Technology Insights
Our cloud architects, virtualization and cybersecurity experts provide insights and advice on technology trends, cybersecurity, cloud transformation and more.

Struggling to Hire Tech Talent? Meet iShift’s 48-Hour Fix
The Urgency: Projects Are Delayed, Not for Lack of Vision—But Lack of Talent You’ve got the roadmap. Ambition? You’ve got plenty. However, without the right team, innovation stalls. If your

The High Cost of Vendor Lock-In: A Lesson from VMware
In the dynamic world of enterprise IT, the choices companies make around infrastructure, platforms, and software partners can determine not only short-term agility but long-term success. Among the most dangerous

Accelerate Your VMware VM Migration to Private Cloud with Platform9’s vJailbreak
In the evolving landscape of virtualization, enterprises are seeking efficient and cost-effective solutions to accelerate their VMware virtual machine migration to private cloud infrastructures. If you’re looking to accelerate your

vCISO and Cybersecurity: Why Growing Businesses Need Both
vCISO and Cybersecurity: Why Growing Businesses Need Both vCISO and cybersecurity are two sides of the same coin—and if you’re a growing business, you need both. As digital threats grow

Why Your IT Projects Are Still Delayed—And How to Fix It
Why Your IT Projects Are Still Delayed—Even After Hiring Top Talent You hired smart engineers. You improved onboarding. So why are your IT projects still delayed—even after hiring top talent?

Ready to Implement an Effective Information Security Program?
Crafting an Information Security Chain of Command: The Fine Balance between Accountability and Operational Delegation In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats are a growing concern for boards of directors and

iShift and Cynomi Provide Advice on Better Cybersecurity
As cyberthreats and compliance requirements escalate, it is critical for businesses to address vulnerabilities proactively and prevent costly breaches or regulatory penalties. Recently, cybersecurity leaders from the US, Canada, and

The Journey to Better Cybersecurity
Judging by the daily reports about what’s happening in the digital world, the risk of cyberattacks is at an all-time high. Furthermore, with growing compliance regulations, it’s crucial to address

Understanding Some Common Misconceptions about Regulatory Exams and IT Audits
An IT Audit Covers about 60% Your InfoSec Posture One of the most common conversations I have with Boards and Senior Leadership is regarding broad assumptions that their IT audit

The Crucial Need for a Cybersecurity Strategy in Light of Recent Ransomware Attacks
Heightened Ransomware Activity on a Global Scale In a digital age where the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds blur, security of our data, protection of our brands, and

An iShift WorkShop with Platform9 and OpenStack
0-60 with Platform9 and OpenStack: A Hands-On-Lab for VMware Admins Created as a joint project between NASA and Rackspace in 2010, OpenStack was devised as an inexpensive open-source alternative to

New SEC Rules on Cybersecurity Disclosures – Q&A
SEC New Rules Effective September 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incidents by public