The wide area network, or WAN, is essential to next-generation cloud computing. This video looks at what is required for next-generation cloud implementations and the critical role the wide area network plays in the success of cloud deployments. 

Many IT professionals believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs. Unfortunately, aside from the certificate itself, there are a number of other costs. This paper uncovers the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and why they are costlier and riskier than working with a trusted security vendor. 

This white paper examines the importance of self-encrypting drives (SEDs) to ensure the security of all confidential data stored of desktops, laptops, tablets and removable media. 

This paper explains how cloud computing is now also evolving in a private variant whereby enterprises set up cloud-like, centralized shared infrastructure with automated capacity adjustment that internal departmental “customers” utilize in a self-service manner. Realization of efficiency, performance, and agility benefits is reinforcing this trend. 

<p>Many companies view cloud computing as a replacement for their traditional IT systems, but this new technology can actually supplement existing infrastructures. This white paper explores the relationship between virtualization and cloud computing and reveals the essential characteristics that define each of these IT models.</p> 

This expert tip examines several types of third party tools and explains why traditional security practices are not enough to properly protect the cloud. Discover various security technologies in the marketplace and learn how to handle storage-related challenges in your cloud infrastructure. 

Advances in storage technology directly affect Windows environments in terms of reduced costs, improved performance and greater manageability. Access this paper for a detailed look at these advances and what they mean for SMBs using Windows. 

Tablets are becoming very popular in the workplace. Choosing the right tablet is not an easy decision. Learn why the BlackBerry PlayBook is the first and only tablet certified for deployment within US federal government agencies. 

In this 3-minute video, you’ll learn from CEO Rick Tinsley about Silver Peak’s portfolio of virtual WAN Op solutions – from the high end VRX with 20X the capacity of any other virtual appliance to the self-service free downloads on the VX-Xpress Marketplace. Bonus footage includes real world results from two customers. 

In order to fulfill requirements such as managing e-mails, retrieving information, reducing data storage costs and long-term archiving of corporate information in your organization, Dell and OPTIMAL SYSTEMS GmbH now offer you a holistic content management solution. Read now to learn more. 

In this video, discover how you can embrace the cloud and virtualize your entire data center – including the network – with an Ethernet fabric. Learn how you can overcome the issues of your legacy components to reap all the benefits the cloud has to offer. 

This white paper highlights how project managers can utilize effective integration of multiple disciplines to achieve maximum performance. A disciplined collaboration between the BA and BPM has become a prerequisite for success.