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Winter is Coming …and It’s Going to Be Cloudy

In George RR Martin’s book series (and HBO hit series), Game of Thrones, winter is coming is the motto of House Stark meaning to be prepared and aware of possible difficulties ahead. In this context, we use it to mean only the former: be prepared. Unlike Game of Thrones, the future of IT will bring easier times. But on the other hand, just like Game of Thrones, the best has yet to come. Here are some insights and advice on how you can best prepare for this industry wide shift to the cloud.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Cloud Storage Provider Today

Whether you’re shopping around for your first cloud storage service or are looking to replace your existing cloud vendor, there are some important questions you need to get answered before making a commitment. Don’t sign on the dotted line until you know the answers to these critical questions. Here are 5 questions to ask your cloud storage provider.

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How to Solve Your Top Enterprise Storage Problems By Moving to the Cloud

As data capacity grows within the organization, so does the importance of that data. Today’s businesses depend on data for customer relationship management and marketing, operational intelligence, business intelligence, and even planning and forecasting for the future. However, as the capacity and the value of the data has grown, users are faced with a significant challenge: how can we store and manage all of it? Today, businesses have a variety of options to store their data using either on-premises or cloud-based solutions, depending on things like budget, regulatory issues, and the preferred IT infrastructure. With advancements in connectivity and security, cloud storage can provide a level of performance and security that rivals onsite solutions. Learn how to solve your top enterprise storage problems by moving to the cloud.

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How to Evaluate Cloud Storage Vendors and Find Your Perfect Match

When evaluating cloud storage vendors, it’s easier than you might think to compare apples to oranges, or even apples to orangutans. Some services are geared toward small businesses, and simply aren’t adequate for enterprise use. Others offer only cloud-based solutions, when you need onsite solutions or a hybrid solution incorporating both onsite and offsite options. Still more might not offer practical solutions for your projects, such as Big Data or collaboration. Here are some questions to keep you on track when you evaluate cloud storage vendors.

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