Prior to server virtualization, IT landscapes were plagued by server sprawl and underutilized capacity, which were brought on by data growth and the one-application, one-server requirement. In order to meet growing capacity demands, organizations added servers until that demand began to outstrip the ability to achieve economies of scale. Server virtualization provided a consolidation and
Cloud-enabled services are the next wave transforming how businesses capitalize on information technology, and that in turn drives the next evolution in the processes, roles, skills, and structure of IT organizations—the evolution to IT as a Service (ITaaS). Today’s CIOs must exercise extraordinary leadership to make the transition and unleash new business value.
EMC VSPEX is a proven flexible architecture solution that allows IT to quickly and consistently deploy a virtualized infrastructure to consolidate servers, applications, and desktop, while helping you reduce capital and operational expenses.
This ESG Lab Validation report documents hands-on testing of Symantec Backup Exec 2012’s advanced virtual server data protection. The report focuses on how Backup Exec 2012 measures up against best practices in virtual data protection.
The cloud can provide cost savings, flexibility and more for your business. From smooth customer interactions and seamless mobile operations to increased operational efficiencies – see how beneficial (and simple) it is to give your employees that freedom to work wherever, whenever.
A no-nonsense guide to social media for small and medium businesses. We have all heard so much about the importance of social media, but it can be hard to know where to begin using these tools for your business. This guide cuts through the hype and shows you concrete uses of social media for your
The future of work is mobile. Liberated by the internet and new mobile solutions, more and more businesses are embracing flexible working arrangements in which employees work from wherever they want. Smart businesses utilising flexible working know that it’s no longer about the hours you work—it’s about results. These businesses are freeing themselves and their
Apps have become critical to small businesses’ success Small businesses are increasingly using apps in their daily operations. According to a recent survey, nearly three-fourths (72%) of small businesses are using apps on smartphones or tablets for their business and 38% report they could not survive—or it would be a major challenge to survive—without apps
Small and medium businesses are implementing video conferencing systems faster than ever—faster even than large businesses, with 58% surveyed saying that they plan to use video conferencing more extensively within 12 months. They cite reduction of travel as the most important benefit of video conferencing.
Talk just got cheaper Thanks to the Internet, you no longer have to invest in expensive business PBX phone systems or pay handsomely for long distance calls. Internet phone systems can provide you with the same features you are accustomed to at a fraction of the cost. And they can go even further, enhancing your