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The Service Catalog: Demystifying Cloud
June 30th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
RAJEANNE
SKILLERN
Intel

A standard, comprehensive catalog mechanism of cloud providers' offerings will not only allow users to select and assess service offerings, but it may speed cloud adoption as well. Read More
Data Centers & IPv6: Why It Matters to You
June 28th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
RICHARD DONALDSON
6connect

With the number of available IP addresses dwindling, IPv6 has been introduced. This column explains the basis for the move as well as why data center managers and staff will need to be versed in the changes that are happening. Read More
Measuring Available Redundant Capacity
June 23rd, 2011 : Industry Perspectives

Available Redundant Capacity is the term used in power planning that customers may not know, but they do ask for it daily. What they ask is, “Where can I safely add new IT equipment without overloading and potentially bringing down my facility?” Calculating ARC is the answer. Read More
Ensuring Fast Web Apps in the Cloud
June 20th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
KOSTEN METREWELI
Zeus Technology

While there are many benefits to using cloud services, one drawback may be cloud downtime and/or slower Web application availability. To address this issue, application delivery controllers (ADCs) help balance loads across multiple cloud platforms. Read More
7 Skills Needed by Data Center Managers
June 16th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
NATHAN HATCH
C7 Data Centers

Hiring the right person for an open position is always a key element of any organization. In the data center world, hiring decisions can be critical as well. Here's seven points to consider when hiring a data center manager. Read More
Retaking the High Ground in the Cloud Discussion
June 14th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
BOB DEUTSCHE
Intel

Are your IT and data center teams seen as a trusted partner or expensive necessity? These perceptions will matter as your organization considers cloud solutions that offer attractive benefits but could be disruptive to existing operations. Read More
It’s about Usage Models—Not Technology
June 10th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
BILLY COX
Intel

The announcement of eight cloud usage models is a very positive move in the direction of secure cloud services that are also open and interoperable. The Open Data Center Alliance developed these from the end-users' needs, not the vendors, which is the correct approach. Read More
Unifying the Voice of IT as We Head into the Cloud
June 8th, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
RAEJEANNE
SKILLERN
Intel

This week the Open Data Center Alliance moved toward unifying the voice of IT and providing direction to the solution provider community with recommendations for enhanced security, services transparency, efficient computing and cloud interoperability. Read More
High & Low: Performance & Latency Matter
May 31st, 2011 : Industry Perspectives
CRAIG DENTON
Next Connex

With higher-bandwidth, lower-latency data centre interconnects, organisations can resolve the apparently contradictory demands of driving down latency, boosting performance and reducing costs by giving organisations access to a wider range of colocation options, and making more space and power available for growth. Read More