The cloud has become one of the most widely talked about computer network solutions. Cloud computing is shifting how everyone is using their computers as it allows users greater flexibility by allowing users to access an array of tools from nearly any location.

The cloud concept originally developed from a desire to allow users the ability to access data from remote locations. Cloud capabilities over the past couple years have bloomed as cloud platforms are not only used as…

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Your data is arguably the most important commodity to your business. Client records, research data, financial information, project planning files, product/service archives and more are what molded your business into what it is today. The safety of this data should always be a primary concern. The speed at which you are able to access your data should be a concern as well. Such criterion have been taken to heart in the design of the IBM DS8000 series storage system. This solution offers…

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Your network infrastructure should reflect strength and perseverance, just like your business model itself. Just as there are peaks and valleys in our daily lives, business is subject to experience the same manner of cycles in both financial growth and productivity. Implementing a solid disaster recovery plan is critical to minimize down time in the event of a catastrophe. A myriad of disaster recovery tactics are available in today’s market but not all are created equal. IBM offers a…

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This is the second of a two part series pertaining to EMC VFCache, you can read the first part here.

 

In this part of the series, lets look at some common questions along with comments and perspectives.…

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This is the first part of a two part series covering EMC VFCache, you can read the second part here.

 

EMC formerly…

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This year was bound to be a year of server refreshes, and in short succession HP and IBM have done just that. Respectively the HP ProLiant ranges and IBM System x have had an overhaul to take their servers forward another two years or so.



In both cases, the most important upgrade is the processor. The start of this year saw the release of the new Westmere architecture by Intel, and the big three can't afford to let the processor slip by. Its six cores (although four cores are still an… Continue