Opinion

Opinion

• The benefits of insourcing data center operations

  Though outsourcing data center operations works in some scenarios, insourcing might still be the best solution for many IT shops.  Continue Reading

• Defining software-defined everything

  If the future lies with software-defined everything, it's time to find out what 'everything' means.  Continue Reading

• Battle over the future of desktops raging in the data center

  Microsoft's OS business is under pressure from Apple and mobile platforms, so data center staff must also adapt to the changing future of desktops.  Continue Reading

• Is energy-efficient software the next step to reduce operating costs?

  When the limits of hardware innovation have been reached, energy-efficient software could be way to cut electricity costs.  Continue Reading

• Embracing chaos theory as part of enterprise IT strategy

  Enterprise IT strategy has long been based on straight-line extrapolation, but the industry must learn to embrace chaos if it hopes to thrive.  Continue Reading

• Are there too many options for outsourcing data center operations?

  Outsourcing data center operations is popular among businesses seeking flexibility and low costs, but the plethora of providers muddies the water.  Continue Reading

• Big data platforms may not play well under current IT rules

  IT must learn to juggle current systems and new big data platforms or face the chaos of disparate systems.  Continue Reading

• Despite IT wishes, scale out architecture growing in data centers

  While IT touts centralization, data centers embrace scale-out architecture to stem costs.  Continue Reading

• Check your data center power requirements to save money

  Keeping better track of data center power requirements will lead to better efficiency and lower bills .  Continue Reading

• Quotes from Dell World 2012 and AIIM in the Cloud

  Here are a few insightful quotes from Dell World 2012 and AIIM in the Cloud to illustrate how IT has changed and will continue to change.  Continue Reading

• Rapid technology changes make securing BYOD difficult

  It seems smartphones and tablets are here to stay, and securing BYOD protection for business networks may require some tough love.  Continue Reading

• Liquid cooling drives down costs and improves efficiency

  Everything old is new again, and data center cooling is no exception. As density increases, liquid cooling looks more appealing.  Continue Reading

• Memorable technology quotes from Gartner and AWS re:Invent

  These technology quotes overheard at Garner events and AWS re:Invent show the diversity of IT personalities.  Continue Reading

• Data center design: How to avoid a $5 million mistake

  Designing a new data center isn’t just the purview of IT. Getting input from all angles can avoid costly mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Exploring application delivery and networking in 'Modern Infrastructure'

  Get a look inside the November issue of Modern Infrastructure with this introduction from editor-in-chief Alex Barrett.  Continue Reading