In a world where organizations store and process more data with each passing year, technology has evolved to keep pace. For example, hard drive capacities have increased steadily and adoption of scalable cloud storage platforms has headed skyward. At the same time, storage vendors have introduced solutions to accelerate storage read and write times — which have historically been a bottleneck in computing.

There's no doubt that over the last decade, virtualization technology drastically altered server rooms around the world. Server virtualization has improved IT efficiency while allowing for greater flexibility and redundancy, quickly jumping from a niche technology to one that's used by the vast majority of businesses. With server virtualization now ubiquitous, many businesses are now turning to other forms of virtualization to reap similar IT benefits.

Over the years, online communications have evolved, increasingly making it easier for businesses to connect. Thanks to the internet, companies of all sizes can now benefit from real-time, high-quality voice chat technology, screen sharing, video conferencing, and more. And these apps have changed the way we work, allowing coworkers to collaborate whether they're in the same building or half a world away.

In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our keynote to kick off SpiceWorld 2019! Last year, we shared our vision to empower you to use technology to transform your organizations, community, and the world – every day. This year, you’re seeing the first steps of that vision coming to life!

Many say that in the world of tech, the only constant is change. For businesses, this dynamic reality presents opportunities as companies continuously scan the horizon for new IT products and services they can deploy to help them stay competitive. At the same time, businesses must navigate computing challenges, such as staying up to date and safe in an expanding universe of cyberthreats.

From current business vulnerabilities to emerging security trends, Spiceworks examines the current state and future of network and endpoint security in businesses across North America and Europe. There’s a common saying in the world of cybersecurity: It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” a security incident will rear its ugly head. Businesses constantly have to deal with phishing, malware, insider threats, and newly discovered vulnerabilities.