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Polish companies face challenges with big data storage infrastructure

As Polish enterprises embrace data analytics they face the challenge of big data storage that can handle rapidly growing and varied datasets Continue Reading
Cloud storage: The top five things that go wrong – and how to avoid them

Cloud storage provides cost savings and ease of management, but there are pitfalls – and here are the top five things that can go wrong Continue Reading
Why 2015 won't be the year of software-defined everything

With the technical and market parameters of SDE still taking shape, CIOs are in no rush to adopt, despite the hype going into overdrive Continue Reading
A closer look at Google Container Engine

In just 12 months, Docker has transformed from a simple open-source container management project into a powerful platform Continue Reading
Virtual server backup catches up with virtualisation in Poland

Server virtualisation has swept Poland, but businesses are still catching up to the reality that backup requires a different approach Continue Reading

Thin provisioning – hypervisor vs array

Thin provisioning can be done at the storage array or virtualisation hypervisor. We look at the pros and cons of each – or both Continue Reading
Software defined everything: Throwing more software into the mix

In theory, the move to software-defined everything makes sense. What are the practicalities of the "SD" approach? Continue Reading
Top five issues in VM backup

Virtual machine backup is a vital task for IT departments. But pitfalls abound. We look at the top five issues encountered in VM backup Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud storage: What it is and how to deploy it

Hybrid cloud storage optimises the opportunities provided by the cloud while recognising and working with its limitations Continue Reading
Top 10 flash storage stories of 2014

Most organisations have flash storage or plan to deploy it, but who are the key players and where’s best to install it? Continue Reading
Storage performance metrics: How suppliers spin performance specifications

Array makers’ storage performance specs are not always what they seem. Storage analysts explain how suppliers spin spec sheet figures Continue Reading

Cisco is missing the transition to software-defined networks

Little doubt remains that the future of networking will be defined by software, but market-watchers warn Cisco is missing this move Continue Reading
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust completes £200m Epic and HP IT project

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust completes its eHospital programme based on Epic software and HP hardware Continue Reading
Companies driving growth of cloud

Companies and organisations are increasingly adopting cloud services for more secure and efficient device management Continue Reading
Polish enterprises embrace cloud and virtual disaster recovery

Polish enterprises are increasingly breaking the habit of using the cheapest route to disaster recovery and opting for cloud and virtualisation Continue Reading