Year: 2014
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Making a Case for Big Data in the Public Sector
Categories: StorageBig data in public sector Government Readiness 57% of survey respondents believe the government is ready for big data. Only 10% of survey respondents said they rely on robust analytics and data processing to make informed decisions. Use-Case Scenarios 32% of respondents said they use insights from data to improve day-to-day operations while 19% obtain… Read more
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IBM-Apple Alliance Provides Big Mobile Boost to Channel
From a channel perspective, mobile computing has always been a challenge because the acquiring of the devices and services is most often direct. But in the wake of the far-reaching mobile alliance this week between IBM and Apple, the mobile playing field for the channel just became a little more level. Under the terms of… Read more
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HP Spurs Windows Server 2003 Migrations
To a provide a catalyst for channel partners looking to help customers migrate from Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to a more modern instance of Windows Server, Hewlett-Packard, in conjunction with Microsoft, announced a new channel program designed to help partners take advantage of an estimated $10 billion market opportunity. With support from Microsoft for Windows… Read more
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Why the IBM-Apple Deal Is Good for All
On July 15, IBM and Apple announced a new relationship that will ultimately mean wonders for the enterprise and consumers. It also will show that while mobile handsets are a real concern for CIOs and IT decision-makers, with the right partnership and the right team, they can actually add quite a bit of value to… Read more
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10 Important Facts to Know About the IBM-Apple Alliance
Categories: Mobile Devices10 Important Facts to Know About the IBM-Apple Alliance IBM Intends to Resell Apple Mobile Devices IBM will most likely make those devices available via its business partners, as well as its direct sales force. The devices will come loaded with applications the two companies develop. IBM Adds AppleCare to Portfolio The deal presents a… Read more
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Selling Flash Storage Capacity on Demand
With the rise of flash memory, customers are trying to figure out where to apply this technology to the most benefit. Given the cost of flash storage systems, most IT organizations obviously can’t afford to store all their data in flash. The challenge is that many of them are not sure how much “hot data”… Read more