Are you still running Windows Server 2003 operating system? Have you made plans for migrating to a newer version before the July 14, 2015 deadline? If not, you should start thinking about it. With Microsoft ending support, customers will no longer receive security patches, technical support from Microsoft or software and content updates. […]
The End is Near for Windows 2003
As of July 14, 2015, the popular Windows 2003 server operating system from Microsoft, will no longer be supported. This operating system had a good run. When it was released in April 2003, it offered increased scalability and performance over Microsoft’s previous version, Windows 2000. More than a decade later and several improved versions of […]
IBM Ends Support of v6r1 and v6r1m1
All good things must come to an end. On September 30, 2015, IBM will end support for iSeries v6r1 and v6r1m1. For those organizations still using these versions of the popular operating system, be aware that you could incur considerable charges if you need support after the September 30th date. IBM will continue supporting users […]
How OpenPOWER is Disruptive
The OpenPOWER initiative has certainly created a buzz over the past year; however, is it really a disruptive technology? Bradley McCredie, IBM Fellow and vice president of the IBM Power Systems Development and president of the OpenPOWER Foundation, thinks so. […]
Linux – The Platform of Choice
We recently ran across an article that Jack Germain wrote for LinuxInsider on “Hiring Linux to Run Your Small Business”. He made some really interesting points about why we are seeing an increase in Linux deployments and shared advice from a number of industry experts. […]
Implications of Cloud Technology
Cloud technology is being adopted across most industries today, but there are still individuals that are apprehensive about it – even CIOs. Some are still concerned that they are putting their business at risk by moving to the cloud. However, as Vittorio Della Rossa shared in a January 28 letter to CIOs, constant change is […]
Selecting the Right Managed Services Provider
The IT infrastructure has become the backbone for most organizations as it is intertwined in every aspect of a business. When a technology component fails, it can have serious ramifications for a business, such as lost sales, compromised data, productivity issues, and much more. […]
IBM Breaks Patent Record in 2014
Most companies would celebrate having one patent approved a year. IBM averaged more than 20 patents a day in 2014! Big Blue topped the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s list with 7,534 patents during the year. No company has ever garnered more than 7,000 patents in a single year. The next highest company was Samsung […]
Preparing for Business Continuity in 2015
In 2014, there were 45 major disaster declarations in the United States according to the Federal Emergency Management Association. These ranged from many severe winter storms, floods and mudslides to tornadoes, earthquakes and a wildfire. For each of these disasters, there were probably numerous companies that were brought to their knees as a result of […]
Major Security Breaches in 2014
2014 was the year of the security breach. The work of cybercriminals was all over the news. Powerful companies like Home Depot, Dairy Queen, Kmart, Staples, JP Morgan Chase, and Sony were among those that had valuable data stolen from their information systems. Not only did personally-identifiable information of their customers get exposed, but these […]