In the world of IT not so very long ago, there was a significant shift that transformed the way we manage and deploy applications. Virtualization, a technology that made traditional infrastructure more efficient, gained immense popularity among Microsoft SQL Server professionals. However, the IT industry is constantly evolving, and now containerization has emerged as the latest […]
10 Best Practices for CI/CD Pipelines
CI/CD is the practice of continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment. The two processes, typically referred to as a CI/CD pipeline, introduce ongoing automation and continuous monitoring throughout the lifecycle of apps, from the integration and testing phases to delivery and deployment. The use of a CI/CD pipeline introduces smaller iterations and faster deployment in the […]
The Wrong Storage Architecture Can Send Your Modernization Strategy Back to the Dark Ages
Today, many companies are pursuing application modernization strategies in replacing older software with innovative computing approaches like new languages, frameworks, and infrastructure platforms. Indeed, the application modernization services market is forecast to expand from $11.4 billion in 2020 to $24.8 billion by 2025. Whether containerization, virtualization, or low-code/no-code software development, organizations are eagerly experimenting with and adopting […]
5 Data Storage Trends to Expect in 2022
What does 2022 hold for the data storage industry? Signs of what is to come have been emerging. The following are five predictions about the data storage market, grounded in understanding the direction where the market is going. They involve AI, cyber resilience, supercharged application, workload performance and availability, and reduction of OPEX and CAPEX. […]
‘Tis the Season to Be Wary
‘Tis the season to be jolly. By now, those words from the familiar holiday tune “Deck the Halls” are echoing in malls across the U.S. But the retailers that fill those particular halls with yuletide treasures should be thinking, “‘Tis the season to be wary.” With the holiday shopping season in full swing, December is […]
Why It’s Time for Cloud-Native MDM
The second wave of interest for a Master Data Management (MDM) solution is here. Are you thinking of implementing a new MDM or replacing your existing MDM solution? There are some dos and don’ts when designing your next MDM solution. In this article, we will share a few key considerations based on the current trends, technology […]
2022 Predictions: Cloud-Native Apps, the Edge, Ransomware, and More
As we look toward the new year, we expect some of the key trends will involve cloud-native apps, edge use cases, private clouds, ransomware, business continuity, and data sovereignty. All of these will have implications for how organizations manage, store, and protect their data in 2022. Gary Ogasawara, CTO, Cloudian: Cloud-native apps will go to […]
Approaching Process Automation Using Virtualization Technology
Process control practitioners frequently use virtual machines (VMs) when deploying and managing process automation applications. However, developments in operational technologies have created new and better ways to streamline management on cloud data centers. Orchestration and containerization – next-generation virtualization concepts – are transforming automation and freeing users from the frustrating and time-consuming process of wholesale digital […]
Not All Embedded Analytics and BI Solutions Are the Same
Click to learn more about author Daniel Jebaraj. Your enterprise software is outstanding in its functionality. You have a solid value proposition with your target market. To make your offering even more attractive, you’ve decided to embed analytics and business intelligence (ABI) into your product. So far, so good. But which embedded ABI solution will you select? Multiple options […]
Data Container Architecture: Answers and Challenges
Data containers are a recent step in the evolution of the cloud. Their purpose is to run reliably as they are transferred from one computer environment to another. They are isolated, improve security, and are “usually” easy to work with. Containers promote application portability through their novel use of packaging, and the philosophy of “develop […]