If you’re keeping up with industry trends, you know the cloud is the future (and the now) of business data. 90% of companies are already on the cloud, and navigating away from an on-premise infrastructure has become a top initiative for companies worldwide to keep up with security efforts, advancements in technology, and customer demand.

Unstructured data is the efficiency elephant in the room for most businesses. In fact, 95% of businesses need to manage unstructured data. Until you get a hold of the systems and process behind your data, your business is operating in the dark. A well-organized cloud environment can put your data and your business on a clear, secure footing. But, you’ll have to migrate that data from point A to point B.

While threats of ransomware make the headlines week after week, the ability to ensure the security of data remains top of mind for enterprise leaders in every industry. While many organizations are migrating to the cloud, comprehensive control and analysis remain a priority even after leaving behind on-premise storage.

Financial institutions, banks, accounting firms, credit unions, and hedge funds may struggle to stay compliant and protect themselves from cyberattacks’ rising frequency. While data security may be top of mind for financial organization teams, they can gain peace of mind and set themselves up for long-term growth by partnering with a managed cloud services provider.

As the fight against ransomware continues, the value of data cannot be understated. Considering what a breach could cost and how long it would take to rectify, it’s no wonder risk mitigation and response is at the forefront of every IT leader’s mind. When discussing data storage, data permanence is often discussed as a way to retain information indefinitely. But when it comes to the threat of ransomware, does the immutability of your backups play such an important role?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) supports IT departments looking to provide excellent and reliable service to their companies at the lowest cost. One way it does this is by making it possible to run your company’s Windows workloads AWS. Why might you consider transitioning your Windows workloads to AWS? There are many reasons to modernize applications with an AWS data base. Here are a few…

Ransomware and cyberattacks are on the rise, and that’s a deeply concerning thought for technology leaders. Considering what a breach could cost, and how long it would take to rectify, it’s no wonder risk mitigation and response is at the forefront of every CTO’s mind. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts files until a ransom is paid. It’s often spread through phishing emails or infected websites.

A strong misconception abounds that managed providers are impervious to data loss. The truth, however, is that accidents can happen at any time, to any business. Finding a provider that takes data backup and protection seriously, therefore, is critical to the well-being of your business. Opti9—a leading provider of managed cloud solutions—is one company that is addressing this problem head-on.

Hybrid cloud takes the capabilities of the public and various private cloud options and merges them, allowing businesses to host different workloads within different environments depending on their performance, security, and resource needs. Companies leveraging a hybrid cloud strategy promote business competitiveness and agility, allowing them to respond to changes in resource demands quickly.