ePlus Publishes Study Highlighting Prevalence of Data Center, Cloud, and Security Challenges in the Wake of COVID-19

ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that data center capacity constraints, increased cloud spend, and security concerns lead the list of organizational challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recently released study conducted by ePlus.

The report, titled Navigating Disruption, is a Special Report compiled by ePlus to quantify the technology impact of COVID-19 and provide guidance around how IT organizations can be agile and prepared for the future. The report is based on a survey of 135 technology professionals from customer organizations across multiple industries and was designed to provide insight into the most significant technology challenges companies are facing as a result of the changes brought on by the pandemic.

According to the report, organizations struggle with data center capacity for several reasons. Nearly one-third (30%) of capacity issues were caused by the expanded requirements for new services, such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Another sixteen percent (16%) of struggles were tied to supply chain problems and the inability to acquire new infrastructure.

The survey revealed the strain on data center capacity and the need for new services had a direct impact on cloud spending. Within the first 90 days of the pandemic, a quarter (25%) of the organizations experienced an increase in cloud spending. And almost one in ten (9.9%) saw their cloud spend jump by more than 20%.

Security is also a concern for many. Only thirty-nine percent (39%) of organizations are "very confident” in their security controls, according to the report, with 57% saying they are only "somewhat confident.”

"While organizations expeditiously adjust to the pandemic, an unexpected disruption of this magnitude presents new challenges to implement technology solutions that are effective, affordable and sustainable,” said Darren Raiguel, COO and president of ePlus Technology. "The survey results clearly show that many organizations are still feeling a strain on resources, operations, and budgets. They’ll need to remain nimble and identify cost-effective solutions to meet future challenges in key areas such as cloud, security and collaboration. ePlus is ready and able to assist.”

The report not only shows the most significant technology challenges organizations are facing because of the disruption caused by the pandemic, but it also outlines the importance of flexible infrastructure and adaptive security.

"The pandemic highlighted the importance of an agile infrastructure to minimize disruption to the operations of most organizations,” continued Raiguel. "Companies need flexible technology, the ability to pivot quickly to sudden market transitions and adaptive security controls capable of sensing and responding to threats continuously and proactively. We may not know what or when the next big disruption will be, but companies can take steps now to implement technology solutions to be better prepared.”

To access the survey results, learn how ePlus can help you navigate the next, and receive a copy of the report, please visit: www.eplus.com/next.

About ePlus inc.

ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps customers imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology. With the highest certifications from top technology partners and lifecycle services expertise across key areas including security, cloud, data center, collaboration, networking and emerging technologies, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,400 associates serving a diverse set of customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac. The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. Connect with ePlus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More^®.

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