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• SD-WAN, NFV deployment leads software-defined networking charge

  An SD-WAN or NFV deployment can cut costs and simplify network management. Discover how these two software-defined networking technologies can work in your data center. Continue Reading

• A big data, IoT project brings unique storage demands

  With the proliferation of IoT and big data, the amount of data in the enterprise increases every day. Find out how to meet storage demands for these new IT initiatives. Continue Reading

• IT lifecycle management drives smarter refresh decisions

  IT teams need to strike a balance between keeping up with the latest technology and being cost-effective. Proper IT lifecycle management techniques can help. Continue Reading

• Lack of open source support continues to pose IT challenge

  Open source software and hardware continue to infiltrate the data center, but the lack of professional support remains a top business and IT concern. Continue Reading

• What role does IT play in a BPM implementation?

  A BPM tool helps business executives monitor performance and other key metrics. But what exactly is IT's role in a BPM implementation? Continue Reading

• Open Compute servers bring innovation to everyday IT

  Lower prices and increased efficiency are driving Open Compute servers toward more mainstream IT adoption.Continue Reading

• HCI can pave the way to a software-defined platform

  To achieve a true software-defined data center, IT teams need to piece together multiple technologies. Hyper-converged infrastructure might be able to help.Continue Reading

• Storage for big data and IoT is no small detail

  Capturing and capitalizing on vast amounts of data about customers and products can help a business adapt and even thrive. But implementing big data or IoT means creating or adjusting IT resources to handle the burden. With these emerging IT ...Continue Reading

• Tackle the cooling challenges that edge computing poses

  Edge computing is the next new trend, but recognize its obstacles before riding the wave.Continue Reading

• IT culture is insane. Yes, this means you

  IT needs to embrace the chaos and change its ways -- fast. If it doesn't, a stagnant IT culture can prove disastrous for the data center, the IT team and the company.Continue Reading

• CI and disaggregated server tech can converge after all

  Converged IT and disaggregated servers are trends that work together. Learn how you can use both to optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of data center infrastructure.Continue Reading

• Falling back on bad habits in a DevOps organization

  In a DevOps organization, can you still set boundaries? How do you pick the right tools? Learn from these experiences before you make the switch.Continue Reading

• How do I convert CPU hours to MIPS for mainframe capacity planning?

  For better mainframe capacity planning, how do I convert CPU hours to MIPS? And is there a way to calculate the relationship between MIPS and MSUs?Continue Reading

• Draw up a data center network diagram you'll actually use

  Creating a data center network diagram is time-consuming but necessary work. Keep the scope narrow and know the priorities of your diagram to save time and energy.Continue Reading

• Two key disaster recovery colocation questions to ask

  Choosing a disaster recovery colocation provider may seem daunting. However, knowing what to look for beforehand can help you make the right choice.Continue Reading