Derek Shank
Head of Research
Derek Shank is Head of Research at Stratascale’s Innovation Advisory. Throughout his career — from academia to personal finance to IT research — he has focused on uncovering insights and helping people put those insights to good use.
By Derek Shank
Enable High Speed Development Security with a Secure Toolchain
Jul 20, 2023
Businesses must have the ability to quickly and securely deliver software. A secure toolchain is an integrated set of software development tools, processes, and practices that prioritize security at every stage of the software development lifecycle.
Unleash Unicorns to Lead the Charge in DevSecOps
Jul 18, 2023
Unicorns: They sound too good to be true. But in this article, we’ll define DevSecOps unicorns and share why you should seek them out.
Beyond Hyperautomation: The Value of Holistic Automation
Jul 11, 2023
Technology and business leaders must build and run effective holistic automation programs in order to drive maximum value for their organizations.
Employee Digital Experiences Drive M&A Success
Jul 6, 2023
Leaders should apply employee digital experience best practices to their M&A programs to drive increased long-term value from their deals.
The CMDB is Dead; Long Live the CMDB
May 25, 2023
Organizations should leverage their configuration management databases (CMDBs) to reduce risk, reduce time to market, and improve the reliability and quality of their products and services.
Technical Manager’s Guide to Zero Trust: Applications
Dec 15, 2022
ZT applications managers face significant challenges as they balance top-down executive mandates with the need to make progress on software issues.
Technical Manager’s Guide to Zero Trust: Infrastructure
Dec 1, 2022
By identifying key priorities before a breach, ZT infrastructure managers can contribute meaningfully to the success of the organization’s ZT strategy.
Clear the Fog with Application Dependency Mapping
Nov 14, 2022
To survive in the modern era, enterprises must be able see their application surroundings clearly. ADM provides the foundation to improve quality while moving fast and safely.
Activate Your Data with Operational Analytics and Reverse ETL
Sep 6, 2022
Achieve the vision of data-driven decision making at all levels, by focusing on activating operational data.
Take Control of Cloud Costs With FinOps
Jul 29, 2022
An effective FinOps program requires accountability, visibility, and processes and procedures that enable sound governance.
ACING Your Purchased Business Applications
Apr 21, 2022
Implement a program for effectively Acquiring, Configuring, Integrating, and Governing your COTS and SaaS apps.
Demystifying the Enterprise Data Stack
Mar 8, 2022
Insufficient data infrastructure limits the number of use cases and the degree to which the data and business strategies can faithfully align.
Cybersecurity Strategy for the Looming Regulatory Quagmire
Feb 17, 2022
With regulatory and technology landscapes changing quickly, business leaders must act fast to deliver effective compliance programs.
Workplace Experience Management
Feb 4, 2022
Digitally agile businesses—and the talent they hope to attract—require efficient, flexible, consumer-quality workplace experiences.
Virtual Desktops, DaaS & the Future of Work
Jan 19, 2022
We address the long-term viability of virtual desktops and DaaS, as organizations focus on long-term plans.