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.

Kicking the beast, Part 2: Sharing vs. Google’s shared-nothing Hadoop clusters

5/8

Kicking the beast, Part 2: Sharing vs. Google’s shared-nothing Hadoop clusters

Did you miss Part 1? Get caught up here.

Anyone who’s been inside a government data center lately would describe them as devoid of people. It is a highly controlled environment, with just a few high-level techs working, if there’s anyone there at all. Most of the work is done outside the data center.

Kicking the beast, Part 1: Sharing vs. Google’s shared-nothing Hadoop clusters

5/1

Kicking the beast, Part 1: Sharing vs. Google’s shared-nothing Hadoop clusters

Why do Facebook, Google and other Internet giants employ a shared-nothing method of storage and computational resources? Simply put, they just didn’t start with a true enterprise environment.

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.

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