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IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: Transforming the “Internet of Things” with Chris McNabb, Dell Boomi

IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: Transforming the “Internet of Things” with Chris McNabb, Dell Boomi

with Chris McNabb, DELL Boomi
In this interview, Chris McNabb from Dell Boomi offers expert advice for organizations looking to overcome security and compliance issues arising around the proliferation of cloud computing and mobile applications. Read More >>>

IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: The Changing Complexion of Secure File Transfer in 2014

IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: The Changing Complexion of Secure File Transfer in 2014

with 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 >>>





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Pre-Packaged Data Warehousing – A Solution or an Oxymoron?

March 26, 2014 No Comments

by Bob Eilbacher, Caserta ConceptsA critical component of a successful Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) initiative is the ability to accurately reflect a company’s core structures and processes. Read More >>>

Have a cool idea that could change the world? You can build an app for that – Ask Watson

March 25, 2014 No Comments

with Jerry Cuomo, IBM WebsphereIncredible things are happening with mobile computing today. What used to be considered a futuristic scene from a movie is now a reality, and what’s more: you don’t have to be an action hero to spark amazing feats with the push of a button. Read More >>>

5 Factors to Consider Before Implementing Virtualization

March 25, 2014 No Comments

by Rick DelGado, Independent AuthorOne solution that has been rapidly expanding is virtualization, where a virtual version is created in place of something, whether that be a desktop, operating system, server, or storage device. Read More >>>

Mobile and Cloud, Naturally!

March 21, 2014 No Comments

with Siamak Farah, InfoStreetCloud solutions have advanced rapidly in the past decade and have changed how we work, study, interact socially, shop, and more. The cloud has been wildly successful, since by its own nature it reduces the need to purchase and maintain servers in our office or home. Read More >>>

The Pros and Cons of Co-Workers on Social Media

March 16, 2014 No Comments

by Ken Wisnefski, webimaxAs a business owner, there are extreme pros and cons when it comes to co-workers connecting through social media. On one hand, the fact that social media brings people together and helps boost morale in and out of the office is undeniable. Read More >>>

Changing the Game with Big Data

March 11, 2014 No Comments

by Gil Allouche, QuobleWhile the courtship between sports and data analysis has been going on for decades, only recently has it really taken off….think Moneyball. Read More >>>

Who Pays for BYOD?

March 3, 2014 No Comments

by Rick DelGado, Independent AuthorThere are many factors businesses must consider when creating a BYOD policy. Most businesses tend to focus on security and for good reason, but it’s important to not overlook the cost factor for BYOD, in particular the cost sharing between the employee and the company. Read More >>>

A Look at Cloud Business Technologies, Past and Future

February 28, 2014 No Comments

by Andre Smith, Internet, Marketing and E-Commerce specialistThe cloud has been one of the most prolific buzzwords in business for several years, ever since the concept first debuted. Some detractors believed the cloud would be a passing fad, but the reality has cemented the remote technology-as-a-service idea as a staple of business implementation. Read More >>>

IT Disaster Recovery Plans: What Will Happen with Your Data in the Zombie Apocalypse?

February 27, 2014 No Comments

by Andre Smith, Internet, Marketing and E-Commerce specialistData is valuable. Without the means to restore or the appropriately trained staff to deploy, the data is rendered useless. Go beyond a basic data recovery plan. Don’t delay in developing your business’s IT data recovery plan, or scheduling a test of your existing plan today. Read More >>>

The Business Case for On-premise AND Cloud Storage Solutions

February 24, 2014 No Comments

by Rick DelGado, Independent AuthorThe debate over cloud storage vs. on-premise storage has created some pretty strong opinions on both sides of the issue, but taking the all-or-nothing approach ignores a viable option that allows companies to create a tailored storage solution for their needs: a hybrid solution. Read More >>>

The Evolution of In-House Help Desks

February 20, 2014 No Comments

by Satish Sinha, Zensar TechnologiesToday, it’s rare to find a company that leverages a fully internal IT help desk. There are a number of reasons that this is the case, but it can be summed up by the fact that technology has exploded in the past several years. Read More >>>

The Growing Paranoia: Data Breaches and How To Protect Yourself

February 14, 2014 No Comments

by Eric Knight, Dirtsearch.orgYou just paid your rent online. The site seems safe and you don’t think twice about a data breach, but is it? As cases of online identity fraud grow, one can never be too careful about freely giving away personal information. Read More >>>

A Day in the Life of Big Data

February 13, 2014 No Comments

by Gil Allouche, QuobleBig data is being used all around us. Most of us are unaware of its influence, but it impacts our lives on a day to day basis. Certain use cases, such as home automation, haven’t been adopted by everyone but are available now. Read More >>>

Your Productivity Lifeline — a More Reliable VPN Connection

February 12, 2014 No Comments

with Mike Brown, BlackberryAnyone who has ever worked from home while waiting for the elusive cable guy, experienced airport weather delays, or been stationed off site at an event knows all too well that a reliable VPN connection is their lifeline for getting work done. Read More >>>

IT Briefcase Interview Highlighting Free Cloud Service to Monitor Your On-Premise Monitoring Products

February 7, 2014 No Comments

with Gibu Mathew, ManageEngineIn this interview, Gibu Mathew from ManageEngine outlines the benefits of a cloud-based service that monitors traditional on-premise network, system and application monitoring products. Read More >>>

Overview of Enterprise Storage Markets

January 27, 2014 No Comments

by Rick DelGado, Independent AuthorData storage may not sound like a critical component of running a business, but it is actually a major component of the IT infrastructure and can have severe detrimental effects on a company if it is set up poorly. Read More >>>

The Value of Multivendor Services : Knowledge, Reduced Cost and Service Quality

January 22, 2014 No Comments

By Dave Eichorn, Zensar Technologies By investing in a multivendor services strategy, organizations can conveniently and cost-effectively source their complex IT infrastructure, allowing them to focus on their core business initiatives through allocating resources toward their bottom line. Read More >>>

Four barriers to virtualization adoption among small businesses

January 22, 2014 No Comments

By Mark Oliver, Group Oliver Today, computers are so prolific that their use is almost ubiquitous to the average user. The increase functions computers are able to perform for both individuals and businesses continues to grow. Read More >>>

2014 Predictions for Cloud and Application Development

January 15, 2014 No Comments

By Johan Den Haan, Mendix Forward-thinking CIOs and IT leaders are embracing app-fueled innovation as a driver of business growth and differentiation. What they’re realizing, though, is that not all apps are created equal. Read More >>>

Big Data – How much do we really want to reveal?

January 15, 2014 No Comments

A lot of this big data is now becoming open to the public. How much of this data do we really want to reveal? OpenData by Socrata is a data aggregation website that has more than 10,000 different lists of education, government, business, personal and FUN data. Read More >>>

Fixing Website Blind Spots to Increase e-Retail Conversions

January 14, 2014 No Comments

By John Newsom, Dell SoftwareToday, as opposed to physically browsing in stores, consumers are demanding access to more services, from more devices, from any location. As a result, the online experience – and the need to make websites faster and more functional – has become paramount. Read More >>>

IT Briefcase Exclusive Interview: Transforming the “Internet of Things” with Chris McNabb, Dell Boomi

January 13, 2014 No Comments

with Chris McNabb, DELL BoomiIn this interview, Chris McNabb from Dell Boomi offers expert advice for organizations looking to overcome security and compliance issues arising around the proliferation of cloud computing and mobile applications. Read More >>>

The Massively Distributed Cloud Requires Massively Distributed Solutions

January 9, 2014 No Comments

By Carson Sweet, CloudPassageDespite rapid adoption, security remains a top obstacle to successful adoption. Enterprises are sinking a lot of money into addressing these problems – Gartner estimates that cloud security spending will nearly double between 2013 and 2017 with a 28% annual growth rate. Read More >>>

BYOD Strategies: Which One Is Right For Your Company?

January 8, 2014 No Comments

by Rick DelGado, Independent AuthorThere are measures that can be taken to help protect company data in a BYOD atmosphere. This article outlines three strategies that can help. Read More >>>

The Perfect Data Storm, Fueled by Big Data & Hybrid Cloud, Looms for 2014

December 30, 2013 No Comments

By 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 Comments

By 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 Comments

By 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 Comments

by 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 Comments

with 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 >>>

The Rise of SaaS in the Enterprise and the Shifting Role of IT

December 17, 2013 No Comments

by 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 >>>

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