Cloud computing is transforming IT in terms of how services are delivered, how infrastructure is deployed and managed, and how IT organizations structure themselves. For the purposes of this study, Forrester is defining a cloud solution as having three major characteristics:“self-service access, full automation of processes and policies, and metering and tracking of usage.”1 It
To grasp the modern challenges of running and sustaining infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, ask yourself these questions: “How can I manage the ongoing health of my multi-vendor infrastructure more efficiently as a system, not as siloed technology components?” “How can I simplify and more effectively manage my data center as a unified, agile resource pool,
SQL Server can bring significant benefits to an organisation but Introducing a new database system into a business is no trivial task for an administrator. All existing data must be transferred and staff need to be trained to use the new technology. Admins must also monitor the performance of the database and the integrity and
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 brings a range of benefits for organisations, but don’t just take our word for it. Denny Cherry and associates have spent the past few months testing a beta version of the software and can provide insights into what the upgrade means to them. Discover an honest, independent opinion from personal experiences
In four out of ten organisations, quality of collaborative and personal productivity tools is considered “low” by respondents to the survey. Half of the companies plans to invest in document sharing solutions within the next 2 years and 43% of large organisations (1,000+ employees) are willing to invest in Enterprise Social Networking products. These are
Virtual collaboration, redesigned offices, new ways of working – these are big changes that affect how productive we are at work. But are we forgetting some of the fundamentals when it comes to being more effective, like the impact of background noise on our calls?
Organizations that invest in proprietary applications and data for competitive advantage in their industries only succeed by making those investments available to employees, customers, and partners that drive revenue and opportunity. Securing those investments requires a fresh perspective as the types of devices accessing the cloud datacenter are changing rapidly and new workloads, such as
IBM’s white paper looks at the trends driving the move to SDN, the implications for the enterprise and the actions you can take to optimize the outcome for your business
It’s an Android world. Sixty percent of the mobile device market is dominated by this leading mobile open-source operating system.
Many businesses are now enjoying the benefits of cloud computing, but migrating traditional IT infrastructures to a cloud-based model can be a daunting prospect for many mid-market firms without the relevant knowledge, skills or experience.