Make this E-Rate cycle work harder for your K-12 network
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as E-Rate, provides funding for broadband and networking solutions…
Why this E-Rate cycle deserves a different planning approach
With increased Category Two funding now available, K-12 leaders have a timely opportunity to stretch technology budgets and make infrastructure investments that support the…
Two billion hours short: Why healthcare can’t afford another AI pilot
Reading Time: 8 minutes In brief: Healthcare is under pressure to make AI work, but most AI projects are still stuck in pilot mode.…
The State of the Markets (August 2026)
View the video of this post here. The State of the Markets in 10 Charts… 1) More Milestones, More All-Time Highs The S&P 500 crossed…
Before E-Rate funds your networking fix, make sure you’re solving the right problem
Available to most public schools and libraries in the United States, the E-Rate program offers funding for broadband and networking solutions, with discounts on…
Navigating the storage capacity ‘squeeze’ in the AI era
Reading Time: 6 minutes In brief: Organizations that need more storage capacity can’t just throw dollars at the problem. They face soaring equipment prices…
VMware Cloud Foundation migration FAQ
Reading Time: 6 minutes In brief: October 2027 is the deadline to migrate to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) from vSphere. Don’t panic. But do…
The Week in Charts (7/27/26)
View the video of this post here. AI is supposed to save advisors time – not become another tab to manage. That’s why YCharts built…
How to accelerate security operations from human to machine speed
For years, security investment has been driven by a single instinct: see more. More telemetry, more tools, more dashboards, more alerts. That instinct made…
The Week in Charts (7/14/26)
View the video of this post here. Managing your wealth involves much more than choosing investments. Creative Planning brings financial planning, investment management, tax strategy,…