Rethinking Data Center Operations in IoT Era
There are interesting notes from Gartner’s Infrastructure, Operations and Data Center Summit 2014 held on May 21-22 in Sydney. Quoting directly from Fabrizio Biscotti, research director at Gartner, “IoT deployments…
Project Management: Cost Is Not the Only Success Factor
The first paragraph of any project management introduction defines the project’s success with the balance of scope, time and cost. In an ideal world that is the case, but we…
The ‘End’ of the Internet? What Two-Tiered Service Actually Entails
Despite mounting opposition, the Federal Communications Commission recently made a mark on the years-long net neutrality debate by endorsing a two-tiered internet system. Some are decrying this decision as the…
Are Cloud Providers Pushing Clients Back to Colocation?
When it comes to networking capabilities, knowledge truly is power. Those companies that rely heavily on their networks for the storing and sharing of business information know that without a…
Can You Be Held Liable for a Website You Host?
Web hosting seems like a straightforward business. You provide a server for customers to create websites on, and that’s that. Hosting is not always so simple, however. A little bit…
Is One Worldwide Cloud Storage a Dream or a Nightmare?
Although the concept of cloud computing first gained traction in 1996, the actual design developed in 1994, and the precursors to computing as a service rather than as a product…
IT Pros: Get Close to the Business
Technology is changing constantly but it is a question whether the IT departments can adapt the same. A long standing problem of the IT department is establishing great relationships with…
Is Cloud Storage the Pinnacle of Technology? What’s Next, if Anything?
When it was first introduced into public servers, the cloud was a mysterious entity that confused the general public, but it did not take long for people to see its…
NSA Data Collection: Is it Possible to Remain Anonymous and Still Be on the Web?
Thanks to incredible advancements in technology, it is possible for anyone to upload the most intimate and personal details of their life to the internet with just a few clicks…
There have historically been several prerequisites for outstanding technological research and development. Based on several principles, the next tech giants are likely to be countries that have existing infrastructure, minimal…
Can You Be Required by Law Where to Host Your Website?
The Russian Duma passed an amendment regarding the regulation of personal data. The law will likely require all domestic and foreign companies to store data on servers physically located in…
How to Run Your Own Private Cloud
In business, IT has gone from being an expense column in the budget, to a real answer for improving efficiency and increasing the bottom line. Private clouds are becoming increasingly…