The One Skill that Makes a Data Center Consultant an Expert
Is there a single skill that makes a data center consultant an expert? Of course not. It takes a lengthy list of specialized skills and experience to make someone a true expert in any subject. The question is, though, what one of those skills makes a data center consultant your expert — the right choice […]
Data Centers with Cloud Computing Services, How Secure are They?
Security remains a primary concern for enterprises working to integrate cloud computing and data centers. Moving toward the cloud can bring significant efficiencies and increased agility, but it brings new security challenges as well. Some risks are common to all enterprises. Some are specific – or more pronounced – within certain industries. And some risks […]
How to Reduce IT Infrastructure Costs the Right Way
In our last post, we offered five tips on how to reduce IT infrastructure costs. We noted there are myriad opportunities to curb expenses and gain efficiencies – certainly more than five – and we also noted that how you approach cost cutting can affect the outcomes you achieve. So let’s talk about how to […]
Data Center Outsourcing Improves Company’s Sustainability
Every company wants to grow, no matter what they do, how long they’ve been in business or how big they already are. But in recent years it’s become obvious that the old cliché “only the strong survive” is more on-point than ever. Prophetic, even. You can’t grow if you can’t sustain the results when times are toughest. […]
Why Data Center Outsourcing Works For The Public Sector
The reality is, there isn’t that much difference between operating a data center within a corporate environment and managing a publicly-funded data center. If you’re in the public sector, understanding opportunities available via data center outsourcing can boost your performance in meaningful ways.
5 Questions to Ask Your Data Center Consultant
A data center consultant can give you as much or as little help as you want. But whether you’re looking for guidance with a comprehensive transformation or you need advice about a specific challenge you’re experiencing, you need the right data center consultant to get the most from your working engagement.
Data Center Outsourcing: Current Trends In The Industry
Keeping up with trends in data center outsourcing is no easy task. It’s an environment in which change has become the very definition of normal. The technology industry research giant Gartner predicted the worldwide IT outsourcing market would total $288 billion by the end of this year, a modest increase over last year. Further, they […]
Data Center Outsourcing: Factors To Consider
There are many reasons to consider data center outsourcing. Companies all around the world have taken this step to improve productivity and predictability, reduce operations expenses and total cost of ownership and free up capital funds.
5 Ways A Data Center Sourcing Advisor Can Make Your Move Easier
You know that a sourcing advisor can help you find the right provider for an IT function such as data center operations. But that’s just part of the picture. If you only need assistance with one specific aspect of your IT transformation, they’re there for you. But a data center sourcing advisor is really a […]
5 Ways Outsourcing Data Center Operations Saves Money
The bigger your company, the more data you have to manage and store. Even for smaller companies, data is rapidly expanding, at an unprecedented rate. That fact of business life is driving some very serious concerns, because growing data center needs naturally generate increased expense. Outsourcing data center operations can be a life-changing investment for […]