Few topics catch at the attention of the media like a data breach at a large company. When Target, Home Depot, and Equifax suffered data breaches, their stories were covered by every major network. Moreover, the news traveled fast and far given the millions of consumers who had their private data stolen. Large companies like… Read more »
Read the ArticleResearch firm Forrester predicts that hyper-converged systems will “become ubiquitous” as a common platform for deploying on-premises infrastructure. Compared to legacy infrastructure approaches, converged infrastructures promise lower costs, more scalability, and more flexible management. But as with any technology, there are a few competing philosophies in the infrastructure realm. How do you know whether to… Read more »
Read the ArticleFor many SMBs, it’s practical to use a private cloud for everything from software as a service to storage infrastructure and more. With benefits like cost savings, live support, and more, it’s tempting for enterprises to also ditch their hybrid cloud infrastructure in favor of public cloud offerings. But before you jump ship altogether, there… Read more »
Read the ArticleResearch shows that companies are losing billions of dollars by not having the necessary cloud professionals. Why? Because fewer cloud professionals means there is less innovation and revenue. That may be why some companies are actually hiring tech people before there are jobs available – they know the talent pipeline isn’t overflowing and they don’t… Read more »
Read the ArticleAs an IT pro, you know that data breach is a real risk. Your clients, however, probably haven’t thought about it as much. If your job is to keep them productive and their data safe, you must know how to broach the topic of data breach. Here’s an approach that will help them understand the… Read more »
Read the ArticleIf you’re in the education sector, you understand just how much data schools collect. Student records, teacher information, lesson plans, attendance lists, and so much more all have to be housed in a secure and accessible environment. Sadly, many schools are years behind where they should be with their management software. Because funding is hard… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhile many top leaders now tout the value of data to their organizations, there may a distinct lack of enthusiasm by rank-and-file employees for embracing data on a regular basis. That disconnect can spell trouble for organizations that are trying to use data to be more competitive or innovative. Without complete employee buy-in, the data-integration… Read more »
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