Pipeline: Clearing the Path to Cloud Transformation

By: Mary Stanhope Cloud powers the modern enterprise. In fact, it is estimated that 83 percent of enterprise workloads will operate in the cloud as of 2020. But the network infrastructure on which many businesses run was not built to accommodate mostly cloud-based workloads. Legacy network technology is impeding enterprise digital transformations. As more enterprises evolve their IT […]

Pipeline: Letter from the Editor – Network Transformation

There is something unique about transformation that distinguishes it from simple change. To change, only one part of a system has to become different. Transformation, on the other hand, is steeped in the specific purpose of reinventing the system itself. Natural transformation occurs as a system—over time—eventually evolves into something new. But to intentionally transform is much […]

IT Ops Times: Optimizing Your Cloud Spend in 2020

The cloud has reached new heights, and organizations are looking to maximize the benefits without emptying their wallets. The research firm Gartner predicts that IT spending will grow 3.7% in 2020, and the growth will be driven by the cloud. Additionally, the firm sees public cloud revenue growing by 17% in the next year. Continue reading on […]

TechGenix: WServerNews: The Grinch in the Cloud

Holiday seasons like Black Friday and Boxing Day can be challenging for e-retailers and the data centers and cloud service providers they rely upon. I recently interviewed Grant Kirkwood, CTO and co-founder of Unitas Global about this and have shared my questions and Grant’s responses here: Continue reading on TechGenix …

Toolbox Tech: Cloud Services Keep Holiday Shopping Merry and Bright

As shoppers ready their wish lists and scout for the best deals ahead of the holiday shopping season, retailers should be doing some extra digital preparation of their own. Yes, that means stocking online shelves with appealing deals and trendy items — but more importantly, retailers must ready their websites, applications, and databases for a […]

TechTarget: Cisco CX sees greater formalization at partner summit

News of channel interest coming out of this week’s Microsoft Ignite conference included Azure developments and a new robotic process automation (RPA) tool. Microsoft rolled out Azure Arc, available in preview, a hybrid cloud technology that the company said lets customers run Azure services across on-premises, edge and multi-cloud settings, while extending Azure management “to any infrastructure.” Chris […]

Inc: 31 Simple Daily Habits That Separate High Achievers From Everyone Else

The most successful people are intentional about the things they do every day which set them up for productivity. They understand that achieving great things doesn’t happen on its own. It’s because the quality of your life is directly proportionate to your habits. Here are the ones more than dozens of executives rely on to get ahead in business and life. […]

Forbes: Open Source Is The Backbone Of A Sophisticated Cloud Strategy — How Can Enterprises Take Advantage?

Open-source code plays a crucial role in the digital transformation of enterprises’ cloud strategies, and tech giants are catching on. Microsoft, for example, acquired GitHub in October 2018, and IBM acquired RedHat this July. These deals are notable because they reflect a broad embrace of the open-source community — a community that prioritizes democratizing tech over driving profits. Continue […]

TechTarget: Microsoft Azure Arc Faces Cautiously Interested User Base

The hybrid cloud offering, announced this week at Ignite, will let users manage across multi-cloud, on-premises and edge environments — but is it relevant? Customers weigh in. ORLANDO — Microsoft hopes that Azure Arc, its newly unveiled push into hybrid cloud computing, will catch fire with customers. Judging by the reaction of some users at […]