Technology Insights
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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

Virtualization Is Here to Stay but the Rules of Engagement Have Changed
1998: VMware and the Virtualization Revolution Without a doubt, virtualization technology has become a cornerstone in modern IT infrastructure. It enables organizations to optimize resources, enhance flexibility, and streamline management

Cybersecurity 101: A Plan is Not a Strategy, and a Strategy is Not a Plan
Cybersecurity 101: Some Basic Definitions When I started this blog series, I introduced some essential terms related to cybersecurity. In today’s installment, I would like to delve into two of

iShift and Axia Cooperative Partner to Deliver Innovative Technology Solutions to Public Agencies Nationwide
Scottsdale, AZ – February 26, 2024. iShift, a leading technology company specializing in innovative cybersecurity and technology solutions based in Arizona, proudly announces a new strategic agreement with Axia Cooperative

Introducing “A Word from the Office of the vCISO” Series
New Adventures in the New Year 2024 started with some exciting things that I want to share with you. For one, I became a “digital nomad.” This allows me to

Large Hospital Migrates from On-prem VMware to Azure
Client Background A leading healthcare provider with a wide range of medical services was running its critical applications and electronic health record (EHR) systems on an extensive on-premises VMware infrastructure.

Healthcare IT Case Study: Modern Workplace Transformation with Microsoft 365
Client Background A leading integrated multi-specialty healthcare group experienced rapid growth over the last decade. While the expansion brought success, it also exposed the limitations of its legacy IT infrastructure.

Utilities Company Modernizes Its Data Center Infrastructure
Client Background A leading utilities company needed to modernize its data center infrastructure to keep pace with growing demands for storage, scalability, and performance. Their legacy systems had become increasingly

iShift Launches Innovative vCISO Practice to Commence 2024
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic cybersecurity landscape, the need for a comprehensive and agile security strategy is more critical than ever. iShift’s vCISO practice is designed to

iShift Recognized in Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Country
Scottsdale, Arizona, August 15, 2023 – iShift, a boutique IT firm offering engineering, managed services, and IT staffing services to help clients overcome infrastructure challenges, announced today it has

Why Is Hiring Tech Talent So Damn Hard?
In spite of significant layoffs of IT professionals in the tech sector, sourcing the right talent for strategic projects continues to present significant challenges. Learn more about the reasons for

Are You Comfortable Talking about Archiving, Retention, and Governance?
EV Certified Engineers on the Path to Extinction You are aware that you have no access to certified Enterprise Vault engineers, right? The reality is, they don’t exist because no