As cyberattacks continue to grow, so does the need for Zero Trust network security. According to TechRadar, global weekly attacks on corporate networks have increased 50% compared to 2020. If your organization hasn’t started to implement Zero Trust best practices, now is the time. But how do you get started?

When it comes to privacy, the last few years have seen a great importance placed on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A VPN allows users to create a private network from a public internet connection, offering users anonymity online. In Russia alone, Forbes has estimated that VPN use has skyrocketed 11,253% since the 2022 Russian February crackdown on internet access and free speech.  

Researchers at McKinsey & Company reported that the pandemic has spurred digital transformation for businesses, speeding up the adoption of digital operations by 3 to 4 years. Customers and employees rely on digital processes to access products and services and conduct business during the shutdown, prompting companies to adapt or risk losing a competitive edge.

Using the cloud effectively requires developing a cloud strategy. Your company should be working to align cloud models and services with your business goals and planning for the long term. However, many organizations that adopt the cloud fail to get the maximum value out of their cloud investment. 

The cloud is only as good as its supporting network. Data needs to be transmitted from endpoints where it is generated to the cloud and to and from cloud environments and on-premises resources. In particular, hybrid cloud and multicloud environments benefit from a fast, responsive, and reliable network that connects different cloud instances.  

Meeting data storage capacity needs is only half the battle when working with data-intensive applications and workloads. Data management is necessary before companies can access the information needed for advanced analytics. Managing data is also the key to cost-efficient data storage.  

The way companies use cloud has been evolving. Organizations are turning to new types of cloud services and branching out into hybrid cloud and multicloud environments. This transformation in the way the cloud is being leveraged puts greater demands on the supporting network infrastructure.