Technology - USA (2021-03)

CLOUD AND CYBER

Hybrid Cloud Explained

TODD KIEHN

VP PRODUCT

MANAGEMENT,

GTT

“ We are likely to see

businesses adopt a

‘zero trust’ approach

to security – where

employees face

similar access,

credentials, and

authentication

measures regard-

less of location”

says Kiehn, “but rather looking at the solution

that can best cover it all. It won’t be a matter

of ‘best of breed’ but ‘best for the business’;

fewer solutions that cover everything well,

rather than a myriad of solutions tailored to

every system.”

Then, of course, there are the changes

mandated by COVID-19 - pushing workers

out of the office and into home environments.

“Although the pandemic has brought significant

upheaval, it has highlighted the vital role

that networking technology plays in modern

society and forced businesses to adapt, seeking

more flexible and resilient systems,” says

Connors. Even when the pandemic recedes,

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