It’s not about telework; it’s about mobility and security

5/15

It’s not about telework; it’s about mobility and security

I think they should change the language in the federal telework mandate. 

It should really be called the “mobility mandate.” I say this because it’s not about telework anymore. It’s really about empowering users, not just when they are at home, but anytime they are not sitting at their desks.

Mobilizing data anywhere in the world

4/24

Mobilizing data anywhere in the world

As it turns out, we have a unique ability here at SwishData to architect, engineer and implement data solutions that are a perfect fit for agencies that need a one-stop shop for deployment systems with speed and agility. I’ve heard some great customer stories lately about agencies that operate abroad and need a partner who can remove the complexity associated with having multiple vendors in intense environments — it’s a mission only SwishData excels at accomplishing.

Walk before you run: Ensure backup and recovery aren’t afterthoughts

4/17

Walk before you run: Ensure backup and recovery aren’t afterthoughts

Stop thinking about data protection last.

I’ve read so much lately on cloud-delivered apps, data center consolidation and virtual desktops — all relevant, hot IT topics. However, focusing solely on those topics is a bit like trying to run a halfback pass in football before you’ve learned how to properly hand off the ball. In other words, before you master trick plays like transitioning to the cloud or virtual desktops, you can’t forget something as fundamental to your architecture as data protection. If you want to avoid falling flat on your face, you need to walk before you run.

Save resources with cooler, energy-saving data performance

4/10

Save resources with cooler, energy-saving data performance

Is your agency faced with a need to streamline data storage now? Do you have an urgent need to acquire more storage before operations are affected?

Turbulence in the cloud — agencies doubt more than just security

3/29

Turbulence in the cloud — agencies doubt more than just security

I was thinking about the state of the Federal Cloud First Policy seven months after the departure of its champion-in-chief, Vivek Kundra, when I came across an interesting article.

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