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    Dell takes an ‘E pluribus unum’ approach to multi-cloud

    At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be evolving into a single, but integrated, set of clouds.

    Mark Peters • May 19, 2022
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    How Dell is changing the multi-cloud equation

    IT teams love the freedom to select the cloud services that match their needs and preferences, but this accidental multi-cloud strategy creates organizational complexity.

    Scott Sinclair • May 18, 2022
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    Examine IBM’s hybrid cloud strategy

    IBM's focus on hybrid cloud efforts, including Cloud Paks and OpenShift, makes for a competitive option. See if its strategy fits your enterprise needs.

    Tom Nolle • May 12, 2022
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    The importance of unified, end-to-end network management

    As network environments evolve and grow more complex, enterprises are realizing their need for unified network management. But is an end-to-end strategy possible?

    Bob Laliberte • April 22, 2022
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    Atlassian Team ‘22 wrap-up: Connect dev, ops and service

    The Atlassian Team '22 conference focused in on new tools like Compass, Atlas and Analytics, with an optimistic eye to the future.

    Rob Strechay • April 19, 2022
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    A primer on the NVMe management ecosystem

    The NVMe management ecosystem has a lot of moving parts and confusing acronyms. This overview details the various specifications and how they work together.

    Richelle Ahlvers and Curtis Ballard • March 29, 2022
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    What can urban sprawl teach us about UX design issues?

    UX design sprawl mimics urban sprawl, both in its push for growth and its potentially dangerous pitfalls. Here are a few things to keep in mind during the UX design process.

    Adam Draper • March 17, 2022
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    Need a replacement? Try these 5 Docker alternatives

    Docker might be the authoritative choice for containers, but with the way the market is changing, it might not always be. Here are five other options that have merit.

    Will Kelly • March 14, 2022
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    Demand for effective telecom service assurance to increase

    As the markets for 5G, IoT and other emerging technologies continue to grow, the service assurance market that ensures the quality of these services will also increase.

    Akshay Kedari • March 7, 2022
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    Data storage and security make a mission-critical mix

    At a time of heightened cyberthreats, IT administrators should look to improve their data storage security. There are numerous proactive ways to prepare for the next attack.

    Paul Crocetti • Feb. 15, 2022
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    Cut down on containerized environment complexity

    Containerized environments were supposed to speed up IT operations. However, too much of a good thing brings complexity challenges for organizations to overcome.

    Scott Sinclair • Feb. 15, 2022
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    20 years of ‘Storage’ magazine’s Products of the Year

    Our best products competition is built on a premise that discourages vendors from sitting on their product's laurels while encouraging technology innovation.

    Rich Castagna • Feb. 15, 2022
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    Access free courses with the Microsoft ESI program

    Do you qualify for the Microsoft ESI program? Here's more about it from someone who has taken advantage of it, and why you should consider it to upgrade your skill set.

    Stuart Burns • Feb. 8, 2022
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    Compare smartNIC products and use cases

    Not all smartNIC use cases are the same, and not all products offer the same functionality and features. Compare offerings from three of the main smartNIC market segments.

    Saqib Jang • Feb. 7, 2022
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    NVMe-oF over IP: A complete SAN platform

    NVMe/TCP or NVMe/RoCE are technologies that can now provide complete SAN platforms with multiple cost structures and are able to support different customer requirements.

    Claudio DeSanti • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Cloud resiliency: What it is and why it matters

    Cloud resiliency is critical to ensure IT services and resources can recover quickly -- and without data loss.

    Dustin Milberg • Jan. 27, 2022
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    What to consider when selecting an IaaS provider

    A good IaaS should act like a partner, tailored to your infrastructure. Keep these criteria in mind when selecting a provider for your organization's IaaS.

    Hannah Coney • Jan. 13, 2022
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    Why re:Invent 2021 spotlighted existing AWS products

    Many of AWS' re:Invent announcements highlighted enhancements to existing products, rather than new services. Here's why the cloud provider took that route.

    Deven Samant • Dec. 30, 2021
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    An AWS re:Invent recap: Key services to watch

    From container marketplaces to file systems, this year's re:Invent conference was brimming with news. Here are some key takeaways.

    Rob Strechay • Dec. 20, 2021
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    ITIL vs. DevOps: What path should an enterprise choose?

    Frameworks and methodologies must keep pace with technology stacks. ITIL fell too far behind between the release of ITIL 3 and ITIL 4, but there might be a middle ground.

    Will Kelly • Dec. 16, 2021
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    Why QLC flash adoption now benefits the enterprise

    While enterprises must overcome some obstacles with QLC, there is a solid case for its use. 3D NAND has played a big part in enabling QLC use within the enterprise.

    Jim Handy • Oct. 5, 2021
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    Should software architect responsibilities include coding?

    There are many variations to the role of the software architect in today's IT teams, and a lingering debate is over whether they should all be hands-on with code.

    Matt Heusser • Oct. 4, 2021
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    Computational storage: Go beyond computation offloading

    Computational storage proponents include academia and the Storage Networking Industry Association. While there's behind-the-scenes work still to do, the tech could bring benefits.

    Tong Zhang • Sept. 30, 2021
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    Storage for edge computing is the next frontier for IoT

    IoT edge devices are getting smarter and will need local storage for machine learning and other AI operations. Is the industry ready for the challenge of storage for edge computing?

    Rich Castagna • Aug. 16, 2021
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    Five essential steps to build a cloud-native strategy

    Container storage has taken off, thanks to its performance and portability. Make the most of the technology with a comprehensive cloud-native strategy.

    Scott Sinclair • Aug. 16, 2021