
The IT sector is taking on an increasingly important role as part of a holistic sustainability strategy. According to a study by Lancaster University in 2020, the information and communication technologies sector was responsible for up to 3.9% of greenhouse gases, which is roughly equivalent to the entire aviation industry, with a forecast of steady and strong growth. The carbon footprint of IT with all its data centers is enormous and is continuously increasing due to the growing use of the cloud and artificial intelligence.
The importance and implementation of IT security awareness measures in the company
Hackers, cybercriminals and fraudsters can attack companies in a variety of ways via the Internet to spy, steal money or cause irreparable damage to the victim system. Employees are the first (and in some cases the last) line of defense against cyber threats. In order to strengthen this defense, colleagues need to be constantly thinking about cybersecurity so that they are not led astray in their day-to-day work. You can find out how this works best in this blog post.
Cost savings through Azure reservations and Azure savings plans
Microsoft Azure is one of the leading solutions in the world of cloud computing platforms. Companies use Azure to host their applications, store data and provide scalable resources. It is important to optimize costs and maximize performance at the same time. In March, we already provided a comprehensive overview of where costs can be saved when licensing Microsoft software. In this blog post, we would like to take a closer look at Azure reservations and Azure savings plans.
Career development in IT: How to succeed as a young professional
Many students opt for a degree with an IT focus. This is because the IT sector is said to offer good career opportunities and the demand for specialists with IT expertise is high. Employers also advertise good pay, flexible working models and comparatively low entry barriers.
But the IT sector offers very diverse career paths. At the end of their studies, many students are faced with the question of which profession suits them best. In such a wide-ranging field, it can be overwhelming to find the right path for your own career development. This blog post aims to provide practical tips for a successful start to your IT career.
Among the advances in cloud computing, the use of multiple cloud services has been a significant trend in recent years. Companies are increasingly turning to multi-cloud strategies to ensure flexibility, agility and independence from individual providers. Despite the benefits, a multi-cloud strategy comes with challenges such as complex administration, security and compliance. Careful planning and implementation of the strategy are crucial to minimize the risks and exploit the full potential.
Our company is made up of people and we want to introduce them to you over the coming weeks and months. Today we're talking to Roman Scholtysik. We find out what COMPLION is all about for him, what his daily tasks are and what he does when he's not working on customer projects.
The influence of artificial intelligence on IT asset management
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are on the rise and are becoming increasingly important. The new technologies are revolutionizing the IT world of companies and are on everyone's lips. The field of IT asset management is also affected by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. But what exactly is artificial intelligence?
Joining COMPLION as a consultant - What can I expect and what do I bring to the table?
Are you a graduate or just starting your career and wondering what your entry into working life with COMPLION might look like? In this blog post, we want to show you the specialist areas in which COMPLION is active and what the average workday looks like for a career starter. You will also get an insight into the development opportunities, and we will tell you which skills you should ideally already have in your toolbox if you want to join COMPLION.
Phishing defense: Development of effective training programs for employees
Emails are the preferred gateway for malicious actors. A study by HP Wolf Security from the first quarter of the year shows that 53% of all attacks are carried out using email phishing to spread malware. The attackers are targeting the human "weak spot".
How do I empower employees to recognize social engineering attacks and act correctly?
Software licenses and digital assets are indispensable in today's business world. However, the management and optimization of these assets present companies with a variety of challenges, in particular the lack of transparency of IT service costs and inefficient use of software licenses. In software asset management, clear information and effective decision-making are crucial to overcoming these challenges. This article illustrates the importance of key performance indicators in SAM and shows how they can help companies to optimize their software usage and reduce costs.
The importance of governance, risk and compliance in the age of digitalization
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC for short) is a fairly new model in the corporate context. Its beginnings can be found in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Triggered by major accounting scandals at Enron and WorldCom, among others, there was an increased public and regulatory focus on control mechanisms and corporate governance in the USA. The requirements in the area of GRC are also steadily increasing for companies in the European Economic Area.
Our company is made up of people and we want to introduce you to them over the coming weeks and months. Today we're talking to Felix Baran, Co-founder of Complion. We find out what COMPLION is all about for him, what his daily tasks are and what he does when he's not working on customer projects.
