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## Mark Hargreaves

Mark Hargreaves is a Virtualization Engineer here at WEI. He holds numerous certifications from VMware, Cisco, and Microsoft, including the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV). He brings expertise and experience with him that enables him to put his customers first when dealing with vCenter, vSAN, deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

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## Posts by Mark Hargreaves

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/wei-worldcom-exchange-inc-blog-salem-NH-AI-enterprise-storage-IT-solution-ransomware-protection-hybrid-cloud-Scalable-software-defined-dell-tech-new-hampshire.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/is-it-time-for-a-storage-refresh-what-every-it-leader-should-know)

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## <https://blog.wei.com/is-it-time-for-a-storage-refresh-what-every-it-leader-should-know>[Is It Time For A Storage Refresh? What Every IT Leader Should Know](https://blog.wei.com/is-it-time-for-a-storage-refresh-what-every-it-leader-should-know)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Apr 29, 2025

If you're at the early stages of evaluating a storage refresh, it’s likely not your favorite project, but it holds significant weight for the future of your organization. [Enterprise storage systems](https://blog.wei.com/enhancing-enterprise-data-security-and-protection-with-modern-solutions) aren't refreshed often, and that’s understandable. However, if it’s been a few years since your last upgrade, you're likely facing a very different technology environment.

[Software defined storage](https://blog.wei.com/topic/software-defined-storage), [IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [enterprise storage](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-storage), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [Server Refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/server-refresh), [storage refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/storage-refresh), [PowerScale](https://blog.wei.com/topic/powerscale), [PowerMax](https://blog.wei.com/topic/powermax), [PowerFlex](https://blog.wei.com/topic/powerflex) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/is-it-time-for-a-storage-refresh-what-every-it-leader-should-know#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/is-it-time-for-a-storage-refresh-what-every-it-leader-should-know)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/wei-blog-Dell-PowerEdge-cyber-resilience-cybersecurity-zero-trust-server-architecture-salem-new-hampshire-12.11.2024.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture)

<https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture>

## <https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture>[Strengthening Cyber Resilience With A Zero Trust Server Architecture](https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Dec 24, 2024

Cyberattacks have grown in sophistication and frequency, so safeguarding infrastructure has never been more critical. Organizations need solutions that prioritize security, streamline operations, and adhere to zero-trust network principles.

[IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [IT Security](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-security), [IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [zero-trust](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Enterprise Cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-cybersecurity), [Server Refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/server-refresh), [PowerEdge](https://blog.wei.com/topic/poweredge) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-a-zero-trust-server-architecture)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/WEI-Blog-Juniper-Networks-Higher-education-IT-infrastructure-campus-data-security-salem-new-hampshire-09.26.2024.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus)

<https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus>

## <https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus>[Discovering Smart And Scalable Network Solutions For A Future-Ready Campus](https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Oct 24, 2024

[Modern higher education campuses](https://blog.wei.com/why-higher-education-turns-to-technology-to-meet-todays-challenges) rely on a strong digital infrastructure. As each incoming graduating class grows more technically savvy and more devices and applications become integral to learning, universities and colleges require high-performance networks to support the needs of students, faculty, and staff while safeguarding sensitive data from cyber threats.

[IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [wireless networking](https://blog.wei.com/topic/wireless-networking), [network management](https://blog.wei.com/topic/network-management), [network infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/network-infrastructure), [juniper](https://blog.wei.com/topic/juniper), [IT solutions](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-solutions), [wireless wan](https://blog.wei.com/topic/wireless-wan), [network modernization](https://blog.wei.com/topic/network-modernization), [campus wireless network](https://blog.wei.com/topic/campus-wireless-network) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/discovering-smart-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-a-future-ready-campus)

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<https://blog.wei.com/enterprise-cybersecurity-the-five-stage-approach-to-server-security-in-the-zero-trust-era>

## <https://blog.wei.com/enterprise-cybersecurity-the-five-stage-approach-to-server-security-in-the-zero-trust-era>[Enterprise Cybersecurity: The Five-Stage Approach To Server Security In The Zero-Trust Era](https://blog.wei.com/enterprise-cybersecurity-the-five-stage-approach-to-server-security-in-the-zero-trust-era)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Jul 02, 2024

The enterprise cybersecurity landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Server platforms are evolving into complex ecosystems with numerous components relying on firmware for configuration and orchestration. This complexity is further compounded by the exponential growth in data generation, both in speed and volume, which is often geographically dispersed, creating additional challenges for management and security.

[IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [IT Security](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-security), [IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [zero-trust](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Enterprise Cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-cybersecurity), [Server Refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/server-refresh), [PowerEdge](https://blog.wei.com/topic/poweredge) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/enterprise-cybersecurity-the-five-stage-approach-to-server-security-in-the-zero-trust-era#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/enterprise-cybersecurity-the-five-stage-approach-to-server-security-in-the-zero-trust-era)

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<https://blog.wei.com/four-ways-dells-16g-poweredge-servers-boost-cyber-resiliency-for-the-enterprise>

## <https://blog.wei.com/four-ways-dells-16g-poweredge-servers-boost-cyber-resiliency-for-the-enterprise>[Four Ways Dell’s 16G PowerEdge Servers Boost Cyber Resiliency For The Enterprise](https://blog.wei.com/four-ways-dells-16g-poweredge-servers-boost-cyber-resiliency-for-the-enterprise)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Mar 12, 2024

Businesses face the constant challenge of fortifying their defenses to maintain resilience, productivity, and uninterrupted operations. This is especially important given the world’s increased data breach events, server outages, and the growing volume of data and users accessing their systems.

[IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [IT Security](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-security), [IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [zero-trust](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [zero-trust network access](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust-network-access), [Enterprise Cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-cybersecurity), [Server Refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/server-refresh), [servers](https://blog.wei.com/topic/servers), [PowerEdge](https://blog.wei.com/topic/poweredge) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/four-ways-dells-16g-poweredge-servers-boost-cyber-resiliency-for-the-enterprise#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/four-ways-dells-16g-poweredge-servers-boost-cyber-resiliency-for-the-enterprise)

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<https://blog.wei.com/dell-poweredge-servers-lead-the-way-for-sustainable-digital-transformation>

## <https://blog.wei.com/dell-poweredge-servers-lead-the-way-for-sustainable-digital-transformation>[Dell PowerEdge Servers Lead The Way For Sustainable Digital Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/dell-poweredge-servers-lead-the-way-for-sustainable-digital-transformation)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Jul 11, 2023

As various businesses embrace the digital transformation era, sustainability has become a pressing concern, especially when it comes to aligning with [Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)](https://www.gartner.com/en/finance/glossary/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-) initiatives. For this reason, [data centers](https://blog.wei.com/unleash-productivity-with-data-center-modernization) have come under scrutiny for their significant power usage, which accounts for an astounding [4% of global electricity consumption](https://ourworldindata.org/co2-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions). To stay within ordinances, enterprises are adopting greener initiatives as part of their digital transformation journey and their data centers.  

This brings us to [Dell Technologies](https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers), which has made remarkable strides in sustainability with its latest generation of PowerEdge servers, offering businesses a simple way to scale workloads while prioritizing eco-friendly practices

[corporate sustainability](https://blog.wei.com/topic/corporate-sustainability), [technology strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/technology-strategy), [IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [digital transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/digital-transformation), [AI](https://blog.wei.com/topic/ai), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [servers](https://blog.wei.com/topic/servers), [PowerEdge](https://blog.wei.com/topic/poweredge) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/dell-poweredge-servers-lead-the-way-for-sustainable-digital-transformation#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/dell-poweredge-servers-lead-the-way-for-sustainable-digital-transformation)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/Dell%20PowerProtect.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers)

<https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers>

## <https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers>[A Solution To Cyber Resiliency: Dell PowerEdge Servers](https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   May 02, 2023

IT professionals understand the significance of a secure IT infrastructure, and one of WEI's longtime partners continues doing their part to help clients with  cybersecurity. Dell's [next-generation PowerEdge servers](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/next-generation-dell-poweredge-servers-deliver-advanced-performance-and-energy-efficient-design-301721620.html) implement a seven-pillar approach to cyber resiliency, meeting the U.S. Department of Defense standards for Zero Trust. This ensures thorough verification of every aspect of your IT environment, providing cyber resiliency and safeguarding data against malicious attacks, offering peace of mind for not only your IT team, but the entire organization it supports.

[IT Transformation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-transformation), [IT Security](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-security), [zero-trust](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [zero-trust network access](https://blog.wei.com/topic/zero-trust-network-access), [Enterprise Cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-cybersecurity), [Server Refresh](https://blog.wei.com/topic/server-refresh), [servers](https://blog.wei.com/topic/servers) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/a-solution-to-cyber-resiliency-dell-poweredge-servers)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/Server%20Overheating.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started)

<https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started>

## <https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started>[Smart Cooling Technology For Servers: Getting Started](https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Dec 20, 2022

Thanks to increasingly effective servers, meteorologists are predicting weather more accurately, scientists are crafting new vaccines using genetic sequencing, and doctors are diagnosing patients faster with the best resources available. As technology advances, however, the demands placed on servers also increases. [Projections](https://financesonline.com/how-much-data-is-created-every-day/) indicate that by the end of 2023, the internet will be comprised of 114 zettabytes of information, and that number will only increase with time. This equation leads to increased energy consumption which means more heat production. Increased heat production often results in a decrease in system performance.

To combat this issue, Dell has incorporated AI-driven cooling into its [PowerEdge server line](https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/servers/briefs-summaries/dell-smart-cooling-technologies-infographic.pdf). This exciting technology uses thermal and mechanical simulation tools to optimize cooling and ensure sustained system performance. In this article, we discuss the benefits of smart cooling technology and how it is helping Dell EMC continue to push the boundaries of technological innovation.

[AI](https://blog.wei.com/topic/ai), [Dell EMC](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell-emc), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [Enterprise Technology](https://blog.wei.com/topic/enterprise-technology), [IT Modernization](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-modernization), [servers](https://blog.wei.com/topic/servers) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/smart-cooling-technology-for-servers-getting-started)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/WEI-Blog-Dell-Hybrid-Work-Environment-Salem-NH.11.17.22.png)](https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience)

<https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience>

## <https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience>[How Enhanced Technology Solutions Improve The Hybrid Work Experience](https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Nov 29, 2022

The way we work is changing. Traditionally, we went to an office and worked with our team in person, five days a week. But thanks to advancements in technology, that's no longer the only option. Increasingly, people are splitting their time between the office and home. This trend is called the [hybrid work](https://blog.wei.com/staying-connected-in-the-hybrid-workplace-technology-era) experience. And while it has many advantages, it can also be challenging from an end user perspective and an IT perspective.

That's where enhanced technology solutions come in. Providing tools that make remote and collaborative working easier ensures the hybrid work experience is seamless and productive for everyone. In this blog post, we further explore how enhanced technology solutions are improving the hybrid work experience and some of the benefits you can expect.

[technology strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/technology-strategy), [IT Strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-strategy), [innovation](https://blog.wei.com/topic/innovation), [remote workforce](https://blog.wei.com/topic/remote-workforce), [Dell](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell), [hybrid workplace technology](https://blog.wei.com/topic/hybrid-workplace-technology) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/how-enhanced-technology-solutions-improve-the-hybrid-work-experience)

[![](https://blog.wei.com/hubfs/IT-Hardware-Security-WEI.jpg)](https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level)

<https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level>

## <https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level>[Why Your Business Needs To Protect Its Data At The Hardware Level](https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level)

 By [Mark Hargreaves](https://blog.wei.com/author/mark-hargreaves) |   Oct 18, 2022

In most cases, technological developments are worth celebrating. Over the past five years alone, our technology strategies have become more efficient and integrated than ever before. Unfortunately, the same advancements that are used to develop a streamlined IT infrastructure are also used by data miners, malware, and viruses.

[technology strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/technology-strategy), [security strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/security-strategy), [IT infrastructure](https://blog.wei.com/topic/it-infrastructure), [Dell EMC](https://blog.wei.com/topic/dell-emc), [cybersecurity](https://blog.wei.com/topic/cybersecurity), [cybersecurity strategy](https://blog.wei.com/topic/cybersecurity-strategy) [| 0 Comments](https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.wei.com/why-your-business-needs-to-protect-its-data-at-the-hardware-level)

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