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GenAI and the Future of Security Threat Detection and Response
For years, threat detection and response has been the heart of security operations, identifying, investigating, and mitigating potential incidents before they become breaches, outages, or costly disruptions. It safeguards daily operations while helping security teams adapt to an ever‑changing threat landscape. In short, without effective threat detection and response, security operations cannot function effectively. But [...]
Turning SAP Connect Breakthroughs into Real World Results with Syntax
Under the bright lights of Las Vegas, SAP Connect 2025 put AI front and center, showcasing how the integration of SAP AI, applications, and data creates unparalleled business value. Role‑based Joule Assistants and Agents, a stronger Business Data Cloud, and smart tools for HR, supply chain, and customer engagement stole the show. “SAP Connect 2025 [...]
How to Avoid Data Breaches in Oracle EBS: A Modern Security Playbook
In today’s threat landscape, mission-critical ERP systems remain prime targets for cyberattacks. With sensitive financial, HR, client, and operational data at stake, the exposure due to a security breach has never been higher. The good news: most security breaches can be avoided by following proven security measures and keeping your environment current. At Syntax, we’ve [...]
VMware Infrastructure Migration and Optimization

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in November 2023, organizations are facing a period of adjustment as they adapt to significant changes. The transition has brought about modifications to long-standing licensing models, altering cost structures and operational dynamics. […]

Why Database Modernization Can’t Wait: Building a Future-Ready Foundation
Your enterprise is like a city: the bustling streets, billowing skyscrapers, crowded transit, and busy stores are for all to see, much like applications, services, and customer-facing interactions are the visible side of your operations. But what keeps a city running smoothly is largely beneath the surface: the power grid, water and sewage lines, upkept [...]
The New GenAI Era: Building Smarter to Solve Real Business Problems
Generative AI, or GenAI, is changing the game for businesses faster than anyone could have imagined. Not long ago, we were still testing the waters, wondering if AI could really deliver on its promises. Today, we’re way past that phase. The technology is here, it’s mature, and it’s capable of doing incredible things across virtually [...]
From IT Concern to Business Priority: Measuring the Impact and ROI of Modern Security Programs
Cybersecurity has outgrown its roots as a siloed IT function. It now sits at the heart of business strategy—shaping digital transformation, guiding risk management decisions, and influencing customer trust. The stakes have never been higher: security breaches can jeopardize not just systems, but reputations, shareholder confidence, and bottom lines. In fact, according to IBM’s Cost [...]
Agentic AI’s Transformative Impact Across Industries
Generative AI (GenAI) is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to transform industries. The evolution from chatbots to agents opens the door to revisions of complete workflows. Not only can we accelerate what we are currently doing, but we can also do things differently (and better) with it. Today, we stand at the threshold [...]
Safeguarding Your Multicloud Strategy: A Proven Cybersecurity Framework
Over the last few years, enterprises have increasingly adopted multicloud strategies to unlock flexibility, scalability, and cost optimization by leveraging the strengths of cloud providers, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, and Microsoft Azure. The newfound agility of unifying these cloud systems is often something to celebrate, but within months of implementation, the cracks may [...]
Five Ways Cloud ERPs Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Private Equity Firms
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are no longer just a back-office tool—they’re a strategic asset driving value creation, operational efficiency, and optimized exits within private equity (PE) portfolios. Despite their well-documented benefits, many PE firms remain cautious about ERP modernization. Persistent misconceptions—such as the belief that cloud ERP implementations [...]