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As another tumultuous year in technology begins to wind down, it would be difficult to make any predictions for the coming year without focusing on the single major topic in the enterprise world: cloud computing. Will enterprise models be public, private or …
Data protection provides the foundation for HKS’ systems approach
From the mammoth AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to Terminal D of the DFW International Airport, HKS Inc. architects has been designing landmark structures for 80 years. A key element of any building is its foundation, and for the architectural firm’s information …
Whether farming or coding, simplicity trumps all, says COO
Standing on the Commvault Go stage this week in Nashville, Tennessee, Al Bunte (pictured), chief operating officer of Commvault Systems Inc. described how traditional scripts were no longer helpful in finding data needed to run the enterprise. “It leads to what I call the WTF …
Micron steps up with $100M AI investment to meet anticipated memory demands
On Wednesday, Micron Technology Inc. declared its intention to invest $100 million in startup firms working on artificial intelligence. The move is in keeping with a trend toward providing the technology needed for what Wikibon analyst David Floyer (@dfloyer) describes as “matrix …
Go simple or go smart? Commvault GO keynote outlined options for both
In their keynote presentation at Commvault GO on Wednesday, the top two executives from Commvault Systems Inc. presented a view of the enterprise tech industry that focused more on attaining desired results than new outcomes. It’s a key distinction offered by Commvault’s Chief …
Commvault works with businesses to shake the ‘legacy blues,’ says analyst
As Commvault GO wound down this week in Nashville, Tennessee, analysts attending the conference were reminded of legacy challenges that still confront the information technology industry. A number of chief technology officers remain legacy-minded, reluctant to move to the cloud, according to David Chapa, …
Data explosion leads AWS to focus new client convos on data protection
When two people meet for the first time, it usually takes a few minutes to find common points of interest. When Amazon Web Services Inc. sits down to assess the needs of a new or potential customer, the conversation often turns quickly to …
Commvault’s backup hybrid strategy strengthened by expanding partner ecosystem
Commvault Systems Inc. is building a partner ecosystem to strengthen its position in expanding hybrid environments. Yesterday, the company announced that its Complete Backup and Recovery software would now be available directly from NetApp Inc. and NetApp channel partners. That was followed …
DDN and Nvidia partnership powers the AI data center
Businesses confronted with rolling out an artificial intelligence project often stare at the assembled pieces and wonder what kind of engine will be needed to power the car. Data scientists? Check. AI initiative? Check. Deployment infrastructure? Uh-oh. DataDirect Networks Inc. has announced …
EY applies robotic learning in-house, saves 2M hours per year
Global professional services firm Ernst & Young Global Ltd has become one of the leading users of robotic process automation, or RPA, technology, and that’s not by accident. The company has embarked on a deliberate strategy, in cooperation with UiPath Inc., to use more …