Converged Networks

WHITE PAPER: With FlexPod, datacenter managers achieve datacenter consolidation, implementation of hybrid clouds, and deployment of modern workloads quickly and efficiently. Access this white paper to read a survey of FlexPod customers which discusses workloads running on FlexPod and primary challenges FlexPod is solving.

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 | Published: 20 Dec 2019

ANALYST BRIEF: FlashStack for AI is Cisco and Pure Storage’s answer to establishing end-to-end data pipeline scalability. Access this solution brief to learn about the technologies that are included in FlashStack for AI and 4 key benefits of this fully converged infrastructure for both ML and DL applications.

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 | Published: 20 Dec 2019

RESOURCE: According to a recent IDC survey evaluating the usability and market acceptance of converged infrastructure, FlexPod from NetApp and Cisco exceeds the requirements set forth. Access this blog post to learn the 8 most important features for a multi-tool infrastructure like converged.

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 | Published: 08 Aug 2019

ANALYST REPORT: It comes at no better time for IT Central Station and IDG Enterprises to come together and rank the top converged infrastructure solutions of the year. Access this ranking report to see the top 5 solutions which get analyzed by buyer intent index, reviews, and average ratings.

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 | Published: 01 Oct 2018

RESOURCE: FlexPod converged infrastructure is continually evolving to handle modern workflows and applications with the necessary versatility. Access this 3D FlexPod virtual tour to discover why this converged infrastructure solution can meet your business needs now and in the future.

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 | Published: 18 Dec 2019

RESOURCE: With FlexPod converged infrastructure, you can cut the latency for critical database I/Os from one millisecond closer to 10 microseconds. Access this blog post from to learn more about the features and functionality of this platform, and the 3 practical benefits of implementation.

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 | Published: 21 Aug 2019

CASE STUDY: Download this case study to see how the largest federally qualified health center in Maine used an HPE SimpliVity hyper-converge infrastructure to cut storage costs and accelerate backup times.

Posted: 21 Oct 2019 | Published: 21 Oct 2019

EGUIDE: Probably the most prominent trend in 2018 has been cloud storage, which has palpably matured around hybrid and multicloud strategies, with key developments in file systems and service offerings. Alongside that, virtualisation continues to be a key trend, and Flash Storage is maturing. In this E-guide, discover the top 10 storage stories in 2018.

Posted: 10 Oct 2019 | Published: 10 Oct 2019

EZINE: The creation of ever-increasing volumes of data is posingescalating problems for storage. In this issue of Expert Advice, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are dealing with storage management issues in the cloud age. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 | Published: 17 Oct 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how technology is fighting poverty by increasing financial inclusion. We examine how best to manage the challenges of Microsoft's new plan for ongoing Windows 10 updates. And we find out how data innovation at Lloyd's of London is supporting a wider digital modernisation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 19 May 2019 | Published: 21 May 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we travel to Silicon Valley to meet the emerging tech startups hoping to take data analytics to a new level. The NHS desperately needs to recruit IT professionals – we look at the job opportunities. And we examine the best ways to keep cloud costs under control. Read the issue now.

Posted: 14 May 2019 | Published: 13 May 2019

EGUIDE: Probably the most prominent trend in 2018 has been cloud storage, which has palpably matured around hybrid and multicloud strategies, with key developments in file systems and service offerings. Alongside that, virtualisation continues to be a key trend, and Flash Storage is maturing. In this E-guide, discover the top 10 storage stories in 2018.

Posted: 11 Jan 2019 | Published: 11 Jan 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we take a closer look at some of the latest thinking in HCI, and shine a light on the benefits adopting it has brought to customers who have thrown their weight behind the concept.

Posted: 24 Jul 2018 | Published: 24 Jul 2018

WHITE PAPER: This white paper tells you how to evaluate a virtualization tool and hypervisor along the same common criteria as any potential IT infrastructure investment. See this evaluation process put into practice on a hyperconverged infrastructure platform that is pioneering the movement toward a cloud-like consumption model for the enterprise datacenter.

Posted: 01 Feb 2018 | Published: 28 Dec 2016

EZINE: This week's Computer Weekly reveals who made the annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and a discussion with this year's winner, Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer at the Department for Work and Pensions, about the challenges and opportunities of digital government.

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 | Published: 08 Dec 2017

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this essential guide, we include articles looking at best practice and key technologies in server, storage, networks, DevOps and hyperconverged systems to make the most of your hybrid IT.

Posted: 15 Nov 2017 | Published: 15 Nov 2017

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine how the fashion world and clothing retailers are using technology to better understand customers. Brexit continues to dominate conversation in the UK tech sector – we find out the hopes and fears of the industry. And we look at how to use OpenStack in a hyper-converged infrastructure. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 Nov 2017 | Published: 10 Nov 2017

EGUIDE: We look at why it makes sense to go hyper-converged, how HCI differs from converged infrastructure, the pros and cons of hyper-converged vs traditional storage arrays, HCI software products available, and whether hyper-converged can help unleash the blistering performance potential of NVMe flash storage.

Posted: 25 Sep 2017 | Published: 25 Sep 2017

EZINE: Download this issue of Computer Weekly to discover how the industry must face up to the challenges of implementing the new rules, around mobile roaming charges.

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 | Published: 26 Jun 2017

EZINE: This expert handbook will help you plan accordingly and align your HCI options with your workload and business needs. Read on to future-proof your investment and ensure you choose the most suitable HCI hardware, nodes, and appliance.

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 | Published: 01 Jul 2019

EBOOK: Download this definitive e-book on evaluating the benefits of converged and hyper-converged infrastructure, from which you'll learn the positives and drawbacks of each, view details on evaluating HCI for high-density data centers, and more.

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 | Published: 26 Nov 2018

EBOOK: This e-book from the experts at SearchConvergedInfrastructure.com helps you make the case for converged and hyper-converged in your organization. Read on to access a package of articles that will help you sell HCI to upper management, prep your environment for HCI platform installation, and more.

Posted: 17 Jan 2018 | Published: 17 Jan 2018

EBOOK: This handbook from the experts at SearchStorage.com offers a bird's eye view of the converged data protection market today. Download now to view 3 considerations for evaluating platforms, the challenges and benefits associated with converged data protection in the cloud, and more.

Posted: 05 Dec 2017 | Published: 05 Dec 2017

EBOOK: Hyper-converged computing updates your old data center with software that defines hardware. You can do-it-yourself, but it is not easy. This e-guide will discuss the pros and cons of taking a DIY approach, get you started in the process to building your own hyper-converged infrastructure, and more.

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 | Published: 09 Oct 2017

EGUIDE: It can be hard to discern the truth from the hype surrounding hyper-converged infrastructure. This e-guide dives into the features with the largest financial impact on hyper-converged infrastructures, as well as how to solve the common hyper-converged network concerns.

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 | Published: 09 Jun 2017