IT Operations
Information technology operations, or IT operations, are the superset of all processes and services that are both provisioned by an IT staff to their internal or external clients and used by themselves, to run themselves as a business. IT operations requires both the effective management of internal resources and processes, and the efficient management of external service providers and suppliers.Article: 10 Expectations for IT Spending from Experts
10 IT Spending predictions from experts at Gartner, Forrester, Ovum, Information Week, and more sharing where they see the IT dollars (and Euros) go in 2012.
Article: 2012 Predictions on IT Spending from Experts and Industry Analysts
Concern around IT spending has always been high for both IT professionals and the business. How will IT spending go in 2012? This collection shows how experts and industry analysts expect IT spending to go for this year.
Article: 6 Eye-Popping Big Data Infographics
With the near exponential growth in digital data taking place in organizations today, Big Data is being called the next big thing. Check out the selection of Big Data infographics we've compiled, that take a look at the size and impact of Big Data,...
Article: 6 Thought-Provoking Mobile Device Management Infographics
Check out the selection of Mobile Device Management infographics, that takes a look at the growth of this trend and what IT is facing, and just what the significance of 'bringing your own device' is for companies.
Article: 7 Terrific Ways for Applying IT Analytics to Dramatically Improve IT Operations
IT is moving to apply an analytics-driven approach to better manage IT operations, significantly improving how configuration information is handled. Check out our list and see how to leverage analytics to get the most out of configuration data for...
Article: APM Digest: Control or Change? Maintaining Enterprise Performance Without Compromising Innovation
Businesses will need change management and configuration management resources that can allow them to effectively drive...
Article: Big Data for IT? Get a Handle on Small Data First!
The problem for IT is not big data itself, but analyzing and being able to take actions based on the data.
Article: Big Data Predictions and Opportunities for 2012 from the Experts
Big Data grabbed headlines in 2011 around the definition of "Big Data" and the emerging tools for Big Data. Now many are expecting 2012 to be the year that Big Data transitions from tech buzz into a real-life implementation for the enterprise, as seen...
Article: Business Computing World: IT Operations Gets Complicated with Mobile Devices on the Scene
Demands on IT are growing as today's technology allows greater mobility of employees. Accessibility of mobile devices and lack of clear policies lead to an explosion in the amount of mobile technologies in the workplace. Will IT organisations be up to...
Article: Cloud-Ops: The Reinvented IT Ops
Cloud has changed the IT Ops game. Developers can bypass IT with cloud access and setup their own cloud-based servers to deploy to. Cloud based infrastructure should not replace IT operations. IT Ops needs to transform and become a more innovative...
Article: Critical Microsoft 2008 Server Application Configurations Top Picks
Microsoft 2008 Server Application administrator? See the configuration top picks we've compiled, chosen from the Microsoft 2008 Server Application experts amongst our customers, that you should definitely worry about, helping you to keep reliable...
Article: Enterprise Features: Streamlining of IT Ops with Social Interaction Platforms
Enabling social media for IT stands to dramatically enhance the alignment of business and IT....
Article: Events for IT Pros
As IT trends like Big Data, Cloud, and DevOps take shape, this year's many IT industry events are the focus for the latest developments and insights in these areas. While this list isn't exhaustive, check out the events that will make a difference for...
Article: Internet Evolution: Surveys Shed Light on IT Salary & Skill Trends
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Article: Is the CMDB Dead?
The new reality of today's data center and cloud environments means new information is being created dynamically, and configurations changed at an unprecedented pace. We have consolidated a comprehensive collection of articles and observations showing...
Article: Multi-complexity of Multi-cloud Migrations Means More Complexity and Risk
Leveraging the cloud infrastructure of different cloud providers can allow organizations to benefit from various capabilities provided by different providers, and improve reliability and performance. Using a multi-cloud platform approach adds...
Article: No-Ops? New-Ops? Cloud-Ops!
NoOps has certainly created a new wave of heated discussion. Yet the NoOps vision is really easier said than done. Rather than get caught up in the excitement around NoOps, we would say that we are really looking at a state of NewOps, or better...
Article: POWER100 - Top IT Management Analysts
Check out our POWER100, a handpicked list of analysts focused on IT Management. These analysts have a tremendous influence on the IT Management segment and on IT in general.
Article: Roundup of Insightful 2012 Cloud Predictions From the Experts
How will the cloud gain momentum in 2012? Here is a collection of the finest insights, expectations, and predictions from cloud experts like analysts at Forrester, Gartner and 451, editors at CRN and TechTarget, and more.
Article: Sh*t IT Ops Guys Say [Video]
You must watch this video (make sure your boss is not around...;)) Let's hear what you have to say.
