Category Archives: Data & Information Management
Opening up mainframe data, one utility at a time
Freeform Dynamics recently caught up with VirtualZ, an often overlooked vendor of connectivity tools that[...]
AI and analytics? Been there, done that
In a recent article, I covered a discussion I’d previously had with a company called[...]
Cloud Storage Revisited: What has the last decade taught us?
It is clear that cloud storage has become an important component of modern IT infrastructure.[...]
Canon comes out of the closet on information management
When I received an invitation to attend another Canon industry analyst event, I was in[...]
Observability and Security: Thoughts on the Cisco-Splunk Acquisition
The tech world is now trying to work out exactly what the news of Cisco’s[...]
IT Governance for Today and Tomorrow: Minimum Viable Principles
Introduction The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to IT governance, particularly in relation to data, is becoming[...]
From Barcode Scanning to Smart Data Capture
Time for a more intelligent approach
Beyond the Barcode: Smart Data Capture
The emerging business imperative for richer, smarter data collection
Tape is back on the main menu
The news that another of the big players in global file systems, Hammerspace, has integrated[...]
Evaluating the Potential of Hyper-Converged Storage
What to consider when planning for modern IT and the hybrid cloud era
A straightforward look at SAP master data automation
If you’re knee-deep in the world of SAP and data management, you almost certainly know[...]
Automation of SAP Master Data Management
Solving the dirty data dilemma and laying the foundations for continuous change and optimisation
Want to become a data-driven organisation? Start thinking differently about change management
Need a strong data strategy? Look for a CDO who’s a change manager and data[...]
Are tech vendors pulling their weight on fixing fragmented IT?
Many organisations have silo’d data and fragmented IT systems, but
The global information access opportunity
Making a business case for investment in modern file data management
Does application modernisation mean what you think it means?
Most people in IT probably think they know what application modernisation is
Frustrated with your company’s cloud obsession?
What goes around, comes around
Singing the key management blues
We need cryptographic keys, but who is going to manage them?
Distributed Cloud Computing
An emerging strategic imperative for IT leaders
One SSD to ruler them all
Why the new EDSFF storage format is hot stuff – and what else you need[...]
Ransomware teaches the importance of data protection
Several years ago, around the time that ransomware attacks started making the front pages
Is ‘suite’ becoming a dirty word?
How much attention do you pay to the pros and cons of software and service[...]
SMB-friendly IT solutions are needed
Your business deserves more than a cut-down enterprise offering
Software-Accelerated S/4HANA Migration
Striking the right balance and maximizing ROI