VAST Perspectives
The Business Case for Immutable Backups
Not long ago, an organization could feel confident its IT environment was well protected with a reliable backup and disaster recovery solution. Teams with a tested disaster recovery plan could restore critical business systems under virtually any conditions. Companies...
Identity Is the New Perimeter: Why Securing Access Matters More Than Ever
Security teams have traditionally protected their IT environment by focusing on keeping threat actors out of the corporate network. This was a relatively straightforward goal when a company’s infrastructure was contained in a centralized location, and employees...
How to Build a Security Strategy Around Zero Trust Principles
Most IT decision-makers consider security their top priority. They view it as far more important than operational efficiency or exceptional performance. These factors become irrelevant if you can’t protect your valuable systems and data assets from threat actors and...
The Cost of IT Complexity: When More Tools Create More Problems
Successful businesses often gain a competitive edge by leveraging new technology. IT teams that make incisive decisions about new tools can help streamline operations and maximize profits. New tools are constantly being developed that address real or imagined business...
AI Agents vs. Traditional Automation: What IT Leaders Need to Know
IT teams and decision-makers are constantly searching for ways to streamline operations, optimize performance, and improve customer satisfaction. Specialized teams may focus on infrastructure security or maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations. All teams...
What CIOs Should Know Before Adding AI to Their IT Stack
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly maturing and becoming more than just a novel new technology. Software developers and vendors are incorporating AI functionality into many different types of applications. AI solutions range from advanced personal assistants to...
Why Cloud Migration Doesn’t End When the Migration Is Finished
Organizations migrating an IT environment to the cloud are making a major commitment. A migration typically involves extensive planning and preparation before the move is actually performed. All the preparatory work culminates in a cutover date and time when the cloud...
The Hidden Cost of an Understaffed IT Team
IT decision-makers must balance cost and performance when budgeting for the environment. In some cases, this leads to cuts to the IT team that seem reasonable but may not deliver the expected cost savings. Businesses may save money up front but end up paying more...
The Most Common Causes of Cloud Waste
Companies typically migrate to the cloud for several reasons. They usually move to improve efficiency, increase flexibility, and save money. Businesses can meet these expectations by planning and executing the migration effectively. Managing the new cloud environment...
Six Ways AI Is Improving IT Operations Beyond Chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology are gaining greater traction every day across a wide range of business processes and activities. Organizations have multiple opportunities to leverage advanced AI and ML platforms to optimize...
