Part 1 of a 3-part series IT teams are increasingly tasked with supporting the unprecedented growth in data across their organizations. Businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to manage their growing data needs efficiently and cost-effectively. Software-defined storage (SDS) is seen as a game-changer and competitive edge for many teams, offering unprecedented flexibility and scalability. Consider this: How many great ideas have been put on hold because your storage couldn't keep up?

Over 70% of global enterprises generate, store and use their data in hybrid environments. But while hybrid cloud adds flexibility, it also introduces complexity. This often leads to customers avoiding implementation of mixed virtualization and container platforms in order to prevent additional complexity and to address talent shortages, as each platform is intricate and requires specialized skills.

It’s that time of year, again. Everyone’s been busy sharing their Best of 2024 for “this” or “that” list. A few weeks back it seemed the world was on Spotify Wrapped overload, taking pride in their top songs/artists. Now, I’ve got nothing against recaps, but for me, what’s more important than summing up the PAST year is what’s coming in the NEXT. Especially in the IT space.

Complex, evolving challenges in today’s enterprise IT environments require a proactive, strategic approach to plan for growth, minimize downtime and seamlessly adopt new technologies. Achieving operational excellence in IT operations is key to overcoming these challenges and enabling sustained business growth. Investing in skill development is also crucial for driving innovation and staying competitive in rapidly evolving technology landscapes.

In the evolving business landscape, organizations are relentlessly seeking ways to improve productivity, gain deeper insights from data, personalize end-user experiences and automate repetitive processes. As a result, many of your customers are likely hoping that integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help them master these challenges effectively.