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Modernizing IT Procurement: Here's Why Enterprise Leaders Trust HPE GreenLake

By David Fafel |   May 13, 2025

If you're responsible for IT and financial strategy at the enterprise level, you're likely walking a tightrope. You need to support rapid innovation, maintain operational continuity, and align infrastructure investments with business objectives without locking up capital or delaying outcomes. Traditional procurement models just aren’t cutting it anymore. They're slow, rigid, and often leave you overcommitted to technology you may not fully use.

GKE at 10 Years: The Future of Kubernetes and How WEI Empowers Your Cloud Journey

By Keith Lafaso |   May 01, 2025

As Kubernetes celebrates a decade of innovation and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) marks its 10th anniversary, the momentum behind container orchestration and cloud-native transformation has never been stronger. At Google Next 2025, the “GKE at 10 Years and the Future of Kubernetes” session spotlighted how Kubernetes has evolved from humble beginnings into the backbone of modern infrastructure, fueling AI, data, and application modernization at a global scale.

IaaS And The Shift Toward Smarter IT Investment Strategies

By Greg LaBrie |   Mar 14, 2025

Organizations today face a major shift in managing IT investments. The pressure from rigid, upfront capital expenses often limits flexibility and ties up valuable resources. Modern consumption-based IT solutions allow organizations to align spending with actual usage, converting fixed costs into predictable operational expenditures. Instead of locking funds into depreciating assets, businesses can redirect them toward strategic growth and innovation.

Five Ways Network Infrastructure With NaaS Optimizes Edge Connectivity

By David Fafel |   Oct 22, 2024

The limitations of on-premises hardware have often constrained traditional network infrastructure. As hybrid work models become increasingly prevalent, the demand for effective remote collaboration strategies has risen. Network-as-a-service (NaaS) emerges as a critical component of modern network architectures, offering scalable, secure, and flexible solutions to support distributed workforces. NaaS also allows organizations to access and utilize network resources on a subscription basis, thereby aligning their network capabilities with their evolving needs.

In this article, we’ll explore how one such solution plays a pivotal role in addressing these demands.

From Overload to Optimized: How to Make Business Workloads Work for You

By David Fafel |   Oct 15, 2024

As businesses continue to adopt private cloud environments, the need for flexible and efficient management solutions is more critical than ever. Organizations looking to control their infrastructure while balancing security and scalability often turn to enterprise private cloud solutions. HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Business Edition provides a robust platform to tackle common challenges, offering flexible private cloud options that optimize workloads across both on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

A Modern Solution To Streamline Server Lifecycle Management

By Greg LaBrie |   Sep 03, 2024

Hybrid work strategies have transformed how organizations ensure a consistent and secure experience for employees, regardless of their location. Similarly, organizations should expect the same level of consistency and security for their compute infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

How Modern Compute Platforms Drive Server Modernization and Hybrid Cloud Success

By David Fafel |   Aug 27, 2024

Compute platforms have evolved from basic infrastructure components to the digital backbone of modern businesses. With data volumes skyrocketing and business demands intensifying, organizations are shifting towards more agile, scalable, and efficient computing solutions. The traditional on-premises model is increasingly being replaced by hybrid cloud environments that combine the strengths of both worlds. Today, compute platforms are central to transforming data into value, thus powering critical applications, and accelerating workloads.

Building a Cloud Center of Excellence to Drive Cloud Governance

By Keith Lafaso |   Jul 23, 2024

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.

Shining A Light On Shadow IT: Strategies For Secure Innovation On AWS

By Keith Lafaso |   Jul 12, 2024

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.

Ensuring Security And Efficiency With Cloud

By Keith Lafaso |   Jun 27, 2024

This is the first installment of a series focused on AWS security. Click here to access part 2.

As businesses increasingly migrate operations to the cloud, ensuring security and efficiency becomes paramount. Cloud governance provides a structured framework that allows organizations to manage cloud services and resources effectively while minimizing risks and maximizing benefits. In this first installment of our cloud governance blog series, we will explore the fundamentals of cloud governance, the importance of implementing a robust framework, and best practices to ensure security and operational efficiency, drawing on insights from my experience as the Principal Cloud Strategist at WEI.