Enterprises Already Seeing the Benefits of Managed Services

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Businesses today are facing many challenges, but some of those organizations have found the answer at least to one of those challenges: How to best manage IT in today’s ever-changing market.

So what’s the answer? We’ve talked about organizations moving toward network managed services for improved network performance and reduced cost of ownership, but what about managed hosting and data center services? A recent study by The Aberdeen Group found that of those using a Managed Services Provider (MSP), 75% of those surveyed had used MSPs for more than a year and were already reporting the benefits.

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Banks Cash in with Big Data

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Across industries, organizations are collecting and using large sets of data to get a leg up on the competition. One industry that has been particularly aggressive at harnessing the power of data is the banking business.

And it’s no wonder. In 2009, the McKinsey Global Institute estimated that U.S. banks and capital markets firms collectively had more than one exabyte of stored data. And, according to IDC Financial Insights, the volume of digital content is expected to increase this year from last by 48 percent.

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The Cloud: A Clear Choice (Interactive Infographic)

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We keep hearing about the various advantages that cloud adoption brings to an organization, such as agility, automation, and worker mobility. But what about the bottom line? Is virtualization a worthwhile investment for your business?

Yes.Interactive Infographic

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Thinking About Big Data? Don’t Forget IT

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Big Data isn’t just near. It’s here.

And though IT professionals are no strangers to handling large amounts of information, the sheer breadth, depth, velocity and variability of the data that enterprises are producing and processing requires new ways of thinking about data management.

Unfortunately, many organizations are behind the curve when it comes to controlling the data flow.

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