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These resources give Symantec’s analysts’ unparalleled sources of data with which to identify, analyse, and provide informed commentary on emerging trends in attacks, malicious code activity, phishing, and spam. The result is the annual Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.
By Sharon FlorentineAs more and more businesses move operations into the cloud, it’s becoming clear that not just the tech of cloud computing is changing, but the people involved in the setting up a cloud, from start to finish. Read More >>>
The interest and importance of big data analytics has grown faster than anyone would have imagined even a few years ago. In this interview, Joe Nicholson, Vice President of Marketing at Datameer shares some real use cases, how businesses can separate the market hype from reality and the differences between traditional business intelligence and big data analytics applications. Read More >>>
Huddle is taking on Microsoft SharePoint with its cloud-based enterprise collaboration and content management tool.
By: Will Johnson & Sid Probstein, AttivioA recent Developer Zone article, Why Startups Should Not Choose NoSql, advises startups to “stick to a SQL solution” instead of choosing technologies such as Cassandra, MongoDB, HBase, Redis, etc. The author writes that this is not only because building good NoSQL data and query models is very difficult; but also that agility is key. As a startup learns what it has to change one or two years later, the challenge of extending these models is simply daunting. Read More >>>
By: Henrik Liliendahl Sørensen, Owner, Liliendahl LimitedPractically every single organization on this planet is struggling with data quality issues. The single most frequent data quality issue is about the quality of contact data. Read More >>>
They will discuss how open source software and Apache Camel enabled them to provide real-time weather updates in industry standard data formats to users of the National Airspace System (NAS).
The goal of this presentation is to present the different possibilities offered by Apache Camel and ActiveMQ to develop real time applications using WebSocket technology.
By: Sanjay Castelino, SolarWindsIt’s amazing to think about the many things we take for granted today, one of which is network connectivity; we now expect an always on connection everywhere we go. In order to deliver this persistent connection, IT pros have had to manage an increasingly complex network behind the scenes, and with fewer resources at their disposal. To make matters more difficult, there are several trends blending together that are driving even greater network complexity – BYOD, virtualization, and the rise of richer and more bandwidth intensive content. Read More >>>
By: Ralph Shaw, iSimplyConnectFaced with economic and competitor pressures, companies rarely pass up an opportunity for cost savings. What businesses may not know is that mobility can be a major source of unnecessary spending. Read More >>>
By Bertrand Hazard & Christine Bentsen, SolarWinds Mobile AdminThree in four IT professionals save time each week by using their smart phones or tablets to manage IT on the go. In fact, nearly all 184 IT pros SolarWinds surveyed recently said they use their mobile devices to do work after hours. Whether an IT pro needs to monitor his network from the ballpark, the beach or the comfort of his own living room, “going mobile” with IT management can improve an IT pro’s flexibility and increase job satisfaction. Read More >>>
By: Bill Franks, Chief Analytics Officer, TeradataWhile the term big data was barely on the radar just two or three years ago, today it is one of the hottest topics among those with an interest in data and analytics. One common discussion thread centers on the best way to define what big data is. While that seems like an easy question, there is actually much debate about the answer. Read More >>>
There is no question that one of the biggest challenges for Big Data today is properly filtering and putting to use all of the information that has been collected. Ian Fyfe, VP of big data product marketing at Orlando and San Francisco based Pentaho, outlines below ways in which companies can not only make good use of the information they are collecting, but also capture the full benefit of the data. Read More >>>
Are your employees asking for the latest mobile device claiming it will make them more efficient? Are you concerned it will cost you more? New mobile devices continue to offer more features and advanced technology dependent upon real-time connectivity for anywhere access. The problem is that those “anywhere” devices are tied to data plans, and if consumers and employees don’t fully understand their mobile data plans, use of the device can, and often will, lead to serious overage fees. Read More >>>
Planning and knowing what to look for in a cloud-based BI implementation is critical to success, and it begins with having a strategy and ‘end game’ in mind for your cloud-based applications. Here’s a quick summary of what to expect – good and bad – as you search for a cloud-based BI solution. Read More >>>
Technology and the Internet continue to evolve and grow at a sometimes-dizzying pace. We find ourselves adjusting to one innovation only to learn it has been usurped and replaced by something new and even more innovative. The same can be said for laws pertaining to the Internet and data governance. Read More >>
APIs have existed since the dawn of computing, and they’ve recently begun to show their star-power. With ecosystem leaders like eBay, Netflix and Amazon using APIs to expose business capabilities across third parties and demonstrating successful API business models, more enterprises are recognizing the API’s intrinsic value. Read More…
In recent years, traditional cooling systems design has proven inadequate to remove concentrated heat loads (20 kW per rack and higher). This has driven an architectural shift in data center cooling. The advent of a newer cooling architecture designed for these higher densities has brought with it increased efficiencies for the data center. This article discusses the efficiency benefits of row-based cooling compared to two other common cooling architectures.
This paper shows that the values commonly used for estimating equipment inefficiency are quite inaccurate. A simple, more accurate efficiency model is described that provides a rational basis to identify and quantify waste in power and cooling equipment.
This paper describes the drawbacks of scaling legacy UPS systems and how scalable rack-based systems address these drawbacks. The cost factors of both methods are described, quantified and compared.
An appropriate specification for cooling IT wiring closets should assure compatibility with anticipated loads, provide unambiguous instruction for design and installation of cooling equipment, prevent oversizing, maximize electrical efficiency, and be flexible enough to work in various shapes and types of closets. This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of cooling for wiring closets.
Security incidents are rising at an alarming rate every year. As the complexity of the threats increases, so do the security measures required to protect networks. Data center operators, network administrators, and other data center professionals need to comprehend the basics of security in order to safely deploy and manage networks today. This paper covers the fundamentals of secure networking systems, including firewalls, network topology and secure protocols. Best practices are also given that introduce the reader to some of the more critical aspects of securing a network.
Featured Whitepaper by The physical and power infrastructure of data centers and network rooms is typically oversized by more than 100%. Statistics related to oversizing are presented. The costs associated with oversizing are quantified. The fundamental reasons why oversizing occurs are discussed. An architecture and method for avoiding oversizing is described.
This paper provides ten approaches for increasing cooling efficiency, cooling capacity, and power density in existing data centers.
New analyst brief published by Enterprise Management Associates
June 07, 2012 — Delivering the future of business analytics, Pentaho Corporation today announced the availability of a new analyst report issued by Aberdeen Group that examines the organizational impact of buying commercially available BI tools as compared with taking a homegrown approach to BI. The report titled “Build vs. Buy with BI: Key Strategies for Embedded Analytics,” examines three different approaches to embedded BI using data from 119 respondents.
Two of the most recognized names in the field of Business Process Management (BPM) have joined forces to host the next generation of BPM and business process innovation.
Major corporations, like Visa, MasterCard, Facebook and Google, are turning to big data technologies, to analyze the massive amounts of business transaction and application data.
This report analyzes the Global market for Green IT Services in US$ Million by the following Service Segments – Assessment, Planning, and Implementation. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015.
The 2012 study has 671 pages, 220 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the SOA systems provide the base for cloud computing. SOA is useful for addressing the need for flexible systems, the need for adaptation to mobile handset presentation of information, and the need for marketing analytics.
