No organization – large or small – can afford to take a lackadaisical approach to disaster recovery planning. Considering the frequency at which our infrastructure evolves, the plan for recovering data and protecting it must be visited frequently. Furthermore, the number of cyber criminals on the periphery requires a more robust approach. What is the target time for getting your data up and running following a disaster? The standard used to be an hour – but that might not be sufficient today … [Read more...]
XaaS, Or Everything as a Service, Offers These Five Benefits
The sharing economy is making its mark on IT, with digital services and applications available in subscription models. Businesses are able to pay for only what they use in areas like software, infrastructure, and platforms all trending toward as-a-service offerings. The mindset is becoming Everything as a Service, or XaaS, where every kind of outsourcing offers clear advantages. XaaS offers flexible consumption that lends companies increased agility for providing improved innovations and … [Read more...]
Three Benefits of Enterprise Data Optimization Solutions
Enterprise IT revolves around the management of data, with solutions prioritized for their ability to process large volumes of data. No longer relegated to only tech-based companies, data is a focal point for enterprises looking for new ways to outstrip competitors to offer the best possible customer experience. Data optimization solutions provide a way to analyze and mobilize data for measurable business benefits. It’s simply not enough to capture data and store it in IT systems across the … [Read more...]
Staying Safe in the Age of IoT
There’s a push to get everything connected. This push is evident in how many devices, including smart televisions, security systems, sensors, and printers, are connected to the internet in the average office environment today. Wi-Fi security has to be a concern, as these devices can unwittingly become ports of entry for hackers. If you’re currently undertaking an Internet of things (IoT) initiative, the success of that project weighs heavily on network operations and cyber security … [Read more...]
Virtual Networks Answer the Connectivity Demand of the Cloud
The new reality of the cloud environment demands virtual networks that are easily configurable and optimizable and which can prioritize agility for a changing set of connectivity demands. The growing bandwidth needs of cloud solutions and performance requirements that vary among each type of application need a network approach that can change quickly and offers a high level of visibility to administrators. From video and Internet of Things (IoT) to voice and commerce solutions, the shift to … [Read more...]
Is Your SDN Validation Strategy Adequate?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is based on an approach that separates the control plane from the forwarding plane, with the purpose of managing multiple devices through the control plane. It’s a way to address some of the increasing complexity surrounding the network in the cloud era, improving agility and programmability with better visibility into network activity. There are five key elements that distinguish SDN from other types of networking: Abstraction of the control layerDesign … [Read more...]
Hosted VoIP Is About More Than Cost Savings
The transition to a cloud solution often begins with a search for cost savings. While cost savings are generally a reality with cloud migration, what begins as a budget-focused move often turns out to be more of a strategic transformation. This is particularly true when it comes to hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). As companies bump up against contract renewal time, they begin exploring new technology and find that with hosted VoIP, their costs can be dramatically slashed while … [Read more...]
Three Solutions to Network Management Complexity
Network management in the cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud era is a tangle of virtual, physical, and cloud infrastructure. Enterprises are utilizing new technology through software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and network function virtualization (NFV), as well as edge computing techniques. While these are incorporated to provide a competitive edge, they also complicate and bog down network operations. With multiple providers, platforms, and wireless networks all in the mix, network … [Read more...]
Human Error Is the Biggest Threat to Cyber Security
Educating employees about the dangers that lurk in the cyber world can be an important aspect of keeping your data safe, but it’s not the only way to approach cyber security. In fact, according to a study by Oracle titled “Security In The Age of AI,” protecting your data, applications, and mobile devices, among other things that connect to your network, and adopting automated solutions, including artificial intelligence solutions, can be the most powerful tools in your arsenal. Human error, … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Creating an IoT Security Strategy
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating new ways for enterprises to gather information for analysis with the potential to improve processes and services. From better health care to reduced manufacturing costs, there is a lot of potential for IoT devices to deliver important benefits. Along with ensuring that these devices deliver what they promise, IoT security must be prioritized to protect the broader enterprise. IoT devices are equipped with sensors that gather data and transmit it to an … [Read more...]
