Data Center

IT Strategy: Use Scenario Planning to Get Beyond Legacy Systems

Leading IT shops use scenario planning to drive IT strategy and investment decisions.

Cloud Computing Poses Control Issues for IT

As data moves into the cloud, one of the most precious things that IT leaders will need to give up is some level of control. Will vendors be able to strike a palatable balance between IT's need for agility and control?

Storage Virtualization: When to Invest

Storage virtualization adds to your costs, but if your goal is to manage your storage networks more efficiently, it pays off

Microsoft Office vs. Google Apps: The Business Brawl

Google Apps may not be a true threat to Microsoft's enterprise business now, but Google's cloud-based productivity apps have forced Microsoft to tinker with Office, a key part of its business model. Both rivals face mighty challenges in the

Cloud Mergers Heat Up: IBM Buys Cast Iron

Cloud Mergers Heat Up: IBM Buys Cast Iron

What's behind IBM's purchase of Cast Iron and how does its technology fit into IBM's planned cloud offerings?

Cloud Computing: How Big is Big Data? IDC’s Answer

The future torrent of data poses challenges around search, privacy and compliance, IT staffing, and more. CIO.com's Bernard Golden looks at IDC's 2010 Digital Universe Study and concludes that IDC underestimates how much of that data will l

iPad the Destroyer: It’s Getting Ugly for Netbooks

Netbook sales have been falling off a cliff as iPad sales ascend. Should Microsoft start worrying now?

Vintage Tech Ads: The 15 Funniest Videos

Just wait 'til you see what we found in our hunt for the most entertaining old tech commercials.

IT Jobs: Data Center Hiring Turns a Corner

nAmidst slight growth in the IT sector this year, data center workers with broad expertise should do well. Security, cloud, backup and disaster recovery pros are now in demand.

Cloud TCO, Private Clouds and Cloudwashing at Interop

The Interop show hosted some intriguing conversations on cloud economics, private clouds and more. One disturbing trend: Cloudwashing old products in new marketing speak.