Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Who should be crafting my cloud budget?

  IT plays a crucial role in planning and tracking cloud budgets. But should my business and finance executives also have a heavy hand in the process?  Continue Reading

• How does cloud change IT budget planning?

  Cloud services, such as SaaS, introduce a lot of change into an organization. But how exactly do they affect my IT budget and approval process?  Continue Reading

• Does my cloud broker hold the key to service success?

  Cloud services brokers serve as valuable intermediaries between an organization and its cloud provider. But what other benefits do they deliver?  Continue Reading

• What's the best cloud services broker option?

  A cloud services broker role can be filled by a third party, a cloud provider or even in-house IT. So which is the best option for my business?  Continue Reading

• Is the cloud services brokerage model redefining IT?

  Cloud brokers connect a growing landscape of service providers with busy business users. But what impact would they have on my IT team?  Continue Reading

• Does Hadoop in the cloud give big data a boost?

  Hadoop is an option for handling the vast and diverse data sets that come with big data. But how exactly can it be used in an organization?  Continue Reading

• Which cloud model is best for your big data project?

  Cloud computing comes in three distinct flavors: public, private and hybrid. But which is best for my big data project?  Continue Reading

• Should cloud and big data go hand-in-hand?

  Cloud and big data are major focuses for many businesses right now. But how are the two technologies related? Does your big data project require cloud?  Continue Reading

• Should I use Go as my cloud programming language?

  With a number of available programming languages, it's hard for enterprises to find the best option. Is Go the right language for my cloud project?  Continue Reading

• How can I ensure the best cloud storage security?

  Security is a major concern for every enterprise storing data in the cloud. What are the best methods to keep our data safe and secure in the cloud?  Continue Reading

• How should our team manage data stored in the cloud?

  The cloud storage management umbrella covers a variety of areas -- from controls to migration. How can your team manage cloud data effectively?  Continue Reading

• What should I look for in cloud storage availability?

  It's nearly impossible to avoid downtime with any IT service, and cloud storage is no exception. But what should you consider for cloud storage availability?  Continue Reading

• Can I use OpenStack to build an enterprise private cloud?

  Building an enterprise private cloud is a complex proposition. OpenStack holds a lot of potential as an open-source private cloud distribution, but is it right for you?  Continue Reading

• Do we still need cloud data encryption?

  Our public cloud provider guarantees our data is separate from others' in the cloud. Does our enterprise still need to use cloud data encryption methods?  Continue Reading

• How do I know my public cloud provider keeps data separate?

  The public cloud comes with risks, so it's imperative to trust a cloud provider. What should you look for to ensure your provider meets your needs and expectations?  Continue Reading