Inside the Briefcase
SQL Integrity Check
January 7, 2014 No CommentsWith SQL Integrity Check, quickly reveal problem spots on SQL Servers before you back it up – no need to write and maintain scripts.
DATA and ANALYTICS
The Perfect Data Storm, Fueled by Big Data & Hybrid Cloud, Looms for 2014
December 30, 2013 No CommentsBy Yves de Montcheuil, TalendWith regards to cloud computing, we are now way past the initial hype and entering a new era of hybrid deployments, where the cloud transparently extends the data center. Read More >>>
U.S. Open Showcases the Value of Big Data Analytics for Fans
December 27, 2013 No CommentsBy Jim McCann, Paragon SolutionsTennis fans enjoyed unparalleled degrees of information regarding the matches played, the weather conditions and the players who participated in the U.S. Open thanks in large part to big data implementations.Read More >>>
Software Market Influenced by Nexus of Forces: Gartner
December 23, 2013 No CommentsBy Patrick Burke, RackspaceGartner said that technology providers must realize that the disruptive forces of cloud, information, mobile and social will reach mainstream status in 2014. Read More >>>
Explaining Hadoop to the Non Data Geeks at the Office
December 19, 2013 No Commentsby Gil Allouche, QuobleThink about how much backstory is in just that one statement: what Hadoop is, why Hadoop matters, what the Hadoop ecosystem is, why it matters, what cloud computing is… you get my point. Read More >>>
IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: The Changing Complexion of Secure File Transfer in 2014
December 19, 2013 No Commentswith Bill Ho, President at Biscom In this interview, Bill Ho offers expert advice for organizations looking to tackle cloud and mobile challenges, as well as increase productivity while retaining data security. Read More >>>
Looking in to 2014: The Need for Speed in the e-commerce world
December 18, 2013 No CommentsAs we are leaving 2013, heading for 2014, e-commerce is under heavy expansion. A growing number of online consumers will put pressure on e-commerce sites’ functionality. Web performance expert Sven Hammar, CEO of Apica, gives you his best advice on how to avoid being the e-retailer who throws the customers out on the street in 2014.
The Rise of SaaS in the Enterprise and the Shifting Role of IT
December 17, 2013 No Commentsby Mike Kane, SoftchoiceEnterprise technology is evolving. Adoption of cloud applications such as Evernote and LogMeIn – consumer-grade tools employees depend on for day-to-day productivity – is booming, but as more users embrace these tools, organizations face a perilous double-edged sword. Read More >>>
Video Interview: The Future of BPM
December 16, 2013 No Commentswith Mac McConnell, BonitasoftWith the evolution of mobile, big data, packaged apps that utilize BPM, and cloud computing, McConnell stresses the importance of customer facing applications and creative “design” thinking when creating BPM tools. Read More >>>
Why your legacy storage is naughty?
December 12, 2013 No CommentsDownload this White Paper and learn how to make your Storage Nice!
You’ve Adopted Virtualization. Now It’s Time To Update Your Security Policy
December 10, 2013 No CommentsBy Shawn Wilson, NeXt ITAs private cloud and virtual desktop infrastructure technology continue to push growth, the promise of ROI rules the dialogue, resulting in the auditing of security policies getting overlooked. Read More >>>
Greener Cloud Computing Options
December 10, 2013 No CommentsBy Patrick Burke, RackspaceIBM has patented a solution which it claims is a “green button” that distributes a cloud service to lower power systems to help save environmental costs. Read More >>>
Cybersecurity Imperatives: Reinvent Your Network Security
December 9, 2013 No CommentsDownload this white paper and learn how your organization can pursue the deployment of the innovative technologies and applications you need to thrive and protect your assets against all types of cyberthreats.
10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
December 9, 2013 No CommentsDownload this white paper and learn the challenges your firewall is now experiencing with all the new layers of complexity and how to address the situation.
Network, server, storage, and desktop virtualization: Which one is for your business?
December 9, 2013 No CommentsBy Zane Gramendis, East Coast ComputerNot many IT managers remain a stranger to the term virtualization anymore. However, few understand the differences between the types of virtualization technologies and what benefits each solution has to offer. Read More >>>
3 Benefits of BYOD
December 6, 2013 No Commentsby Rick DelGado, Independent Author Over 50% of Americans now use smartphones, with that number expected to rise in years to come. As such, businesses around the world are looking for a way to use these statistics to their advantage. Read More >>>
Locking Down the Cloud Part 4: Monitoring the Cloud
December 5, 2013 No CommentsBy Kurt Hagerman, FireHostIf you’ve been paying attention to this series these past few months, you know by now how to lock down the cloud. In parts I, II and III, we talked about the importance of performance, compliance and security in a successful cloud infrastructure. Read More >>>
Agile Optical Networking: More Than Moving Light
December 4, 2013 No CommentsAgile Optical Networking enables IT and telecom service providers alike to conquer these challenges and accelerate delivery of cloud, mobile broadband and video-intensive services.
Survey: Constant Connectivity Leads to Conflicting Views
December 4, 2013 No CommentsBy John Pironti, IP ArchitectsAmericans love their electronic devices and the connectivity they provide, as evidenced by the number of Internet-connected devices they own. But a new survey shows that most are struggling with data privacy and security concerns that come with the conveniences of an increasingly always-online lifestyle. Read More >>>
Why It’s Time to Short the MDM Market
November 26, 2013 No CommentsBy Adam Ely, BlueboxMobile device management (MDM) pre-IPO market evaluations hit an all-time high in February 2013 however, in recent weeks, we’ve seen two other companies get acquired at fire sale prices, could it be MDM isn’t the complete answer? The answer to all questions is: yes. Read More >>>
Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit
November 25, 2013 No CommentsWhen you this year’s Gartner’s Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit, you’ll walk with away with the information you need to apply new BI and analytics technologies to your company.
Big Data InFocus
November 25, 2013 No CommentsTM Forum Big Data InFocus is the only event of its kind that addresses the unique needs service providers face when capitalizing on big data analytics to further their business objectives.
How Platform as a Service Super-Charges Software Development
November 25, 2013 No CommentsBy Joe McKendrick, Author and Independent ResearcherIf you are looking for a compelling business case for Platform as a Service, look no further than some of leading firms that are racing to keep up with changes technology is imposing on their business models. Read More >>>
Why File Server Auditing is Important and Why Just Native Auditing is Not Enough
November 25, 2013 No Commentsby Steven Smith, Technology ReviewerFile server auditing ensures safe and secure File server environment where all the critical data stored remains safe and out of the reach of the rogue users. Read More >>>
Is your data ready for analytics?
November 22, 2013 No CommentsData quality for analytics is an important topic across business domains and functional questions. There are specific requirements for analytics that need to be fulfilled. These requirements usually extend the basic data quality tasks like data standardisation or data de-duplication.
IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: The “Glue” That Holds Modern Systems Together with Mac McConnell, Bonitasoft
November 21, 2013 No Commentswith Mac McConnell, BonitaSoftIn this interview, Mac McConnell from Bonitasoft offers expert advice for organizations looking to overcome data management and data integration challenges, and accentuates the value of BPM and SOA within this equation.Read More >>>
Debunking the Myth: Enterprise Resource Planning Isn’t Just for LARGE Chemical Enterprises
November 21, 2013 No Commentsby Stefan Guertzgen, SAPMost chemical SMEs would agree – their biggest challenges include developing innovative applications and formulations, delivering rapid response to changing customer needs, managing complex supply chains and meeting increasing regulatory requirements – all while competing with much larger players in their market space. Read More >>>
Tackling Data Integration Issues With Cloud Networking
November 21, 2013 No Commentsby Wayne Douglas, Technology ReviewerEven the mid-size enterprise has diverse sources of data flowing in every day from multiple sources. The challenge is to integrate and analyze all this information into a unified, user friendly and adaptable view. Read More >>>
Storage As A Service – Store
November 20, 2013 No CommentsTweet Maintaining instant availability of your company’s data for those that need it, while keeping it safe, is a challenge. Every day you generate a torrent of new data — documents, media files and databases. Purging the oldest data to make room may not be an option, because regulation demands that you retain more information […]
Storage As A Service – Recover
November 20, 2013 No CommentsTweet The risk of data loss is not something you can afford to ignore. You need to know that backups are up to date and can be restored quickly and reliably. As data volumes continue to grow, and backup windows get shorter, simply adding more storage to your backup array is no longer sustainable. Traditional […]
