Making Decisions at the Edge
20 October, 2020 / by Ashminder Ubhi & Pete Hulme posted in Data Centre Modernisation
The Rise of Edge Computing
14 August, 2020 / by Ashminder Ubhi posted in Data Centre Modernisation
Edge Computing is seen by many as the next revolution for processing data. Advancements in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G will fuel Edge Computing and make it a reality for almost every business. It brings processing power to everyday objects and incredibly detailed analytics that will enable organisations of every shape, size and sector to develop compelling new propositions that are more efficient and deliver a better experience for customers, patients and citizens.
VMC on AWS to Upgrade vSphere EOGS Versions
1 June, 2020 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Cloud, Data Centre Modernisation, VMware
Welcome to the final blog post covering the vSphere v6.0 End of General Support (EOGS) which ended on 12th March 2020. In our previous post, we covered how hardware incompatibilities present an opportunity to explore VMware software defined solutions (SDDC).
In this, the third and final high level post, we will cover the option of using VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC on AWS) - an excellent platform that can easily upgrade your environment from vSphere v5.x to the latest version.
VMware vSphere 6.0 End of General Support - Hardware Incompatibility Holding You Back?
5 March, 2020 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Cloud, Data Centre Modernisation, VMware
An Opportunity to Modernise your Data Centre
VMware announced that vSphere v6.0 is going End of General Support (EOGS) on 12th March 2020. To read a quick introduction to this, you can read part 1 of this blog series here.
VMware recommend upgrading to vSphere v6.7 to remain in support. Whilst this may be an easy transition for some businesses, others will be faced with a complex upgrade project and one barrier to this could be hardware compatibility.
MEASURE VALUE, NOT VOLUME
20 February, 2020 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Dell, Data Centre Modernisation
Discover the real value that Dell EMC Isilon can bring to your business… besides future-ready scale-out storage.
The world is experiencing an explosion of unstructured data – data that holds huge potential for innovation if businesses can leverage it in the right way.
To keep up with the volume of data whilst leveraging the value that it holds, organisations like yours need a scalable, efficient and future-ready storage platform.
VMware vSphere 6.0 End of General Support: Part 1
6 February, 2020 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Cloud, Data Centre Modernisation, VMware
Welcome to our three-part blog series focusing on the end of general support (EOGS) for VMware vSphere v6.0. The series will help to provide you with the guidance and support to ensure your organisation is ready.
Part 1 below is an introduction to what the EOGS means for you. In part 2, we will discuss the opportunity to modernise your datacentre if a hardware refresh is required, whilst part 3 looks at an alternative option with VMware on AWS public cloud as a means to make this transition easier.
Minimise Risk when Adopting Next Generation Technology
17 July, 2019 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Dell, Data Centre Modernisation
Striking the balance between adopting next generation technology and risk management is crucial to the success of any IT transformation project. If this balance is not struck, it can lead to expensive mistakes with delayed implementations and rushed technologies decisions which lead to not delivering true business value. However, many businesses are not taking the time to assess the risks that comes from adopting next generation to help transform their businesses.
Next Generation Unified Storage from Dell Technologies
1 July, 2019 / by Ash Ubhi posted in Dell, Data Centre Modernisation
At this year’s Dell Technologies World, Dell EMC announced availability of the next generation Unity XT storage platform. These new All-Flash and Hybrid storage platforms carry on the Unity family benefits with more performance, improved efficiency and multiple cloud deployment options.
SQL Server 2008 EOS: The Perfect Excuse to Modernise
7 June, 2019 / by Intel Solutions expert posted in Microsoft, Data Centre Modernisation
Does your business still depend on SQL Server 2008? If so, July 9th is a date to remember.
That’s when support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end forever—which means the end of regular security updates. And yet, it’s not all doom and gloom.
To prepare for a better future, we must modernise the data centre
15 November, 2018 / by Jess Poulter posted in Data Centre Modernisation, Nutanix
Think of the businesses you love buying from. The chances are they all have one important characteristic in common. Put simply, they seem to understand what you want and they provide it in a format that feels personalised, valuable, easy-to-use and always available. As a result, they are probably leaders in their markets, whether they are offering coffee, cabs or Christmas gifts.