When we talk about digital transformation, we tend to think first of end-user devices and edge uses: smart objects, automated operations and streamlined processes. But none of those solutions or outcomes is possible without the right back-end infrastructure to support it. Forward-looking organizations must move beyond a “keep the lights on” mentality and strategically design…

We are living in exciting times, especially those of us who work in IT. The technological changes going on all around us are, historically, on par with previous leaps in human development. For businesses, technology offers tools that allow them to compete and thrive. It gives them the ability to apply intelligence and process management…

I see more customers considering the adoption of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions in their data centers this year. The primary drivers? For most of them, it’s increased efficiency, improved ease of use and reduced costs – take your pick. HCI is a game-changing solution that simplifies a data center’s infrastructure by integrating server, storage and…

The IT industry is full of acronyms and buzzwords (as those of us in the profession are sometimes painfully aware.). Many of these are constantly evolving in definition (e.g., “the cloud”). There is also a never-ending supply of new technology and processes, all of which we struggle to define. As a result, we end up…

It’s a competitive world out there. In order to remain relevant to customers, every organization must continue to innovate while keeping expenses in check. IT departments are no stranger to these challenges.

The routers and switches on a network have been described as the plumbing—hopefully just sitting behind the scenes working. These weren’t the items that got much attention like security breaches, growing your infrastructure, or backing up your storage. This makes sense, as you would just add a switch when you needed more ports; change a…