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The increasing digitization of information in recent years, coupled with the proliferation of multi-channel processes and transactions, has resulted in a data deluge. The ever-increasing pace of digital information has led the world’s aggregate creation of data to double in even shorter intervals than ever before. According to Gartner, about 80% of data held by […]

Multiple data systems are common in an enterprise due to organic growth, M&A or divestiture activities, system upgrades and other key business changes. This dynamic can present significant business information issues as systems often do not communicate or communicate poorly with each other, thereby producing a risk of rampant errors as well misinformation due to […]

The Internet is buzzing with talk of wearable technology – the security risks, the data possibilities, the creepy Big Brother parallels. As smart watches, smart glasses, rings, and other advanced electronic technologies rise in popularity, so do the studies, reports, and polls detailing the market itself. Some of the latest industry findings include: • Wearable […]

How does an upscale clothing retailer know which garment or accessory will make them millions? How much does a bad Yelp review affect your business? Should your next used car be orange? These are all insights, questions, or patterns that business intelligence – or, big data – can reveal. From what your customers are tweeting to […]

by Yvonne Li, Co-founder of SurMD Cloud Storage and Backup Benefits Protecting your company’s data is critical. Cloud storage with automated backup is scalable, flexible and provides peace of mind. Cobalt Iron’s enterprise-grade backup and recovery solution is known for its hands-free automation and reliability, at a lower cost. Cloud backup that just works. SCHEDULE […]

by John Mack Cloud Storage and Backup Benefits Protecting your company’s data is critical. Cloud storage with automated backup is scalable, flexible and provides peace of mind. Cobalt Iron’s enterprise-grade backup and recovery solution is known for its hands-free automation and reliability, at a lower cost. Cloud backup that just works. SCHEDULE FREE CONSULT/DEMO For […]

by Devon Cutchins There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to data storage. Most of the companies I talk to have accepted that utilizing cloud-based storage should be a part of any well-crafted data management plan.  While many companies dive into the cloud by choosing one solution that meets the minimum requirements for all […]

Guest editorial by Ted Navarro Cloud computing is one of the most disruptive technologies the Internet has ever seen. In just a few years, it’s changed the enterprise, opening the door for scores of new vendors and overhauling communication and application distribution. With cloud virtualization, businesses can scale and expand their infrastructure with a level […]

Guest editorial by Neela Jacques Also by Neela Jacques: Is ‘Open’ the ‘Organic’ of the IT Industry? Battles between competitors can be either good or really bad for customers. It’s good when it leads to innovation of course, but what we are seeing right now in software defined networking (SDN) is the potential for destructive […]

Guest editorial by Neela Jacques Is ‘open’ the ‘organic’ of the IT Industry? Or is it the ‘natural’ of the IT industry? What’s the difference? Everything ‘Natural’ in the United States is a vague term completely devoid of meaning. You don’t have to buy different seed, stop using pesticides, or frankly, do anything different. ‘Organic’ […]