INSIGHTS & FIELD NOTES
Independent analysis, with no quota behind it.
Commercial and operational commentary from a vendor neutral vantage point, written to help you isolate the friction slowing your growth, not to sell you a licence.
2026 ELA CLIFFFOR CFOs6 min read
The rushed VMware renewals of late 2023 are expiring.
Three-year agreements rushed through during the acquisition shock are reaching term. Model the per-core exposure before the renewal forces the decision for you.
Read moreRANSOMWARE & RECOVERY5 min read
A backup that completes is not a recovery.
Most teams learn mid-incident that restore speed and immutability were never actually tested. Here is how to prove recovery before you need it.
Read moreNETWORK FIREFIGHTING4 min read
Your best engineers are doing janitorial work.
Senior salary spent chasing Wi-Fi drops is a hidden operational tax. Local connectivity should be a predictable utility, not a recurring fire drill.
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