Ken Clipperton
Principal Researcher, dcig, llc.
Ken Clipperton is the Principal Researcher at DCIG. Ken brings more than 20 years of information technology leadership to his current role. Prior roles include server administrator, systems analyst, and then information technology director at a series of three private colleges and universities. Ken has served on multiple corporate advisory boards, state-wide technology commissions, national user group boards, and presented at many national and regional technology conferences.
Throughout his career, Ken has specialized in evaluating and implementing innovative technologies to address operational, tactical and strategic business priorities. For example, Ken was a key leader in the creation of the world’s first comprehensive wireless community at Buena Vista University–a project called eBVyou–that became a national model and drew visiting teams from hundreds of colleges, universities and K-12 school districts.
Ken earned his MBA in Management Information Systems from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN and a BA in History from Crown College.
Latest Posts By Ken Clipperton
Key Takeaway from the NAB Show 2024
Shocking lack of cybersecurity awareness among some solution providers at the NAB Show. Where is the disconnect, and what should business leaders do to address it?
2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Cyber Secure High-End All Flash Arrays Report Now Available
DCIG is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Cyber Secure High-end All Flash Arrays – Global Edition report. This report provides guidance on the TOP 5 cyber secure high-end all flash arrays that organizations should consider in their fight against ransomware.
Initial Observations from Cyber Secure Storage Research
The relentless rise of cyberattacks has placed data security at the forefront of every organization’s priorities. In response, high-end storage providers are incorporating advanced cyber secure storage features that not only safeguard data but also use AI and machine learning for ransomware anomaly detection, facilitate response by automatically creating a snapshot whenever an anomaly is detected to aid in limiting the scope of the attack, and streamline recovery processes.
3 Reasons Why IT Leaders Should Get to Know CXL
Compute Express Link (CXL) is the new locus of data center innovation. It will soon prove to be a key enabler of improvements in data center performance and efficiency for hyperscalers and enterprises alike.
DCIG’s Top 5 Takeaways from SC23
DCIG analysts share their top 5 takeaways from this week’s Supercomputing Conference (SC23) and the many technology innovations on display at the event.