Zombie Data blogs

Will be discussing the different layers of technology options when it comes to utilizing resources on the Cloud as well as how each layer could be utilized by firms in the SMB sector to augment their current IRON based infrastructure plans, etc.  Look for this white paper to be published in the next few weeks.

SMB Client was at the point of purchasing a new email server solution. Additionally they wanted to integrate email, calendar, etc.

So back in college we learned that all Businesses differentiate themselves from each other in one of four (4) primary areas.  By Product, Price, Customer Service or Supply Chain.  Some companies are known for exceptional customer service.  The Lodge at Pebble Beach immediately comes to mind as their answer to every guest request seems to be 'Absolutely'.  Others, such as Apple, are known for the innovation of their products.  So here is the question of the day:  How can accurate and timely information help improve any of these differentiator

Many companies over the last 5-10 years have grown through mergers and acquisitions.  Others have been tightening the belt and putting off new infrastructure purchases until the economy improves.  Both strategies can lead to interesting problems for IT Managers.  In the first case there is usually now a heterogenious Server environment, multiple server platforms, OS platforms and versions, network incompatabilities, etc.  In the second case you end up seeing outdated hardware and software, sometimes past the End of Support dates, running mission critical applic