{"id":7252,"date":"2025-11-21T16:26:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/?p=7252"},"modified":"2025-11-21T19:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T00:44:40","slug":"storage-and-data-protection-news-for-the-week-of-november-21-updates-from-hitachi-vantara-ibm-wasabi-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/storage-and-data-protection-news-for-the-week-of-november-21-updates-from-hitachi-vantara-ibm-wasabi-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of November 21; Updates from Hitachi Vantara, IBM, Wasabi &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7253\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2025\/11\/Data-Protection-2025-11-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2025\/11\/Data-Protection-2025-11-21-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2025\/11\/Data-Protection-2025-11-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2025\/11\/Data-Protection-2025-11-21-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of November 21, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy storage and data protection news items.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For early access to all the expert insights published on <em>Solutions Review<\/em>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/insightjam.com\/share\/8qpQN88MnQiKPNXU?utm_source=manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join <em>Insight Jam<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>, a community dedicated to enabling the human conversation on AI.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of November 21, 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Cypago and Archer Team Up on AI-Driven Controls Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cypago and Archer announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven controls monitoring, combining advanced risk management with automated, real-time compliance across multi-cloud and enterprise environments.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channele2e.com\/brief\/cypago-and-archer-team-up-on-ai-driven-controls-monitoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.channele2e.com\/brief\/cypago-and-archer-team-up-on-ai-driven-controls-monitoring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Datadobi Introduces Advanced Storage Optimizer to Transform Data Visibility and Cost Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Datadobi launched Advanced Storage Optimizer, empowering organizations to discover, analyze, and optimize storage infrastructure with fine-grained visibility and cost savings in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/datadobi.com\/post_news\/datadobi-introduces-advanced-storage-optimizer-to-transform-data-visibility-and-cost-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/datadobi.com\/post_news\/datadobi-introduces-advanced-storage-optimizer-to-transform-data-visibility-and-cost-management\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exabeam and Recorded Future Partner to Power Intelligence-Led Threat Detection and Response<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exabeam and Recorded Future entered a partnership to strengthen threat detection, automating intelligence integration and response for faster, more accurate cyber defense across evolving attack surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exabeam.com\/press-releases\/exabeam-and-recorded-future-partner-to-power-intelligence-led-threat-detection-and-response\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.exabeam.com\/press-releases\/exabeam-and-recorded-future-partner-to-power-intelligence-led-threat-detection-and-response\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flex Expands Liquid Cooling Footprint at Equinix Co-Innovation Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flex expanded its footprint at Equinix\u2019s Co-Innovation Facility, deploying advanced liquid cooling technology to support high-density AI workloads and sustainable infrastructure for next-generation data centers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/flex-expands-liquid-cooling-footprint-at-equinix-co-innovation-facility-302613035.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/flex-expands-liquid-cooling-footprint-at-equinix-co-innovation-facility-302613035.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hitachi Vantara Launches Virtual Storage Platform One Block High-End Storage to Power the Next Era of AI and Mission-Critical Workloads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hitachi Vantara introduced Virtual Storage Platform One Block, a next-generation high-end storage solution delivering unified infrastructure, advanced cyber-resilience, and performance for enterprise AI and mission-critical workloads across hybrid clouds.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/hitachi-vantara-launches-virtual-storage-platform-one-block-high-end-storage-to-power-the-next-era-of-ai-and-mission-critical-workloads-302617559.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/hitachi-vantara-launches-virtual-storage-platform-one-block-high-end-storage-to-power-the-next-era-of-ai-and-mission-critical-workloads-302617559.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Honeycomb Launches New Private Cloud Offering to Address Security, Compliance, and Cost Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Honeycomb introduced its Private Cloud solution, providing enterprises with centralized, scalable observability in secure, compliant, cloud or on-premises environments while maintaining granular cost controls.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/honeycomb-launches-new-private-cloud-offering-to-address-security-compliance-and-cost-concerns-302619856.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/honeycomb-launches-new-private-cloud-offering-to-address-security-compliance-and-cost-concerns-302619856.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>IBM Storage Scale 6000 Powers AI Factories by Eliminating Data Silos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">IBM launched the Storage Scale 6000, a high-performance solution engineered to break down data silos and deliver fast, consistent data access for enterprise AI workloads and next-generation digital factories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/blog-ibm-storage-scale-6000-powering-the-ai-factory-by-eliminating-data-silos-and-delivering-breakthrough-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/blog-ibm-storage-scale-6000-powering-the-ai-factory-by-eliminating-data-silos-and-delivering-breakthrough-performance<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Linux Foundation Research Shows Billions in Savings Left on the Table by Underusing Open AI Models<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">A new Linux Foundation study reveals that although open AI models are now nearly as performant as closed options and cost six times less, closed models still dominate with 80% of usage and 96% of revenue. Researchers found that if organizations simply picked models by price and performance, the global AI economy could save up to $48 billion annually, with a best estimate of $24.8 billion in missed value each year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linuxfoundation.org\/blog\/revealing-the-hidden-economics-of-open-models-in-the-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.linuxfoundation.org\/blog\/revealing-the-hidden-economics-of-open-models-in-the-ai-era<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parasoft Bridges the AI and Compliance Gap With Certified C\/C++test CT Featuring GoogleTest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parasoft introduced a new certified version of its C\/C++test CT product with GoogleTest integration, delivering AI-powered static analysis and automated compliance capabilities for developers building safety-critical and regulated software.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/electronics360.globalspec.com\/article\/23044\/parasoft-bridges-the-ai-and-compliance-gap-with-certified-c-c-test-ct-featuring-googletest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/electronics360.globalspec.com\/article\/23044\/parasoft-bridges-the-ai-and-compliance-gap-with-certified-c-c-test-ct-featuring-googletest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Phison Pushes the Boundaries of Enterprise AI With Expanded Infrastructure Portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phison expanded its infrastructure solutions at SC25, delivering higher throughput and enhanced performance to help businesses accelerate AI and machine learning workloads at scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/category\/article\/press-releases\/sc25-phison-accelerates-ai-workloads-with-expanded-infrastructure-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.phison.com\/en\/category\/article\/press-releases\/sc25-phison-accelerates-ai-workloads-with-expanded-infrastructure-portfolio<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Radware: Cloudflare Outage Exposes Risks of Single-Vendor Security and Automation Failures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">On November 18, a routine database permissions update at Cloudflare triggered a global outage, making much of the internet inaccessible for six hours. The event was ultimately traced to the bot management system: a misconfiguration led to duplicate rules, creating oversized configuration files that exceeded system limits and crashed Cloudflare\u2019s edge infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radware.com\/security\/threat-advisories-and-attack-reports\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cloudflare-outage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.radware.com\/security\/threat-advisories-and-attack-reports\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cloudflare-outage\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quest Software Announces New AI-Powered Features for Identity Security and Modernization Products, Further Strengthening Its Microsoft Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Quest Software released new AI-powered identity security and modernization features, enhancing its Microsoft partnership and empowering organizations to safeguard access, automate migration, and fortify cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quest.com\/news\/press-releases\/quest-software-announces-new-ai-powered-features-for-identity-security-and-modernization-products-further-strengthening-its-microsoft-alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.quest.com\/news\/press-releases\/quest-software-announces-new-ai-powered-features-for-identity-security-and-modernization-products-further-strengthening-its-microsoft-alliance\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nexsan Launches Enterprise-Class Immutable Backup Storage Appliance Designed for Veeam Hardened Repository<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nexsan introduced a new immutable backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam Hardened Repository, providing advanced data protection, ransomware defense, and regulatory compliance for enterprise workloads.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251118779385\/en\/Nexsan-Launches-Enterprise-Class-Immutable-Backup-Storage-Appliance-Designed-for-Veeam-Hardened-Repository\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251118779385\/en\/Nexsan-Launches-Enterprise-Class-Immutable-Backup-Storage-Appliance-Designed-for-Veeam-Hardened-Repository<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rubrik Debuts Resilience Capabilities for Microsoft Environments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rubrik introduced enhanced cyber resilience solutions designed to protect, recover, and secure critical Microsoft workloads, including advanced ransomware protection and recovery automation.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelinsider.com\/security\/tools-and-platforms\/rubrik-debuts-resilience-capabilities-microsoft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.channelinsider.com\/security\/tools-and-platforms\/rubrik-debuts-resilience-capabilities-microsoft\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe Security Acquires Balbix, Expanding Cyber Risk Management Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Safe Security acquired Balbix to enhance its cyber risk management platform with attack surface management, risk quantification, and holistic visibility for enterprise customers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/safe.security\/resources\/press-release\/safe-acquires-balbix-press-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/safe.security\/resources\/press-release\/safe-acquires-balbix-press-release\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Veeam Data Platform v13 Unifies Cyber Resilience, Data Protection, Security &amp; AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Veeam unveiled Data Platform v13, combining improved cyber resilience, smarter AI-enabled protection, and automated recovery solutions for modern enterprise data environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veeam.com\/company\/press-release\/veeam-data-platform-v13-cyber-resilience-data-protection-security-ai.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.veeam.com\/company\/press-release\/veeam-data-platform-v13-cyber-resilience-data-protection-security-ai.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>WEKA Unveils Next-Gen WEKAPOD Appliances to Redefine AI Storage Economics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">WEKA announced its next-generation WEKAPOD appliances, designed to address the surging data requirements of AI workloads with greater cost efficiency, scalability, and performance for enterprise infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Read more \u2192\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/weka-unveils-next-gen-wekapod-appliances-to-redefine-ai-storage-economics-302618075.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/weka-unveils-next-gen-wekapod-appliances-to-redefine-ai-storage-economics-302618075.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Expert Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insightjam.com\/share\/8qpQN88MnQiKPNXU?utm_source=manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53058 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oie_27222236ofAWJfyu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Watch this space each week as our editors will share upcoming events, new thought leadership, and the best resources from <em>Insight Jam<\/em>, Solutions Review&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/insightjam.com\/share\/8qpQN88MnQiKPNXU?utm_source=manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise tech community<\/a><\/strong><\/span> where the human conversation around AI is happening. The goal? To help you gain a forward-thinking analysis and remain on-trend through expert advice, best practices, predictions, and vendor-neutral software evaluation tools.<\/p>\n<h4><i>Solutions Review<\/i> is Getting Set to Host Radware for &#8216;Unseen and Unchecked: The Hidden Risks Lurking in Your APIs&#8217; on November 25<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this session, we\u2019ll explore the anatomy of modern API attacks, from data harvesting and token replay to business logic abuse and AI-assisted reconnaissance. We\u2019ll also examine why traditional application security controls fall short, and how Radware delivers visibility, behavioral anomaly detection, and mitigation at scale. Understand how Radware detect and mitigates attacks on APIs without slowing innovation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/7391961553404739584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>See Exclusive 2026 AI &amp; Enterprise Tech Predictions on <em>Insight Jam<\/em> Now<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Solutions Review<\/em> editors have begun to curate the largest collection of enterprise tech and AI predictions on the web. Our editors use the expert commentary to create the tech media landscape&#8217;s most directional roundup of thought leadership on the topic. It&#8217;s also used to gauge the sentiment of experts in the field and helps us to ideate our coverage areas for the next session. Registration is required, but free, and well worth it for this and more exclusive insights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insightjam.com\/spaces\/21967648\/feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read on <em>Insight Jam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>The Jam Session: Tech Without the Attitude: Why Relationships Still Matter in IT<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cher Fox brings together IT professionals to challenge the industry stereotype of the faceless vendor, transactional MSP, and arrogant consultant by revealing how human relationships determine whether technology projects thrive or fail. 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