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September 06, 2019 06 Sep'19
Digital transformation projects hit cultural, tech snags

Digital transformation projects are encountering organizational and technology hurdles that may open consulting opportunities for channel partners.
May 03, 2019 03 May'19
How Dell Technologies partners can align with VMware strategy

Dell Technologies partners have what they need to facilitate customers' digital transformation journeys, according to VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger. At the Dell Technologies Global Partner Summit, held ...
April 26, 2019 26 Apr'19
Hitachi Vantara storage and data protection at your service

Customers that opt for service-based consumption have Hitachi Vantara's storage hardware installed in their data center, and the vendor handles management and backup.
April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19
Single board computing distributor OKdo debuts

Electrocomponents has launched OKdo, a global electronics distributor that focuses on single board computing and IoT products.

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Overview of SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite

SAP SuccessFactors HXM is the next iteration of SuccessFactors HCM and is meant to help HR departments manage the entire employee lifecycle. Here's a closer look. Continue Reading
Cloud ERP vs. on-premises ERP: 10 key differences

Understanding the differences between on-premises ERP and cloud ERP, especially multi-tenant SaaS, is critical in buying decisions. Here's how they compare in 10 important areas. Continue Reading
How to negotiate a fair data center colocation agreement

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11 tips to improve Windows 10 performance

With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance. Continue Reading
Your guide to avoiding server rack setup issues

Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs. Continue Reading
Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them

Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe. Continue Reading

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How to rank enterprise network security vulnerabilities

Risk management programs yield massive data on network security vulnerabilities. Infosec pros must rank risks to prioritize remediation efforts. Continue Reading
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues

In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation. Continue Reading
Three VDI challenges that can derail any project

IT shops need to look out for complexity, cost and performance problems when they put a VDI implementation plan in place. Continue Reading