Hardware

The whole enchilada: Integrated compute platforms steamroll across IT

Vendors are rebuilding the mainframe with converged infrastructure, collapsed kit or integrated compute platforms -- whatever you want to call it. And customers are loving it.

By Steve Duplessie | 21 May, 2013 15:50

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Networking, infrastructure management, hardware systems, Data Center, Hewlett-Packard, VMware, HP, management

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Google Glass will be a big deal, so deal with it

Some people are having fits about Google Glass. True, it will change how we think about privacy in public places, but such rethinking started years ago.

By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, consumer electronics, Google, Networking, security, wireless, smartphones, mobile, privacy

Paul Glen: The secret to keeping processes vital

As long as a problem seems present, gnarly and intractable, we enjoy following the process that solves it. But once the problem has been solved, it's not so interesting to us anymore.

By Paul Glen | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, Data Center

Bart Perkins: Avoiding IT audit nightmares

IT's problems can draw unwanted notice now that Sarbanes-Oxley requires them to appear in 10-K reports as 'material weaknesses.'

By Bart Perkins | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, Data Center

Ten jobs robots won't take away from you in the next 10 years

There are jobs that robots might be able to do in the near future. Gibbs has ten that they're unlikely to steal from meat machines.

By Mark Gibbs | 20 May, 2013 06:20

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, intel, Data Center

Google Now, Hangouts feel here, there and everywhere

Google this week unleashed a blizzard of updates and improvements that fundamentally change -- and radically improve -- how we get information and communicate.

By Matt Hamblen | 18 May, 2013 11:11

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, applications, consumer electronics, Google, Networking, wireless, software, mobile, Personal Technology

DAS Keyboard gets quieter; portable speaker lets you groove on the road

Shaw reviews Das Keyboard's latest high-performance mechanical keyboard and AccessoryPower.com's GOgroove BlueSYNC SRC Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Receiver.

By Keith Shaw | 16 May, 2013 20:07

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, high performance keyboard, Das Keyboard, quiet keyboard, hardware systems, Data Center, Bluetooth portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, skype, Google, portable speaker, GOgroove BlueSYNC

Transforming the network with Network Functions Virtualization: 10 recommendations for service providers

In order to be successful in the fast paced Internet world, leading carriers must quickly introduce new services and reduce costs. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a new technology enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to transform their networks. The goal of NFV is to help providers realize the innovation and cost curves enjoyed by the IT community.

By Lee Doyle | 15 May, 2013 21:12

Tags: SDN, network functions virtualization, Networking, NFV, software defined networking, LAN & WAN

Smartphones need genius infrastructure

Until roughly six years ago, mobile computers and telephones were really separate things. "Mobile computing" meant laptops -- maybe with broadband wireless for some lucky executives. "Telephone" meant communication device. "Convergence" meant putting your cellphone into your computer bag to go through airport security.

By Andrea Bradshaw, senior director and general manager, mobility solutions, CDW | 14 May, 2013 18:08

Tags: MDM, smb, CDW, mobile, SMB mobility, bring your own device, IT management, business smartphones, SMB collaboration, `SMB smartphones, SMB Networking, consumerization of IT, BYOD, Mobile device management

The role of startups in the SDN networking revolution

For decades the leading network companies have been tightly coupling their software to complex, custom-built chips. Besides leaving IT buyers with a staggering array of appliances, the reliance on custom silicon has chilled industry startup activity. But with software defined networking, that is beginning to change.

By Arif Janmohamed | 13 May, 2013 17:10

Tags: f5, Networking, Plexxi, Embrane, juniper, Nicira, SDN companies, software defined networking, Pertino, VMware, LAN & WAN, check point, SDN, SDN startups

The International Space Station Goes Linux and RunRev goes open source

On the ISS, Linux is in and XP is out and open source is the way of the future

By Mark Gibbs | 10 May, 2013 14:12

Tags: Linux, NASA, software, operating systems

Scot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation

A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?

By Scot Finnie | 06 May, 2013 10:08

Tags: Motorola, Mobile/Wireless, Strategy Analytics, Networking, hardware systems, wireless, tablets, mobile, Gartner, consumer electronics, Microsoft, smartphones, Nokia

Enterprise vendors: There's no such thing as product secrecy any more

Some enterprise vendors try to keep what they are offering away from what they think might be the wrong eyes. This is never a good idea.

By Mark Gibbs | 06 May, 2013 05:50

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, software, Data Center

Pneuron, an outstanding enterprise data infrastructure solution

How would you like to build a global enterprise-scale data access infrastructure? A daunting prospect, yes? Imagine creating a system that could make any subset of any significant data resource in your organization available where it's needed without incurring insane implementation and maintenance costs ... sounds too good to be true?

By Mark Gibbs | 02 May, 2013 22:24

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, applications, Pneuron Solution, hardware systems, enterprise data infrastructure, software, Pneuron, Data Center, Data management

Seagate's Central hits a home run in the NAS game

Shaw reviews the Seagate Central network-attached hard drive.

By Keith Shaw | 01 May, 2013 20:57

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, network-attached storage, storage, network attached storage, hardware systems, nas, Data Center, network attached hard drive, seagate, Seagate Central

Mobile is magic for small business

With the increasing convenience and availability of mobile technology, small businesses are finding it easier to compete. The Small Business Mobility Report by CDW found that nearly all respondents -- 94% -- agreed that their use of mobile devices for work tasks has made them more efficient. This efficiency boost grants small businesses an opportunity to extend reach and increase productivity without emptying the piggy bank.

By Jill Billhorn, CDW vice president, small business | 29 April, 2013 23:15

Tags: smb, small business mobile device management, mobile technology, Mobile device management, CDW, mobile, SMB mobility, small business mobility, SMB Networking

Taking a look at Jynxbox Android HD and Seagate Wireless Plus

This week two outstanding products: The Jynxbox Android HD and Seagate Wireless Plus

By Mark Gibbs | 24 April, 2013 18:23

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Apple, hardware systems, Data Center

Gauging BYOD acceptance

The debate about the bring-your-own-device movement (BYOD) has quieted down, mostly because, it seems, while IT has been over in the corner arguing the pros and cons, employees have been streaming into office with their shiny new toys and using them to get work done.

By John Dix | 22 April, 2013 10:56

Tags: consumerization of IT, BYOD, Networking, wireless, IT management, CIO, bring your own device

Opinion: Indirectly connected to The Internet of Things

Not everything needs to, or can, connect to the Internet of Things by IP

By Mark Gibbs | 22 April, 2013 06:11

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, Data Center

IT pro has a hair-raising hobby

By day Chad Roberts, 35, is a Windows Server and Exchange administrator for Berkshire Hathaway Media Group. For play he's an award-winning competitive beardsmith and founder of the RVA Beard League in Richmond, Va.

By Paul McNamara | 22 April, 2013 06:11

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, hardware systems, Data Center

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