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  • Advancing Data Protection Maturity

    In this IDC research paper, learn how to transform the necessary practice of backup and recovery into a strategic initiative to give your business a competitive advantage.

  • 10 Recovery Objectives Best Practices

    Recovery objectives are the foundational metric for building your disaster recovery strategy. Building your backup and recovery strategy based on your recovery objectives can provide you with confidence that when disaster hits, you are ready to recover with minimal data loss and impact on business processes and protect your business’s brand.

  • 2024 Data Protection Trends

    The global data protection market continues to grow, but how exactly are companies adapting for modern data protection in the face of ransomware and hybrid clouds?  In this new research report, 1,200 business and IT leaders were surveyed on their IT and data protection strategies, including their plans for 2024 and beyond.

  • SD-WAN: Protect Branches with Zero Trust

    Modern enterprises must stay proactive to meet customer needs and protect all data, users and apps no matter where they're located. The onslaught of new apps and the explosion of IoT devices make the attack surface challenging to manage. Traditional branches don't accommodate the type of security architecture necessary to protect employees, diverse and distributed apps, and a rapid increase in IoT devices.

  • The Power of Next-Generation SD-WAN with App-Defined Fabric

    In today's world, applications, users and businesses are distributed. With that comes the challenge for IT and network engineers to ensure performance and resiliency for all applications while securing users and the apps they access. This is a must-read whitepaper that shows you how application awareness can deliver an unmatched user experience.

  • Palo Alto Networks Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for SD-WAN

    IDC MarketScape has recognized Palo Alto Networks as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure 2023 Vendor Assessment. Learn how next-generation SD-WAN helps customers and service providers deliver the "branch of the future" today. Read the excerpt to discover why the IDC MarketScape named Palo Alto Networks a Leader and learn how next-generation SD-WAN with SASE powers an exceptional user experience, Zero Trust security and automation for complex IT operations.

  • 2024 Data Protection Trends: Big Insights for Small Business

    According to the findings of our most recent Data Protection Trends Report, 2024 will undoubtedly be a year of change in the IT industry. From concerns around business requirements and organizational roles to cybersecurity matters and the considerations around hybrid cloud and backup solutions, these factors will have a wide-reaching impact on business both reactively and proactively.

  • 3 Major Hurdles You'll Face Managing Multiple Database Platforms

    Managing multiple database platforms is a common challenge for modern. In this white paper, we’ll dive into the intricacies and risks of managing multiple database platforms within an organization and explore the operational challenges, potential missed opportunities, and governance issues that arise without a strategic plan. We’ll also outline best practices aimed to equip you with the knowledge to effectively manage and derive value from multiple database platforms, transforming a potential liability into a significant asset.

  • Case Study Compilation – Optimizing Microsoft AVD with Nerdio

    Nerdio provide employees with the tools they need to succeed in a modern, digital workplace. These case studies show how Nerdio is empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of cloud technologies and transform their businesses.

  • Guide to Deploying Azure Virtual Desktop in Minutes

    Running VDI without automation tools is a labor-intensive endeavor that strains IT teams and budgets. Leveraging automation tools like Nerdio can help simplify deployments. Nerdio automates just about every step of the process, creating operational efficiencies for IT teams.

  • Switching from Citrix to Microsoft AVD with Nerdio

    Facing unsustainable costs with your Citrix renewal? It’s time to make the switch to simplify and automate your Microsoft AVD deployments with Nerdio. Get our business guide on making the switch.

  • State of Email and Collaboration Security 2024 - Human Risk & AI Framing the Future

    The Mimecast SOECS 2024 report delves into the pressing issues of human risk management, email and phishing attacks, and the impact of generative AI on organizations worldwide.

  • OneStream drives continued growth of leading financial planning software with Dynatrace and Microsoft Azure

    OneStream drives continued growth of leading financial planning software with Dynatrace and Microsoft Azure.

  • A Guide to Mitigating Credential Stuffing Attacks

    We have a collective unaddressed weakness when it comes to basic cybersecurity. Out of the many reports circulating in the news today, many statistics revolve around the number of detected breaches. Billions of user credentials—usernames and passwords—have been exposed publicly over the last few years, and cyberattackers are taking advantage. Review this paper to understand credential stuffing and how to defend against it.

  • CISO Guide to Password Security: NIST 800-63B

    Password security has seen dramatic shifts driven by the escalation of cyber threats and advancements in technology.

  • How to Modernize Your Databases With Data Modeling

    With data volumes expanding by the day, database modernization is more crucial than ever – and that means data modeling needs to be key part of the modern DBA’s toolkit. Learn how the erwin Data Modeler by Quest helps organizations achieve their modernization goals.

  • Cyber Recovery Readiness Checklist

    Learn how to prepare, identify threats, assess the impact on business operations, and restore quickly.

  • Disaster Recovery vs. Cyber Recovery eBook

    Discover the new rules for cyber recovery and how to create an iron-clad security plan with cyber recovery testing.

  • Know Your Data to Better Protect it from Ransomware Solution Brief

    Find out how to stay cyber resilient and better understand your data to minimize risk.

  • Cleanroom Recovery Solution Brief

    Discover how Commvault Cloud's Cleanroom Recovery provides a thorough testing and failover solution that helps organizations effectively reduce cyber risk.