Efficiency has long been one of the holy grails of network management, yet in recent years, it seems to have been slipping away from us. According to industry estimates, up to 70% of enterprise IT budgets are spent, not on new and better equipment, but simply on overhead and maintenance of existing resources.The IBM PureFlex […]
IBM PureFlex System Is Giving Your Infrastructure Choice and Control
One of the biggest fears any company has when investing in IT infrastructure is that they will get locked into an expensive system that does not meet their needs or limits their ability to expand. As IT continues to grow more complex, this has become a legitimate problem. Too many network solutions today are based […]
IBM PureFlex System Paves the Road For Cloud Computing
It’s quickly becoming common knowledge that businesses everywhere are coming to embrace cloud computing. Because of the versatility that the cloud offers for IT systems, for everything from extended storage to remote access, making use of the cloud can be a boon for a wide range of businesses. However, you need a network that can […]
Virtualization Strategy: Going Beyond The Initial Project
Virtualization can be the proverbial gift that keeps on giving. Once you’ve implemented your initial virtualization strategy and begun moving your systems over, you shouldn’t stop there. You can continue to reap increasing benefits of virtual networks as you transition more workloads and find new uses for the system. […]
Virtualization Benefits: 4 Key Success Factors
Just like with any large-scale change to your business, the benefits of virtualization can come more slower or more quickly depending on how effectively you roll it out. The success of your virtual networking mostly depends on planning ahead properly, and using the most efficient methods possible to ensure a smooth changeover. This is the […]
6 Virtual Server Implementation Terms To Know
When considering the possibilities of server virtualization for your business, it’s important to understand basic relevant terms, such as the following six. […]
4 Ways To Advance Your Server Virtualization Implementation
Taking advantage of server virtualization is a significant challenge at companies that are new to it. The change is a fundamental shift, not simply a tweaking of how IT operates. It calls for a new mentality among executives, IT personnel, and all other stakeholders in the company—which in today’s connected, digital world is almost everybody […]
5 Reasons Why Virtualization Can Benefit Your Company
Server virtualization is a hot concept in the IT world. But when faced with the prospect of actually implementing this strategy, being trendy isn’t enough. Before moving to server virtualization, it’s wise to take a long, analytical look at what it involves from a logistical and financial perspective. […]
Understanding Cloud Computing
The basic idea behind cloud computing and virtualization is twofold. On the surface, it entails taking IT services that are normally on-site, such as data storage or web servers, and moving them onto third-party servers which are accessible from anywhere over the Internet. Amazon’s Web Services (AWS) is a fine example of this. Thousands of […]