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September 06, 2019
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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.
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May 03, 2019
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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 ...
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April 26, 2019
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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.
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April 04, 2019
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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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service-level agreement (SLA)
A service-level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and its customers that documents what services the provider will furnish and defines the service standards the provider is obligated to meet. Continue Reading
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What is the Dodd-Frank voice recording rule for the swaps market?
A Dodd-Frank rule requires swaps dealers to record voice communications, which regulators designed to deter illicit financial activity and improve financial compliance. Continue Reading
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request for proposal (RFP)
A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that an organization, often a government agency or large enterprise, posts to elicit a response -- a formal bid -- from potential vendors for a desired IT solution. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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How to negotiate a fair data center colocation agreement
It's critical to business operations and your overall budget to know what a good colocation SLA covers, what it doesn't and how to negotiate one for your organization. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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6 tips to master server troubleshooting
Understand, communicate, monitor, check logs, ask for support. Follow these guidelines, and make troubleshooting server problems quick and easy. Continue Reading