August 2019 Summaries

Box Shield is a modern security solution designed to protect sensitive data as it moves within and outside organizations, addressing the complexities of contemporary information flow. It enables businesses to classify content manually or automatically, applying security labels that educate teams about company policies. By offering granular access controls, Box Shield prevents data leaks in real-time without hindering productivity, allowing administrators to impose restrictions on printing, FTP transfers, application downloads, and external collaborations based on content sensitivity. Additionally, Box Shield employs machine learning to detect suspicious activities, such as access from untrusted locations or anomalous downloads, providing timely alerts of potential internal and external threats. This tool integrates with existing security systems, enhancing cloud security portfolios with actionable insights and is set to be available in the fall of 2019, with a preview event scheduled for August 29, 2019.

Box, Okta, Slack, and Zoom hosted a panel discussion with technology leaders from their companies, focusing on the evolving role of IT in shaping modern workplaces and responding to changing employee expectations. The panelists, including Paul Chapman, Stephen Franchetti, Diya Jolly, and Harry Moseley, emphasized the importance of providing a satisfying employee experience, reflecting the shift towards a digital, mobile-first workforce primarily composed of millennials. They highlighted the necessity for IT to accommodate diverse software preferences by ensuring interoperability, as illustrated by Slack's use of 300 different software tools. Moreover, the discussion underscored the business advantages of adopting best-of-breed tools, which, despite initial costs, offer significant returns in terms of revenue, collaboration, and productivity, while freeing IT from infrastructure burdens to focus on innovation. The session concluded that embracing modern technology is crucial for companies to thrive in a dynamic business environment, leading to more engaged employees and more agile operations.