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NetApp Survey shows organizations continue to prioritize cloud optimization
NetApp has announced the results of the annual Cloud Infrastructure Report based on a survey of public cloud business and IT decision makers .
The report from Spot by NetApp , continuing the annual survey previously conducted by CloudCheckr following its acquisition by NetApp , highlights the current state of cloud management and how organizations are working to optimize their environments .
A key trend surfaced in the report highlighted that while companies continue to accelerate cloud adoption , many do not believe they are effectively optimizing their infrastructure .
Businesses are addressing this through the development of internal programs such as Cloud Centers of Excellence ( CCoEs ) and FinOps , cloud purchase commitments , tools and external help such as managed service providers .
While several respondents indicated that they are still maturing in these areas , those that have successfully deployed and scaled programs report improved agility , efficiency and governance in their cloud journey .
“ The results highlight that while companies have rapidly adopted cloud , IT continues to look for ways to increase the value and ROI of its cloud investments ,” said Anthony
Lye , Executive Vice President and General Manager , Public Cloud Services at NetApp .
“ Organizations also make it clear that cloud cost , security , automation and resource optimization will remain key concerns . Cloudcentric companies most likely to succeed will implement the right strategies , technology solutions and partner relationships to help manage costs and reduce complexity .”
Infoblox ’ s State of Security Report spotlights remote work hazards
Infoblox has unveiled a global report examining the state of security concerns , costs and remedies .
As the pandemic and shutdowns stretch into a third year , organizations are accelerating Digital Transformation projects to support remote work . Meanwhile , attackers have seized on vulnerabilities in these environments , creating more work and larger budgets for security teams .
1,100 respondents in IT and cybersecurity roles in 11 countries – United States , Mexico , Brazil , United Kingdom , Germany , France , the Netherlands , Spain , UAE , Australia and Singapore – participated in the survey .
Anthony James , VP of Product Marketing at Infoblox based in California , said : “ The pandemic shutdowns over the past two years have reshaped how companies around the world operate . Cloud-first networks and corresponding security controls went from nice-to-have features to business mainstays as organizations sent office workers to work from home . To address the spike in cyberattacks , security teams are turning to DNS security and Zero Trust models like SASE for a more proactive approach to protecting corporate data and remote devices .”
Mohammed Al-Moneer , Regional Director at Infoblox , said : “ DNS is becoming a more common target of network attacks . As one of the oldest and most relied-on protocols of the modern Internet , DNS is utilized by almost all other services and protocols , making DNS an appealing target to attackers .” p
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