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WEEK OF MARCH 9 , 2026

Memory drain

The AI Memory Crunch Is Here

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AI data centers are consuming memory at a scale the market wasn't built for. The world's largest chip manufacturers are shifting production toward AI-optimized components, with conventional enterprise DRAM paying the price.

Sharply rising prices. Extended lead times. Narrowing configuration options. Most analysts don't expect pricing to normalize before 2027.


If you have server, networking, storage or endpoint refresh plans on the horizon, the time to act is now.

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Iran Cyber Threats

Recent geopolitical developments have prompted increased discussion across the cybersecurity industry about potential threat activity. Like security professionals around the globe, we're monitoring the situation closely.

 

Our guidance hasn't changed: organizations that maintain strong security fundamentals are best positioned to weather any threat environment. Keep internet-facing systems updated, enforce MFA on remote access, verify your backups are functional and tested, and make sure your team knows how to spot a phishing attempt.

CISA: Iran Threat Advisories
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If anything shifts that warrants specific action, we'll let you know. In the meantime, questions about your security posture are always welcome—reach out to your HBS team today.

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Building an Incident Response Plan

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When an incident hits, the decisions you haven't made yet become the most expensive ones. This is how you make them in advance.
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OT Security: Protecting the Systems That Run Your Operation

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Most operational tech networks weren't designed with cybersecurity in mind. Attackers have noticed.

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News You Should Know

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HBS Achieves 12th Microsoft Specialization: AI Platform on Azure

HBS has earned Microsoft's AI Platform on Azure Specialization—our 12th Microsoft specialization overall. This distinction is awarded to partners who demonstrate proven success designing, deploying and operationalizing advanced AI workloads on Azure. It's confirmation that when you're ready to move AI from pilot to production, HBS has the expertise to get you there.

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Events & Webinars

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Webinar: Cyber in 60: Building Resilience with IT Risk Assessments

Thursday, March 26th | 10am (CT)

IT risk assessments tell you where you're exposed before an attacker tells you. On March 26, Ben Hall and Jeff Franklin show how to use risk assessments to strengthen your security posture, manage third-party risk and align technology decisions with business strategy.

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Innovate KC Omaha

Innovate is coming to two great cities this spring. Full-day sessions on security, infrastructure and what's next in technology—built for IT leaders, CISOs and executives who want substance over slides. Both events feature live CIO/CISO panels with regional leaders.

Innovate 2026:

Kansas City

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location: Arrowhead Stadium

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Innovate 2026:

Omaha

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location: Henry Doorly Zoo

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Tournament Watch Parties

Tournament Watch Parties with HBS

Thursday,  March 19, 2026
& Friday, March 20, 2026


Your bracket will probably already be busted even though the tournament will have just started—but that's what makes it great. HBS is hosting watch parties across Wisconsin, Nebraska and Kansas during the month of March.

Food, drinks, hoops and a crowd of people who get it. Find the event closest to you and come spend a few hours not thinking about your inbox.

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