The data center has gone through many forms as manufacturers try to increase efficiency. The next big step might be hyperconverged infrastructure.
A Quick Look at Cyber Attacks of Past and PresentRead
Cyber attacks are widespread and sophisticated. Check out some of the common types of cyber attacks and a few notable examples.
OpenStack and the Global Effort to Standardize the CloudRead
November 12, 2015 In 2010, NASA and Rackspace founded Openstack, a development community tasked with creating an open source operating system to manage public, hybrid, and private cloud environments. The goal of the project was to standardize the operating framework behind cloud solutions. In the marketplace, companies utilize the cloud for all manner of reasons […]
Equinix: A Private Connection to the Public CloudRead
November 8, 2015 The public cloud has been a point of concern and skepticism for some IT directors. The potential of leveraging the vast infrastructure and capabilities of organizations like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and other hyperscalers is enticing, but the public cloud model has always seemed to have two […]
Summing Up the Dell / EMC DealRead
Dell has officially purchased EMC in the largest technology deal of all time. See the events and responses surround Dell / EMC deal here.
2 Key Ways to Protect Your Data: Colocation and Cloud SolutionsRead
November 5, 2015 Today, the majority of essential business functions are housed within a company’s data center. Everything from voice to file storage to customer accounts and more depend on the sustained connection and operation of a data center solution. Yet, these devices are relatively fragile and vulnerable to physical and virtual damage. Without […]
Seizing an Opportunity: The Data Center Enhancements and Virtualization of Charles IndustriesRead
In this case study, Mindsight helped our client, Charles Industries, assess their environment and make several data center enhancements to resolve issues.
A Tale of Two Series: The NetApp E-SeriesRead
October 23, 2015 The NetApp E-Series and EF-Series storage solutions are two tremendously versatile collections of storage arrays. From the E2700 to the E5500 and E5600 in the E-Series to the EF550 and EF560 in the EF-Series, NetApp has deployed these arrays with great success in a wide range of situations. In large part, […]
Avaya and Nortel End Software Support for Many Contact CentersRead
October 21, 2015 Like the industry at large, Avaya has a reputation for innovating at high speeds. Yet, that speed is a double edged sword. While on the one hand, the consumer market enjoys hardware and software advances, increased functionality and performance, and the convenience of sophisticated contact center solutions. On the other hand, […]
Exactly How Cisco ONE Changed Software Purchasing ForeverRead
Cisco ONE is a new way for IT departments to acquire licenses and purchase software.