Private cloud deployments can run into any number of challenges–and IT management is at the top of the list, according to our contributor. Learn why he thinks ITIL and TOGAF can slow IT progress.
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The No. 1 Threat to Private Cloud Deployment: IT Management and ITIL
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EMC Shakes Up Enterprise Backup with New Software, Tighter Integration
The latest version of NetWorker offers tighter integration with Avamar and Data Domain. Learn what else is new in EMC’s enterprise backup product.
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ActiveState Adds .NET and Linux Containers to Stackato 2.0
Support for Microsoft’s .NET and strong process isolation capabilities strengthen ActiveState’s Stackato private PaaS product, making it a flexible alternative to Microsoft’s Azure.
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Upgrades from Cloud Storage Vendor Nasuni Take Aim at NetApp, EMC
Nasuni introduces Unified Storage, which aims to help enterprises centrally manage storage for remote locations; a hardware appliance upgrade; and Active Customer Support to troubleshoot issues and fix problems remotely.
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Forget Multiple Hypervisors
Multiple hypervisors in the data center may seem like a good idea: You get leverage during negotiations, and potentially avoid vendor lock-in. But dig deeper, and the arguments begin to fall apart.
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Reality Check on the 802.11ac Wireless Standard
Vendors are introducing 802.11ac products–are you ready for the wireless standard? Here’s what you need to know.
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Research: New SOHO Router Vulnerabilities May Put Enterprises at Risk
A researcher will present findings at Black Hat later this month regarding a new vulnerability in small office, home office wireless routers that gives an attacker root-level access, along with the ability to extract arbitrary files from the router file systems, including plain-text passwords.
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The Case For (and Against) a Smaller ‘iPad Mini’
There have been rumors of a smaller 7-inch iPad since…well, since the original iPad hit the street. With the launch of the Amazon Kindle Fire, though, followed by the announcement of the Google Nexus 7, speculation has once again reached a fever pitch.
Is a smaller iPad a good idea? It has its merits. But, there are also a number of reasons not to do it. Let’s take a look at the case for and against an “iPad Mini”.
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The Olympics and WAN Traffic Prioritization: Are You Ready?
The Summer Olympics are just weeks away. Can your network handle the extra bandwidth and application burden of users catching up with events online? Experts offer WAN traffic prioritization insights.
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