Organizations of all sizes are moving to the cloud to maximize on its cost benefits, flexibility, and scalability. But adopting a cloud strategy can also bring with it a host of new challenges, the most crucial ones of which are data protection and regulatory compliance. Regardless of industry, there are a number of government regulations…
When it comes to moving SQL Server databases to the cloud â the AWS cloud in particular, makes the decision to do so is the easy part. After all, the benefits of both cloud migration and the AWS cloud are well documented.  Where the difficulties lie are in the various decisions that must be made along the way. Among them:…
Although backup isnât a new technology, it can be tricky to backup data that lies within applications with complicated, interconnected ecosystems. (Microsoft, weâre looking at you.) Thatâs why itâs a good thing that Veeam offers a custom tailored backup solution to help us out with that. In this blog post we explore some practical tips…
The Zerto Virtual Replication Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) software platform offers an array of convenient integrated features, including the functionality of organizing servers into groups. Aside from the obvious benefit of grouping servers for aesthetic purposes, there are significant benefits to doing so properly. In this blog post, weâll dive deep into the importance of establishing VPGs and…
Hybrid cloud provider Opti9 announces a merger with HostedBizz to expand its North American footprint into the Canadian market. GARDEN CITY, NY USA, MAY 26, 2022 â Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9), a trusted North American managed cloud services provider for hybrid cloud, security, and application modernization, announced its merger with HostedBizz, one of Canadaâs premier Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)…
Disasters, whether they be natural or man-made, come in all shapes and sizes. And while it may be impossible to predict if/when one will attack your business, you can certainly preempt extensive loss and downtime by forging a Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan that takes into account your most valuable assets and data to ensure business…
The use of the cloud has opened doors to a plethora of possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you own a small business that leverages the cloudâs capabilities to let employees access information remotely, or youâre part of a multi-location operation which benefits from the synchronicity that cloud infrastructure brings to the table, this…
The Essential Steps Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) can be a daunting task. The varying needs of stakeholders. The multiple teams to consult with. The time required to consult with everyone and plan â it can seem so overwhelming. But it doesnât need to be. Weâre going to walk you through the basics of creating a…
Your App Modernization and Cloud Migration To-Do List Accelerate innovation. Optimize performance. Reduce infrastructure costs. Leverage scalability. Improve customer experiences. Theyâre among the benefits that can be realized with a cloud migration. Unfortunately, many companies donât realize that getting the cloudâs full value requires more than just moving their apps there. Not all apps were…
Protecting your companyâs data is often a small percentage of the roles and responsibilities of an IT Manager or CIO. Throughout your day-to-day work scope, you probably feel as though your workload is endless and your tech stack suffers due to managerial tasks. You have so much on your plate, from managing your internal systems,…
