IDC believes that software-defined storage (SDS) continues to transform IT deployment and consumption of storage resources. For enterprises, SDS is really an on-ramp to deploying a hybrid cloud — one that allows a metered on-demand consumption of private and public cloud resources. Deploying SDS therefore is not a question of "if" but a question of "when." IDC's August 2015 Software-Defined Infrastructure Survey found that 75% of enterprises have deployed or are considering deploying some form of SDS in their environment.

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Why SDS?

SDS is key to deploying a hybrid cloud for metered, on-demand consumption of private/public cloud resources. Enterprises generally have a positive awareness and acceptance of SDS. ...

Determining which edge and cloud security vendor is the right fit for your organization can be challenging. Read this guide for evaluating the leading enterprise solutions so you can choose with confidence.

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These days, more of your people—maybe even your entire workforce—are working from home. Your operations have shifted, and your cybersecurity needs to, too. But even as the potential for risk widens amidst a rapidly evolving threat landscape, you can help keep your agency safe and your people productive.

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Ensure data security in a multi-cloud enviro ...

As businesses look forward to a new year and begin planning next year’s IT budget, the impacts of 2020 are likely to focus discussions on the need for more flexible and cost-effective approaches to technology infrastructure. That’s because traditional data center models based on capital-intensive, on-premise computing investments no longer address the new reality of sharply fluctuating economic conditions, reduced IT budgets and a more distributed workforce. ...