Deep Dive: Barrie Green, Regional Vice President UKI Broad Markets and Middle East at Appian

Posted on by Krishan Parmar

Digital Transformation is a costly challenge 

In this interview, Barrie Green, Regional Vice President for UKI and Middle East at Appian talks about process automation. 

Although today’s fast-paced business environment demands digital transformation (DT), the reality is that a large proportion of DT initiatives fall short of their goals. Harvard Business Review reports that a staggering 70% of all DT initiatives fail, with an estimated $900 billion of the $1.3 trillion spent on Digital Transformation going to waste.   

Amidst this challenge, the Appian Platform is leading the way. Appian, a leader in low-code automation, offers a comprehensive solution to organisations striving for digital excellence. With a strong presence in the Middle East, Appian has supported regional clients for 14 years, driving job creation and contributing to the 2030 vision. 

Key Business Initiatives Addressed by Appian:  

  • Drive Operational Excellence: Appian empowers organisations to streamline their operations, root out inefficiencies, and optimise costs. 
  • Modernise Legacy Systems: Legacy systems are often plagued by complexity and high maintenance costs and can hinder progress. Appian provides a route to modernisation.  
  • Data-Driven Digital Strategy: In the modern age, Appian enables businesses to make informed decisions and help then maintain their competitive edge.  
  • Intelligent Automation: Appian’s intelligent automation capabilities reduce manual work which enhances efficiency. 
  • Leveraging Low Code : With a user-friendly low-code platform Appian enables developers and non-developers alike to create applications with speed and ease.
  • Accelerate Time to Outcome: Appian expedites the journey toward digital transformation thus ensuring that organisations achieve their goals efficiently.   

Deep Dive: Bert Skaletski, Resident CISO, EMEA at Proofpoint

Posted on by Arrey Bate
In this interview, Arrey Bate speaks to Bert Skaletski, Resident CISO for EMEA at Proofpoint. Bert sheds light on the emergence of identity as the latest attack surface, discusses the concerning indicators of cloud account compromise and emphasizes the criticality of prioritizing Active Directory Security within organizations.

Questions:
1. Why is identity considered the new attack surface?
2. What are the effects of an account compromise on an organisation’s security?
3. What is cloud account compromise and what are the warning signs of a compromised account?
4. How can organizations effectively protect themselves against account compromise and what’s the best approach to preventing credential and other phishing attacks?
5. Why is Active Directory Security so important and how can organizations prevent and detect AD attacks?
6. What is Proofpoint Threat Protection Platform and what’s your approach in helping organizations prevent account compromise attacks?
7. Multiple reports suggest that AI will enhance account compromise prevention. What’s your take on this?