The cloud computing space is bursting with many providers and many choices. What are the factors to evaluate when selecting a cloud computing provider?
While no solution is 100 percent secure, one can take measures when moving to the cloud to address possible security risks and prevent data loss or other issues.
Data center managers can opt for three different types of airflow containment, and the selection of the best equipment for the facility depends upon a number of site-based constraints.
While the basics of IT performance and availability management are the same as they have been for years, today's movement to next-gen, cloud-based infrastructures is introducing a new layer of complexity, which...
Moving from a traditional IT shop to a private cloud provider means the IT team must change and begin to function like a service provider. While challenging, this transition can be made with careful planning and...
Just as a health checkup can point out areas where your body is not operating at its peak, your Disaster Recovery Plan needs a regular review to make sure your IT systems and staff are fully prepared for any disaster...
The IT-Facilities relationship is changing. The best way to achieve productive integration of IT and facilities infrastructures is through effective Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM).
There is still a lot of confusion about the SAS 70, SSAE 16, SOC 2 and SOC 3 auditing standards for data centers. Here's an overview of these standards, what each audit entails, and their usefulness for providers and...
For software vendors, factors to consider when moving to a managed cloud for software-as-a-service delivery include cost, security as well as technology integration. Here are some important questions to consider.