While they don’t hold a crystal ball, enterprise CTOs and CIOs are expected to predict and prepare for future connectivity needs with tremendous accuracy. This is beyond tricky. Download the new white paper from Digital Realty that explores how to improve cloud performance through a computing solution that connects private infrastructure over a dedicated connection accessing public cloud resources while bypassing the internet.
Northern Virginia Data Center Market Extends Leadership Position
Northern Virginia is the focal point for the explosive growth of cloud computing, which has made the region the largest and most active data center market in the United States. Download the latest report from Data Center Frontier and RagingWire Data Centers that explores the Northern Virginia colocation market in detail.
Data Center 101: Cloud Computing
Data Center 101: Cloud Computing report, brought to you in partnership with Open Spectrum, is part of the Data Center Frontier Data Center 101 Special Report series. The report, part of a group of 14 reports that cover the ins and outs of the data center industry, teaches readers how to discuss actual needs with clients and the limitations of any given cloud infrastructure. Unfortunately, the phrase “cloud computing” now means so many different things to so many different people. Download the new report, and learn more about what the cloud means to the data industry and to your clients.
Defining Four Edge Computing Archetypes and their Technology Requirements
Over the last several years, “edge computing” has become one of the most talked about trends in IT, and for good reason. Nearly every industry is recognizing the limitations of supporting users and emerging technologies through centralized IT infrastructures and is pushing storage and computing closer to users and devices. Download the new white paper from Vertiv to learn more about edge computing and the four edge archetypes the company has identified.
Thinking about Colocation? Do These 7 Things First
While the merits of in-house vs. cloud vs. colo have been vigorously debated — and will likely continue for some time — a new report is aimed at those already sold on the colo concept. Download the white paper from Instor for considerations, tips and potential landmines to watch out for those looking to utilize colocation in 2018.
A Better Way to Reach the Cloud — Connecting Should be Easy
As enterprises adopt increasingly computing-intensive workloads, such as cloudbased applications and artificial intelligence, they are using more IT resources through the cloud. Download the new white paper from Stream Data Centers that explores a better way to reach the cloud, and ways to make connecting easier.
5 Reasons to Directly Connect Your Hybrid Cloud Solution
A new ebook from CoreSite introduces readers to a solution many enterprises are adopting – direct interconnect to cloud providers within a colocation facility. Download the new report to learn more about the potential cost and performance advantages this option for streamlining hybrid IT connectivity can create.
Get Up to 55% Better Hybrid Cloud Computing Performance with Improved Agility, Security and Reliability
A new white paper from Digital Realty shows how to improve hybrid cloud computing performance and ramp up agility, security and reliability through its Service Exchange product, powered by Megaport. Download the report now to find out how leveraging the right network solution can simplify and speed up hybrid cloud computing for your business.
The Cloud: Redefining your Network Strategy
It seems you can’t be in IT these days without discussing cloud strategy. This white paper from Light Edge Solutions explores how the cloud is changing network strategy. Download the report now that also highlights LightEdge’s own IT Core (vCore) network architecture that addresses some of today’s biggest network challenges.
Modern, Cloud-Conscious Approaches to Data Protection
The growth in stored data volumes is putting pressure on IT budgets and services delivery. Burgeoning volumes of unstructured data commonly drive this ongoing trend. Download a new white paper from Cloudian that offers a review and economic evaluation of Cloudian’s Hyperstore as compared to the traditional purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA).
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