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When organizations start their DevOps journey, they typically focus on shiny new tools and initiatives such as Infrastructure as Code, automation, and CI/CD. These initiatives may create short-term wins for the company; however, long-term issues will result if they’re the sole area of focus. People, process, and culture also play a crucial role in the success of DevOps initiatives. Here are four things organizations can do to foster success with an Enterprise DevOps approach.

An EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) model used in parallel with Scrum enables optimal function as teams in self-organized units share the vision and goals of the organization. Although seemingly unrelated, EOS and Scrum are both frameworks that emphasize focus, alignment, discipline, and cadence. Here’s a deeper look into what EOS is and how it can be used in parallel with Scrum to drive efficiency and accountability.

Machine Learning (ML) has revolutionized how we solve large-scale problems. Humans may be overwhelmed by myriads of variables and the sheer volume of information available. However, machines have proven effective at sifting through massive datasets and producing accurate, reliable outcomes. Let’s look deeper into ML and what it can do for your business.

The success of a Scrum team’s project rests on the shoulders of the Product Owner. This unique, collaborative role is often the first to be overlooked or diluted when an organization implements Scrum for the first time. Desired outcomes will be affected, and general frustration with the Scrum framework will arise. Here we outline the importance of the role, and some common pitfalls new Scrum teams should avoid.

When you envision a hacker stealing passwords and social security numbers, you likely picture someone in a dark room typing frantically into a computer, breaking through firewalls, and decrypting database records. But thieves tend to be lazy, and hacking through layers of security is much more complex than getting someone to hand over their password. That’s why every organization needs to be aware of “social engineering”, a blanket term that involves various techniques to exploit human psychology to gain access to an organization’s digital and physical assets. Below is an overview of the most common social engineering techniques and how to avoid them.