Make BI business as usual

If 1-800-Flowers.com CIO Steve Bozzo had his druthers, even the online retailer's mailroom clerks would have access to business intelligence. "There's valuable information at every level of the organization," he says.

By Beth Schultz | 06 December, 2011 01:53

Tags: 1-800-Flowers.com, applications, BI and Analytics, Desktop Apps, freemium, software

Weaving BI into the corporate fabric

If 1-800-Flowers.com CIO Steve Bozzo had his druthers, even the online retailer's mailroom clerks would have access to business intelligence.

By Beth Schultz | 19 October, 2011 01:11

Tags: 1-800-Flowers.com, applications, BI and Analytics, content management, freemium, software

Staying ahead of cloud complexity

Managing cloud infrastructure and services is similar to traditional network management - only bigger, badder and more complex.

By Beth Schultz | 09 August, 2011 02:05

Tags: cloud computing, internet

Cloud storage a steep climb

It's been nearly five years to the day since Amazon introduced its groundbreaking Simple Storage Service -- or S3, as it's more commonly known. But despite that offering's track record, many enterprise IT executives still struggle with the notion of using cloud-based storage services to hold their corporate data.

By Beth Schultz | 22 March, 2011 01:15

Tags: cloud computing, internet, storage

How to get started with cloud computing

1. Get smart

By Beth Schultz | 08 February, 2011 04:49

Tags: ATO, cloud computing, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, internet

10 cloud career skills

Cloud computing demands a mix of technology skills, negotiating skills, business acumen and people skills. Here are 10 key skills that can help boost your career into the clouds. 

By Beth Schultz | 08 February, 2011 04:49

Tags: careers, cloud computing, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, internet, it management

AppFirst offers basic server monitoring service for free

Year-old start-up company AppFirst is trying to shake up the way IT administrators think not only about application performance management but also server monitoring in general.

By Beth Schultz | 13 November, 2010 05:35

Tags: infrastructure management, management, Microsoft, networking, Network management, software, system management

Navigating the politics of storage

Like Facebook for employee use and iPhones in business,data storage policy is a topic that can be a political hot potato within corporate walls.

By Beth Schultz | 28 September, 2010 00:13

Tags: storage

Data center derby heats up

Network thoroughbred Cisco jumps into the blade server market. Server stallion HP adds security blades to its ProCurve switches. IBM teams up with Brocade. Oracle buys Sun. And everybody courts that prize filly VMware.

By Beth Schultz | 16 June, 2009 00:17

Tags: Cisco, HP, IBM, oracle, servers, sun, VMware

10 ways to get blazin' apps

How to optimize, accelerate and otherwise ignite application performance

Eight technologies for better data storage

Managing data stockpiles can be tough. These technologies can help ease the difficulty.