Is cloud hype dying down?

Help us decide which of these three laptop brands is more reliable. ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ ­͏ [View in browser]( [Spiceworks]( Welcome to the latest edition of the Spiceworks Community Newsletter. This week, we're delving into some burning questions in the tech world. From the shifting landscape of IT workloads between on-premises and the cloud, to a debate of Asus, Dell, or Lenovo for reliability, and even a fun exploration of our favorite IT acronyms — there's something for everyone! [SpiceRex]( [SpiceRex]( Spiceworks Community [Is IT moving workloads back on-prem from the cloud?]( Let's dive into the cloudy world of IT together! Peter from Spiceworks is here to unravel the mystery behind a trending question: Are workloads shifting back on-premises from the cloud? It's been a hot topic lately, with many organizations reconsidering their cloud strategies. Join us as we explore data-backed insights and analyst quotes to uncover the current state of cloud vs. on-prem. [Is the Cloud Era Over?]( [Asus vs Dell vs Lenovo: a battle of brands]( Community member RMDTECH needs your help navigating the world of laptop and computer brands in the UK. With their preferred brand Fujitsu stepping away from the UK market, they're on the hunt for a reliable replacement. The options they're currently stuck between are Asus, HP, and Lenovo — do you have experience with these brands? Join the conversation and share your insights! [Who will emerge victorious? »]( [Voice of IT]( [What are your favorite IT acronyms?]( Have you ever thought about the importance of acronyms in IT? This week, we're exploring the essentials of IT jargon, so dive into our latest poll and cast your vote on the top acronyms every budding IT pro should know! Share your picks and even challenge yourself to think of an acronym for every letter of the alphabet. Let's decode the language of tech together! [Let us know in this week's poll »]( Upcoming Events: [How to build a next-gen storage infrastructure]( [📅 February 20 | 11:00 AM CT]( 📢 Dell Technologies Join us for a lively discussion with industry leaders on the power of modern storage solutions! Learn how businesses stay ahead of tech changes with insights from Jim Rapoza of Aberdeen Strategy & Research and Jodey Hogeland from Dell Technologies. From AI to cloud innovations, discover how these solutions drive success in a dynamic tech landscape! [Save my seat »]( [Follow the right path to a smart factory]( [📅 February 22 | 1:00 PM CT]( 📢 Oracle Join Jim Rapoza, VP & Principal Analyst at Aberdeen Strategy & Research, and Jason Williamson, Executive Director of Manufacturing and Transportation for Oracle, as they dive into how best-in-class firms are implementing the right technologies and working with the right partners to effectively build smart factory capabilities. [Save my seat »]( [Defending against evolving ransomware attacks]( [📅 February 29 | 1:00 PM CT]( 📢 CrowdStrike Ransomware attacks have evolved. Armed with stealthy, sophisticated malware, today’s ransomware is difficult to detect and even more challenging to halt. 71% of attacks are now malware-free and impossible for legacy solutions to detect. Join CrowdStrike for this exclusive event to gain key insights into the evolving nature of ransomware and stay ahead of cybercriminals. [Save my seat »]( [See more events »]( What else we've been reading this week: [World's cruelest hackers went after, yes, a children's hospital]( Futurism Hackers recently brought a Chicago children's hospital to its knees — an especially cruel attack that made life for staff a living nightmare. [OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts]( TechXplore The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. [A threat to Starlink? US confirms Russia developing anti-satellite system]( PCMag Although the White House confirmed the threat, it's unclear if Russia's anti-satellite system will use nuclear weapons or is nuclear-powered. Did you find today's newsletter helpful? [Thumbs Up]( [Thumbs Down]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Spiceworks Newsletter. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78701 [www.spiceworks.com]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [COMMUNITY]( [PRIVACY POLICY](