Jerome Wendt
CEO and principal analyst, DCIG, LLC.
Jerome Wendt currently serves as the CEO and Principal Analyst of DCIG, LLC, which he founded in 2007. Mr. Wendt is an avid writer who has written thousands of articles that have appeared in multiple magazines, on-line publications, and websites. Mr. Wendt is recognized as one of the foremost technology analysts in the enterprise data storage and data protection industries. Mr. Wendt covers topics related to enterprise and cloud infrastructures to include all-flash and hybrid arrays, cloud computing, cloud storage, data protection, hyperconverged infrastructures, and software-defined storage (SDS).
Since founding DCIG, Mr. Wendt originated and developed the processes and methodologies that went into the creation of the DCIG Buyer’s Guides and TOP 5 reports. The first DCIG Buyer’s Guide was released in 2010 and the first DCIG TOP 5 report was released in 2019. Since then, millions of copies of the DCIG Buyer’s Guides and TOP 5 reports having been distributed worldwide.
The Buyer’s Guides and TOP 5 reports have assisted decision makers in properly evaluating and classifying key enterprise data center technologies. The DCIG Buyer’s Guides and TOP 5 reports are widely recognized and used by information technology professionals who view them as the “go-to” source if looking to understand where a product best fits in their enterprise infrastructure.
Prior to founding DCIG, Mr. Wendt served as storage engineer working for First Data Corp. He also has written and contributed to leading publications to include ComputerWorld, Disaster Recovery Journal, DRJ.com, InfoStor, IT Central Station, SearchStorage.com, and Storage Magazine, among others. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems in 1995 from Washburn University (Topeka, KS) and a bachelor’s degree in Theology in 1990 from Ambassador University (now merged with Azusa Pacific University) in Pasadena, CA. More recently, Mr. Wendt was certified as an Amazon Cloud Solutions Architect. When away from work, he enjoys bowling, camping, fishing and playing Sudoku.
Lastest Posts By Jerome Wendt
DCIG TOP 3 Best of NAB Show 2026 – Storage Category
Each year, the NAB Show in Las Vegas provides a window into how storage solutions continue to evolve. In 2026, AI pipelines, long-term data retention
Backup Brick Wall Exists When Adopting VMware Alternatives
Organizations exploring alternatives to VMware now face an unexpected obstacle: backup. Cost pressures and hardware constraints may drive change. However, many discover their existing data protection strategies do not translate easily to new platforms. This gap introduces risk and complexity at the exact moment they seek flexibility and control. Even after identifying viable VMware alternatives and securing infrastructure, organizations often stall when they address backup integration. Their existing tools rely on tightly coupled VMware APIs and mature features that alternatives lack. As a result, backup becomes a critical barrier, forces redesigns, delays adoption, and undermines confidence in migration strategies.
Nutanix’s Support for External Storage Systems Comes with Qualifications
Finding and adopting an alternative to VMware represents a top priority for many enterprises, regardless of their size. So, it was no surprise this topic was top of mind for many attendees at the recent Nutanix .NEXT conference. However, up to 80 percent of enterprises utilize external storage in conjunction with some of their VMware deployments. That helps explain why Nutanix continues to prioritize supporting more external storage systems. That said, Nutanix’s existing and announced support for external storage systems comes with specific qualifications for which enterprises must account.
Ransomware Resilience Requires a Swift, Enterprise-wide Orchestrated Response
HYCU and Halcyon have teamed up to position HYCU R-Shield as the industry’s first enterprise-wide ransomware-resilient data protection solution. No longer do organizations need to individually manage multiple processes to detect and recover from ransomware. Rather, this integration enables organizations to orchestrate swift responses to ransomware attacks across their IT environment.
Resilience, not Data Protection, Is What Businesses Actually Need; DCIG Presents LIVE April 21 in Frisco, TX
Today businesses need resilience. They must possess the ability to withstand, respond to, and rapidly recover from disruptions—whether operational, cyber-related, or infrastructure-driven. If these trends resonate with you—and they should—there’s an opportunity to explore them live and in person further. DCIG’s Principal Analyst, Jerome Wendt, will present these ideas in person at an upcoming live event hosted by Strategic Solutions. The event will begin about 45 minutes before the start of the Tuesday afternoon, April 21st, 2026, Frisco RoughRiders baseball game in Frisco, TX.