Sitecore on Azure
By Sam PascuaSome of you are probably aware that SiteCore have recently released Sitecore 6.3 and are making Sitecore Azure-ready.
Have a look at this MSDN blog post, it gives you a preview of what our Azure integration will look like. There’s also a nice interview with Lars Nielsen, one of Sitecore’s founders.
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Cloud Computing Takes to the Skies
By Sam PascuaIn recent years, IT professionals have become increasingly interested in cloud computing. Once a theoretical concept, cloud computing now has many practical applications and fascinating implications for businesses of all sizes.
What is Cloud Computing?
Through cloud computing, many businesses and organisations access shared computing resources to run applications that rely on remote servers and virtual data centres. Cloud computing offers a way for businesses to use their existing hardware, software, and other resources to run major applications without the heavy investment expenses that would traditionally have been needed to do so internally. Some of the physical components may be housed within the business’s office, but most are housed at a large data centre or offered through a service provider. Because businesses do not need to develop and house the applications internally, they are able to free up valuable resources for other endeavours. Rather than purchasing new equipment, businesses essentially rent the necessary resources from the API through cloud computing, paying only for what they use.
Read moreTechnologies that will change your work habits
By Sam PascuaPrioritising Your IT Budget
Given the recent economic downturn, most companies have slashed their operating budgets, including their funds for capital investments in information technology and related infrastructure. Consequently, it is more important than ever before to make sure each dollar invested yields a maximum return. Companies need to find new technologies that result in the greatest gains in productivity without breaking their budget. But it can be difficult to identify the best options, since it seems like every new technology is being hyped as the next productivity miracle for the business world.
To help you sort through your options, we’ve identified three areas that hold significant potential for almost all companies: “green” information technology, mobility, and cloud computing.
“Green” Information Technology
“Green” information technology is beneficial not only for the environment, but also for your company’s bottom line. Economists and other forecasters expect electricity prices to continue to rise, which means that investing in energy efficiency will be a wise decision for years to come.
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