IT Management

The ODCA Allies Itself with The Green Grid

I hear the sound of tectonic plates shifting in the computing world. In the last few weeks, we have seen some interesting alliances being formed. Continue Reading »

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Ten Vital Steps for Cloud Computing Implementation

If you are wading through the sea of words that has been written about cloud computing in the last few months, you can be forgiven for being a little confused. Not only is cloud computing a new concept, the literature about it is weighed down with new ideas and words such as virtualization, multi-tenancy etc. Continue Reading »

Cloud Storage Requires a Hybrid Approach

Company addresses cloud storage issues by deploying a storage controller locally. Continue Reading »

Decoupling Microsoft SQL Server

As the march toward virtualization starts to extend past server and storage infrastructure, a lot of IT organizations are starting to look at the number of databases they have to manage as the next great opportunity to reduce costs. Continue Reading »

Five Top Challenges of Integrating Social Media Data with Business Applications

Social media has become a valuable source of feedback for businesses that are wise enough to leverage the data it produces. For example, sales teams can keep an eye on their happy customers and their competitors’ unhappy customers. Continue Reading »

The Importance of User Experience in Identity Governance

The success of any identity management effort is dependent on how intrusive it becomes. Continue Reading »

Converging the Management of Mainframes and Distributed Systems

At the CA World 2011 conference this week, CA Technologies took a major step towards integrating the management of different platforms under one common framework. Continue Reading »

Ten IT Things to Be Thankful For in 2011

This year’s list points to technologies driving increased demand for IT skills. Continue Reading »

Getting a Better Management Handle on Virtual Desktops

When it comes to desktop virtualization, it’s too early to say which of half a dozen or so models may actually dominate. In fact, chances are high that IT organizations are going to find themselves supporting multiple instances of desktop virtualization for a long time to come. Continue Reading »