From sprawl to strategy: how a platform approach secures and simplifies IT


February 12, 2026

10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET















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The unchecked growth of point-product sprawl is driving a critical crisis for IT teams-creating operational inefficiencies, increasing complexity, and leaving organizations vulnerable to security risks. To tackle these challenges, businesses are shifting toward a more cohesive, strategic platform-based approach.

Join F5 and guest speaker Carlos Rivera, Senior Analyst at Forrester, alongside Lori MacVittie, F5 Distinguished Engineer, for an insightful webinar. Together, they'll unpack the latest trends in IT platformization and reveal how a converged platform can simplify workflows, strengthen security posture, and enable teams to innovate faster.

Key Learning Objectives:

Identify the Hidden Costs of Point-Product Sprawl: Understand how fragmented IT solutions amplify complexities and security vulnerabilities, making the case for platform consolidation

Discover the Benefits of a Unified IT Platform Strategy: Learn how a centralized platform can reduce operational bottlenecks, enhance your security infrastructure, and foster seamless collaboration.

Get Practical Steps to Implement a Platform Approach: Explore actionable strategies for transitioning to a unified platform to boost efficiency, innovation, and long-term scalability.

Speakers

Lori Mac Vittie

Lori Mac Vittie
Distinguished Engineer and Chief Evangelist
F5

Carlos  Rivera

Carlos Rivera
[Guest Speaker] Senior Analyst
Forrester

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