Editors' Picks
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Buying a cloud storage gateway appliance
Learn the architectural considerations, dependencies and value-add features buyers need to evaluate when purchasing a cloud storage gateway appliance.04 Dec 2012
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Cobalt Iron and the variety of cloud backup solutions available today
Forrester Research analyst Rachel Dines and Andrew Burton, editor of SearchDataBackup.com, discuss the various cloud backup solutions available today.30 Nov 2012
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TwinStrata adds cloud NAS to CloudArray
TwinStrata enters cloud NAS by adding file capabilities to its CloudArray, which previously supported only iSCSI.05 Nov 2012
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Modernizing ALM and development for virtual resources and the cloud
Organizations are seeking ways to modernize their development and ALM planning and processes for virtual resources and the cloud environment.18 Oct 2012
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Survey shows sharp uptick in appetite for cloud disaster recovery
TechTarget's 2012 Cloud Pulse survey shows a growing interest in cloud disaster recovery among businesses already using other cloud solutions.15 Oct 2012
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MSP backup solutions for hosting cloud backup services
Learn about MSP backup solutions for managed service providers that want to go beyond simply managing cloud backup services to actually hosting them.27 Sep 2012
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Digital media strategy tops CIOs' priorities
CIOs say digital media strategy leads business innovation and competitive advantage project initiatives, according to Harvey Nash CIO 2012 survey.11 Sep 2012
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Expanding cloud-based technologies: Application performance issues
Teams must take into account application performance implications when broadening use of cloud-based technologies.10 Sep 2012
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Requirements management process: Security and application performance
Organizations need to explicitly address security and application performance during the requirements management process according to expert Dan Cornell.10 Sep 2012
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Is CDMI ready for prime time?
What is the Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI), and what does it have to do with data storage? ESG senior analyst Terri McClure delves into the technology.04 Sep 2012
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Understanding the "gotchas" of cloud procurement software
Cloud-based procurement offers manufacturers new opportunities, but also presents a host of new challenges.29 Aug 2012
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Managed backup solutions: Hybrid cloud backup options for MSPs
Find out what your options are for providing managed backup solutions to customers, including hybrid cloud storage offerings.27 Aug 2012
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Sandboxed email clients secure mobile devices, manage mobile email
Sandboxed email clients provide secure method for managing corporate mobile email. But, this approach diminishes the value of mobile devices.23 Aug 2012
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Compuverde pitches object storage at cloud, big data
Newcomer Compuverde aims its object storage software and gateway at service providers and enterprises with big data needs.20 Aug 2012
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Strong passwords are no use against social-engineering iHack
CIOs try to stop hackers through security best practices such as two-factor authentication, but social engineering fueled a massive iHack.09 Aug 2012
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TwinStrata CloudArray moves inside the cloud for DR
TwinStrata adds in-cloud option to its CloudArray cloud storage gateway that installs at the cloud provider site and fails over applications for DR.08 Aug 2012
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Together, we can beat cloud security risks
Cloud security risks are a primary concern for IT pros who hesitate to use cloud services. But taking preventive measures for safeguarding the environment isn't that difficult.02 Aug 2012
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How small and midsize enterprises migrate to cloud-based services
Cloud-based services offer SME IT facilities that were once a luxury only for large businesses. But IT must take one step at a time towards cloud and be wary of vendor contracts.23 Jul 2012
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Microsoft Windows Azure and IaaS capability: Free-trial takeaways
Microsoft Windows Azure cloud platform with its built-in IaaS capability has many use cases. IT should use Azure’s 90-day free trial strategically to test out all its features.17 Jul 2012
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Cutting through the promises and problems of private cloud services
Private cloud services bring scalability and lower costs, and they allow resource sharing. But without due diligence in areas of licensing and interoperability, IT can’t use cloud effectively.09 Jul 2012
Storage Management Strategies for the CIO