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    The future of storage is disaggregated, however you cut it

    The benefits of HCI can be profound, but so can the drawbacks. Disaggregated storage might offer more flexibility and efficiency for enterprise AI workloads.

    By Simon Robinson • March 11, 2025
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    How RAG unlocks the power of enterprise data

    An industry analyst's perspective on how retrieval-augmented generation can enhance LLM accuracy, reduce hallucinations and scale AI adoption.

    By Stephen Catanzano • March 7, 2025
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    Small language models are taking the spotlight

    An industry analyst shares his perspective on why larger models aren't always better for enterprises.

    By Stephen Catanzano • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Security, cost attention mark new era of storage modernization

    According to recent research, enterprises are prioritizing cybersecurity and cost management. Storage vendors such as NetApp are making these elements a focal point of products.

    By Simon Robinson • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Changing perceptions of network security tools from CSPs

    Research from Enterprise Strategy Group found the conversation about cloud service provider and third-party vendor network security tools is changing.

    By John Grady • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Entrust sells certificate business: Implications and actions

    Entrust selling its certificate business to Sectigo isn't the only change that enterprises will face when it comes to the future of digital certificates.

    By Todd Thiemann • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Turning data into a strategic advantage

    To transform data from a burden into an advantage, improve data management strategies, break down data silos, invest in analytics capabilities and build a data-driven culture.

    By Stephen Catanzano • Feb. 10, 2025
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    The critical role of data in building an AI agent

    Data quality, modern tooling and AI governance are key to building successful AI agents that meet user expectations, writes industry analyst Stephen Catanzano.

    By Stephen Catanzano • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Too many ‘point’less tools: Platformization is better

    Will 2025 be the year organizations ditch multiple point products and take a platform approach? Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Tyler Shields thinks it should be.

    By Tyler Shields • Jan. 23, 2025
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    5 ways enterprise AI will transform IT infrastructure in 2025

    Enterprise AI will take a massive step forward in 2025. Don't let the year slip by without a strategy to turn the AI hype into real value for your IT organization.

    By Scott Sinclair • Jan. 10, 2025
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    5 resolutions for enterprise networking in 2025

    Had your fill of “best-of” and “top ten” 2024 lists? Instead of looking back or predicting the future, blend what you know with what to prioritize going forward.

    By Jim Frey • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Data security spending in 2025: Up and to the right

    Cybersecurity investments are set to increase in 2025, according to Enterprise Strategy Group's annual spending survey, and data loss prevention is leading the priority pack.

    By Todd Thiemann • Jan. 8, 2025
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    The basics drive 2025 identity security investments

    New identity security tech might steal headlines, but Informa TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Todd Thiemann shows the basics get the most attention from businesses.

    By Todd Thiemann • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Not-so-obvious AI predictions for 2025

    Industry analyst Mark Beccue shares where he thinks AI is headed in 2025, with an eye to underexplored trends and unexpected developments in the industry.

    By Mark Beccue • Jan. 3, 2025
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    2025 cloud-native cybersecurity predictions

    Join Informa TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Melinda Marks as she looks at what 2025 has in store for cloud-native security.

    By Melinda Marks • Jan. 3, 2025
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    My 2 months switching from Mac to Windows

    As a longtime Mac user, I thought it would be worthwhile to try out an extended trial period with Windows. These are my takeaways after two months.

    By Gabe Knuth • Dec. 30, 2024
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    Data management 2025 predictions: Bringing generative AI to enterprise data

    Organizations pursuing generative AI tools in 2025 will focus on making sure their data is AI-ready. The tools must work internally before consumers might see options next year.

    By Stephen Catanzano • Dec. 26, 2024
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    What it’s like to use a Dell Qualcomm AI PC for 2 months

    As a longtime Mac user, the transition to any sort of Windows device would present a challenge. But the move to an AI PC presents even more growing pains and opportunities.

    By Gabe Knuth • Dec. 26, 2024
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    3 network security predictions for 2025

    What does 2025 have in store for network security? Analyst John Grady from Informa TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group shares his predictions for the upcoming year.

    By John Grady • Dec. 26, 2024
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    5 data storage and infrastructure megatrends to watch in 2025

    2025 looks to pick up where 2024 left off in the storage and infrastructure departments, with potential advancements in AI, object storage and hybrid cloud.

    By Simon Robinson • Dec. 23, 2024
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    AI takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024

    An industry analyst shares his insights from AWS re:Invent 2024, where Amazon announced new tools and models to tackle enterprise generative AI challenges.

    By Mark Beccue • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Nonhuman identity security is getting board-level attention

    Has your organization addressed nonhuman identity security? NHI attacks are becoming more prevalent and need to be a part of enterprise security strategies.

    By Todd Thiemann • Dec. 12, 2024
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    3 cybersecurity predictions for 2025

    Will service as software, agentic cybersecurity and automated remediation reach their potential in 2025? Read up on what analyst Tyler Shields has to say.

    By Tyler Shields • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Could the AI era open a new frontier for object storage?

    Object storage has seen a steady progression over the years. Explore this evolution and several products that seek to capitalize on its performance, specifically for AI.

    By Simon Robinson • Dec. 9, 2024
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    2025 identity security and data security predictions

    From securing nonhuman identities to post-quantum cryptography to DSPM and DLP combining, here's what's in store for identity and data security in 2025.

    By Todd Thiemann • Dec. 5, 2024