Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers cloud services that can be a flexible, scalable way of managing your web services and computing resources. However, because organizations pay for the resources they use rather than paying a flat monthly fee, managing AWS spending can be a challenge for some IT teams. Here we'll discuss how AWS billing and pricing works, and how to keep control of your spending. Read more

High Availability (HA) involves designing systems that are always accessible and resilient to failures, rapidly recovering to minimize downtime. In today's business environments, where interruptions can have significant consequences, this is especially important. Read more

VMware ESXi has long been the cornerstone of many data center virtualization strategies thanks to its powerful, bare-metal hypervisor capabilities. However, as data centers grow and diversify, the limitations in terms of cost, flexibility, and compatibility lead many to seek out other options. Read more

No business is exempt from meeting some kind of compliance or governing regulation. These controls are put in place (generally speaking) to help ensure trust and consistency when dealing with goods and services. When it comes to “as a Service” offerings, these regulations can enter grey areas and offer misconceptions of who is responsible — and at fault — if there is a violation. Read more

Businesses rely heavily on SaaS applications like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Google Workspace to run daily operations. However, here’s the catch: While SaaS providers ensure platform availability, the responsibility for protecting business-critical data still lies with the customer. That’s where SaaS backup comes in, and why it represents such a powerful opportunity for resellers and partners. Read more

The IT infrastructure field is continuously adapting, and open virtualization has become an important aspect of this change. This approach stands as an alternative to conventional proprietary methods, notable for its flexibility and potential for cost savings. Read more

If you're looking to streamline your IT infrastructure, cut costs, and enhance scalability, then virtualization is the key. In this guide, we'll explore the intricacies of data center virtualization and provide actionable strategies for successful implementation. Read more

In the digital age, data is often considered the lifeblood of a business. It informs decisions, drives strategies, and can be the difference between success and failure. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The responsibility of managing this data is not just a technical requirement but a legal and ethical one. This is where the concept of data retention comes into play, especially for businesses leveraging Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Read more

Kasten K10 delivers data mobility, protection, and ransomware resilience to support Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA), creating a simple and secure on-ramp to cloud migration. Read more

Selecting the most appropriate virtualization platform is a vital steppingstone to shaping an organization's IT strategy. Read more