26 June 2014

Why Your Business Needs Its Own App Store

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by Gary Sloper

Welcome SXSWPressingModernResizeto Fresh Tech Market. May I take your order?

Yes, I’ll have the CDN package with 2GB of private peering, but hold the IPv4. I only need IPv6, and my two developers will have their own instance of hyperscale cloud. Also, does the cloud provide Hadoop support for my Apache Environment? If so, please add block storage, and add 300GB on one and 100GB on the other. Then I will have a combo of proactive DDOS and network-based firewall.

This conversation might sound out-there in terms of IT application marketplaces. But is it?

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17 June 2014

How To Harness The Cloud For Business Success: Tips From Structure 2014

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by Betty Reynolds

Cloud cover. That’s the technology forecast at many enterprises.

And it’s a good thing, because as more IT resources become cloud-based, businesses see more agility, mobility, cost savings, and competitive advantages. To see the most benefit, however, IT and business leaders must be sure they have the infrastructure needed to handle this increased cloud use.

A good place to start? GigaOM’s Structure 2014 conference, being held this week in San Francisco. Attendees — and those following along online — will dive into some important IT questions for enterprises, particularly related to infrastructure, hybrid clouds, and app security. Let’s take a look:

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10 June 2014

Success in Store for Retailers Embracing Technology

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by Rob Roache

Technology is inherent in online retail. From start to finish, online merchants rely on tech and data to make sales — and keep selling.

When it comes to brick-and-mortar retail, however, innovation and commerce haven’t always been so connected. But traditional retailers have been making strides, using technology to improve the in-store customer experience. And, in turn, their bottom lines.

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20 May 2014

Why The Internet Of Things Is Quickly Moving From Big Idea To Big Deal

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by Betty Reynolds

The Internet of Things is moving — quickly — from big idea to real big deal, thanks to technology catching up to the vision.

Things like inexpensive semiconductors, telecom operators with excess capacity, and a new generation of open source data infrastructure mean developers are moving forward to make IoT — the connectivity and communication among objects, users, and the Internet — a reality. And it’s a big reality: By 2020, IoT will include 26 billion units installed and incremental revenue exceeding $300 billion, Gartner estimates.

But like any technological progress, there are potential pitfalls. Let’s take a look at some of the challenges enterprises should heed, particularly when it comes to networks, data, and security — and what enterprises can do to be ready.

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16 May 2014

WIRED Conference 2014: How to Rethink Your Business

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by Richard G. Twilley

What do you get when you gather leading technology thinkers, give them a theme — “Rethink” — and ask them to share their thoughts?

An insightful montage of ideas for succeeding in the digital economy, of course. Welcome to WIRED BizCon 2014.

The annual meeting of thought leaders discussing disruptive business practices and innovation took place recently in New York, and we were there to participate and be a part of the conversation.

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07 May 2014

Public Cloud Services: From Novel to Necessary

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by Derek Brink

Email. Smartphones. Tablets, Wi-Fi. Over time, products and services that we once considered cutting edge have become staples of our everyday life, tools we depend on to get the job done.

And now, the cloud is no exception.

In a recent Aberdeen Group study, all respondents revealed that they have deployed at least one public cloud service as part of their IT infrastructure, and 60 percent have done so for more than two years.

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28 April 2014

Elevate Your IT Potential With Managed Services

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by CenturyLink Business

Every business strives to become more efficient, and the challenges to reach greater efficiency are growing every year, as managers are being asked to do more with less.

Smaller budgets. Fewer resources. Shrinking timelines.

As you’ll see in the following articles and infographics, many companies are finding improved efficiency — and significant savings — by outsourcing some or all of their IT and communication services.

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17 April 2014

Why Creative Crowdsourcing Is Good For Business

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by Gary Sloper

crowdsourcing200You see it every day on your online networks…

A business contact asks for recommendations for an open position. An old college buddy asks for restaurant suggestions in a popular city. A parent at your child’s school asks for summer camp reviews.

There’s a name for this type of request: crowdsourcing. And it’s not limited to people in your social networks. This method of seeking resources from the masses is part of a larger trend — one that enterprises are adopting to drive innovation and boost business.

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