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• How distributed computing drives revenue and resilience in cloud

  Now is the time to align infrastructure decisions with the speed and expectations of your customers. See how distributed computing can create value and what to expect.  Continue Reading

• A look at HTTP's new QUERY method

  HTTP QUERY gives complex read operations a safe, idempotent alternative to GET and POST. Learn its benefits, use cases and enterprise adoption options.  Continue Reading

• IT vs. OT: Key differences explained

  IT and OT have long been independent disciplines, but technical developments and new processing requirements -- particularly for AI and IoT -- are compelling IT/OT convergence.  Continue Reading

• Tips for the governance of AI-generated and synthetic data

  CIOs need a lifecycle policy for AI generated and synthetic data. Learn how to set lifecycle policies and manage the risks of this type of data.  Continue Reading

• Building trust: Engaging communities in data center development

  Effective communication is essential in data center development. Engaging the community early addresses concerns and prepares IT leaders for stakeholder interactions.  Continue Reading

• How to modernize ITSM without disrupting operations

  ITSM modernization succeeds by optimizing workflows, implementing changes in phases, aligning with business goals and applying AI to improve services with minimal disruption.  Continue Reading

• How autonomous infrastructure alters IT operations

  Autonomous infrastructure is not just implementing new technology; it completely redefines IT's role. Success depends on balancing speed, safety and accountability.  Continue Reading

• Energy efficient storage architecture in the AI era

  AI has turned power into a bottleneck, making energy-efficient storage design and intelligent tiering central to cutting down on watts and freeing capacity for AI.  Continue Reading

• What repos are trending on GitHub?

  GitHub Stars are a proxy for developer interest. Weekly GitHub star growth highlights fast-rising repos, giving early insight into adoption trends, risks and strategic opportunities.  Continue Reading

• Prompts vs. loops: Why prompt engineering won't build your AI workforce

  Execution loops move enterprise AI beyond prompt engineering, enabling agents to plan, act, verify results, recover from failures and deliver outcomes.  Continue Reading

• 5 reasons hardened images are seeing a resurgence

  Hardened container images reduce software supply chain risk by minimizing vulnerabilities, improving compliance, reducing toil and boosting performance.  Continue Reading

• Understanding AI's resource needs and sustainability challenges

  Discover how AI's demands are affecting data centers' power and water resources, cooling challenges and the approaches being implemented to address these concerns.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the network-as-software transformation

  Manual methods no longer cut it as enterprises adopt advanced architectural models. Instead, software-based approaches like NaaS and infrastructure as code are gaining traction.  Continue Reading

• How to overcome Kubernetes cost management struggles

  Kubernetes doesn't track costs natively, and that oversight could be costing the business. Learn how to optimize spending before your budget spirals out of control.  Continue Reading

• Using power telemetry for data center capacity planning

  Power telemetry provides data center teams critical insights for efficient capacity planning, enabling better management of varying AI workload power demands in real-time.  Continue Reading

• Automated testing is not a magic bullet

  Test automation rarely serves as a shortcut to faster testing. Its greatest value lies in improving software quality, expanding coverage and enabling testers to focus on high-value work.  Continue Reading

• Rethink how you screen senior developers to produce better mentors

  Traditional coding tests often miss the qualities that matter most in senior developers. Explore a hiring approach focused on code review, mentoring and practical problem solving.  Continue Reading

• SSD & memory price increases and what can you do about it

  Memory and SSD prices are rising to unprecedented levels due to AI infrastructure investments, forcing IT leaders to rethink upgrade strategies.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises return to colocation: The appeal of shared facilities

  As AI needs rise and cloud costs escalate, organizations are reassessing colocation, adopting a balanced approach that prioritizes workload-specific strategies.  Continue Reading

• Top legacy modernization tools of 2026

  Enterprises can modernize legacy systems faster with the right tools. Discover how to choose the right modernization tool for your project and evaluate the top options available.  Continue Reading

• Preparing for the data center talent shortage

  Organizations are encountering a talent shortage in data centers as demand for AI-driven infrastructure grows. Explore insights on risks and workforce development strategies.  Continue Reading

• When should you adopt the forward-deployed model?

  Explore the forward-deployed engineer role, its origins, core responsibilities and why the forward-deployed engineering model is becoming essential for AI deployments.  Continue Reading

• IT infrastructure security audit for enterprises

  Enterprise IT security audits assess infrastructure, access controls, cloud configurations and recovery readiness to reduce risk and support compliance.  Continue Reading

• A primer on modernization strategies for legacy systems

  Legacy systems are more than just a drag on efficiency or merely older programs; they are strategic inhibitors that prevent resilience, innovation and growth.  Continue Reading

• How intelligent network automation transforms enterprise operations

  Intelligent technologies that include predictive analytics and intent-based networking are reshaping how enterprises oversee their complex corporate networks.  Continue Reading

• Why OpenTelemetry matters to today's dev teams

  OpenTelemetry standardizes observability data across distributed systems, improving reliability, incident response and flexibility while reducing vendor lock-in.  Continue Reading

• Data center sustainability: What are renewable energy credits?

  Data centers claim 100% renewable energy by using renewable energy credits (RECs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs), highlighting the complexities of true sustainability.  Continue Reading

• Building cyber-resilient storage beyond backup

  Traditional backup methods aren’t enough to deliver cyber resilience. High-performance storage architectures enable enterprises to rapidly recover and adapt from cyber events.  Continue Reading

• 14 steps to implement IT automation at enterprise scale

  IT organizations can't implement automation all at once. But by following proven steps, they can safely scale workflows while improving governance, efficiency and control.  Continue Reading

• Air-gapped snapshots and storage resilience

  Air-gapped storage isolates backup data from networks, providing robust protection against cyberattacks and ransomware. But organizations must ensure it's instilled correctly.  Continue Reading

• Secure IT infrastructure: A practical guide for IT leaders

  This guide explains secure IT infrastructure, its core security pillars and how IT leaders can align investments with business goals, resilience and compliance.  Continue Reading

• How limited network visibility impedes digital transformation

  Digital transformation promises faster decision- making and greater UX. However, a lack of visibility into the network can hinder broad digital transformation goals.  Continue Reading

• Top IT security challenges in modern infrastructures

  Modern IT infrastructures face growing security challenges from AI-powered attacks, cloud misconfigurations, insider risks and expanding attack surfaces.  Continue Reading

• Lit fiber vs. dark fiber services explained for enterprise WANs

  Lit fiber and dark fiber each offer enterprises a distinct set of advantages and challenges. It's important that IT leaders carefully assess which deployment makes the most sense.  Continue Reading

• How CIOs should govern AI-driven network operations

  AI transforms network operations through automation and predictive control, but requires strong governance frameworks to balance innovation with accountability and transparency.  Continue Reading

• AC to DC power conversion: A challenge for AI data centers

  AC to DC power conversion inefficiencies cost AI data centers energy, heat and money. Here's what operators can do to address them.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of using direct current power for data centers

  As AI workloads increase power demands, data center admins are looking at direct current systems to boost energy efficiency and simplify power distribution.  Continue Reading

• How much energy do data centers consume?

  High energy consumption continues to be an issue for data centers with the rise in AI use, but organizations are moving to energy-efficient systems to manage their power usage.  Continue Reading

• How containers enable AIOps: What IT leaders need to know

  Containers help AIOps deliver faster issue detection, smarter automation and scalable IT management across complex hybrid environments.  Continue Reading

• How to ensure business continuity in data center decommission

  Explore strategies for decommissioning data centers while ensuring business continuity, minimizing downtime and managing IT asset disposition responsibly.  Continue Reading

• A 4-step action plan to modernize legacy systems

  By assessing legacy systems and prioritizing modernization, enterprises can transform old infrastructure into a modern digital foundation that supports emerging technologies.  Continue Reading

• How neocloud is influencing network connectivity

  Demand for computational power optimized for AI is driving the rise of the neocloud, but can the transport infrastructure keep up with the pace of change?  Continue Reading

• Experts share 7 real-world FinOps mistakes to avoid

  FinOps promises cloud savings, but critical mistakes can cost millions. Uncover what experts wish they'd avoided -- from AI costs to cultural adoption -- before implementation.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for data storage compliance and standards

  Storage administrators and managers stressing over compliance should follow these analyst-recommended strategies, including taking advantage of automation and anonymizing data.  Continue Reading

• Scaling AI data center cooling for high-density servers

  As workloads increase, AI data centers face thermal challenges. Effective cooling strategies that combine air and liquid methods are essential for reliability and efficiency.  Continue Reading

• My experience rejuvenating CI/CD infrastructure with AI

  AI assistants can help DevOps teams modernize legacy Jenkins environments faster by auditing pipelines, surfacing risks and guiding migration planning.  Continue Reading

• Why policy-based automation matters for today's IT operations

  IT environments are more complex than ever, and traditional automation might not be enough. IT leaders should consider policy-based automation for operational consistency, governance and incident response.  Continue Reading

• A primer on hyperscale data centers

  Hyperscale data centers can hold thousands of servers and process much more data than an enterprise facility. However, they can be difficult to build and maintain.  Continue Reading

• Self-healing IT systems: Benefits, challenges and use cases

  Self-healing IT systems combine AI, automation and observability to reduce downtime, strengthen security and support scalable, resilient operations.  Continue Reading

• AI operating models: Balancing autonomy and human oversight

  AI operating models in data centers define decision-making and risk management. Balancing machine autonomy and human control is crucial for efficiency and governance.  Continue Reading

• Close cloud security gaps to secure AI workloads

  Is your cloud security strategy ready for AI workloads? Organizations must strengthen cloud security -- including data protection and IAM controls -- to safeguard AI.  Continue Reading

• 6 best open source workflow engines for 2026

  When evaluating open source workflow engines, learn their features and strengths, then view top platforms that streamline data pipelines, roll out microservices and automate tasks.  Continue Reading

• Monetizing modern data centers: Strategies for IT leaders

  Modern data centers are strategic assets that drive innovation, enabling AI, analytics and internal data products for business growth and operational efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Advantages and disadvantages of using a SAN

  SAN benefits include speed, scalability and fault tolerance, but the technology isn't without its drawbacks. Cost and complexity are big concerns for smaller organizations.  Continue Reading

• Harness engineering: Agent harnesses as critical infrastructure

  Harness engineering gives enterprises a framework to operationalize agentic AI with orchestration, memory, guardrails and runtime observability.  Continue Reading

• Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI: What are the differences?

  Discover how Fibre Channel and iSCSI compare when it comes to meeting SAN performance, ease of use, manageability, total package and TCO requirements.  Continue Reading

• IT automation challenges and how to overcome them

  IT automation promises faster operations and lower costs, but legacy systems, AI risks, maintenance complexity and skills gaps often prevent initiatives from scaling.  Continue Reading

• How to optimize networks for AI workloads in the cloud

  An AI investment could be leaking money through poor cloud networking. Discover how IT leaders cut costs, boost speed and gain a competitive advantage with strategic optimization.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of tape vs. disk backup for enterprise storage

  Data growth forces companies to find the right backup media. Tape and disk are reliable options, but there are many factors to consider when choosing between -- or combining -- them.  Continue Reading

• Navigating energy management strategies in AI data centers

  Data centers face increasing energy demands driven by AI applications. This shift prompts a focus on energy management strategies, sustainability and innovative approaches.  Continue Reading

• Comparing 7 storage network protocols

  Compare characteristics of common storage protocols, such as iSCSI, Fibre Channel, FCoE, NFS, SMB/CIFS, HTTP and NVMe-oF, to decide which one is best suited to your needs.  Continue Reading

• SAN security best practices

  Robust SAN security requires multi-layered protection: strong access controls, continuous monitoring, encryption and zero-trust architecture to safeguard critical data.  Continue Reading

• How IPv6 mandates influence enterprise network strategy

  Although aimed at government agencies, IPv6 mandates are pushing private enterprises to modernize networks to increased costs, security risks and collaboration barriers.  Continue Reading

• Choosing an IT process automation platform for 2026

  Enterprises that depend on large-scale IT processes must be strategic about their automation tools. Explore nine platforms to determine the best one for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Microgrids: Transforming data center energy resilience

  As AI demands surge, data centers are turning to microgrids for resilience and cost efficiency, ensuring reliable energy amid rising risks and uncertain power supply.  Continue Reading

• Multi-agent architectures: How coordinated AI systems scale

  Enterprise teams are moving from ad hoc coding agents to coordinated multi-agent systems with standardized skills, orchestration and real runtime validation.  Continue Reading

• From perceptron to Concert: The operations data model at IBM Think '26

  IBM positions Concert as a graph-driven operations platform that combines observability, policy, risk and AI agents into a shared enterprise context layer.  Continue Reading

• AI assistants for IT ops: Select and govern operational bots

  AI assistants are transforming IT operations by improving efficiency and resolution times, but success depends on governance, validation, transparency and leadership oversight.  Continue Reading

• The key to aligning technology initiatives with business goals

  STAREAST presenters outlined frameworks for aligning QA, AI and IT initiatives with business value through shared metrics tied to cost, risk and outcomes.  Continue Reading

• Attackers targeting storage infrastructure for remote work

  Threat actors are pivoting from endpoints to storage, crippling backups and exploiting cloud misconfigurations. See how identity, remote work and zero trust gaps fuel ransomware.  Continue Reading

• 10 AI-driven network management tasks

  AI can automate key network operations tasks, such as anomaly detection, event correlation and ticketing. This shifts network engineers toward governance and system design.  Continue Reading

• Zero trust in the IT ops stack: Securing hybrid workloads

  Zero trust replaces perimeter security with identity-based access, automation and continuous monitoring in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, boosting visibility and resilience.  Continue Reading

• Scalable IT infrastructure: Balancing speed with stability

  Scalable IT requires balancing innovation speed with reliability through strong architecture, visibility and governance to reduce risk, complexity and technical debt.  Continue Reading

• The case for Kubernetes

  Manual provisioning and legacy tooling struggle at scale. Kubernetes adds self-healing, autoscaling and unified observability to reduce downtime and operational risk.  Continue Reading

• Quarkus Dev Services: Zero-config development

  Quarkus Dev Services streamlines microservice development by automatically provisioning infrastructure like PostgreSQL, Kafka and Redis with zero config.  Continue Reading

• Modern software quality metrics that matter

  Overloaded dashboards obscure software performance. Focus on deployment health, test velocity and defect escape rate to align metrics with reliability, speed and customer impact.  Continue Reading

• Is your compute strategy ready for AI workloads in the cloud?

  AI workloads require tailored compute strategies. Learn how hardware, cloud models and deployment choices affect performance, scalability and cost optimization.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises face new storage bottlenecks as AI grows

  For CIOs and IT leaders, AI performance depends on storage. See how strategies like NVMe and parallel file systems can prevent common AI bottlenecks.  Continue Reading

• How telemetry can transform storage strategies

  Storage telemetry data gives IT leaders the insight needed to bridge visibility gaps in on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.  Continue Reading

• 5 clues your network has shadow AI

  Shadow AI, or unauthorized AI tool use, poses risks like data exposure and compliance issues. Improved network visibility and monitoring are key to mitigating these challenges.  Continue Reading

• From chaos to control: Multi-cloud development strategies

  Multi-cloud environments often create fragmentation and risk. A platform-centric model with automation and visibility helps IT teams simplify operations.  Continue Reading

• What seeing AI as normal technology means for IT leaders

  Viewing AI as a "normal" technology enables IT leaders to apply proven governance, integration and risk strategies. It removes the hype to drive real business outcomes.  Continue Reading

• Balancing automation with human oversight in AI data centers

  AI enhances data center operations through automation but requires human governance to manage risks, ensure ethical use and maintain control over critical decisions.  Continue Reading

• Treat open source software as critical infrastructure

  Open source underpins enterprise systems, but weak funding and maintainer strain threaten stability. IT leaders must assess project health, not just security, to reduce risk.  Continue Reading

• AI capacity planning: Balancing flexibility, performance and risk

  AI is transforming capacity planning, introducing unpredictable demand patterns. IT leaders must adopt new models to optimize resources and manage operational risks effectively.  Continue Reading

• AI agents' role in IT infrastructure is expanding

  AI agents are moving from passive monitoring to active operators, handling incidents, optimizing infrastructure and forcing teams to redesign platforms for autonomous workflows.  Continue Reading

• Pipeline as Code: Managing CI/CD complexity and sprawl

  Pipeline as Code enhances CI/CD with automation and consistency but adds complexity. Explore benefits, risks and tools to improve visibility, security and reliability.  Continue Reading

• Why legacy networks are a growing liability

  Legacy networks face limitations like security vulnerabilities and performance issues, leading to operational and business risks. Transitioning to modern infrastructure is crucial.  Continue Reading

• The hidden costs of technical debt in infrastructure

  Technical debt is a strategic leadership issue rather than a budgeted maintenance concern. Orgs that actively manage technical debt innovate faster and reduce operational risk.  Continue Reading

• Is your cloud storage ready for AI workloads?

  Cloud storage design directly impacts AI performance, scalability and cost. Learn how to choose the right storage types, optimize data pipelines and apply best practices.  Continue Reading

• DevOps metrics and KPIs you should track

  Effective DevOps KPIs connect delivery speed, reliability, efficiency and business outcomes. Focusing on meaningful metrics helps leaders drive decisions and continued improvement.  Continue Reading

• Modern data center sustainability: 5 best practices to consider

  Sustainable data centers are needed as energy demands rise. CIOs should consider the following best practices to reduce costs, manage resources and minimize their carbon footprint.  Continue Reading

• How IT leaders can use AI for DevOps

  AI for DevOps adds intelligence to pipelines and operations, enabling predictive monitoring, faster root cause analysis and safer releases while improving reliability.  Continue Reading

• From core to edge: Strategies for scalable, compliant and agile IT

  Edge computing is revolutionizing data processing, allowing organizations to reduce latency and enhance real-time insights. Follow these strategies for effective adoption.  Continue Reading

• How to secure the data center's expanding attack surface

  CIOs must adapt to an expanding data center attack surface by securing all IT access points and adopting zero trust networks and identity management strategies.  Continue Reading

• The promise of SRE: Can it ease infrastructure integration?

  SRE helps DevOps teams identify infrastructure issues earlier in development, but system engineers and other IT roles remain essential to ensure reliable application integration.  Continue Reading

• 5 key network investments that deliver business results

  Network investments can significantly boost business performance and value. Modernization, security and automation can support effective digital transformation initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Build a microservice with Quarkus in 15 minutes

  This hands-on Quarkus tutorial walks through building a reactive product catalog microservice with PostgreSQL, CRUD APIs, testing and fast deployment.  Continue Reading

• Decarbonizing data centers: Turning sustainability into strategy

  As energy costs rise and regulations tighten, IT leaders must focus on decarbonizing data centers and turning sustainability pressures into actionable strategies.  Continue Reading

• Vibe coding is killing open source, increasing software risk

  AI-driven coding is adding maintenance debt to OSS projects, adding a new dimension of risk to software supply chains. Learn how the OSS ecosystem and the orgs that rely on it should adapt.  Continue Reading