The Microsoft Cloud is a massive win for hybrid work. It allows you to build an integrated system that’s secure by design, covering all your major security bases in a single environment. That means end-to-end visibility, holistic protections, and cutting-edge tech that can adapt and automate critical tasks while your team focuses on other things. …
Who wears the data chief crown at your organization? There’s something of a debate about who rightfully owns that title. Some advocate for the CIO, while others side with the CTO. Yet, an emerging trend among mid-market enterprises, especially those with limited IT resources, highlights a different contender: the CFO. That’s right. You—the CFO—are your…
While there’s a ton of overlap in terms of IT requirements, hybrid environments are way more complicated than their fully-remote counterparts. According to EY, hybrid work has major implications on network design. It’s not just about moving business operations into the cloud, then deciding how many working hours should be spent in the office vs.…
Optimize Your Cloud Spend with AI-Powered Insights As more and more of your business becomes vested in the cloud, you face the ongoing challenge of optimizing those cloud investments to minimize costs while driving. Microsoft Cost Management is a tool that provides critical insights into your workloads and spending within the Azure Portal subscription. It’s…
41% of companies say they struggle to turn data into decisions. This is because getting good ideas from data that hasn’t been properly “handled” is nearly impossible. The data journey is a series of steps or stages for handling your organization’s data—leading it to its ultimate, highest, and best use. This journey involves tools and…
According to the Flexera 2020 State of the Cloud Report, enterprises are continuing to invest in multiple cloud platforms, with 93% of the 750 respondents implementing either a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategy. And due to the global pandemic, more than 50% of a subset of 187 survey respondents report actual cloud usage as higher…
Are There Any VMware Alternatives? The Answer Is Yes. VMWare users everywhere are wondering where they stand after the recent Broadcom acquisition threatens to upset the partner relationship many companies rely on. We know you have questions about the best path forward, so we asked our cloud technology team to provide some answers. Here, they’ve…
Future-Proofing Your Database: On-Premises Strategies for SQL Server End of Life As Microsoft phases out support for older versions of SQL Server, businesses worldwide are encountering a critical crossroads in their data management strategies. Faced with SQL Server end of life scenarios, the decision to either upgrade to the latest on-premises version, SQL Server 2022,…
The Shift to Cloud-Based Flexibility With the end of support for older versions of SQL Server, such as SQL Server 2012, organizations face the critical task of ensuring their database systems remain secure, efficient, and up-to-date. One of the most viable solutions is migrating your workload to an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) running SQL Server.…
Embracing the Future with Azure SQL Managed Instance: A Migration Guide The Paradigm Shift in Database Management The imminent end of support for SQL Server 2014 compels organizations to consider modernizing their database infrastructure. Azure SQL Managed Instance emerges as a compelling choice for those seeking to leverage cloud advantages while retaining familiar SQL Server…
