The Benefits of Applying Quantum Computing to Machine Learning
Quantum computing is (almost) here. In October, Google’s quantum computing lab took just minutes to solve a math problem that would have taken 10 millennia for a supercomputer. Or, at least that’s what they reported. In rebuttal, IBM publicly registered their skepticism.
Why Machine Learning Matters to Your IT Stack
There will come a time when machine learning algorithms normalize within the developer stack. Today, machine learning is a growing specialization in computer science. Like the application program interface (API) layer, the science inherent in machine learning likely will permeate automated computer functions and become the norm rather than the latest fad. The benefits are […]
AWS Fargate: Run Containers Without Managing Servers or Clusters
Containerization is about to get an upgrade. Although the idea of running deployments in the protected environments found in Docker, Kubernetes, or Amazon’s Elastic Container Service (ECS) is attractive, in practice, there have been a few complexities that created hurdles for deployment teams. That’s all about to change with next-generation AWS Fargate, which eliminated clusters […]
Prioritizing IT for Speed and Agility
Adopting agility into stodgy enterprise technology infrastructures is the new imperative for CIOs. The push is to change best practices, product delivery, and the overall end-user experience to better model many of the startup organizations that are encroaching into every traditional market, from retail and health care to insurance and finance. How can CIOs deliver […]
Impact of Cloud on IT Service Management
IT service management (ITSM) firms work to employ a set of best practices to efficiently manage technology architectures. The cloud became a huge disruptor for ITSM by virtualizing the large physical data center into architectures infinitely more scalable and potentially more complex. How have “standard” ITSM models changed with the introduction of the cloud?
Business Case for Cloud Migration
The great migration has begun; the speed of cloud deployments is only picking up. The public cloud services market will end 2018 21% higher than last year. A decade after the internet stabilized, early adopters have grown comfortable while CIOs in the most stoic traditional organizations are finally conducting enterprise migrations to join the rest of the […]
What to Consider Before Implementing a DRaaS Model
As we move deeper into ‘the age of the customer’ organizations must possess the necessary business continuity to effectively serve and support customers, regardless of varied market conditions or unforeseen disastrous circumstances. Robust disaster recovery solutions play a vital role in safeguarding enterprises against the extensive downtime that can be caused in the event of […]
Virtualization and the Modern Enterprise
No piece of wisdom has ever been more true than, ‘the only thing that doesn’t change is change itself’, and in terms of the modern enterprise, this phrase could not more be applicable. As people, businesses, and technology advance, so too does the demand for the IT industry to keep pace. It seems that not […]
How to Balance IT Budget Restraints and Stay Current
Many IT leaders will probably admit that they’re spending too much on the day-to-day operational functions, like preventing existing systems from breaking down with ongoing maintenance and replacing or expanding capacity – essentially keeping the lights on, so to speak. And while no CIO wants to spend a big chunk of his or her budget […]
Strategies for Reducing IT Costs Without Losing Efficiency
When it comes to cost-cutting initiatives, IT departments are often the first to get scrutinized and endure budget cuts, since IT is frequently perceived as an expense and not an investment. However, keeping pace with today’s intensely competitive business environment demands an IT function that is agile and efficient. CIOs are expected to deliver technology […]