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We’re currently exploring options to implement an iPXE-based WinPE deployment solution in Microsoft Azure. Our goal is to streamline OS provisioning for virtual machines using cloud-hosted boot scripts and WinPE images, ideally over HTTP/S for performance and flexibility. Key requirements: Must support iPXE booting in Azure (via ISO, custom VM image, or chainloading). Ability to host and serve WinPE images securely (e.g., via Azure Blob Storage or web server). Cyber Essentials Plus compliance is essential, as we operate in a regulated environment. Preferably a UK-based provider with experience in secure cloud deployments and endpoint provisioning. We’ve looked into solutions like 2Pint Software’s iPXE Anywhere, but we’re open to other vendors or managed service providers who can assist with setup, integration, and ongoing support. Has anyone implemented a similar solution or worked with a provider who meets this criteria? Any recommendations or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.
What’s your strategy for helping your CEO, COO, CFO etc. understand the trade-offs between investing in AI compute power now versus waiting for more mature solutions?
Have you considered employing usage-based billing to help stop revenue leakage at your organization?
Yes, we have usage-based billing19%
Yes, I've considered it54%
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I'm unfamiliar with "usage-based billing"2%
Is there a robust methodology or standard or framework for determining the required FTE (Full Time Employee), which I can follow to "OBJECTIVELY" identify the the minimum number of FTE within Cybersecurity?
Lack of Flexibility14%
Vendor lock-in32%
Lack of knowledge17%
Can't integrate with current infrastructure (another data silo)11%
Not in the budget12%
Not Applicable7%
Other (please specify)4%
Yes, it's a major problem we need to address.17%
We anticipate it will become a problem, but it is not currently an issue.57%
It is not an issue for us.20%
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