Next-Generation Infrastructure

Analysis, opinion, and how-to information from SHI’s cloud and data center experts

Cloud Connect: How it can reduce latency, save costs, and lock down security
Gain a dedicated connection to the public cloud of your choice - and reap all the benefits.

February 11, 2020
While the benefits of the public cloud are well documented, it can be difficult to achieve consistent, reliable, and secure performance without a direct connection to the cloud.

WVD vs. RDS: How to choose the remote desktop option in Microsoft Azure that fits you best
Because of recent networking developments, the answer may surprise you.

January 30, 2020
If you’re ready to move to Azure, does it make more sense to “lift and shift” your existing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to Azure? Or should you switch to Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), the PaaS (re-factor) version of RDS?

Online data migration made simple with these 3 tools from AWS, Azure, and GCP

January 23, 2020
This post will examine the data migration tools available from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and how they speed up the data transfer process and simplify your move to the cloud.

Why DevOps needs to be part of enterprise cloud adoption
Drive your cloud adoption and stay competitive

December 10, 2019
“To cloud or not to cloud” was once the question enterprise IT departments asked themselves.

Is your Office 365 spend optimized? Here’s how to make sure.

November 26, 2019
If it feels like your Office 365 (O365) cloud spend has gotten out of hand, you’re not alone.

How this school district cut its operating budget in half
There had to be a better way

November 14, 2019
By working with SHI, this school district was able to optimize its AWS Desktop as a Service architecture.

SHI’s Austin office named a Best Place to Work
Austin American-Statesman names SHI a Top Workplace for the greater Austin area.

November 4, 2019
SHI’s Austin, Texas office has once again been named one of the city’s top places to work!

Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure is here. It might be right for you.
Are you ready for a cloud-based VDI experience?

October 31, 2019
Microsoft announced Windows Virtual Desktop’s move from public preview to general availability worldwide.

Enterprise architecture for AWS: Why it’s essential and how to get started
SHI can help you implement a strategic approach

October 29, 2019
Enterprise architecture creates standards for planning, designing, & deploying your workloads in the cloud.

What is Data Modernization?
Watch this brief introduction to a critical piece of your data strategy.

October 4, 2019
Storage is one of the most critical assets that any company has as it hosts and protects data.

Optimize data protection and digital transformation with cloud
Better data protection leads to better data availability.

September 24, 2019
IDC research shows that 60% of organizations have embarked on a digital transformation journey. Here's why.

AWS Well-Architected Review: What it is, and why it matters

September 19, 2019
The AWS WAR framework allows your solution architects to take a lifecycle approach to managing your AWS workload.

Building an accurate cloud cost model

September 4, 2019
The most important thing about your cloud costs estimate is getting it right, the first time.

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