Data loss causes business billions of dollars each year. In the past the most convenient way to backup data was to a USB device or on to a server. While backing up files to USB devices or on to a shared folder on a server seems pretty simple, it has become harder and harder to do with mobile devices, such as laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Desktop virtualization is a proven way to grow your business, reduce costs and to mitigate risks. It’s a way for businesses to reduce both operating and capital expenses, secure their data and to provide easier desktop management. Desktop virtualization also promotes desktop policies, increases service levels and decreases response time in the event of a problem. Let’s talk about some of these key business drivers for desktop virtualization.
I know I’ve run into a lot of people that have recently purchased a new pc with Windows 7 and I hear the same thing each time, “it takes getting used to.” Despite the adjustment, there are a lot of useful features that you can use especially when it comes to troubleshooting issues.
Gartner, leader in delivering technology research to global technology business leaders recently released a list of what appears to be 2012’s Top 10 IT Trends and their impact. In this entry, you will find a brief summary of each.
It no secret that security is the number one concern of businesses engaging in or considering migration to the cloud. Security along with data privacy and residency are the three-most often cited inhibitors to cloud adoption. The thing is, according to experts it’s less an issue of security than the missing elements of visibility and control. In many ways, data in the cloud is more secure than in an on-premise installation. This is particularly true for smaller organizations that do not have the resources to dedicate to security technology and staff.
It’s a pretty fascinating time in IT right now! Back in the day…managing IT was pretty cut and dry. There were not as many moving parts as we have in today’s IT. Nowadays, users have access to their files and applications on a host of devices. Mobility reigns and users expect to be able to easily migrate from device to device throughout the day. The mindset has shifted from managing a more centralized asset to managing the multiple ways in which end users access their various assets. It’s not uncommon for users to require smart phone, tablet and PC access to the various systems in the very same day. IT has become far more end-user-centric. This adds a new complexity for IT to be able to deliver a service model that meets every end user’s needs.
In an effort to address the challenges Associated with the growing volume, variety, and complexity of business data, organizations are beginning to use enterprise information more and more. With the objective of growing and transforming their business, businesses are seeking more holistic approaches to data integration and management.
As cloud migration continues to gain momentum in 2012, many organizations will continue to move their businesses towards cloud data integration and management. In integrating these management tools into their existing information infrastructure, businesses are ultimately looking to achieve a more agile, fast, and cost-effective response to business needs.
Have you ever wanted to share documents with people and not have to keep emailing them back and forth everything someone made a change to it? Well I gave Microsoft’s SkyDrive a try a thought it was cool enough to share with you. You can access your documents from any pc anywhere you go. All you need is to have a Windows Live ID. This is a free cloud service from Microsof and It can hold up to 25 GB worth of data.
Oftentimes, the basis for most opposition to the cloud stems from concerns surrounding security. This worry exists despite cloud providers best efforts to put weary minds to rest and assure consumers of the robust level of security attached to the cloud. As with many industries handling very private data and intelligence, U.S law enforcement agencies are among the industries most concerned with said security.
In my last couple of posts, we’ve learned a little about Cloud based solutions looking deeper into the layers that can make it all happen. Lastly, we have Infrastructure as a Service, or IaaS. IaaS is what most people think of when they hear the term “cloud computing”.
A couple of days ago, I wrote briefly on Software as a Service (SaaS) which is the first level of aaS using the Cloud layered model. The next level to discuss is Platform as a Service or PaaS which is the layer that lies between the SaaS and the IaaS layers.
The next generation Operating System from Microsoft, will be Windows 8. This OS has been redesigned from the ground up to be extremely mobile, more secure and user friendly. Windows 8 is scheduled to be released mid to late 2012.
The point of this blog entry is not what is cloud computing, but rather how the cloud is beginning to separate into distinct models each serving a different set of needs. The common theme between these models is “as a service”. Some “thing” traditionally relegated to the local IT data center is being offered in the cloud, as a service. The list is growing, but it appears that we’ll likely end up with three service models for the cloud: software, infrastructure, and platforms.
Everyone likes a good Windows theme to spice up their computer and some of you might be sick of the same old ones. Well Windows 7 has a bunch of hidden themes. Read on for just how to access!
Cloud. Virtualization. Computer Support. Backup. Email. Storage. For small and mid-sized businesses, these items require the guidance and leadership of an IT contractor. But just how do you know you are partnering with the right kind of company?