Cloud Storage Services White Papers

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What Is Software-Defined Storage and How You Can Benefit from It?
sponsored by OVH
WHITE PAPER: As infrastructure elements are now abstracted from their hardware layers and controlled by software, highly resilient, shared datastores can help you grow as go. Download this white paper to learn the 5 benefits of adopting software-defined storage (SDS) and how an SDS approach can fulfill your growing datastorage needs.
Posted: 12 Feb 2020 | Published: 12 Feb 2020

OVH

Building the Business Case for Enterprise File Sync-and-Share
sponsored by Nasuni
WHITE PAPER: Based on market research, this guide uncovers the many purchase drivers nudging organizations in the direction of EFSS. Read on, as the content inside covers the features businesses are looking for in EFSS, the business problems EFSS can solve, the risks of going without EFSS (9 are detailed inside), and more.
Posted: 09 Mar 2018 | Published: 09 Mar 2018

Nasuni

Is It True That the Hybrid Cloud Definition Has Been Lost in Translation?
sponsored by Dell EMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Not all IT pros are on the same page when it comes to the "true" definition of hybrid cloud. And unfortunately, the original definition has been lost in vendor marketing jargon. Download this guide to cut through the vendor jargon and discover the true definition of hybrid cloud, as our experts elaborate on the subject.
Posted: 07 Mar 2017 | Published: 06 Mar 2017

Dell EMC and Intel®

Bare Metal Clouds: The Pros and Cons of a Non-Virtualized Option
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This informative guide explores the pros and cons of a "bare metal cloud" – a cloud service that is not virtualized.
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 | Published: 17 Jan 2014

IBM

Outsourcing IT Projects: 12 Success Factors to Consider
sponsored by Rackspace Technology
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the 12 success factors IT professionals should consider when looking to outsource IT projects to managed hosting or the cloud.
Posted: 10 Nov 2014 | Published: 10 Nov 2014

Rackspace Technology

Managed Mobility Services: Reduce Your Risk and Improve Productivity
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Learn how HP Managed Mobility Services can help your organisation manage secure access to applications and data, and let users store, sync and share files anytime, anywhere, from any mobile device.
Posted: 02 Sep 2014 | Published: 29 Aug 2014

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Administrators Need An Agile Platform for the New Era of IT
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights the benefits of a software-defined storage platform that's built to span physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Red Hat

Is There Value to Virtualization and Cloud Computing?
sponsored by Windstream Communications
WHITE PAPER: This informative whitepaper compares three top cloud providers and outlines how you can more effectively implement your cloud computing strategy.
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

Windstream Communications

Private Cloud Performance: Addressing the Agility Gap
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Is your private cloud truly agile and helping your users overcome their business challenges as quickly and efficiently as possible? Read this whitepaper to find out.
Posted: 20 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Red Hat

Impact of Cloud on IT Consumption Models
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource discusses the impact of the cloud on IT consumption models and examines how your organization can accelerate the adoption of game-changing technology.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

IBM Smarter Storage, an integral part of IBM Smarter Computing
sponsored by CDW and IBM
WHITE PAPER: This guide gives information on a strategic approach to storage that allows for greater storage capabilities and greater efficiency over traditional approaches to storage. It also talks about the benefits of storage virtualization.
Posted: 28 Mar 2014 | Published: 30 Jun 2012

CDW and IBM

Internal Storage for a Virtualized Server
sponsored by HPE and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This data sheet presents a solution that offers the ability to use internal storage within your environment by creating a virtual array within your application server and scaling as storage needs evolve.
Posted: 13 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

HPE and Intel®

Seagate NAS - What's Driving Data Security and Remote Access Inside
sponsored by Seagate Technology
WHITE PAPER: Check out this brief, 1-page resource that delivers a NAS solution that provides simple, scalable and cost-effective ways to store and serve files securely over the network.
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 | Published: 18 Feb 2014

Seagate Technology

Minimize the Risk of Your Cloud-Based Services
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This guide dives into how you can minimize the risk of your cloud-based services and reap the benefits of a fully protected cloud.
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Storage Solution: Manage Big Data Growth
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This valuable resource explores the quandaries that are tied to data growth, and an efficient, scalable, and optimised storage solution.
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2013

IBM

Backup & Disaster Recovery are Ripe for Cloud Disruption
sponsored by PHD Virtual
WHITE PAPER: This concise white paper addresses the prior storage success across clouds, and the focus on business continuity and service recovery within this new frontier. Read on to learn about the 2 separate business processes that will shape the future of cloud-based storage.
Posted: 30 Jan 2014 | Published: 30 Jan 2014

PHD Virtual

10 Metrics Every IT Solutions Provider Should Be Tracking
sponsored by Autotask Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The ability to receive and analyze data for businesses is to increase reliability and performance. This guide explores 10 key metrics that IT solutions providers should be tracking.
Posted: 22 Jan 2014 | Published: 22 Jan 2014

Autotask Corporation

Seeding Clouds on Power Systems with IBM SmartCloud Entry - Executive Summary
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: As cloud computing continues to grow, businesses are looking to decide which strategy is best for them. This guide explores a range of cloud services and how it will fit in with your system.
Posted: 23 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

IBM

Build a cloud network leveraging best-in-class security and app delivery
sponsored by Citrix and Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: Many organizations are struggling with network infrastructure that is vastly outdated, and with the rise in cloud computing, the time to upgrade is now. This guide explores two solutions that organizations use to build a network for today's evolving enterprise and how you can fully address cloud requirements for secure application delivery.
Posted: 16 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Citrix and Palo Alto Networks

Gain Peace of Mind with a Private Cloud - Data Protection and Control
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores a converged platform that enables you to deploy a private cloud to give you control over your data and the peace of mind that it's fully protected and readily available whenever you need it. Read on now to learn more.
Posted: 14 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Nov 2013

Hitachi Vantara

Why the Cloud for Collaboration?
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The following IDC research paper discusses the strategic benefits of migrating to a cloud-based collaboration effort as well as insight to challenges and solutions faced by CIOs when considering the move.
Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Nov 2013

Cisco Systems, Inc.

A Decision-Maker's Guide to Hybrid and Cloud Computing
sponsored by Rackspace Technology
WHITE PAPER: Many companies want to find out more about the cloud before they commit, but where to begin? This whitepaper defines the current state of cloud computing, and outlines how businesses can best utilize the features of public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Oct 2011

Rackspace Technology

Eliminating Scaling Challenges with SIaaS
sponsored by Nasuni
WHITE PAPER: Check out this short paper to discover a cloud storage solution that can significantly improve your flexibility of Storage Infrastructure as a Service compared to traditional hardware solutions. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 17 Oct 2013

Nasuni

Eliminating Backup Challenges with SIaaS
sponsored by Nasuni
WHITE PAPER: Check out this short paper to explore a cloud storage solution that can deliver data protection and availability faster, better and cheaper than today's hardware systems. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 17 Oct 2013

Nasuni

The State of Cloud Storage
sponsored by Nasuni
WHITE PAPER: Check out this informative paper to explore the current state of cloud storage. Discover a benchmark comparison of today's top cloud storage solutions and explore one vendor's offering that stands out from the rest. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 15 Oct 2013 | Published: 15 Oct 2013

Nasuni