Get a handle on containers
Container virtualization in the latest buzzword in cloud computing — and it could enhance VM performance. But is this new IT architecture right for your business?
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The virtualization data that shows where the growth is
A Cisco-sponsored survey indicates the benefits of virtualization are being felt far beyond the enterprise, but small and medium-sized firms have some challenges all their own
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One Year After Hurricane Sandy … Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in convergence, virtualization and more:
One year after Hurricane Sandy, Forbes.com has published a list of things you may be forgetting at your disaster recovery site. The article states, “Most business continuity and disaster...
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Technology May Make It Possible for Us to Live Forever
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in IT, big data and more:
IT is changing how our brains function. SearchCIO.com published highlights of a presentation by inventor and futurologist Ray Kurzweil. During the presentation, Kurzweil revealed that “Our neocortex --...
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IT Budgets to Increase 4.4% in 2014 with Security, Cloud and Virtualization Top Priorities
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in IT management, VoIP, cloud computing and more:
According to Computerworld’s Forecast 2014 survey, 36% of organizations will increase their IT budgets in 2014. Meanwhile, another 50% will hold their budgets steady. The survey...
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Enterprises Are Unaware of or Indifferent to Network Security Incidents [Study]
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in virtualization, network security and more:
According to a Lancope study, “more than 65 percent of IT/security professionals do not think, or were unsure whether, they had experienced any security incidents within the last...
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IT Security Is Protecting the Wrong Assets, Says Study
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security, convergence, virtualization and more:
An Oracle study has revealed that enterprises allocate 67% of their IT resources to protecting their networks, although they believe that a database breach would cause...
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The Global App Market Will Double by 2017
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in apps, network security, virtualization and more:
According to AppNation, the global app market will double by 2017 and reach $151 billion. This includes “paid apps, app-enabled purchases of goods and services, and in-app...
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Canadian Critical Infrastructure at Risk for Cyber Attacks
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security, virtualization and more:
CTV reported that Canadian corporations and critical infrastructure are not taking enough measures to protect themselves against cyber attacks. According to the report, the scale of...
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More Businesses Turn to Convergence to Cut IT Costs
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in convergence, big data and more:
According to the IT Business Edge blog, many businesses can no longer afford the high costs of data infrastructure. That’s why they are turning to converged infrastructures as a low-cost, yet...
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US Computer Emergency Readiness Team Issues Warning to Change Your Passwords
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security, virtualization and more:
Cyberattack attempts against critical infrastructure increase, yet many organizations still use default passwords on Internet-connected devices. According to the US Department of...
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Data Protection Becomes Top Concern as More Businesses Use Third-Party IT Systems
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in big data, network security and more:
By 2019, 90% of organizations will have personal data on IT systems that they don’t own or control. With this in mind, Gartner has outlined steps you can take to safeguard your data....
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How SIP trunking helps provide workers a home away from home
PTI, which specializes in workforce housing for temporary or permanent employees, provides an inside look at a project that will both centralize and virtualize its infrastructure
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Canada’s innovation gap can (and should) be closed
Speakers at the 2013 Canadian Telecom Summit react to recent decisions by the CRTC and Industry Canada. Find out what Allstream’s chief corporate officer added to the dialogue
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Big Data May Make It or Break It for Job Seekers
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in big data, virtualization and more:
Big data is reshaping human resources. The process of hiring someone often relies on gut instinct and standard practices that may not result in ideal hires. However, an article in The New...
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How to Secure Your Virtual Environment
Although many organizations take the time to secure their traditional client-server environment, they may fail to consider how the latest technologies – such as virtualization and the cloud – will impact their overall backup, recovery and security policies. A Symantec white paper – Taking the...
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The damage ‘hyperconvergence’ could do to your network
Vendors and industry analysts predict a slew of interconnected services being delivered over the WAN, but some IT infrastructure wasn’t built to handle this kind of load. Understand the elements you’ll need to optimize first
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Be prepared, not scared when moving your business
BUSINESS CONTINUITY AWARENESS WEEK Relocation can become a nightmare if IT departments haven’t thought through an appropriate plan. Four steps you need to consider
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Canadian Residential Internet Fees May Increase, While Businesses May See Savings
Welcome to today’s edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in virtualization, mobility and more:
New CRTC decisions are a mixed bag for residential and business Internet customers. It will soon be harder for smaller ISPs to provide Internet services at a competitive rate...
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RIM Announces New Name at BlackBerry 10 Launch
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in big data, virtualization, disaster recovery and more:
RIP RIM … long live BlackBerry. At the BlackBerry 10 launchtoday, Research In Motion announced that it’s changing its company name to...
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Key questions answered about IT’s top 3 converging forces
Our recent Webinar offered an in-depth discussion around collaboration, mobility and virtualization. This is a transcript of the live chat session that followed.
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The IT strategy question you SHOULD be asking
Allstream’s director of solutions partner marketing discusses the technologies that will have the greatest impact on Canadian IT departments in 2013
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One-Third of Enterprises Now Use VoIP or SIP Trunking
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in SIP trunking, big data, cloud and more:
More enterprises are turning to IP communications to gain efficiencies and a competitive advantage. Melanie Turek, vice president, research, Frost & Sullivan,...
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Manage these three IT issues and you can do anything
A Forrester Research analyst helps define the near-term opportunities and challenges for technology executives. Watch the sneak peek at our upcoming Webinar
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The Number of Cloud-Driven Desktops Will Reach 70 Million by 2015
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines on virtualization, unified communications and more:
With the number of cloud-driven desktops expected to reach 70 million by 2015, the Integration Developer News blog published a list of design considerations...
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