Higher education institutions face increasing demands for reliable campus wireless network infrastructure. With the sustained rise of online learning and digital resources, these institutions now require modernized cloud-managed networks that handle high traffic and deliver seamless experiences to students, faculty, and staff.
Over the past decade, the cloud has transformed how businesses deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. The scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency of public cloud solutions like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud have driven widespread adoption. According to a recent BBC article, a growing number of companies are now moving certain workloads back on-premises–a trend known as cloud repatriation or “unclouding.”
In today’s data-driven era, businesses face the growing challenge of managing IT infrastructure to handle data’s increasing volume and complexity. This challenge is driven by advancements in cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI).
Fortunately, advanced data infrastructure platforms are available to provide a unified approach to data management and storage. By harnessing these solutions, businesses can unlock the full potential of their data, accelerate digital transformation, and gain a competitive advantage.
Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical aspects of modern business operations, especially for IT executives tasked with safeguarding their organization's digital assets. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, understanding their progression and learning from past incidents is crucial for building resilient defenses. The insights shared during WEI’s recent Cyber Warfare & Beyond event provide IT security leaders a valuable perspective on the major cybersecurity incidents of our time and how they have shaped current strategies.
It is not uncommon for a homegrown data protection strategy to
encounter scalability challenges in an evolving IT environment as demands from
rapid data growth, lifecycle management, and ransomware protection inevitably
surface. Such was the case for a prominent enterprise software company that
was in need of a modernized approach to data protection. With assistance from
WEI, the customer evaluated Rubrik’s enterprise-class backup and recovery
solution, aiming for a comprehensive enterprise data protection approach
that enhanced its cyber resilience against ransomware threats and ensured its
mission-critical workloads were protected at scale.
The business landscape is marked by rapid innovation, disruption, and intense pressure on IT teams to accelerate digital transformation. As generative AI (GenAI) and natural language processing (NLP) reshape business expectations, the enterprise network emerges as a critical component for delivering data services and enabling technologies. Ensuring optimal network performance and health is important for business success and delivering exceptional user experiences.
In the two previous posts in this series, we first explored the fundamentals of cloud governance and then followed up on strategies for managing shadow IT. A key theme throughout has been the importance of establishing a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to centralize cloud expertise and drive governance across the organization.
In part three of this series, we'll dive deeper into how to design and operate a successful CCoE. We'll cover defining the purpose and composition of a CCoE, establishing a governance model, ensuring collaboration, and measuring success.
Many organizations are undergoing a significant shift towards cloud-based resources and a geographically dispersed workforce. This presents a major challenge as legacy network architecture may not be up to the task. These outdated systems often struggle to securely grant remote access and integrate seamlessly with today’s private cloud networks.
In the first installment of this extended part series, we explored the fundamentals of cloud governance and best practices for establishing a robust governance framework on AWS. We identified shadow IT, which is the use of unapproved cloud services by employees, as a key challenge. In this article, we'll dive deeper into strategies for managing shadow IT risks while fostering the agility and innovation the cloud enables. We will also focus on leveraging AWS services to improve visibility, automate policies, and provide secure self-service options.
Today’s interconnected world means cybersecurity is no longer a concern that is confined to just the realm of IT departments and tech companies. It has become a critical aspect of global geopolitics, influencing international relations, national security, and economic stability. For IT security leaders at medium and large enterprises, understanding the geopolitical implications of cybersecurity is an important component to developing a resilient cyber strategy.
