SHI Executive Briefings
Establishing a generative AI program: SHI’s lessons learned
Generative AI is transforming business operations, but while many leaders are unsure how to adopt it safely and effectively, SHI’s proven, multi-phase approach helps organizations maximize value, build AI culture, and create a tailored strategy with support from experienced experts.
File and unstructured data
The unstructured data storage market is rapidly evolving, with new capabilities and expanding deployments of distributed file systems and object storage addressing the rising challenges of exponential data growth, digitalization, cyber resilience, cloud integration, and global data needs.
Generative AI in the Microsoft ecosystem
Microsoft Copilot delivers AI-powered tools across Microsoft products to boost workforce productivity, strengthen IT security, and unlock real-time business insights, while no-code/low-code capabilities in Microsoft Power Platform enable organizations to automate processes, improve customer experiences, and develop apps — topics explored in depth during this session.
SD‑WAN
SD-WAN addresses the limitations of traditional wide area networks, helping organizations thrive in the digital age while raising important questions about achieving cost-effective, resilient, and consistent user experiences.
Cloud-native desktops
With so many organizations shifting to cloud‑hosted virtual desktops, this session will give a clear, easy‑to‑follow look at what cloud‑native desktops are, why they’re gaining traction, and how they fit into today’s cloud‑first workplace.
Azure Local
Azure Local brings Azure capabilities closer to where your data lives. This briefing highlights how organizations can use Azure Local to meet data residency and compliance needs while improving performance across hybrid and edge environments.
Cloud repatriation
Cloud repatriation is becoming more common as organizations rethink where their workloads run best. This session breaks down the main reasons teams move workloads back on‑premises, the trade‑offs involved, and what it takes to make the shift smooth and strategic.
Hybrid and multicloud for business continuity
This session explores how hybrid and multicloud strategies strengthen business continuity by improving resilience, flexibility, and recovery capabilities — along with practical best practices for keeping operations running smoothly across environments.
Software-defined data center
This briefing will provide actionable recommendations from SHI’s data center experts, showing how software-defined data center (SDDC) networking can modernize your architecture, simplify management, and enhance security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Cloud-native AI solutions
Cloud-native AI solutions are transforming how organizations leverage cloud computing for scalable and efficient AI workloads, and this briefing will offer insights into architectures, tools, and best practices to help you seamlessly integrate AI into your cloud strategies for maximum business impact.
AI-ready infrastructure
Selecting the right environment for AI workloads is critical. With AI’s high compute and scalability demands, SHI helps organizations navigate vendor options and adopt “AI‑ready” infrastructure stacks that deliver reliable, high‑performance results.
Cloud-native virtual desktops using Azure Virtual Desktop
Cloud‑native virtual desktops delivered through Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure or Azure Local provide secure, flexible remote access while simplifying IT management and reducing operational costs for modern, distributed workforces.
Harness the power of Google Workspace business process automation tools
Google Workspace’s automation tools make it easy for teams to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and boost efficiency — empowering employees to automate their own processes without relying on heavy development resources.
Leveraging artificial intelligence to improve the customer experience
Modern AI‑powered contact center tools help organizations deliver more personalized, efficient customer experiences while empowering agents with real‑time insights and smarter workflows.
Modern endpoint management with zero touch client deployments
Public cloud–powered endpoint management helps organizations deliver consistent, seamless user experiences across all devices and networks — supporting zero‑touch deployments, stronger security, and modern workplace flexibility.
Optimizing the onsite meeting room environment
Today’s offices need adaptable meeting spaces that support high‑quality collaboration for both in‑person and remote participants — from small huddle rooms to large boardrooms — with modern AV tools that elevate the experience.
AI SaaS solutions
AI SaaS offerings provide scalable, accessible AI capabilities through the cloud, helping organizations innovate faster and improve efficiency without needing to invest in complex infrastructure.
Cloud security and compliance
Managing security across multi‑ and hybrid‑cloud environments can be challenging. This session focuses on how organizations can improve visibility, strengthen controls, and meet compliance requirements while supporting a more flexible cloud strategy.
Developing a Data Protection Strategy
Developing a comprehensive data protection strategy may seem daunting due to the involvement of multiple IT teams, but with the right approach, organizations can overcome challenges and maximize their return on investment.
Data continuity strategies
This briefing will explore how organizations can boost the availability, resiliency, recoverability, and reusability of their data — and protect both their bottom line and reputation — by adopting architecture designed to anticipate and withstand disruptions.
Cybersecurity budget and cost optimization
In this briefing, we will discuss how to formulate a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that thoughtfully considers current needs, use cases, personnel, infrastructure, licensing, and compliance to effectively manage risk and proactively address threats within a sound budget.
Enhancing identity and access management
This briefing will cover why identity is the foundation of security, privacy, and risk management, and address the challenges organizations face in governing and managing workforce identities beyond traditional perimeters in today’s modern environment.
Measuring and improving cybersecurity programs
This briefing will cover a proven framework for cybersecurity leaders to measure performance, drive continuous improvement, and utilize meaningful metrics — exploring key performance indicators, practical assessment approaches, and strategies to align metrics with organizational goals, build a metrics-driven culture, and enhance cybersecurity program maturity and resilience.
Modern email security strategy
Explore today’s email security options — from gateways to cloud based solutions — and understand the tradeoffs, challenges, and integrations that shape an effective security strategy. This session helps security leaders make more informed decisions as email threats continue to evolve.
Operational technology security
This briefing will cover the rising importance of operational technology (OT) security as OT and IT networks converge, highlighting key challenges, strategies, and best practices for safeguarding critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
Third-party risk management (TPRM)
Learn how to identify, assess, and manage third party risks across vendors, partners, and service providers. This briefing explores practical approaches and best practices to maintain compliance, protect sensitive data, and reduce security, operational, and supply chain risks.
Securing AI
As AI adoption accelerates, securing AI systems and applications is critical. This session explores how to protect AI investments by integrating security tools and DevSecOps principles, helping organizations navigate emerging threats and build a resilient, goal‑aligned AI security strategy with guidance from SHI experts.
AI security
AI security plays a critical role in protecting systems, data, and models from evolving threats across the AI lifecycle. This briefing explores how to establish guardrails, manage sensitive data, and address security and compliance challenges for both internal and third party AI use cases.
Application security briefing
Application security is most effective when integrated throughout the development lifecycle. This briefing explores how DevSecOps principles help organizations reduce risk, improve collaboration, and deliver secure, resilient applications aligned with business goals.
Micro-segmentation introductory briefing
Micro-segmentation strengthens security by limiting lateral movement and isolating critical assets. This briefing explains what micro-segmentation is, where it delivers value, and how organizations can begin adopting it effectively.
Micro-segmentation market leaders
Selecting a micro-segmentation solution can be challenging in a crowded market. This briefing provides an objective review of leading platforms, highlighting key capabilities, strengths, and considerations.
NAC introductory briefing
Network access control is a foundational element of modern network security, but implementation can be complex. This briefing outlines a proven approach to scoping, solution selection, and deployment to improve visibility and control.
NAC market leaders briefing
Choosing the right NAC solution requires balancing security, usability, and integration needs. This briefing reviews market‑leading platforms to help organizations identify the best fit.
NGFW introductory briefing
Next‑generation firewalls continue to evolve alongside cloud and hybrid environments. This briefing explores NGFW capabilities, form factors, and use cases to address modern network security needs.
NGFW market leaders briefing
With many NGFW options available, selecting the right solution can be difficult. This briefing compares leading platforms to support informed, strategic decisions.
SASE introductory briefing
Secure access service edge brings networking and security together in a cloud native model. This briefing explains core SASE components, adoption challenges, and practical next steps.
SASE platforms market leaders briefing
The SASE market includes a growing number of platforms with varying capabilities. This briefing reviews leading solutions to help organizations compare options and align technology choices.
SSE introductory briefing
Security service edge focuses on centralized policy enforcement and data protection. This briefing explains SSE’s role within modern access architectures and how to approach adoption.
SSE market leaders briefing
Selecting an SSE solution requires balancing security capabilities and operational impact. This briefing compares leading platforms to support confident evaluation and selection.
SHI One overview/updates
This briefing will cover the latest updates to the SHI One platform, highlighting its enhanced capabilities for centralized IT management, analytics, and tool integration to help your organization boost operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.
2026 Licensing and cloud risk review
Recent licensing, cloud, and AI-driven changes are directly impacting the cost, compliance, and operational risk of your IT environment. In this customer-led IT asset management (ITAM) briefing, we’ll explore the major software vendor changes that are most relevant to you – and how you can best prepare.