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Better understanding of how data is created and used has led to significant advances around technologies like virtualization, consolidation, storage tiering, data deduplication, archiving - and thin provisioning.

Virtualization almost always comes up when talking about cutting costs and optimizing storage. Find out the pros and cons of storage virtualization and whether or not it suits your enterprise.

There are three major cloud storage options available today: public, private and hybrid cloud. Find out what is best suited for your enterprise and how each type compares to the others.

Do you experience server bottlenecks often? Learn how you can avoid data storage bottlenecks with five key tips.

File virtualization software is often a good technology to implement when faced with file server sprawls. Find out about accessible options and how they work.

Most modern backup systems today make use of deduplication. Find out how your organization can benefit from using target deduplication appliances.

Backing up your Microsoft Exchange Servers can be a challenging ordeal especially if your organization uses more than one version. Find out how you can make it easier to backup your servers.

Problems in backup with are not exclusive to the system being used. For instance, Microsoft Hyper-V users have the same backup problem as those using VMware. Mr. Backup details best practices when using Hyper-V.

Finding the right technology partner and the right commercial model to buy Cloud services will be key. Cutting through the hype is vital if enterprise level cloud services are to be brought to bear on the contact center.

Fed up with all the hype about the Cloud? – This article by John Gillam, strips away the hype surrounding cloud computing, and presents the business case for companies considering cloud-based services.

 
 

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With 2012 revenues of $4.1 billion, Electronic Arts (EA) is the third-largest video game company in the world by revenue behind only Nintendo and Activision Blizzard. It boasts landmark franchises such as Madden NFL, FIFA, The Sims and Mass Effect. Through its PopCap Games subsidiary it is the publisher of hits like Bejeweled and Plants vs. Zombies. And yet, in June of 2012, EA's chief operating officer compared the company to a burning oil platform.