It’s one thing to have data, but something entirely different to have availability. The power to get the right data to the right people, when they need it, is key to modern business. The cloud has changed up this equation somewhat, giving companies new tools to present and manage their data. To learn more about ...

Back in the day, it was easy to see that the cloud was going to be something big. However, no one expected it to grow into the vital business tool that it is today, and certainly not so quickly. This has caught a lot of companies off-guard and thrown the traditional tech business curve for ...

The secret to a vibrant ecosystem isn’t success; it’s failure. In a healthy ecosystem, hundreds of products and services appear, most of which disappear just as soon as the customer base shifts. What’s left becomes the core of a strong ecosystem — tested, valued offerings that serve a real need. The VMware Inc. ecosystem is ...

In the world of data storage, one size does not fit all. Some companies want capacity; others want performance or low operational costs. While the storage market is moving toward all-flash arrays, not every system is created equal. One company that has capitalized on the unique storage needs of business is Tegile, Inc., a provider ...

Computer security used to be about access points. The company controlled the computers, the network lived inside nice, safe wires, and all the tools everyone used were locked up in a mainframe down in the basement. That time is gone. The world now is one where the network flies through the air, tools come from ...

The pace of innovation is accelerating. And while most tech businesses understand this, seeing it in motion is another thing entirely. The OpenStack Days: Silicon Valley 2016 conference in Mountain View, California, served as an example of technology in motion as it showcased the latest developments from the open-source and OpenStack communities. To gain some ...

Open source has made great strides in the networking space. However, difficult issues still remain. Almost every business uses legacy processes, and bringing those older systems to work with open source is a challenge. Also, companies often build their systems with products from multiple vendors, leading to a lack of standardization. This has created an ...

Software-defined networking (SDN) is a vital tool for businesses that want to stay agile. It brings a programmable layer to the network, allowing a company to adjust things for their needs, as they need. OpenDaylight is an open-source SDN platform designed as a standard for interoperable, programmable networks. Along with early adopters, an ecosystem has ...

Chief Data Officer, or CDO, is a relatively new addition to the corporate C-level pantheon, but already the position is becoming a necessary part of doing business. However, given the changing nature of technology and the new uses for data that are discovered every day, it’s hard to pin down exactly what it means to ...

The Cloud is not a single thing. There are lots of Clouds, and a company might run hundreds of Clouds all on its own. Those Clouds must be managed, but every Cloud has its own needs and ways of talking to the network. A solution that brings thing under control is needed. Cisco Systems, Inc. ...