Data Center

VDI Technology Better, Faster and Cheaper, But Adoption Still Slow

Virtual desktop infrastructure has come a long way since the terminal service days of the 1960s. Heck, VDI has come a long way since the 2000s thanks to plummeting prices for clients, better graphics cards and improved administration. By and large, t

Demand for Cloud Skills Still Outpaces Supply of Workers

Cloud technology is a 'must-have' for organizations building out or replacing their data center architecture, but there's still a major cloud skills gap that's impeding faster adoption and growth

What’s the Best Android Tablet? Google Nexus vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Google's Nexus tablets and Samsung's Galaxy Tab 3 devices are some of the hottest Android tablets available today. CIO.com's Al Sacco breaks down each device and offers tips on how to pick the Android tablet that's right for you.

How to Overcome Small Business Data Recovery Challenges

Data recovery has mattered ever since businesses started relying on PCs in the workplace. Today's common storage options for small businesses all present some disaster recovery challenges. Here's what your organization should do to address

The new scope of mission-critical computing

The new scope of mission-critical computing

Where Do SDNs Fit in the Data Center?

As CIOs try to make sense of the hype surrounding software-defined networks (SDNs) and their potential in data centers, some experts and vendors say IT leaders are looking for answers in all the wrong places.

Lessons on the Future of IT From ‘Future Shock’ and ‘The Singularity Is Near’

Alvin Toffler introduced to the term 'information overload,' while Ray Kurzweil told us we'll be overload with more information each decade than in the previous century. There's a lesson for the IT departments of today (and tomorr

14 things you need to know about data storage management

If you think backing up files and software to a storage device or to the cloud will automatically preserve and protect them (and your organization), think again. Data storage and management experts discuss what steps you need to take to properly mana

How to Prepare for a Potential Syrian Counterattack on the U.S. Power Grid

It isn't yet time to stock up on canned beans and bottled water, but a potential conflict with Syria--which hasn't been shy about attacking vulnerable U.S. infrastructure--should have your organization reviewing its disaster-preparedness pl

Cloud ERP Helps Company Track Inventory, Increase Sales

Implementing cloud-based ERP software wasn't exactly a nuts-and-bolts deployment for FMW Fasteners, as the software needed specific fastener manufacturing industry functionality. Experience rolling our cloud CRM helped, as did an experienced con