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A DR plan isn't proven until you test it

Oct 20, 2026 By Scott Gray In 11:11 Systems
The quick answer: A disaster recovery (DR) plan is only a hypothesis until it’s tested under real conditions. Regular, scoped DR and cyber recovery testing, covering people, dependencies, data, and systems, exposes the gaps that a written plan can’t reveal. 11:11 Systems helps IT and business continuity leaders validate recovery readiness before a real incident forces the issue. Think of a DR plan like a fire escape map taped to the back of a hotel room door.
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Why Smarter Factories Can Create Greater Operational Risk

Why Smarter Factories Can Create Greater Operational Risk

Oct 19, 2026 By Sean Tilley, Senior Director of Sales for EMEA In 11:11 Systems
The manufacturing industry has undergone a remarkable transition. Factories that once relied on largely isolated systems and manual processes have evolved into highly connected environments, where cloud platforms, industrial technologies, data and third-party services work together to keep production moving. The benefits are clear, with greater connectivity helping manufacturers to increase efficiency and productivity, while better access to data gives teams the insights that they need to optimise operations and make faster, more informed decisions.
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11 Questions Your Team Should Be Able to Answer This Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2026 By James Costanzo In 11:11 Systems
A cyberattack is an expensive—and dare I say, inefficient—way to discover whether your cyber resilience strategy works. By the time an executive asks how long it will take to get the business back online, the answer depends on preparation that should already be in place: clearly defined responsibilities, protected data, and a recovery process that someone has actually tested.
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VMware Strategy Needs Attention

Oct 13, 2026 By 11:11 Systems In 11:11 Systems
“We know our VMware strategy needs attention — but we can’t afford a rushed migration or a poorly planned move.” That’s a concern I hear from IT leaders regularly. In our new video series - Message Marc—you can hear my thoughts on the real infrastructure questions leaders are navigating right now. Watch the video full episode and follow 11:11 Systems for more practical infrastructure insights.
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11:11 Systems Acquires Select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider Enterprise Customers

Oct 8, 2026 By 11:11 Systems In 11:11 Systems
Brett Diamond, CEO, 11:11 Systems, shares the exciting news about our acquisition of select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers. At a time of significant change across the VMware ecosystem, 11:11 Systems continues to expand its ability to give customers greater choice, continuity and control. With the acquisition of select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers, 11:11 has now made eight VMware-related acquisitions and continues to strengthen its position as the largest privately held, global VMware Cloud Service Provider.
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Beyond Renew or Replatform: A Fourth Option for VMware Customers

Oct 5, 2026 By Mac McClenathan In 11:11 Systems
A customer tells you they want off VMware. They have seen the headlines, looked at the latest renewal, and decided it is time to evaluate Nutanix, Proxmox, public cloud, or another virtualization platform. The opportunity appears straightforward: help them select an alternative and build the migration plan. But what if leaving VMware isn’t actually the best answer? A platform move is risky, time-consuming, and expensive.
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Cloud Management Without Losing Control

Sep 30, 2026 By Scott Gray In 11:11 Systems
Cloud adoption is no longer just a question of where workloads run. Managing a complex cloud environment without a unified view is like running a city with separate control rooms for every utility. While this is quite possible, it likely will be much slower and much harder to manage. In a similar way, the bigger challenge for IT Leaders is maintaining visibility, security, operational control, and evidence for compliance.
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What Are Managed Services, and Why Can Network IT Teams Rely on Them?

Sep 29, 2026 By Brad Gerlach In 11:11 Systems
That might sound like a trick question since it’s what we do as a managed infrastructure services provider. But it really isn’t. Here is the quick answer: Managed services let organizations outsource day-to-day IT operations, including networks, security, connectivity, and policy management, to a specialized provider.
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The Great Infrastructure Reset eBook

Sep 28, 2026 By 11:11 Systems In 11:11 Systems
When infrastructure pressures converge, partners need the right insight to help customers move forward. As rising costs, capacity constraints, changing infrastructure economics, and cyber resilience demands converge, customers need help understanding how each decision could affect their broader business strategy. Our Great Infrastructure Reset eBook explores the four forces reshaping infrastructure and the considerations that help guide smarter business decisions.
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