Based on feedback from 804 IT professionals, the report reveals critical gaps in vulnerability management within organizations, which are being overlooked by executive leadership teams despite high-profile breaches and increased emphasis on cybersecurity from the authorities. These gaps leave organizations vulnerable to cyber threats.

The triple-threat of challenges that keep IT up at night today in 2023 — the rise in both data growth and ransomware attacks, supply chain issues, and the growth of AI/ML workloads — also bring opportunity to rethink how data is stored and protected. 

Soon, factors, such as a higher preference for remote workspaces, enterprise-wide digital transformation, and exponential growth in ownership of smart devices, are expected to bode well for the big data market.

For 2023, security leaders are reevaluating their technology stack, seeking solutions that help streamline tasks, automate processes, and enhance team efficiency.

The rapid growth of the IT and telecommunications sectors and rising consumer demand will drive the industry growth. 

Is it possible the public cloud isn't the be-all and end-all solution it claims to be?

The awards aim to provide a platform to celebrate all the heroes of IT who rise to the challenge every day to deliver for their businesses and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of digital transformation.