VAST Perspectives
The Top IT Trends Transforming Business in 2025
Continual innovation is one of the defining characteristics of the information technology (IT) field. For example, consider the evolution of storage media from floppy disks holding hundreds of kilobytes of data to modern thumb drives that securely store multiple...
Ransomware Readiness: Building a Bulletproof Data Protection Plan
Ransomware is a real threat to any organization that processes valuable or sensitive information. Ransomware attacks have hit companies of all sizes worldwide in the past three years. Threat actors constantly devise new and sophisticated methods to introduce...
How to Drive Efficiency and Reduce Costs with Cloud Automation
Companies are typically attracted to cloud computing for its potential business and operational advantages. The cloud offers organizations many benefits compared to operating and maintaining on-premises data centers. One of the most significant benefits of the cloud...
Cloud Governance 101: Ensuring Compliance Across Your IT Infrastructure
Most companies in today's business landscape need to adhere to regulatory compliance standards. The regulations may come from governmental agencies or industry groups. In most cases, a company can face financial penalties and reputational damage for failure to comply...
Mastering FinOps: How to Streamline Multi-Cloud Spending and Boost ROI
Companies of all sizes are increasingly opting for a multi-cloud IT environment. Organizations can enjoy enhanced flexibility and cost savings when selecting services from multiple cloud service providers (CSPs) that align with their business objectives. The ability...
Common Cloud Management Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Organizations need to manage their cloud environments efficiently. Inefficient management can negate the financial and operational benefits of companies leveraging cloud computing. Decision-makers may question the choice to utilize the cloud due to the effects of poor...
Building a Resilient Cloud Infrastructure: Key Steps to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Maintaining a resilient cloud infrastructure is essential for companies of all sizes. Intentional or accidental threats to the environment can cause severe disruptions to your business. Extended outages can result in lost customers and long-term harm to an...
Navigating Compliance in a Cloud-First World
Maintaining regulatory compliance is essential for companies in virtually all market sectors. Businesses have to prioritize compliance or risk the consequences. Failure to meet compliance obligations can result in substantial monetary fines, negative public relations,...
AI in IT: How to Leverage Machine Learning for Operational Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering many diverse industries and business processes. The benefits of machine learning and other aspects of AI can be productively applied to maintaining, operating, and optimizing an IT environment. This post looks at some of the...
How to Protect Your Backup Environment From Bad Actors
Your backup environment is an essential resource requiring protection against unauthorized access by bad actors. You must be confident in your backups' availability and integrity when faced with an outage or data loss scenario. Corrupted or missing backups can turn an...
