Going Rogue: Do the Advantages Outweigh the Risks?
Are all rogue IT projects bad things? Could this type of activity be beneficial? If rogue IT projects could be beneficial, should they be supported or even encouraged? Read More »
The Journey to the New IT: Four Key Observations
I do not think anyone who is currently working in IT right now would disagree with me that a transformation is in progress. There would probably be a heated discussion on what that transformation is, or where it is headed, as this transformation can mean different things to different companies. Let’s talk about what GreenPages is seeing with our clients and how this can help you make sure this transformation works in your users’ favor. Read More »
Healthcare to the Cloud
Working for GreenPages allows me to speak with many Healthcare CIOs regarding cloud computing. The discussion almost always focuses on the typical concerns, and legitimate concerns, about security, infrastructure, cost, and what is a public and a private among many other things. As a former healthcare CIO, I can empathize with their concerns, frustrations, and the many mandates placed on their information systems teams. Read More »
Microsoft’s Big Easy: An Easy Way to Earn Some Extra Money
Just as apple picking, raking leaves, and football are reminders of fall, Microsoft’s end-of-year Big Easy Promotion is a reminder about how to obtain some extra subsidy dollars to put aside for future purchases. Yes that’s correct, the Big Easy is back for another go round, and I know you’re excited.
vSphere 5: Great Time to Upgrade and Get More than What You Paid For
There has been a complete change with the way VMware is licensing vSphere 5.0, and there are many blogs out that discuss the changes (good and bad). I think a very good opportunity for smaller companies has been overlooked or not talked about much. This VMware PDF outlines the different licensing options for vSphere 5, and here is a previous Journey to the Cloud post discussing licensing and pricing changes. Read More »
A View from 30,000 Feet: What Does the Cloud Really Mean?
I wrote this post on a flight back from Colorado (hence the title). It seemed only fitting that, being up above the clouds myself, I should write my next Journey to the Cloud blog post. I started thinking back a couple of weeks ago, when GreenPages held its annual Technology Summit in Portsmouth, NH. The event consisted of two and a half days of keynote and breakout sessions delivered by a combination of our top vendor/manufacturer partners and our own solution architects. The event attendees included delegates from our top 70 customers and ranged from C level executives to IT management. Probably no surprise to any of you, but the theme of the event this year centered on cloud technologies. I was inspired to write this blog post based on some of the keynote sessions and feedback from attendees. Read More »
