Kristin Alexander

A large global commercial airline sought to differentiate itself from competitors by establishing a singular track record of on-time flights and providing exceptional customer service. The airline realized it needed to digitally transform to achieve its goals. It aimed to upgrade its network security infrastructure and migrate additional mission-critical applications from on-premises to the cloud, primarily with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

No one can control the weather, but the livelihood of farmers who grow our nation’s food depends on their ability to make important decisions rain or shine. Land O’Lakes saw a critical need to help the thousands of growers in its member-owned cooperative chart the unknown.

The beverage alcohol industry is experiencing both highs and lows. Changing consumer preferences and drinking behaviors are boosting sales of certain products while other markets are declining. Yet even in the face of economic pressures, environmental threats, and a continually evolving regulatory landscape, the sector is expected to find success.

How global tax and finance teams are using automation to transform challenges into opportunities.

There are wine collections, and then there are wine collections that make sommeliers swoon. That’s the sort a Michigan wine collector has amassed over nearly a half-century of global travels and socializing with wine industry legends.

From nuclear medicine imaging cameras to MRI machines, infusion pumps, and ultrasounds, healthcare providers rely on a myriad of connected medical devices to care for patients. A large U.S. public sector healthcare organization saw a critical need to protect millions of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices on its network from cyberattacks. The situation was made more urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic.

California produces more than 80% of U.S. wine and is home to some of the largest wineries in the country. Tax compliance can be complicated when your business involves managing multiple vineyards, operating specialized equipment, and even moving grape bins with forklifts. In addition to complying with beverage alcohol tax laws regulating shipping and selling wine, California wineries must also consider managing property tax compliance.

It’s a tough time to be a compliance professional in the financial services industry. A growing number of U.S. financial institutions have been hit hard with regulatory fines and lawsuits due to compliance failures. Meanwhile, federal regulators are imposing new rules on a level unseen in the past decade, underscoring the importance of guarding against non-compliance in financial services.

Today, credit unions are at an increased risk of cyberattacks that threaten their data, their customers’ data, their reputation, and their bottom line. A look at recent cybercrime trends and the challenges credit unions face responding to these threats explains why many are turning to the cloud to safeguard critical systems.

Staying in an emergency shelter can be overwhelming for anyone. Having just escaped a hurricane, wildfire, flood or other disaster, emotions are high. No matter how well they are run, shelters can be crowded, loud, and lacking the familiar comforts of home. For children with autism spectrum disorder prone to overstimulation, those conditions can be particularly stressful. However, a philanthropic partnership between Amazon and the Red Cross is helping kids feel safe.

Technology is one of the biggest challenges faced by government agencies. For years, antiquated procurement processes stood in the way of businesses hoping to win the big bucks that often come with state and local government IT contracts. For the benefit of all, that’s changing.