Although data storage is only one of the many ways to benefit from virtualized hardware, it’s still the most common use of the technology. Despite this popularity, virtualized storage is susceptible to a number of mismanagement catastrophes. We’ve outlined the three most common mistakes when utilizing this technology, right here. Poorly structured storage from the […]
If you thought virtualization was confusing, wait until you hear about hyperconvergence. By consolidating a number of virtualization services into a single piece of hardware, that runs a single piece of software, small- and medium-sized businesses can enjoy the simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and security of a cloud infrastructure, in one on-site “box.” If you love everything […]
Virtualizing your desktops comes with a number of benefits, one of which is improved security. Unfortunately, nothing perfect lasts forever, and the virtualization industry is facing a frightening new form of malware. Although this threat is nothing more than a facelift on an old virus, it is just as dangerous as it was the first […]
Virtual containers have incrementally increased the ability of users to create portable, self-contained kernels of information and applications since the technology first appeared in the early 2000s. Now, containers are one of the biggest data trends of the decade -- some say at the expense of the virtual machine (VM) technology that preceded them. Read […]
VMware's vSphere has been adding virtual space to servers for more than a decade. The vSphere 6.5 is the newest update to the popular hypervisor program, which pulls together different operating systems onto one shared hardware location. This update promises to improve user security and experience. Read on to discover the three main features added […]
Cybercrime continues to surge at an alarming rate, with predictions stating that the cost of these incidents will skyrocket to $8 trillion by 2023 and $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to the latest report from eSentire. This makes it imperative for businesses to be aware of the cyber threat landscape and take proactive measures to […]
The IT consulting industry in Canada is worth more than 85 billion dollars. Considering the increasing importance of digital services, it's no wonder they have such a high value. But many companies are choosing to outsource their IT services, using managed IT companies to handle their daily operations. Why do businesses of all sizes choose […]