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Addressing The Common Challenges Of AI Implementation To Unlock Its Full Potential

By Greg LaBrie |   May 23, 2024

Are you ready to embrace the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution? Many companies are already have made significant strides, driven by the immense potential of AI. According to the IDC, IT spending is rapidly accelerating to capitalize on the AI wave. By 2025, Global 2000 organizations are projected to allocate a staggering 40% of their core IT budgets towards AI-related initiatives. For most IT companies, AI is poised to surpass cloud computing as the primary catalyst for innovation. The race is on.

6 Benefits That WEI And Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM Can Offer Your SOC

By Shawn Murphy |   May 21, 2024

Time is a precious commodity, something that most people wish they had more of. This includes the security operations center (SOC), as analysts are constantly under pressure to stay ahead of cyberattack methodologies to better ensure business continuity. And as sharp as our experts are, the team at WEI cannot create more hours for the day. Still, we can streamline and automate your security operations to effectively make it seem like we have done just that. Enhanced time efficiency is just one of six proven benefits that WEI, in collaboration with Cortex XSIAM by Palo Alto Networks, can offer.

Four Best Practices Of An Effective Data Center Network Engineer

By Greg LaBrie |   May 21, 2024

Imagine a data center that hums efficiently and is aligned with your business goals. No more scrambling to fix configuration errors or spending hours troubleshooting mysterious network issues.

The Cybersecurity 3-Layer Wedding Cake

By Bill Frank |   May 17, 2024

See Bill Frank’s biography and contact information at the end of this article.

This article is Part Two of my series on managing cyber-related business risks. In Part One, I discussed the relationship between Defensive Controls and Performance Controls. Defensive Controls directly block threats. Performance Controls measure the effectiveness of Defensive Controls and suggest improvements.

Five Attributes of IT Product Purchasing That Positively Impact the Environment

By Patrick Gamble |   May 16, 2024

Environmental sustainability now matters. Many companies are adopting sustainability objectives to fulfill their duty to the environment, comply with regulations, enhance market competitiveness, realize cost savings, and meet investor expectations. An integral component of these sustainability efforts is making sustainable purchasing decisions.

For your benefit, WEI has identified five key attributes of IT product purchasing that are known to have a positive impact on the environment.

Reduce Risk And Simplify Your Cloud Journey With A Modern HCI Solution

By Patrick Gamble |   May 14, 2024

Today, businesses are constantly seeking ways to be more agile, reduce costs, and enhance security. Traditional infrastructure, with its isolated components and complex management, can hinder these objectives. Understandably, many businesses worry about disruptions during migration, data security, and a smooth cutover to a new system.

Streamlining Critical Operations With WEI's Staff Augmentation

By Greg Palmer |   May 07, 2024

Consider the impact that the addition or subtraction of key players can have on a professional sports team; offensive and defensive schemes dependent on a particular skill set can be compromised with each personnel change. Similarly, in the rapidly evolving fields of IT and telecommunications, the departure of a seasoned IT professional can significantly disrupt operations, particularly when it involves the loss of specialized expertise.

How WEI’s Technical Apprenticeship Offering Has Proven To Enhance Operational Efficiency In The Insurance Sector

By Greg Palmer |   May 07, 2024

Finding the right person for the job has always been a key objective, but in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape where technology underpins growth and innovation, attracting and retaining the right talent has become a critical strategic imperative. Some industries have been slower than others to adapt to the dynamic environment today.

Unified SASE: A Secure And Streamlined Path To Digital Transformation

By Victor Fabian |   May 07, 2024

Cloud adoption is transforming businesses – however, it also introduces new security challenges. Traditional network security practices struggle to adapt to the cloud's dynamic nature, exposing organizations. A key question must be asked: How can an enterprise effectively secure data and applications amid the widespread adoption of the cloud? A unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers a comprehensive solution. Let’s examine the obstacles organizations encounter when securing their cloud deployments, and how a unified SASE platform can effectively mitigate these challenges.

Five Ways SOAR Resolves Your Organization's Pressing SOC Challenges

By Mike Thweatt |   Apr 30, 2024

Imagine this: you’re a security analyst on the frontlines of your organization’s cybersecurity team. You stare at your monitor as alerts flood from various security programs, like alarms all going off at once. Then you ask: is it a full-blown attack or simply a routine update? The sheer volume of data makes prioritizing the most urgent threats a constant challenge.