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Podcast
049 – Veeam and the Art of Cloud Data Management
If you’re like most companies, you still probably keep the majority of your data on-premises. But that’s changing rapidly, as more and more data is breaking out of the traditional boundaries and moving to the cloud. What do you do then? How do you corral that data, keep an eye on it, make sur… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Cloud
How To Achieve True Backup Independence
We are now living in an “always on” world, and this changes the game for IT organizations. Traditional backup/disaster recovery (DR) solutions have served companies well for a long time. But as the IT landscape has changed, so must the outmoded ways of doing backup/DR. Traditional solutions a… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Briefing Update
Hybrid Cloud and Cloud-Native Apps On-Premises with Stratoscale
In today's world, fast and agile are two of the biggest differentiators that separate a successful company and their failing competition. Software, cloud-native applications, and hybrid cloud are enablers of that agility and competitiveness. Stratoscale's software is what enables cloud-native applic… Read More
By David M. Davis -
News
Robin.io Inks Partnership with Google Cloud to Transform Kubernetes Storage
If you’re a developer in 2019, you’re aware of containers and if you’re aware of containers, you’re likely either using or considering using Kubernetes, the container orchestration platform that has quickly and handily won the container orchestration wars. Created by Google, Kubernetes is… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
Data Center
Predictability: The King of Infrastructure Outcomes
Workload performance predictability is a critical consideration but does it run contrary to the current trend toward infrastructure simplification? I'll start by highlighting the two topics I'm discussing in this article: Simplicity: As organizations seek to redeploy IT talent to more busines… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
CIO
Intel Data-Centric Innovation Day: A Live View
9:35 AM: We're getting a bit of a late start. Bob Swan, Intel CEO, is giving us an introduction before the main event starts. He's discussing the transformation of Intel from a PC-centric company to a Data-centric one, which explains the name of today's event. Data-centric computing represents… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
Podcast
048 – There’s No Such Thing As ‘Zero Risk’
“Risk Management” needs to be more than a slogan, if you want to protect your most valuable assets: it needs to be a mindset. It needs to be a way of life for your organization. To that end, consider the warning of Vijay Chauhan, Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Illumio, that a risk-free e… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Podcast
047 - IT Changes: It Doesn’t Mean Your Job Is Going Away
IT moves fast. That’s not news. But these days, it seems to be moving faster than ever. Where it’s going, and what it means for your career, is a question that needs answers. That’s why this episode of “10 on Tech” features one of the industry’s most knowledgeable analysts, Wikibon’s S… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Cloud
Pros and Cons of Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery
A solid backup and disaster recovery (DR) plan is critical to the health and business continuity of your organization. In the event of a catastrophic disaster or data compromise, having a solid DR plan can do wonders to calm the nerves of stakeholders and management at the highest level. Most org… Read More
By Greg Stuart -
Cloud
How 5G Will Change Data Centers
The anticipation of 5G wireless technology has increased every year since the release of 4G. The demand for streaming services, artificial intelligence and other bandwidth-heavy applications has gone up significantly, which is driving demand for faster speeds and less latency. 5G technology could… Read More
By Greg Stuart -
Podcast
046 – ‘We’re Not Getting Better’ When it Comes to Application Security
The central idea behind DevOps is speed: the speed of development, and the speed of delivering and integrating that software into the organization’s operations. This is a good thing. But of course, it’s not all good. As Joseph Feiman of WhiteHat Security says, “With DevOps, developers are i… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Podcast
045 – Getting to Public Cloud Doesn’t Have to Hurt
You probably realize that moving part or all of your IT operations to the public cloud isn’t easy. But even with that understanding, it’s still harder than you think. That’s why Root Level Technology exists, and they’re our guests on this edition of “10 on Tech.” Root Level Technology… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Podcast
044 – Dynamic Networks Require Dynamic Security
IT infrastructure has changed dramatically over the years. Data centers are no longer castles surrounded by moats that are entirely self-contained and shut off from the outside world. And that means the ways of securing the castle have to change, too. Faraz Aladin, Head of Technical Product Marke… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Opinion
5 Ways To Break Up the Cloud Deployment Logjam
As trees and other debris float along waterways, logjams can accumulate and obstruct water flow, causing flooding and other problems. Breaking up logjams can be hazardous, requiring professionals with heavy equipment and even explosives. Many enterprises all over the world are embarking on a clou… Read More
By Robert Christiansen -
Podcast
043 – Getting Fox Sports Connected
There’s no doubt that computing is moving rapidly to the edge – this is the idea behind the Internet of Things, as well as increasing use of mobile and branch networks. One area you may not have thought of is the infrastructure necessary to run a live sports show. SD-WAN vendor Cradlepoint pr… Read More
By Keith Ward -
Opinion
6 Experts Weigh in on the IoT Connected World in 2019 and Beyond
The Internet of Things is nothing like it was just a few years ago. Throughout the past few years, we have seen a massive IoT explosion in not only businesses but people’s lives. Millions of home and businesses around the globe are now connecting more devices than ever, and it is not expected to s… Read More
By ActualTech Media -
Sponsored
CapEx and OpEx Savings With Private Cloud
HCI continues to be viewed as a key enabler of private clouds. HCI leverages commodity hardware to host applications provided as VMs (and containers). The definition of HCI varies by vendor, but can be separated into two broad models: HCI appliances and HCI software. Both HCI models provide OpEx… Read More
By ActualTech Media -
Opinion
PanelCast Recap: The Enterprise IT Landscape in 2019
Those working in the world of enterprise IT maintain a delicate balance between what is and what will be. Most CIOs have one foot in the data center and one in the future, and that can be tricky when it comes to anticipating not only new services and new technologies to implement, but also the clima… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
CIO
PanelCast 2019 Predictions: How Public Cloud Costs Are Driving Organizations to On-Prem and Back
Presently, it seems that cloud run costs/subscriptions can easily exceed on-premises costs for general workloads beyond small systems. Do you see this changing moving forward, and how soon? [su_note note_color="#e1f2ed"]This blog post was created following ActualTech Media's inaugural PanelCast ev… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
CIO
PanelCast 2019 Predictions: The Evolution from Alignment to Digital Transformation and Going Beyond Hardware Buys
IT needs to meet all the needs of the business, but the business isn’t always interested in buying more stuff – tools, software, platforms, hardware, storage, networking, etc. How does the business forge ahead without IT just continuing to buy? [su_note note_color="#e1f2ed"]This blog post was c… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe -
CIO
PanelCast 2019 Predictions: Hyperconvergence and the Next Wave of Systems Integration
Hyperconvergence has become a force unto itself. What comes after HCI? Is it extensions that turn HCI into a broader platform or is it a whole new architecture altogether? [su_note note_color="#e1f2ed"]This blog post was created following ActualTech Media's inaugural PanelCast event, held in Dece… Read More
By Scott D. Lowe