Companies have cut back on expenses to survive difficult economic conditions. Even in boom times, successful companies maximize profits by reducing costs. However, managers need to keep the big picture in mind. Shopping for technical support bargains can lead to poor customer service and threaten the organization’s IT infrastructure. Money saved today can mean catastrophic […]

When companies outgrow existing data centers, they may face the intimidating task of moving their IT operations to a new location. Done right and with the help of a SAS70 certified partner, relocating a data center can be a surprisingly painless operation that has significant benefits for the company’s IT department.
Reasons For Relocating Data Centers
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It’s no secret that companies are increasingly dependent on information and technology. This dependency grows as their customer base increases and also as new technologies and regulations increase the amount of data needed for each customer. Organizations need to ensure their IT infrastructure keeps pace or their operations can come to a screaming halt.
Dealing With […]

Virtualization allows an organization to run multiple servers and operating systems with less hardware than traditional server setups. The setup reduces IT resources needed to operate and improves disaster recovery capabilities. However, implementing a virtualization strategy is a requires careful planning for successful implementation.
Understanding Virtualization
In traditional IT infrastructure, every server is a physical computer in […]

One of the first lessons successful charities learn is a non-profit business is still a business and must be operated in a professional manner. This applies to all aspects of the organization including accounting, human resources and IT. Unfortunately many non-profit organizations take a minimalist approach to IT services. This undermines their ability to provide […]