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What Are Your Alternatives to VMware?

After acquiring VMware, Broadcom switched its products from perpetual licensing to a subscription-based model, meaning that most current customers will see costs increase and service level changes. As a result, many of their existing customers are considering alternatives to VMware because of how this may or already has impacted their business.

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Employee Spotlight on Aaron Brown, Sr. Solutions Architect

At ProActive Solutions, we are committed to expanding our team with professionals who bring valuable expertise to better serve our clients. We're excited to introduce Aaron Brown, a seasoned expert in IBM Power Systems with over 25 years of experience in engineering, architecture, and IT. 

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OEM Conferences in 2025 - Don't Miss Out

Now is the perfect time to explore this year’s technology conferences so you can decide which ones you want to attend, start registering, and make travel plans. Spring and Summer are busy conference seasons and some dates for events in Fall and Winter have already been announced. 

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Cybersecurity Incidents: What You Need to Stay Safe in 2025

Cyber threats in 2024 weren’t just frequent -- they were smarter, sneakier, and more devastating than ever. If you’re serious about protecting your company’s infrastructure, you need to pay attention to what went down this year. By diving into the biggest cyberattacks of 2024, you'll uncover the latest threats and pinpoint the vulnerabilities that could put your business at risk. Ready to level up your cybersecurity game for 2025? Let’s break it down. 

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What Quantum Computing Means for Cybersecurity

Imagine a world where cybercriminals can crack encryption in just seconds that once took centuries to break or where the most secure data vaults are left wide open to attacks. This is the potential threat posed by quantum computing.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Key Focus Areas for Success

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the perfect time to brush up on your digital defense skills! Think of it like locking your digital front door except instead of keys, you’ve got strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and a few smart habits to keep you safe.

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How the Broadcom VMware Acquisition Will Affect Your Company

When VMware was acquired by Broadcom, there was a major switch out from perpetual licenses to a subscription-based model. This change means that most existing customers will experience a substantial cost increase along with changes to service levels. 

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How to Leverage AI for Threat Hunting

To stay ahead of bad actors in today’s sophisticated threat landscape, companies must take a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Threat hunting is the cornerstone of a security strategy that prevents cyberattacks.

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Impact of VMware’s Acquisition by Broadcom

Broadcom, a major developer and manufacturer of semiconductor and infrastructure software, acquired virtualization company VMware in November 2023. This may affect the tech industry significantly, perhaps introducing more cutting-edge technologies for enterprises.

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Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud: Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Business

Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate. With so many cloud computing solutions available, choosing the right cloud infrastructure can be confusing. Two popular approaches offer distinct advantages for different needs.

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