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 customers.
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.
Despite the hype, SaaS is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are the questions to ask when considering a move to SaaS.
It should come as no surprise to anyone that enterprises are continuing to push increasingly more traffic between their data centers. The drivers for this huge uptake in inter-data center WAN utilization range from the need to protect data to...
One solution to power system optimization that deserves serious consideration is DC power. There are multiple reasons why DC power can increase both power efficiency and reliability.
Now that IT has leveraged consolidation by virtualizing servers at HQ and in the data center, the branch offices operations also can be consolidated bringing both cost efficiencies and improved level of service to branch office staff.
Costs, incentives, regulations and utility procedures are all considerations when negotiating with utility providers who will support major data center projects.