WEI Tech Exchange

Enterprise Software Company Modernizes Data Protection Strategy With WEI

By Patrick Gamble |   Jul 25, 2024

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.

Enterprise Cybersecurity: The Five-Stage Approach To Server Security In The Zero-Trust Era

By 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.

These Four Key Elements Support Your IT Infrastructure Goals

By Fred McHugh |   Jun 25, 2024

Let’s face it: keeping up with data center demands can feel like a constant uphill battle. IT teams are under pressure to deliver top-notch performance, iron-clad security, and smooth operations – often on a downsized budget. Sound familiar?

Four Ways Dell’s 16G PowerEdge Servers Boost Cyber Resiliency For The Enterprise

By 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.

Empower A Security-First Strategy With Lenovo ThinkShield Asset Intelligence

By Greg LaBrie |   Nov 28, 2023

In the constantly changing world of cyber threats, it's crucial for organizations to strengthen their defenses. While advanced security features are important, they become less effective if basic security measures, like building a “security-first” culture in the workplace, are overlooked.

Improve Cybersecurity Posture With Nutanix Data Lens

By Patrick Gamble |   Nov 21, 2023

Many enjoy capturing photos and videos with their phones, but we often forget that our phone storage can get full fast. To solve this, some store their photos in the cloud. To keep our memories safe from loss or hacking, we utilize passwords and other security measures. But it's tough to keep our data organized and protected online.

How This Four-Point Hybrid Solution Transforms Wireless WAN

By Greg LaBrie |   Sep 26, 2023

Businesses must be flexible to meet the demands of customers, streamline processes, and pivot to evolving business needs. Just as enterprise networks have evolved to handle and virtualize the wider distribution of data, applications, and users, the evolution of wide-area networks (WANs) takes the network edge to the next level.

What WEI’s Microsoft MPO Authorization Means For You

By Greg LaBrie |   Sep 20, 2023

As a value-added reseller (VAR), WEI relentlessly pursues avenues to enrich the solutions our customers opt for. Our enhanced value propositions encompass installation and ongoing support services, software and hardware integration processes, solution customization, and much more. Recently, WEI added another groundbreaking value add as we received authorization to facilitate Multiparty Private Offers (MPO) for Microsoft commercial marketplace customers who purchase eligible cloud solutions. For Microsoft Azure Marketplace customers who have unused Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) funds, any qualified software purchase through MPO will count toward filling their pre-committed cloud spend.

As of this writing, WEI is just one of a handful of VARs in the United States that has earned this authorization as it is an early adopter of the MPO program.

How Expedient Is Shaping The Future Of Edge Computing

By Patrick Gamble |   Sep 19, 2023

The University of Phoenix once faced a myriad of IT challenges: outdated infrastructure, technical debt, and annual data center costs upwards of $1.7 million. The online university’s previous attempts to switch to a hyperscale cloud failed due to the complexity of modernizing old applications and workloads.

Their story took a better turn when the university adopted Expedient Enterprise Cloud and started migrating its most challenging workload. Their success enabled a more efficient and cost-effective digital transformation which replaced technical debt with modern solutions.

Why You Should Invest In HPE Alletra For A Robust Digital Transformation

By Greg LaBrie |   Aug 15, 2023

Cloud operations have significantly reshaped digital transformation, especially storage-as-a-service. The focus for storage management is shifting from infrastructure to applications, revolutionizing how businesses handle data. Despite these advancements, challenges such as costly services, data availability rates, scalability, and complex management require careful consideration and resolution.