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    5 ways enterprise AI will transform IT infrastructure in 2025

    Enterprise AI will take a massive step forward in 2025. Don't let the year slip by without a strategy to turn the AI hype into real value for your IT organization.

    Scott Sinclair • Jan. 10, 2025
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    5 resolutions for enterprise networking in 2025

    Had your fill of “best-of” and “top ten” 2024 lists? Instead of looking back or predicting the future, blend what you know with what to prioritize going forward.

    Jim Frey • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Level up with these 10 soft skills for software developers

    Standing out in today's competitive market requires more than just exceptional technical skills. Review topical advice for building must-have soft skills for software developers.

    Matt Heusser • Dec. 27, 2024
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    5 data storage and infrastructure megatrends to watch in 2025

    2025 looks to pick up where 2024 left off in the storage and infrastructure departments, with potential advancements in AI, object storage and hybrid cloud.

    Simon Robinson • Dec. 23, 2024
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    Could the AI era open a new frontier for object storage?

    Object storage has seen a steady progression over the years. Explore this evolution and several products that seek to capitalize on its performance, specifically for AI.

    Simon Robinson • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Cloud experts share predictions for AWS re:Invent 2024

    It's that time of year again: AWS re:Invent! Read on to learn what our cloud experts predict will be announced at this year's conference.

    Everett Bishop • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Blueprint for hybrid observability: AI and its 4 key enablers

    There are four elements that create a foundation for AI-driven observability. The ability to automatically detect new or updated components is just one of them.

    Jim Frey and Torsten Volk • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Modernizing storage with purpose in the AI era

    With the latest updates delivered at Insight 2024, NetApp aims to deliver data storage simplification that enterprises will require to succeed in the AI era.

    Scott Sinclair • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Why the AI era requires an intelligent data infrastructure

    NetApp aims to build infrastructure to 'bridge the chasm' that exists between cloud-based AI models and an organization's on-premises data management environment.

    Simon Robinson • Sept. 27, 2024
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    The ‘on-premises as-a-service’ genie is out of the bottle

    While on-premises storage as a service has been around for a few years, it's having a moment. Organizations seek simplicity, and vendors are ready with offerings.

    Simon Robinson • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Oracle CloudWorld 2024 delivers AI, database and OCI updates

    Oracle delivered more AI features at its conference, including over 50 AI agents and a new generative AI RAG Agent in OCI, as well as a long-awaited partnership with AWS.

    Mike Leone • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Can VMware’s private cloud spur the demise of siloed tech?

    The private-cloud-centric future VMware presents could benefit enterprises if it continues to innovate and deliver an integrated, full-stack private cloud its customers want.

    Scott Sinclair • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Decipher the true meaning of cloud native

    The term 'cloud native' is a popular buzzword among IT pros, but what does it mean? Discover the meaning of cloud native, and learn why this concept is so difficult to define.

    Chris Tozzi • Aug. 27, 2024
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    HPE to acquire Morpheus Data, expanding cloud experience

    HPE has announced its acquisition of Morpheus Data, a move intended to bolster the hybrid, multi-cloud experience of HPE GreenLake and to complement HPE’s OpsRamp acquisition.

    Scott Sinclair • Aug. 20, 2024
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    VergeIO reveals rapid virtual machine migration tech

    Data center modernization offers a competitive advantage to organizations, along with maximizing hyperscale infrastructure. VergeIO's VM migration tool helps saves time and money.

    Scott Sinclair • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Software testing lessons learned from the CrowdStrike outage

    After the recent CrowdStrike outage, organizations are keen to prevent and prepare for potential future disruptions. These key security and quality lessons can help.

    Matt Heusser • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Hitachi Vantara expands in hybrid and multi-cloud storage

    As enterprises increasingly need cross-cloud consistency, hybrid capabilities and on-premises technology, storage vendors like Hitachi Vantara are trying to rise to the occasion.

    Scott Sinclair • July 29, 2024
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    NetApp expands multi-cloud capabilities to empower AI

    Capacity, performance, agility and consistency are some of the key areas of focus for vendors as they approach multi-cloud storage and AI requirements.

    Scott Sinclair • July 24, 2024
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    On-premises storage, infrastructure evolves to keep pace with AI

    Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads.

    Scott Sinclair • July 8, 2024
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    It’s time to rethink enterprise storage for the AI era

    Pure's platform-centric storage strategy will enable customers to scale their storage infrastructure to keep pace with the fast-evolving AI landscape.

    Simon Robinson • July 1, 2024
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    HPE Discover 2024: Aruba Networking moves to center stage

    HPE has made enterprise networking a critical part of its portfolio, with updates around AI, Aruba's networking tools, and the upcoming acquisition of Juniper.

    Jim Frey • July 1, 2024
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    Artificial intelligence, Nvidia took center stage at HPE Discover 2024

    With many organizations developing or evaluating generative AI initiatives, HPE increased its commitment to the space through a broad partnership with Nvidia.

    Scott Sinclair • June 26, 2024
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    SASE operational pain points and how to fix them

    SASE offers companies a compelling security strategy, but it takes time to ensure network teams have the visibility and management oversight they need.

    Shamus McGillicuddy • June 7, 2024
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    First thoughts from Cisco Live: Generative AI, Splunk and more

    During its annual conference, Cisco shined up ThousandEyes, added Splunk integrations and shared details regarding its generative AI strategy.

    Jim Frey • June 6, 2024
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    Lessons in AI from Dell Technologies World 2024

    A main focus of the Dell Technologies World 2024 conference was AI and how it impacts infrastructure environments. Dell spotlighted three AI infrastructure strategies to consider.

    Scott Sinclair • May 31, 2024