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November 2023

Unveiling the Top IT Priorities Shaping 2024

As the landscape of tech continues to evolve every year, 2024 is poised to be no exception, with massive changes expected in the world of automation, a continued focus on remote work, increasing cybersecurity threats, and more. A substantial portion of the workforce now operates remotely, necessitating new strategies for protecting company data against cyberattacks and managing equipment for employees who may be located far from office hubs.

2024 IT Priorities: Automation, Security and Consolidation Lead the Way

We recently partnered with industry analyst firm Omdia to survey over 600 IT professionals across industries and business sizes to bring you the most important trends to watch in 2024. How do your top IT challenges and investment priorities compare to those of your peers?

8 Steps for Implementing a Hybrid Cloud Strategy

Cloud computing has revolutionized the technology landscape, increasing deployment velocity exponentially. Organizations leverage cloud technologies to improve availability, drive innovation, enhance agility, and streamline operations. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to cloud technologies doesn't always meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises.

What Is API Management? Overview & Best Practices

Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, are rules and protocols that allow one software application to interact with another, and can be found everywhere in today's digital ecosystem. From the weather app on your smartphone pulling data from a remote server to provide real-time weather information, to the payment gateway service that processes your online purchases, APIs facilitate the seamless flow of data and services.

How Much Does Remote Access Software Cost?

Remote access software has risen to prominence as a vital tool, enabling organizations to bridge geographical distances and empower remote workforces. However, as businesses embrace the convenience and flexibility that remote access solutions offer, they are also confronted with an essential consideration: understanding the true cost of remote access software. In this article, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the financial dimensions surrounding remote access solutions.

What is GDPR Compliance? How to Stay Compliant

Because data privacy has become a paramount concern, the General Data Protection Regulation, more commonly known as GDPR, was introduced as a pivotal milestone in safeguarding personal information. As businesses worldwide grapple with the profound implications of this regulation, understanding GDPR compliance has never been more critical.

What Is Group Policy in Active Directory?

Few tools are as crucial and multifaceted as Group Policy within the context of Active Directory (AD) — though it often goes underutilized. For system administrators and network managers, mastering Group Policy is a powerful tool that should never be overlooked. This article will take you through the landscape of Group Policy, offering a comprehensive and all-inclusive breakdown of its principles, capabilities, and applications within the robust framework of Active Directory.

Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: How to Address and Mitigate Them

No internet-connected code is truly secure. Today’s development process is deeply iterative, and this ever-shifting landscape of code can sometimes expose critical vulnerabilities. When these flaws are discovered by attackers first, zero-day exploits threaten not just your own integrity – but that of business partners and team members across the organization.

What BCDEdit Does and How To Use It

Every interaction with a Windows operating system begins with a successful boot process, paving the way for a stable user environment. Central to this process is the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store, which houses the essential boot information that guides the system during the boot process. Managing this crucial data is the command-line utility BCDEdit, or “Boot Configuration Data Editor”.

Streamlining IT Management: NinjaOne's Partnership with Patra Corporation

In the dynamic world of modern business, the growth of organizations often brings forth both opportunities and challenges. For Patra Corporation, a pioneering provider of technology-enabled insurance outsourcing solutions, rapid expansion translated into the need for a more streamlined and scalable IT management approach.

What Is a Load Balancer?

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, constant connection is vital for consumers, partners, and employees alike. Cloud-based architecture not only provides an elixir against downtime but is helping organizations unlock further streams of revenue. Today, the workload requirements of AI, application development and global service delivery have each individually been drivers for nearly 40% of multi-cloud adoption.

What Is a Vulnerability Assessment & Why Is It Important?

While cloud computing has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, it has also exposed organizations to a myriad of vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and security incidents have become all too common, leaving no room for complacency. The need for proactive cybersecurity measures has never been greater. It's in this context that vulnerability assessments play a vital role in safeguarding organizations against malicious threat actors.

Unified Endpoint Management Strategy Complete Guide

Unified endpoint management is a growing market, and IDC predicts it will grow from $3.4 billion in 2019 up to $4.9 billion in 2024. This market growth is due to a variety of factors such as the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Choose Your Own Device (CYOD), and Internet of Things (IoT) trends. Data security is also a growing concern and the number of devices continues to increase each year, plus there is a high volume of data sharing across these organizational devices.

Configuring Your DNS Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the internet. Proper DNS configuration is essential for seamless internet connectivity and plays a central role in enhancing website performance. In this guide, we will explore DNS configuration and its importance and provide step-by-step instructions for configuring DNS servers on various platforms, as well as client settings.

NinjaOne Fall 2023 Release (5.5) - SentinelOne Integration, MDM and Reporting Redesign

We’re happy to announce that our Fall 2023 Release (5.5) is rolling out to all regions during the month of October. With a time-saving new integration with SentinelOne, greatly enhanced reporting capabilities and more visibility into critical vulnerabilities this release offers more security, flexibility, and convenience to our customers.