Tape backup has been around for a long time. Tape data storage is an archive, which is long-term storage of inactive or low-activity data retained for future use. Even though it’s prominent in the archive world, the demise of tape has been an annual prediction since the cloud pushed its way onto the scene. Taking… Read more »
Read the ArticlePossibly the most unnerving and damaging event that can happen to an MSP is a server failure. If your server goes down, so does your business, until the issue is resolved, and downtime can cost you thousands. There are a variety of reasons your server may crash, including loss of power during an intense storm,… Read more »
Read the ArticleMaintaining an efficient IT environment is no easy task. Most IT departments approach such initiatives with their organization’s best interests at heart. However, communication issues, internal politics, and differences in management philosophies can stifle even the best plans. So how do you know where you stand? We have laid out four symptoms that indicate your… Read more »
Read the ArticleAn inside look at converged infrastructure and what’s driving one of the hottest trends in IT.
Read the ArticleFor many people, 2016 can’t end soon enough. It’s been a tumultuous year of political upheaval in many parts of the world. I tend to steer clear of political commentary, but it’s fair to say there’s a lot of uncertainly at home and around the globe. None of that means innovation has ground to a halt… Read more »
Read the ArticleTwo weeks ago, I left the warm confines of southern Utah and headed north to Salt Lake City. The Supercomputing 2016 conference was in town for the week. I’ve attended conferences both large and small going back 20 years, but nothing could prepare me for what I saw at Supercomputing. If you’re not familiar with… Read more »
Read the ArticleImagine that you’d like to hire someone to perform a major remodel to your kitchen. You visit a Home Depot where a designer listens to your ideas. You bring along a few pictures of your current kitchen which she scans. And then you select new appliances, counters, lighting, table and seating arrangements. Within a few… Read more »
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