Hybrid cloud management requires new tools, skills
Organisations are turning to hybrid cloud technology for greater agility, security, compliance and other benefits.
Stories by John Edwards
Serverless computing: ready or not?
Like any disruptive technology, serverless computing is surrounded by plenty of hope and hype.
5 disruptive storage technologies for 2020
Leading-edge technologies, including intent-based storage management, promise to change the way IT organisations store, manage and use data.
Do businesses need high performance computing?
As costs drop and use cases multiply, high performance computing is attracting new adopters of all types and sizes.
Using predictive analytics to troubleshoot network issues: Fact or fiction?
Predictive analytics can reveal lurking network problems before they impact reliability or performance. Once considered a futuristic technology, predictive analytics is poised to become a mainstream network diagnostic and management tool.
How to get a handle on multicloud management
Multicloud management tools promise to bring order, control and insight to disparate environments.
For enterprise storage, persistent memory is here to stay
Persistent memory – also known as storage class memory – has tantalized data center operators for many years. A new technology promises the key to success.
NVMe over Fabrics creates data-center storage disruption
By delivering high speed and low latency storage over a network fabric, NVMe over Fabrics promises to take demanding applications to a new level of performance. Here's what you need to know.
5 times when cloud repatriation makes sense
Even the cloud has its limits. In certain situations a traditional data center is the best place to host one or more applications.
How to move to a disruptive network technology with minimal disruption
Emerging network technologies such as SDN, SD-WAN and intent-based networking promise to improve service and streamline operations, but don't let the transition process throw a wrench into existing activities.
5G versus 4G: how speed, latency and application support differ
5G wireless network technology is set to boost the bandwidth, capacity and reliability of cellular broadband. Are you ready to leave your 4G world behind?
Making the right hyper-convergence choice: HCI hardware or software?
Enterprises planning to adopt hyper-converged infrastructure can select from two main approaches: hardware or software.
10 ways to improve IT performance (without killing morale)
Pushing harder isn't necessarily the pathway to achieving stellar results. From monitoring for burnout to leveraging the latest management techniques, here’s how to keep your IT team humming.
10 cloud mistakes that can sink your business
The cloud offers a wide range of tangible business benefits, but don't let these common blunders cast a shadow on your company's success.
Disaster recovery vs. security recovery plans: Why you need separate strategies
Responding to a cyber security incident has its own unique objectives and requires its own recovery plan.