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The New “Outsourced CIO”
September 28th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
BILLY COX Intel

Thanks to cloud, the role of an “outsourced CIO” for small and mid-size companies has a different meaning than even just a few years back. Billy Cox, of Intel, explains how this position is evolving. Read More
Why Data Centers Need SSAE 16
September 27th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
CHRIS SCHELLMAN
BrightLine

Data centers that host systems relevant to their customers’ financial reporting are responsible for certain controls over those systems, such as physical and environmental security. Thus, says Chris Shellman of BrightLine, SSAE 16 is applicable to data center services. Read More
IPv6 Adoption in the Data Center
September 23rd, 2011 : Industry Perspectives

Owen DeLong of Hurricane Electric writes about IPv6 adoption, while sometimes a struggle to get accomplished, can bring immediate benefits in the form of improved network topologies and security. Data center managers can realize those advantages today. Read More
Tenant-based Cloud Security: Not a Contradiction
September 22nd, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
RAJAT BHARGAVA
StillSecure

For most organizations, a cloud service providers’ foundational security will not suffice. Tenant-based cloud security is critical to solving the issue of protecting your individual cloud infrastructure. Three implementation models for tenant-based security are outlined. Read More
Green Photonics for Energy Efficient Data Centers
September 20th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
ARLON MARTIN
Kotura

As data centers grow to larger sizes and use more power, photonics could be used to significantly reduce power consumption in data centers. Read More
10 Arc Flash Prediction and Prevention Myths
September 16th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
KEVIN MEAGHER
Power Analytics

A number of “legends” abound when it comes to assessing a facility for and preventing arc flash hazards (AFH). Here’s my Top 10 List of the arc flash prediction and prevention that persist in our industry today. Read More
Cloud Computing Recipe: 1 Part Tech, 9 Parts Process
September 14th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
BOB DEUTSCHE
Intel

Bob Deutsche of Intel discusses the third fundamental truth behind cloud strategy -- Your cloud ecosystem is only as robust and adaptable as the sum of its parts. Read More
The Importance of Policy in Cloud Migration
September 13th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
ANDREW HILLIER
CiBRA

Moving your organization to the cloud means more than a simple "flip of the switch" and thinking through the when, how and why these technologies is critical to success. Read More
Alliance Sets a High Bar for I/O Vendors
September 9th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
JAKE SMITH
Intel

The Open Data Center Alliance released a new usage model for I/O controls, which encourages the development of usage models to drive interoperability, flexibility, and industry standards for cloud and next-generation data centers. Read More