SHI Research Summary dated May 15, 2026

This edition covers cloud threats at scale driven by AI, the importance of closer FinOps and ITAM collaboration, the impact of geopolitical changes on your budget and data, and how SHI is making progress in the sustainability space. Curated by: Usual suspects, unusual scale Cloud Threat Retrospective 2026 – Wiz This Expert research analyzes threats…

All for a better future: SHI’s 2025 Sustainability and Action Report is here

Reading Time: 2 minute Sustainability is not a side initiative at SHI. Embedded in the way we operate, serve customers and plan for the future, SHI’s fourth annual Sustainability and Action Report reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability. This year’s report outlines the progress we’ve made, the standards we adhere to, and the actions we’re…

Copilot promises to prove: 6 simple steps to measurable results

Reading Time: 7 minute Copilot is changing the way work gets done, and for good reason. Because it’s embedded directly into Microsoft 365 apps and works with the same files, meetings, email, and permissions that employees already rely on, the difference is quickly visible. Gone are the days of staring at a blank page trying…

Unlocking hidden value: How to turn retired IT assets into refreshing capital

Reading Time: 2 minute Rising hardware costs, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and memory and DRAM shortages are forcing IT leaders to stretch refresh cycles further than ever before. However, those aging servers, laptops and devices sitting in storage may be worth more than you realize. As residual values ​​for legacy data center hardware and end-user…

How to improve your SAM strategy: Turn data into executive decisions

Reading Time: 2 minute Did You Know: According to Flexera, only 43% organizations have full visibility across their technology regions. Organizations like yours collect detailed insights on costs, usage, and risks. However, these insights rarely influence executive decisions. Leaders continue to move forward with budget updates, audits, and commitments even when visibility remains incomplete. The…

How smart leaders modernize: Insights for transforming work with AI-enabled endpoints

Reading Time: 5 minute AI-enabled endpoints are now here, expanding what employees can do — and what attackers can target. Today’s IT leaders face two pressures to keep pace: move quickly to achieve AI-driven productivity improvements, but also move responsibly to avoid expanding attack surfaces and operational risks. Artificial intelligence embedded in endpoints is fundamentally…

4 key considerations for K-12 districts that want smart classrooms

Reading Time: 5 minute A K-12 technology director in a mid-sized district is preparing to present next year’s technology budget to the school board. Half the Chromebook fleet is five years old and starting to break down. The global memory shortage has pushed replacement costs up to 15%-20%. ESSER funding expired several months ago. The…

AI literacy is everything. Here’s your 5-step success plan

Like driverless cars and home automation, artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept — it is a transformative force that is reshaping industries and redefining the way we work.​ The potential rewards are huge. According to IDC, “investment in AI solutions and services is projected to generate a cumulative global impact of $22.3 trillion…

SemVer vs. CalVer: Choosing the Best Versioning Strategy for Your Project

Understanding Software Versioning: SemVer vs. SemVer CalVer When managing software projects, choosing the right versioning strategy is critical to maintaining stability, communicating changes effectively, and aligning with developer and user needs. Two of the most widely used versioning schemes are Semantic Version (SemVer) And Calendar Versioning (CalVer). Understanding the differences between the two can help…

Top 3 Platforms to Get Responses to Your Online Surveys

So, you’ve created a survey in Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, or Qualtrics. Big! But now the big question arises: how do you actually get people to respond? Here are the three best platforms where you can find participants for your online surveys. 1. Productive – Built for Researchers Prolific is one of the most trusted platforms…