Slow and Steady Toward the Cloud
Whenever we talk about the challenges of cloud computing, we’re primarily talking about getting systems and data up and running on the cloud.
To be sure, there will be management and security issues once a new resource tier has been added to the mix, but the immediate problem is getting there in the first place.
Master data management processes ‘needed by majority of businesses’
Most companies would benefit from implementing master data management initiatives.
This is according to a new report from IT analyst Gartner, which noted there is a myth that such work is only suitable for large organisations with a complex structure.
It said this is not the case, as master data management processes are applied whenever two or more business processes need to make use of the same records for their operations.
"This means that most organisations have a need for the discipline of master data management, even if they don’t call it that," the study suggested.
Sepaton announces next-gen private cloud OS
Sepaton today announced the next-generation operating system for its grid-based deduplication, backup appliance, the S2100-ES2.
The new 64-bit operating system, combined with Intel‘s new Westmere processor, runs the updated appliance at twice the speeds of its predecessor, the company said.
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Cloud computing ‘helping to redefine IT’
Cloud computing is at the forefront of a number of new technologies that have the potential to allow chief information officers to transform IT provision within their organisations.
According to Mark McDonald, group vice president and head of research for Gartner Executive Programs, the offerings are part of a wider evolution of IT services that are available to businesses.
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Data management ‘can make moves to new legislation simple’
Companies in New Zealand may have found it difficult to implement the changes in tax legislation that were introduced in October last year, so one publication has suggested outsourced data management could help smooth the transition.
NZ Business magazine has considered the options for organisations struggling with vast amounts of payroll data and has stated that software updates and new resources could be the answer.
Phasing applications into the public cloud
Where does a 500-million-dollar, mid-sized company go to implement cloud computing? Where should they begin? How should a company phase its deployment in order to reduce risks?
GoGrid rolls out private cloud service
GoGrid has rolled out a hosted private cloud offering, designed to offer customers the benefits of the public cloud on dedicated hardware.
The company joins other vendors, including Unisys, in offering hosted private clouds, a relatively new label that some observers are skeptical of.