As athletes continue to break world records – it’s the planning that...
There is a lot of truth in the adage of what I was taught in the RAF and what has stayed with me in the form of the ‘5 Ps’ – previous planning prevents poor performance, and the work over the past 7...
View ArticleData Protection Redefined by EMC for a Software-Defined World
Requirements for data protection have changed over time. This is in part because more systems and users are creating data, as well as the fact that enterprise applications are critical to nearly all...
View ArticleEMC world 2014 Characterised by Security and Trust
I’ve attended EMC world every years since 2007 and for the past several years have coordinated the RSA sessions that are presented there. Once again this year there will be a lot of great content for...
View ArticleSecurity deficiencies: Top 10 found in Security Assessments from RSA’s Rashmi...
Security assessments are finally becoming accepted as something that organisations must do to understand and improve their security deficiencies. Time and time again companies fail at the very basic...
View ArticleAnalysis Paralysis: Avoiding This With The EMC Leader 2020 Report.
You don’t have to speak to many CEOs to get a real and immediate sense of how challenging the market is for companies today with analysis paralysis. Many of them are seeing their markets disrupted by...
View ArticleThe Gift Of Simplicity!
How is being an IT manager like being the head of a household during the holiday season? First of all, there’s a lot to get done in a very short amount of time. If you can relate, these questions...
View Article6 Lessons That IT Leaders Can Learn From Darth Vader
Star Wars: A New Hope was a transformative movie from my childhood, and with the upcoming release of Episode VII later this month, I wanted to share some key lessons that we can learn from Darth Vader....
View ArticleLeading the Charge in Building the Next Generation Data Center
If you’re a CIO today, you’re responsible for driving the innovation engine for your business. That responsibility brings with it many challenges. You’re challenged with how to transform your data...
View ArticleFinding Order out of Chaos in the Multi-hyphenated IT Landscape
IT has disrupted many industries and job functions and will continue to do so at a faster pace in today’s hyper-connected world. Even marketers are not spared. In their book Storyscaping: Stop Creating...
View ArticleBuilding a Case for Better IT in Manufacturing
Monday morning. You wake up to the sound of your alarm and start to get ready for another workweek. You turn off the ceiling fan and lights to your bedroom and head down to the kitchen to make a...
View ArticleData Protection Everywhere – Why Is It So Important in Today’s Modern Data...
We are entering into a new age. No, it’s not another ice age, so no need to grab your coat and boots. This age brings no snow, but yields an ever-increasing presence of clouds. Let me explain. I am...
View ArticleModern Networks for Today and Tomorrow
“Why should I buy this now?” Have you ever thought that while looking at the latest products, whether that’s new technology, entertainment systems, sports equipment or anything else? Do you wonder,...
View ArticleWhy IT is the Most Important Department in 2016
We are half way through 2016 and for the first time in as long as I can remember IT has rightly started to be placed front and center of most organizations as a key component in the success or failure...
View ArticleDon’t Be a Dodo
The Dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius near Madagascar. This unique creature was first sighted in 1598 and was known for its relatively large size (3 feet tall, up to...
View ArticleThe Digital Transformation Opportunity for Partners
Dell Technologies has pinpointed Four Transformations that pose significant opportunities for technologists, and for Partners in particular. Each speaks to a specific and business-critical area where...
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