Server virtualization, managing data, and information security top the list According to the ESG Research 2011 IT Spending Intentions survey, here are the 5 IT priorities for large mid-market (i.e. 500-1000 employees) and enterprise (i.e. more than 1000 employees) organizations over the next 12-18 months:30% Increase use of server virtualization24% Manage data growth24% Information security initiatives23% Major application deployments or upgrades22% Improve data backup and recovery Note that the hyperbolic topic of cloud computing is conspicuously absent from this list. It does make an eventual appearance, 16% of the 611 global IT professionals surveyed responded that “increase use of cloud computing services,” was a 2011 priority, making this the 12th most popular response. There may be lots of interest in cloud computing but the top 5 list is composed of more immediate priorities. Related content analysis 5 things security pros want from XDR platforms New research shows that while extended detection and response (XDR) remains a nebulous topic, security pros know what they want from an XDR platform. By Jon Oltsik Jul 07, 2022 3 mins Intrusion Detection Software Incident Response opinion Bye-bye best-of-breed? ESG research finds that organizations are increasingly integrating security technologies and purchasing multi-product security platforms, changing the industry in the process. By Jon Oltsik Jun 14, 2022 4 mins Security Software opinion SOC modernization: 8 key considerations Organizations need SOC transformation for security efficacy and operational efficiency. Technology vendors should come to this year’s RSA Conference with clear messages and plans, not industry hyperbole. By Jon Oltsik Apr 27, 2022 6 mins RSA Conference Security Operations Center opinion 5 ways to improve security hygiene and posture management Security professionals suggest continuous controls validation, process automation, and integrating security and IT technologies. By Jon Oltsik Apr 05, 2022 4 mins Security Practices Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe