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Can’t turn down a reason to celebrate.   Island was recently recognized on Fast Company’s 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which honors the top organizations from a variety of industries that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and develop innovation. But innovation isn’t just a buzzword around here. Innovation is what drives us every single day. Our “Islands of Innovation” model allows each of our teams to operate like an independent startup, free from red tape and hierarchy, driving market research, cutting-edge features, and customer satisfaction at lightning speed. From our forward-thinking product strategies to our vibrant culture, Island is built on a foundation of innovation at every level. Most importantly, this honor is a testament to the incredible work of our team. We’re immensely grateful for the Islanders who continue to make this kind of recognition possible every day. And finally, a huge thank you to our own Caroline Lobo, John Fabbio, and John Guarino for accepting the award (and looking so good doing it) on our behalf in New York City last week. Thank you, Fast Company. Onward & upward.

Generative AI… Friend? Enemy? Both? It’s a question we’ve all been pondering since late 2022, when OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, and work as we know it completely shifted. Like all transformative technologies, there are a lot of well-founded concerns around gen AI’s governance and safe usage in the workplace. Where does our data go? Who has access to it? Is it realistic or sustainable to avoid AI entirely in the name of data security? We don’t think so. Whether your organization is just getting started with AI or you already have a full-blown AI tech stack, these four tenets of smart AI governance can help keep your org safe.

Solid security, business enablement, OR positive end user experience. For many organizations, the risk of compromising the first two has never been worth prioritizing the third. So they build out complicated, costly tech stacks with the noble goals of protecting their organizations’ biggest assets — the data — and delivering top notch products services. But end users are constantly being blocked, limited, and disrupted by security. It seemed like that was the tradeoff we had to accept to keep our organizations safe. Until now. Solid data security, business enablement, AND positive end user experience. Bradon Rogers shares more.

A single policy. Configured in the cloud and enforced in the browser. That’s all it takes for Island to prevent data from leaving an application. So now you can: → provide application and data boundaries → keep sensitive data within the confines of predefined enterprise applications → prevent leakage across all means of egress → even mask sensitive data from view on a page until the data is actually needed A better browser is here, and it’s secure by design.

Attending the Evanta Global CIO Executive Summit? Don’t miss Steve Tchejeyan’s keynote on Friday, September 20 @ 9:30 AM. His talk, "Unlocking Full Potential – IT Enhancements for The Global Enterprise," tackles a critical issue: Despite all the cloud upgrades, most enterprises are still relying on outdated browsers that can’t keep up. Why keep layering tech around a browser that wasn’t built for today’s security demands? Steve will discuss why traditional methods are slowing down modernization and how organizations can break free. If you're ready to rethink and simplify, this is the session to catch. #EvantaCIO

When you’re the world’s largest BPO – handling customer interactions for 1,400 clients, including 850 Fortune 1000 companies – keeping data secure isn’t just a challenge, it’s a non-negotiable. But here’s the thing: Data leakage doesn’t always happen because of a big, scandalous breach. Sometimes it’s just a simple employee mistake. That’s where Teleperformance CISO Jeff Schilling and his team turn to Island. Jeff recently joined Michael Krigsman on CXOTalk to share how the Enterprise Browser helps his team lock down data, building security controls directly into the browsing experience to prevent sensitive information from slipping through the cracks, intentionally or accidentally. Learn how Teleperformance is staying one step ahead in the realm of DLP. 👇

Our partnership with CrowdStrike and integration with Falcon is a testament to how enterprise security and enterprise work can exist in harmony. And that’s why we’re so excited about #FalCon24 this week. To learn more, join Island’s Chief Customer Officer Bradon Rogers today, September 16 @ 6:10 pm PT to hear how the Enterprise Browser strengthens security and enables the workforce. And if you're on the show floor this week, catch the Island team — and grab a coffee on us — at booth 1702. The future of cybersecurity starts at Fal.Con. The browser of the future? It’s already here.

We’ve layered so much tech around the browser – VPNs, SASE, DLP agents, and more – and the complexity has become overwhelming for practitioners, leadership teams, and budgets. But what if there was a way to simplify it all? That solution is Island 🤝 IGEL Technology. Island Enterprise Architect Jason T. breaks it down: with Island IGEL, you cut through the noise. It’s about creating a modern, streamlined tech stack where the browser (Island) itself is the secure portal to your apps, all within a secure endpoint OS (IGEL). Curious how this works in practice? Join the conversation at IGEL DIsrupt – Munich on September 16-17. Our own Kurt Tomaschko and Michael Mauch will do a deep dive on the technology and offer live demos. See you there?

Heading to the Evanta Global CISO Executive Summit? Don’t miss Jason T.'s breakout session on Tuesday, September 17 @ 9:35 AM. His talk, "Unlocking Full Potential – Security Enhancements for The Global Enterprise," tackles a critical issue: Despite all the cloud upgrades, most enterprises are still relying on outdated browsers that can’t keep up. Why keep layering tech around a browser that wasn’t built for today’s security demands? Jason will discuss why traditional methods are slowing down modernization and how organizations can break free. If you're ready to rethink and simplify, this is the session to catch.

Innovation has always been deeply woven into Island’s DNA. From our people to our product and solutions, from our core values to our culture — Innovation is Island. We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been recognized as a finalist on Fast Company’s 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which honors the top organizations from a variety of industries that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and develop innovation at all levels. We’re proud to say our “Islands of Innovation” model empowers our teams to operate like independent startups with their own funding, leadership, and deliverables – without the hierarchical “red tape” that typically slows teams down. Each of our “islands” are empowered to own their product – including market research, cutting-edge feature development, and direct product delivery to our customers. The end result? Higher impact, higher product quality, higher customer satisfaction, and a culture built on collaboration, inspiration, learning, and growth. Thank you, Islanders, for all you do everyday to make Island a Best Workplace for Innovators. We’re immensely grateful for all that you’ve contributed to take us where we are today. 🏝 https://lnkd.in/gJDhmxyK