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• ITSM trends in 2026: Where to invest vs. where to wait

  ITSM in 2026 is shifting toward practical AI, FinOps, ESM and XLAs, with experts urging CIOs to prioritize investments based on data maturity and business goals.  Continue Reading

• Peloton's engineering team makes the case for test in production

  Peloton cut its performance environment and saved 40% on infrastructure costs without disruptions. How? Essential prerequisites and key metrics protect the user-facing environment.  Continue Reading

• Data gravity and its role in data center efficiency

  Data gravity attracts applications to data locations, enhancing performance and reducing costs. This concept is vital for strategic workload placement in modern data centers.  Continue Reading

• 6 trends shaping IT automation in 2026 and beyond

  Enterprises are expanding their use of automation in IT, where AI is changing the landscape with trends such as agentic workflows, automated decision-making and AI-driven pipelines.  Continue Reading

• Storage control planes: From manual to autonomous operations

  Storage control planes are evolving into intelligent, autonomous orchestration layers that manage provisioning, monitoring and policy enforcement across hybrid environments.  Continue Reading

• Sneak Peek Q&A: Why AI governance breaks down in production -- and what comes next

  Discover how industry thought leader Varun Raj helps businesses maintain robust AI governance frameworks across the complete production environment lifecycle.  Continue Reading

• How runbook automation reduces IT operational costs

  More than a simple efficiency initiative, runbook automation is a strategic priority that lowers operational costs and improves operational efficiency, resilience and scalability.  Continue Reading

• Predictive storage health: Using AI to prevent downtime

  Traditional storage monitoring can't keep pace with hybrid infrastructure complexity. AI-driven analytics helps storage health by identifying anomalies before they make an impact.  Continue Reading

• Service desk automation: Benefits, examples and strategies

  Service desk automation combines AI, workflows and self-service tools to reduce IT costs, improve resolution times and scale support.  Continue Reading

• A legal minefield: Open source licensing for AI models

  AI models differ from traditional software. Learn how new licensing frameworks aim to standardize what "open" means in AI, including the Linux Foundation's OpenMDW 1.1.  Continue Reading

• 3 energy-driven networking trends emerging in the AI era

  AI's growth is pushing data centers to their energy limits. Cisco's Energy Networking Systems is a three-pillar approach to manage power, cooling and costs in AI infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Top SAN products powering enterprise IT strategy

  Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI.  Continue Reading

• IT automation benefits: A strategic guide for IT leaders

  IT automation is shifting toward AI-driven, agentic systems that improve efficiency, agility and security while introducing governance and risk challenges for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• 10 insights on AI adoption in network operations

  A recent survey revealed 10 key insights on AI adoption in networking. Research shows network professionals currently use AI for automation, threat detection and optimization.  Continue Reading

• The impact of emerging technologies on SANs

  AI, NVMe-oF and zero-trust models are revolutionizing SAN security, but expanded attack surfaces demand stronger encryption and continuous monitoring for enterprise storage.  Continue Reading

• Tape's strategic role in modern data protection

  As the backup playbook gets rewritten, tape returns to quietly strengthen resilience, complementing the cloud and disk with dependable recovery and predictable long-term costs.  Continue Reading

• Network built for champions keeps the Derby on track

  The Kentucky Derby is known for speed, and needs a network to keep the tech running as smoothly as the horses. Look behind the scenes at how Churchill Downs stays connected.  Continue Reading

• 13 top IT infrastructure conferences in 2026

  The IT infrastructure conference calendar is loaded with events this year. May to June and September to November are the busiest seasons.  Continue Reading

• Solving quantum computing's longstanding no-cloning problem

  University of Waterloo proposes encrypted qubit encodings that enable one-time reconstruction, reframing quantum data resilience, security and storage.  Continue Reading

• The great workload reshuffle: Choices for AI and analytics

  Use this reference to map AI and analytics workloads to the cloud, hybrid or on-premises environments based on cost, performance, latency and compliance to guide placement.  Continue Reading

• How the network keeps pace with the Boston Marathon

  The Boston Marathon requires a high-connectivity, high-redundancy and high-resiliency network. Learn more about the network that keeps the marathon connected.  Continue Reading

• Stop overpaying for storage: A FinOps guide for CIOs

  FinOps principles can help optimize storage. It can reduce costs without performance trade-offs through frameworks, lifecycle automation and cross-team accountability strategies.  Continue Reading

• 11 DevSecOps best practices to prioritize in 2026

  DevSecOps is a strategic shift to make security a shared responsibility across the lifecycle, with best practices covering automation, compliance, collaboration and risk reduction.  Continue Reading

• AI is changing cloud operations, but not in the way orgs expect

  The defining question for organizations today is no longer whether AI can be deployed, but whether it can be operated reliably, safely and in alignment with business goals at scale.  Continue Reading

• State of the Cloud report shows shift from cost-cutting to value

  The CTO of Flexera shares his expert insights into the 2026 State of the Cloud Report’s findings and highlights a pivotal shift in enterprise priorities.  Continue Reading

• DevOps roles explained: Key jobs, responsibilities and skills

  More than most IT initiatives, DevOps is built around people. Involve the right professionals, and get those people primed to work in concerted ways.  Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud: The main difference

  As businesses digitally transform across increasingly distributed environments, know the benefits, challenges, similarities and differences between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud cost management strategies for upcoming volatile decade

  The challenge of managing cloud costs is both timeless and critical. Experts reveal the key obstacles ahead and share strategies to optimize spending and increase ROI.  Continue Reading

• Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs

  Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively.  Continue Reading

• 3 FinOps trends to look out for in 2026

  FinOps is evolving beyond its traditional focus on cost reduction into a strategic framework for driving business value. Discover how it's reshaping tech and finance strategies.  Continue Reading

• Top enterprise hybrid cloud management tools to review

  The techniques used to build hybrid cloud architectures have come a long way, but managing these environments long term is plenty more complex without the right software.  Continue Reading

• Guide to understanding the various types of data centers

  IT leaders must assess the types of data centers and align infrastructure with their business priorities, factoring in scalability, costs, security and sustainability objectives.  Continue Reading

• Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?

  Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time.  Continue Reading

• Will data centers become obsolete?

  Many organizations want to simplify or scale down their data centers -- but they won't disappear. Admins can examine as-a-service options and cloud to offload some applications.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 DevOps trends to watch in 2026

  DevOps in 2026 is evolving fast, with AI-driven automation, platform teams, smarter tools, cost-aware deployments and new skills redefining how software is built and run.  Continue Reading

• AI brings storage admin challenges of trust, tech and liability

  Storage admins should stock up on aspirin as the continued enterprise AI adoption throughout 2026 will continue to create new challenges in trust, technology and legal liability.  Continue Reading

• A primer on DNA data storage

  DNA storage is an emerging technology that has the potential to impact data storage in the long term. Learn more about how it works and its recent advancements.  Continue Reading

• How to decommission a data center: A step-by-step guide

  Follow this step-by-step guide on decommissioning a data center, covering planning, inventory management, data security, and compliance to maximize recovery value.  Continue Reading

• AI, flash highlighted in 2025 data storage conference lineup

  The 2025 storage conference calendar featured shows where vendors released major product updates and experts discussed top trends, such as AI, AI and AI.  Continue Reading

• Outlook on IT infrastructure trends, challenges in 2026

  In an age of AI, cyberthreats and outages, having a firm foundation for your technology is critical. Explore IT infrastructure trends and advice to keep your enterprise running.  Continue Reading

• Top data center infrastructure management software in 2026

  DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets.  Continue Reading

• AI will heavily influence cloud-related decisions in 2026

  AI is set to become a defining force in shaping cloud-related decisions and strategies for 2026. See what the experts are saying about multi-cloud, neoclouds, data sovereignty and serverless.  Continue Reading

• Top 4 IT monitoring tools for 2026

  Effective monitoring is a cornerstone of any IT environment. Examine the available tool options for IT monitoring, and compare their features, benefits and costs.  Continue Reading

• 6 hyperconverged infrastructure trends for 2026

  Hyperconverged infrastructure is rapidly changing. Read what HCI has to offer in 2026 and what projected growth it may have within the next couple of years.  Continue Reading

• Server vendors: Enterprise hardware options & vendor comparison

  Discover and compare the leading vendors in server hardware with these in-depth overviews of the blade, rack and mainframe computers available to see which may be best for you.  Continue Reading

• Top 8 observability trends to watch in 2026

  Growing cloud, edge and AI complexity is driving IT teams to mature observability, using insights to boost reliability, reduce MTTR and link IT performance to business outcomes.  Continue Reading

• Cloud outages expected to be the new normal in 2026

  Businesses are bracing for further disruptions in the cloud, following several widespread outages in 2025. These incidents weren't isolated -- they're a preview of what's to come.  Continue Reading

• The top networking trends shaping business in 2026

  Networking is a key business enabler in 2026, driven by the need for greater efficiency, security and resilience. Top trends for the year include NaaS, AIOps, Wi-Fi 7 and more.  Continue Reading

• What is HPE GreenLake and how does it work?

  GreenLake allows users to pay only for the IT resources they use. Discover how it works for HCI, composable infrastructure and other uses, including its benefits and challenges.  Continue Reading

• 8 network mapping tools to optimize IT infrastructure

  Network mapping tools are specialized software applications designed to represent the structure and connectivity of a computer network visually, helping teams monitor performance.  Continue Reading

• Advanced skills drive networking job market in 2026

  Hiring for networking jobs will remain strong in 2026, but will favor niche skilled positions over lower-level or generalist roles. Learn in-demand skills for networking pros this year.  Continue Reading

• Licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum: Key differences

  Licensed spectrum is reliable and has better performance than unlicensed, which is low cost, easy to deploy and subject to interference. Lightly licensed spectrum offers a balance.  Continue Reading

• Macrocell vs. small cell vs. femtocell: A 5G introduction

  Macrocells, small cells and femtocells each play distinct roles in 5G, balancing coverage, speed, cost and indoor connectivity across different deployment scenarios.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 vs. 5G: What's the difference?

  Wi-Fi 6 and 5G both boost speed and performance, but differ in cost, coverage and use cases. Together, they provide flexible connectivity for modern enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits

  An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. This guide helps you understand 5G use cases and deployment options as well as the latest advances in wireless technology.  Continue Reading

• Space-based data centers: Edge computing in space

  Space-based data centers, which enable edge computing in space, have the potential to revolutionize data management by reducing latency and optimizing satellite communications.  Continue Reading

• Three types of 5G technology explained for enterprise networks

  5G spans low-, mid- and high-band spectrum plus NSA and SA deployments, each balancing speed, coverage, cost and complexity as enterprises evaluate use cases from IoT to low-latency networks.  Continue Reading

• 5G NSA vs. SA: How do the deployment modes differ?

  As 5G continues to mature, technology leaders must weigh NSA's lower cost and faster rollout against SA's latency, efficiency and long-term ROI to guide their network investment strategy.  Continue Reading

• Wireless security: Differences between WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3

  As wireless networks have evolved, so have the protocols for securing them. Get an overview of WLAN security standards, and learn the differences among WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3.  Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of 5G?

  Enterprises that seek the benefits of 5G's speed, capacity and low latency must consider the costs, complexities and security issues of getting coverage where they need it.  Continue Reading

• The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases

  5G offers enterprises new features and capabilities that promise to transform traditional networking.  Continue Reading

• Private 5G for utilities: Benefits, use cases and deployment

  Utilities increasingly choose private over public 5G for its superior control, flexibility and security, enabling applications like automated metering and remote monitoring.  Continue Reading

• 5G for public safety: Improved networks for first responders

  The drones, surveillance systems and monitoring devices favored by public safety agencies aren't feasible without 5G's high bandwidth and low latency, especially in remote areas.  Continue Reading

• Top 5G infrastructure companies to consider in 2025

  Organizations that are expanding their data centers and networks to support wireless applications need reliable 5G infrastructure. Compare the offerings from five key vendors.  Continue Reading

• SAS vs. SATA vs. NVMe: Comparing key storage interfaces

  In SAS vs. SATA vs. NVMe, each interfaces plays a significant role in enterprise storage. See how they stack up in terms of performance, scalability, flexibility and manageability.  Continue Reading

• What are the NAND flash memory types and where do they work best?

  Which type of NAND flash memory is best for your environment? We break down five major NAND flash options, their benefits and where they work best.  Continue Reading

• 5G in the automotive industry: Real-world uses and benefits

  5G's speed and bandwidth enable numerous applications, from smart manufacturing to autonomous driving, route optimization, predictive maintenance and in-vehicle entertainment.  Continue Reading

• Ethernet scale-up networking powers AI infrastructure

  Demands for data center and networking capacity for AI are likely to surge. Learn why AI providers are collaborating on Ethernet technology to support this growth.  Continue Reading

• 12 key IT operations trends to watch in 2026

  Organizations must embrace AI-driven infrastructure, edge computing and hybrid cloud strategies in 2026 to overcome talent shortages and achieve sustainable IT operations.  Continue Reading

• 5G driving IoT innovation: Key use cases and applications

  5G's low latency, massive device density, energy efficiency and flexibility are tailor-made for the networking demands of a future IoT-connected world.  Continue Reading

• 7 private 5G vendors for businesses

  Learn about the different private 5G deployment options and how they differ from Wi-Fi, get a quick overview of top private 5G vendors and know the questions to ask before buying.  Continue Reading

• 5G and AI: What enterprises need to know

  5G speeds up and extends wireless applications in manufacturing, healthcare and other industries. AI adds unprecedented levels of automation, decision-making and analytics.  Continue Reading

• CSR takes center stage at ONUG's AI Networking Summit

  ONUG's Fall 2025 Summit partnered with nonprofit Serve the Future to raise funds for underserved youth. The collaboration highlights growing CSR trends in networking companies.  Continue Reading

• NYU's cost-effective open source network powers research

  At ONUG's AI Networking Summit, NYU presented how it replaced its network with open networking to achieve low latency and higher speeds for research applications.  Continue Reading

• 10 ways 5G is transforming manufacturing

  5G's bandwidth, latency and capacity advantages are essential to a vision of manufacturing that exploits AI, IoT and data analytics for greater flexibility and efficiency.  Continue Reading

• 5G in edge computing: Benefits, applications and challenges

  5G and edge computing need each other to reach their full potential. Learn the benefits and challenges of decentralizing compute power and data on ultra-fast wireless networks.  Continue Reading

• NVMe over TCP details and features you need to know

  NVMe/TCP is here. The specification lays out how to deliver data across an existing TCP network, making implementation simple and cost-efficient.  Continue Reading

• SSD vs. SSHD vs. HDD: Which one is best?

  Solid-state hybrid drives combine SSD speed with HDD capacity, but do they fit your storage strategy? Compare SSHDs vs. SSDs vs. HDDs to find the best drive type for your needs.  Continue Reading

• 5G vs. 4G: Learn the key differences between them

  5G and 4G network architectures have some significant differences. See how the two technologies differ and what the new capabilities mean for business communications.  Continue Reading

• 5G in healthcare: 9 benefits and use cases

  5G cellular's low latency and broad scalability have huge implications for healthcare, from real-time patient monitoring, to remote diagnosis and surgery, to fast medical imaging.  Continue Reading

• High-capacity SSDs positioned to tackle AI onslaught

  More AI means more data, and organizations need a way to accommodate it all. For that, flash vendors are looking to high-capacity SSDs as a critical layer in the storage hierarchy.  Continue Reading

• Manage storage with log forwarding via rsyslog

  Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to effectively plan and implement an automated log centralization process using rsyslog's flexible features.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips for improving data storage efficiency

  Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency.  Continue Reading

• 12 IT skills development strategies to close gaps in IT ops

  Strategic approaches to IT operations skills gaps include assessment programs, training, mentorship and automation -- essential elements for organizational agility and innovation.  Continue Reading

• The most in-demand tech skills for IT ops careers in 2025

  From DevOps automation to AI implementation, tomorrow's IT operations demands mastery of six critical skill areas reshaping the industry landscape and defining career success.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 SaaS Examples and Applications for Businesses

  SaaS vendors offer a variety of products for different industries. Learn about 10 SaaS offerings from vendors for different use cases.  Continue Reading

• How AI in training and development can bridge IT talent gaps

  AI helps organizations combat IT skills gaps with targeted analysis, workflow automation, real-time support and code generation, enhancing employee retention and operational agility.  Continue Reading

• 10 advanced incident response strategies for ITOps

  Learn how to upgrade your incident response strategy with 10 advanced techniques that transform reactive security into proactive, resilient defense.  Continue Reading

• 19 top distributed tracing tools to know about

  Distributed tracing tools help development and DevOps teams monitor microservices applications and resolve performance issues. Here are details on 19 notable tools.  Continue Reading

• 5 SMART goals for a QA analyst

  QA testers can gain peer respect and influence through SMART goals. Take ownership of the software you work on, look up to good product managers and achieve these five goals.  Continue Reading

• Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise

  Microsoft looks to provide a consistent Azure-style experience with its latest infrastructure offering for organizations that face challenges with data sovereignty and compliance.  Continue Reading

• The increasing concern of data center land acquisition

  Data center land acquisition is increasing due to the growing demand for capacity and AI workloads. By 2030, facility areas are expected to triple, raising concerns about land use.  Continue Reading

• Compare DRAM vs. DRAM-less SSDs for cost, performance

  Are DRAM-less SSDs the way of the future? While they're a great fit for hyperscale data centers, other organizations may also find benefits, such as cost.  Continue Reading

• How to implement storage for GPUaaS

  GPU as a service provides benefits that help streamline operations for IT teams. Consider storage for GPUaaS, though, and its best practices, challenges and associated tools.  Continue Reading

• NVMe speeds vs. SATA and SAS: Which is fastest?

  The NVMe protocol is tailor-made to make SSDs fast. Get up to speed on NVMe performance and how it compares to the SATA and SAS interfaces, plus recent specifications.  Continue Reading

• Server hardware guide: Architecture, products and management

  Today's server platforms offer various options for SMBs and enterprise IT buyers; it's important to learn the essentials before making any purchasing decisions.  Continue Reading

• The cloud rush: The rise of data centers in North Carolina

  North Carolina is emerging as a data center hub due to its renewable energy options, tax incentives and skilled workforce, but it faces challenges like hurricanes and grid strain.  Continue Reading

• Agile methodology reborn as COVID, AI transform enterprises

  Enterprises grew disillusioned during the past decade with efforts to scale Agile, but global upheavals since 2020 have pushed some business transformations over the finish line.  Continue Reading

• RPO vs. RTO: Key differences explained with examples

  As key elements of a backup and DR plan, the recovery point objective and recovery time objective help an organization decide how much data it can lose and how long it can be down.  Continue Reading

• How to choose and configure Windows Server RAID levels

  Evaluate your storage on Windows Server to see if it can benefit from RAID's fault tolerance or performance options. These three RAID levels have different uses and setups.  Continue Reading