Industry Insight

For most people, the idea of championing a digital migration as part of a large-scale acquisition might trigger night sweats. For Jill Porubovic, global vice president of technical workforce for Discovery, this was a challenge to face head on. When Discovery closed its $14.6 billion acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Porubovic oversaw…

Does government understand technology? Does technology understand government? In the fourth episode of YOU, a new podcast presented by Okta, host Claire Evans explores what it takes for a government – and its people – to embrace the technological future. Digital Citizenship Blossoms in Estonia For people living in the United States, tales of e…

Today, tech giants like Netflix, Amazon, Uber, eBay, and Groupon are embracing microservices as part of their technology and business strategies. But it’s not just the giants embracing this approach: companies of all sizes are realizing that microservices are an essential part of their business. But first, let’s back up: what are microservices,…

The bar for engaging customer experiences is constantly being raised by the Amazons, Googles, and Facebooks of the world. In order to measure up, organizations need developer teams that are creative, nimble, and efficient. They must deliver end-user experiences that are technologically advanced, frictionless, omni-channel, and relevant. But there…

Dating. Family. Privacy. Government. Fame. Healthcare. Can you think of an aspect of identity – how we see ourselves, how we relate to each other – that hasn’t been radically changed by modern technology? Today marks the launch of YOU, a new podcast about the intersection of technology, humanity, and identity, brought to you by Okta. YOU is…

For years, the business world has awaited the public market debut of the most talked about companies in tech. Enterprise and consumer heavyweights like Zoom, Lyft and Pinterest have already gone public this year, and more are expected to file in the coming months. At Okta, we connect our customers to the apps many of these newly- or soon-to-be…

As you likely know, 2018 was not a good year for data security. In the first half of the year, there was a 133% increase in compromised company records compared to the first half of 2017, and an average of 291 records stolen every second. Unfortunately, just a few months in, 2019 has already seen a number of big name corporation data breaches…

It’s Tax Day. A day of dread for some, an annual routine for others. Can you think of any other financially impactful space where a DIY vs professional choice is so widely debated? Sure, when you’re just starting out, you can do a lot of things on your own without too much damage. But as you grow and obtain new assets, you may want to hire…

Recent history tells us that data migrations are fraught with potential risks. Whether your company is adopting new software, integrating a new operating system, or moving from a legacy system to the cloud, migrating data requires meticulous planning that covers all the bases. Skipping any of the processes, tools, and tests necessary for a…

The UK’s fintech sector is a global success story, generating an estimated 60,000 jobs and contributing $7 billion annually to the economy. Thousands of start-ups are offering innovative solutions to common challenges, using new technologies and processes to succeed in what is already a highly competitive space. But in the quest for cloud and…