With such high levels of cloud adoption, it is inconceivable that any enterprise-class organisation is not using at least some cloud services. However, not all cloud deployments are equal and some organisations are realising more value from their investments than others. HPE has developed a five-point scale to help businesses understand the maturity of their […]
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For many years, hyperscale cloud has promised to help businesses slash their IT operating costs. However, the reality is often very different – most find that their costs actually increase. Your business needs the flexibility and scalability of the cloud to meet its strategic computing objectives. So, what can you do if hyperscalers cost more
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Because of the relative rarity of a significant system outage, many SMEs have deliberately underinvested in their data protection provisions. Backup allows them to recover almost all of their systems and data (eventually), so why invest in a true disaster recovery solution? Although most see this as a calculated risk, the impact of an outage
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The cloud is undoubtedly a disruptive force within IT. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for months of operational disruption during your cloud transition. Here are nine proven tips for making the process of moving to the cloud smoother. 1. Plan for hybrid operations Despite offering superior flexibility and scalability, not all workloads
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As businesses look to balance current resource demands with strategic growth plans, hybrid cloud offers a useful platform for both. Now research from IDC suggests that NetApp is a critical enabler of hybrid cloud strategies – and you should seriously consider these technologies for your projects. Leading the way with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP NetApp’s
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