IT infrastructure and security

Proxmox VE is increasingly used in more demanding production environments, so the question of how to protect such environments effectively is becoming ever more important. Backing up virtual machines is only one element. In practice, reliable replication, fast recovery, the ability to migrate across platforms, and proper access and infrastructure management are equally important.

Before going on vacation, we check whether we have documents, access to the bank account, copies of reservations, and insurance. We less often check whether our company also has a "backup plan" for its digital life. Where is its data stored? Who has access to it? Can we move it elsewhere? And would we be able to operate if a key provider suddenly became unavailable?

At the KCDM event Copyright and Digital Security in the Age of AI at MAO Ljubljana, we opened two topics that companies still too often address separately: the use of artificial intelligence and digital security. The event focused on how AI can help companies with development, innovation, and productivity, without becoming a new source of uncertainty, legal dilemmas, or security risks.

Over the past decade, many companies have built their virtualization infrastructure on the VMware ESXi hypervisor, primarily due to the availability of a free version. This enabled smaller and mid-sized organizations to establish a stable, high-performance environment for business applications without high licensing costs.

In many small and medium-sized enterprises, the IT environment evolves organically, without a clear plan or long-term strategy. Various applications are used, with inconsistent versions of office tools and antivirus solutions; workstations are not standardized, and access to information systems is often arranged on an individual basis and without adequate documentation.

When we talk about IT security, attention is often directed toward large and visible threats, such as ransomware attacks, server intrusions, and malicious code. This perspective gives the impression that security is addressed primarily at the infrastructure level, separate from users’ everyday work.

"I know a guy who'll take care of it." "A friend's kid is great with computers." All of us who have been working in IT and IT support for companies for some time have heard lines like these. For a long time, the prevailing belief was that having someone who "knows computers" would be enough for business operations to run smoothly.

We are pleased to announce that Alarix has become part of the Humanfrog Group. With this step, we are combining the expertise and experience of both teams, which strengthens our position as a reliable partner in the field of IT solutions.

I recall a Slovenian influencer who, during a live stream, complained: “Technical issues again—is there really no company in Slovenia that can resolve this?” Such situations are not uncommon. The key issue is often a lack of understanding and a poor choice of technology relative to the business model and user expectations.

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has shaken the global IT ecosystem and presented many infrastructure service providers with a strategic choice: either accept a drastic increase in licensing costs or execute a comprehensive technology transformation within a very short timeframe.

We have always adhered to the principle of delivering comprehensive and advanced digital solutions to companies. The decision to enter the SME market was not a coincidence. Our strong technical foundation made it possible.