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May 22, 2012

Automation the Answer to Big Data Question

Most of the world's data is unstructured and is stored in continuously changing, user-defined directory structures with few rules about what types of data are stored, where it is stored and what each... More >

May 21, 2012

Big Data in the Enterprise: Taking the Big Leap

Big Data is the evolution of the next-generation data warehouse, business intelligence and analytics platforms that enables exploiting organizational assets or data to the fullest extent. During the ... More >

May 8, 2012

Is the Network Finally the Computer? Five Key Forces Changing IT as We Know It

"The Network Is the Computer" was a somewhat enigmatic slogan from Sun Microsystems in the 1990s. It certainly took me a while to make full sense of it. Today, though, the phrase is becoming increasi... More >

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Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance

Read this four-part eBook for a better understanding of the real-world issues associated with IT compliance, how they affect the business, and how you can simplify your compliance challenges.

May 7, 2012

SMB Storage Tips: How to Take Advantage of the Cloud

In today’s big data world, data is growing quickly and IT managers at small and medium businesses must be fast and flexible in allocating and managing storage to meet changing demands. These challeng... More >

April 30, 2012

Licensing Confusion in Network Management Software

Network managers are consistently putting out fires, but, in the face of intense budget pressure, they’re also charged with another tough job: ensuring that the software licensing model reflects thei... More >

April 27, 2012

Futureproofing Your Insurance Business: The Way Forward

Certainly, human resources present a major concern within insurance company management. The adage many companies cite, “Our major assets walk out the door every day at 5 o’clock,” rings true for insu... More >

April 19, 2012

What's the Future of BPM? Ask the End User

There’s a lot of theoretical talk in BPM circles about proper methodologies and principles for automating processes — and rightly so. With that in mind, though, it’s too often that we forget the ulti... More >

April 5, 2012

BYOD: Powerful Enabler or Impending Catastrophe?

We are in the midst of a "technological empowerment movement" sweeping across workplaces worldwide. The net result is that more than 40 percent of employees feel comfortable and capable making their ... More >

March 23, 2012

Have You BCDR'd Your Business?

Prioritizing the IT and technology needs of a business while ensuring the IT budget is being used effectively is arguably the biggest challenge facing CIOs and CTOs today. According to the October 20... More >

March 21, 2012

Prepare for BYOD or Get Caught Flat-Footed

A recent study from JP Morgan found that global tablet shipments will reach 72 million by the end of 2012, compared to 52 million in 2011. It’s not surprising, then, that over the past 12 months, BYO... More >

March 1, 2012

Shift IT Dollars from Maintenance to Innovation: Measuring Success Against KPIs

IT is one of the most strategic investments a company can make; ironically, it is also one of the least understood by executive management and the board of directors. With billions of dollars already... More >

February 23, 2012

Don't Jump on the Public Cloud Bandwagon

Public cloud evangelists trumpet the flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency benefits of platform-as-a-service (PaaS). Some take it a step further, decrying and "FUDing" the private cloud altern... More >

February 8, 2012

The Power of a Multi-Level Approach to Business Transformation

Anyone who has implemented a significant business process transformation, such as consolidating different ERP systems after a merger, knows that success depends on many factors beyond IT. A successfu... More >

February 7, 2012

Keeping Watch: Advice for the CISO in Today's Tech Reality

2011 was a year that saw great technological change. Organizations moved to the cloud and other virtualized environments seeking savings, and, in the process, extended their application functionality... More >

February 2, 2012

Cloud: Reduce Network Complexity by Stepping Back from It

For most folks, if they want an apple, they go to the supermarket or local fruit stand and buy one. They don’t think about the time, money and resources required to plant, grow and nurture the apple ... More >

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Service-oriented architecture is the catalyst that allows today's companies to respond to business demands faster and more effectively than ever.

Private Cloud

Products, vendor reviews, and expert commentary on building and managing company assets, sales tools, and collaborative abilities via a private cloud platform.

Database Management

Data management tips and techniques that insure ease of access, comprehensive security and absolute privacy for your invaluable company information.

Data Warehousing

Comprehensive storage solutions for better data access and retrieval, leading to better-informed business decisions.