Every day there is news of a website being hacked and the personal details of hundreds and millions of users being exposed. No enterprise or organization is safe in today’s business set up where data breach incidents are growing every day. Though external threats do exist, according to Forrester, “Most data breach incidents come from inside.” As per the findings of Forrester, of the different data breach incidents reported external attacks only represented approximately 25 percent, los...

Infrastructure as a Service, one of the three main categories of cloud computing service that allows you to lease and manage computing infrastructure for your business needs. There are a number of enterprises that are transforming their IT infrastructure from multiple independent data centers to an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model, where shared pools of storage are made available to end-users on a self-service basis. When implemented properly, this strategy introduces the much needed ...

For few the “Cloud” is just another modern day technological craze. Similarly, for many enterprises cloud computing is the way out of their IT woes. In the recent past cloud computing has taken a center stage in the technology landscape. It has been gaining momentum and its growth over the past few years have been very impressive.

The modern day cloud computing providers have been offering new and better scopes where business can go beyond cost savings and can also set up their own appl...

In this modern day technological era, no computing device’s future can be guaranteed. With cloud computing providing unmatched convenience and mobility to end users, the same can be said about the future of desktops and personal computers. Cloud computing indicates that people have the access to the software and digital files whilst on the go, with a greater access to them than the elementary input and output equipments and the internet connection.

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Simply put, managed hosting services refer to server hosting plans governed by hosting service providers. In the web hosting landscape, the expenses for managed hosting packages can range between hundreds of dollars each month. Generally, a low end managed hosting employs VPS hosting while the managed hosting plan is an updated version of a dedicated hosting plan. Owing to the vast price range, it is crucial to clearly understand the features and services that you can expect from a certain ma...

Simply put, managed hosting services refer to server hosting plans governed by hosting service providers. In the web hosting landscape, the expenses for managed hosting packages can range between hundreds of dollars each month. Generally, a low end managed hosting employs VPS hosting while the managed hosting plan is an updated version of a dedicated hosting plan. Owing to the vast price range, it is crucial to clearly understand the features and services that you can expect from a certain ma...

Most business continuity and disaster recovery consultants have observed the absence of proper contingency planning and preparedness in most organizations that is the most essential component to address and survive any unwarranted risk or security breach that takes place. In the recent past, industry verticals such as IT, telecom, manufacturing, petrochemical, energy and utility power business operations though are planning to resort to appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery s...

Network penetration testing is often termed as “pen test” and is a testing process that is conducted to review the perimeters of a network for security breaches and other network vulnerabilities. This process is also known as ethical hacking as the test is carried on by a group of security experts who have been sanctioned by the organization to hack the network in an initiative to recognize the probable vulnerabilities. As and when the vulnerabilities are discovered it becomes easy for th...

In the era of globalization, technological enhancements have provided the organizations with ways and means to remain connected to their globally distributed teams. However, the widely networked environment is not without its pros and cons, it is therefore vital for every business houses to protect their critical data and information from any vulnerabilities and threats. Organizations thus require a very structured approach to safeguard their network.  Further, the frequent introduction of t...

Over the past few years the data center facility has evolved as a crucial infrastructure for storing computer devices and other allied components that comprises of storage and telecommunication systems. It also comprises of backup power, environmental control systems, redundant data communication connections and security equipments. In this regard, fire protection and HVAC too has become crucial elements for system recovery and maintenance.

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Businesses constantly have to tackle issues related to unprecedented data growth. ITteams across such enterprises end up struggling with the availability and security of suchdata, even with tight IT budgets. Because of the tremendous unreliability and the enormousprocesses involved in traditional tape-based backup, IT teams have been forced to rely on time-consuming, manual and error-prone processes to protect their data. With growing demandson most IT businesses, the pressure to meet all th...

A data center is “a centralized repository, either physical or virtual, for the storage, management, and dissemination of data and information organized around a particular body of knowledge or pertaining to a particular business. “Data center is the most critical infrastructure of any organization as it contains its most vital information such as customer data, vendor data, employee data and company data. Datacenter houses the critical business and operation support systems right from c...

You use multiple IT applications to help run your business. And you also have a data center that renders IT services. The data center must help in deploying a streamlined, standardized and cost-effective management process so that processes can be simplified and efficient and scalable performances can be delivered. The hosting platform must possess powerful capabilities that helps improve the process visibility and controls, and provides you with increased returns.

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The presence of IT in our lives can be determined by its increasing demand. Every activity of ours is controlled by IT as it leverages efficiencies and delivers optimum results quickly. The business environment has become a high-strung battlefield where you have to be constantly alert and prepared to face any circumstance. The necessity for extremely intelligent, secure, scalable and reliable IT tools is predominant so that you can use them as per the requirements of your business in order to...

The developments in technology have paved way for the business houses to opt for the techno savvy environment. However, this demands enterprises to provide the end-users and customers with world-class computing services. In other words, the business houses need systems, which can be optimized to provide the clientele with an easily accessible customized service in line with the industry benchmarks and business goals.

The advent of technological innovations such as cloud computing has opened av...