SMBs

TL;DR: Automation helps SMBs stay competitive and frees up valuable employee time to focus on critical initiatives. For many seeking to automate the workplace, no-code automation has been the solution. For more information on automation or where SMBsare investing, download our SMBs at Work 2024 report and read our Jumpstart Identity with…

Small and midsize businesses (aka SMBs) are the young, scrappy, and hungry companies that drive business change, leading the way in embracing new technologies. We know that's true for engineering, automation, and AI. But what about security? In our report, SMBs at Work 2024, we explore the dynamic digital landscape of SMBs today. Powered by…

Artificial intelligence (AI), and specifically generative AI (GenAI), is helping jumpstart revolutions in various industries. Unfortunately, some of this technology’s earliest and most aggressive adopters have been cyberattackers. The exponential growth in GenAI capabilities has proven irresistible, allowing even novice criminals to conduct…

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “Why does this process take so long? Don’t we have computers for that?” Well, you’re probably right. The strain you’re feeling might be the absence of automation. When you don’t need two spare human hands for every task, it can boost productivity, reduce error and risk, and allow you to do more with less.  …

TL;DR: Identity touches every point of your business. Here’s a checklist of what you should be asking yourself when shopping for an Identity solution.   Looking at Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and shaking your head? Are you wracked by decision paralysis as you weigh options, unsure how to narrow them down?  We get it: Identity…

For today’s tech leaders, the future of work isn’t just a hot topic; it’s an essential one. Understanding where work is heading lets us anticipate trends, adapt strategies, and stay competitive.  Fortunately, small-and-midsize businesses (SMBs) can give us a preview. SMBs lead the way in embracing new technologies, offering valuable insights for…

In today's rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, startups face the monumental task of bringing innovative ideas to market in a secure and scalable way. As the President of Customer Identity at Okta, I've seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities of building a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business. It's a journey that requires a delicate…

This recipe is part of the series Learn CIAM by example: Four recipes to improve your app’s security and UX. You can learn more about the series by downloading our four recipes in a cookbook format. In this recipe, you learn how to add passwordless auth to your application using passkeys. Consumers want to see and do more digitally, and they…

Note: If you’re already set on IAM basics and ready for resources, we recommend checking out IDaaS for Dummies or A Comprehensive Guide for Your Workforce Identity Maturity Journey to really dig into the topic.   How can something like Identity give small and medium businesses (SMBs) a competitive edge? Organizations are increasingly defined by…

It takes time to get your small- or medium-size business (SMB) running and establish a strong market presence. Every second counts in delivering tangible results that propel business growth: 93% of SMB owners calculate a potential run-rate of less than 18 months upon launch (Small Biz Trends). If you get to a Series B or C round of funding, you’ll…