VAST Perspectives
The Hidden Costs of “Good Enough” IT Infrastructure
Most of us are all too familiar with the ambiguity of the phrase “good enough” as it pertains to a product or service we want or need. It usually represents a discounted option that may, in many cases, be inferior to a more expensive or better-made alternative. While...
How to Use AI Effectively for Your Business
Virtually everyone who has not been sleeping for the past few years has heard about Generative AI. Vendors throw around buzzwords such as efficiency, transformation, and hyper-personalization to promote the ways their AI-based solutions can solve real business...
Endpoint Data Protection: Why It Matters in a Remote Workforce
The modern remote workforce has substantially changed the way employees interact with enterprise IT resources. Many individuals access sensitive and valuable corporate data from remote locations using laptops, home computers, and mobile devices that are not protected...
How to Effectively Use Cloud Monitoring Tools to Prevent Downtime
Modern businesses cannot afford to lose access to their IT environment. Downtime of mission-critical systems is expensive and can result in lost customers and business opportunities. Decision-makers may be challenged in finding an effective way to prevent downtime and...
Data Lifecycle Management: How to Govern, Protect, and Store Data Efficiently
Most companies consider data their most valuable asset, second only to their employees. They must use this precious resource effectively to run their business and compete in their market sector. Modern organizations should implement a data lifecycle management (DLM)...
Insider Threats: Detecting and Preventing Risks Within Your Organization
Companies face many different types of risks to their essential IT environment. While security teams may focus on protecting their infrastructure from external threat actors, an organization’s employees and contractors pose significant risks. Almost two-thirds of...
Active Directory Security Gaps That Traditional Tools Miss
Many organizations use Active Directory (AD) to manage users, devices, and networks in a Windows computing environment. This reliance on the platform makes it an attractive target for threat actors. AD is a company’s central identity control plane, and a successful...
AI in IT Operations (AIOps): What You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being rapidly incorporated into a wide range of software products and services. The ability of AI and machine learning (ML) tools to quickly ingest and analyze large volumes of data has enabled the technology to be used in...
Microsoft 365 Security Tips You Should Implement Today
Microsoft 365 (M365) is widely used throughout the business world. It offers organizations a subscription-based, cloud-powered productivity platform that includes Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. The solution also provides...
Immutable Backups: Why They Matter for Ransomware Defense
Many IT professionals lose sleep worrying about threat actors attacking their mission-critical systems and data assets. While many types of cyberattacks exist, ransomware causes particularly severe consequences. A successful ransomware attack can stop crucial business...
