As a business owner, you are likely familiar with the importance of IT support for your company’s success. One of the most common types of IT support offered by service providers is 8x5xNBD support. This type of support can provide significant benefits for your business, including improved productivity, cost-effectiveness, reliable response times, and customizable support […]
As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the need for robust security measures has never been more pressing. Cyber attacks can come from a variety of sources, including malicious insiders, criminal gangs, and state-sponsored actors. To prevent these attacks, companies employ a range of security measures, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. However, while these […]
As IT hardware ages and reaches the end of its life, organizations must prepare for both End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Service Life (EOSL) to ensure that they have a plan in place to manage the impact on their IT infrastructure. EOL and EOSL can create a variety of challenges, including security risks, maintenance and repair costs, […]
The disruptions in global IT supply chains are currently among the most extensive and long-lasting in recent memory. Adding to the existing problems caused by extended OEM lead times, businesses are now also having to deal with hardware surcharges. While there may not be a quick resolution to these challenges, there is no need to […]
We have all heard by now, but last month Meta confirmed that it is canceling multiple data center construction projects, and is extending the expected life span of its servers to 5 years. This move is designed to optimize Meta’s investment in its massive data infrastructure. The company said that it completed a lifecycle assessment […]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, data is the lifeblood of any organization. Ensuring that your data remains accessible, secure, and reliable is crucial for uninterrupted business operations. To achieve this, companies need a robust storage infrastructure that can handle the increasing volume of data while maintaining optimal performance. NetApp and Dell EMC are two of […]
End of Service Life (EOSL) indicates the ending of services and updates for your server, storage and network equipment. The OEM no longer sells, provides updates, or renews hardware support contracts on these systems. Upcoming EOSL EMC Centera Gen 4 Models: Act Now Obviously, the earlier a Third Party Maintenance (TPM) agreement is signed the […]
The PowerEdge R640 is the ideal dual-socket platform for dense scale-out data center computing and storage. Benefit from the flexibility of 2.5” or 3.5” drives, the performance of NVMe and embedded intelligence to ensure optimized application performance in a secure platform. With embedded diagnostics and SupportAssist, the R640 delivers maximum uptime in a worry-free environment. […]
The NetApp FAS2000 series is a popular storage solution for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that require reliable and scalable storage systems. As businesses grow and storage needs increase, it may become necessary to upgrade the hard drives and shelves within the FAS2000 series. While NetApp provides upgrade options, pre-owned hardware providers also offer viable […]
Enterprise organizations that rely on EMC Isilon X-Series storage systems need to ensure that their storage infrastructure is running optimally, efficiently, and securely. While the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides maintenance and support services for these storage systems, third-party support providers offer a viable alternative that can provide better value for money and improved service […]
