Is Enterprise Mobility Confined to Apps Only?

Enterprise mobility’s keyword is app. But it would be too half-baked an observation to confine enterprise mobility to apps only, though in the hype around mobility, it is mostly apps that come to the forefront.  But coming down to serious discussion, and aspects like security, policies, and mobile platforms erase the hype. Sahil Sagar, Head-IS, Aditi Technologies, says, “For us... By IT NEXT

‘20% of OPEX Can Be Reduced with DCIM’

Amod Ranade, Schneider Electric, IT Business throws light on the need of comprehensive and converged data center and the visibility that DCIM (Data center infrastructure management) can bring in.      How can Items deliver a comprehensive, converged data center and IT management platform? IT decision makers need to focus on both the facility infrastructure as well as the IT... By IT NEXT

20-25 Percent of Enterprises will Still Run XP After Its Demise

Microsoft ends support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Leaving Windows XP unsupported will open organizations to a risks as the severity of security exploits grow, and continued support from Microsoft will be costly.  How many organizations as per your estimate are still using Windows XP?Almost every organization will have some XP left – there’s lots of Windows 95 running... By IT NEXT

Windows XP Machines Move Out of Corporate LAN

Every time, there is a technological mandate on banks, banking ITDMs try to find out that solution which will not only serve the customers the best solution but ensuring compliance with RBI norms in following the guidelines around their security and compliance solutions.  One such situation arose now. The support to Microsoft XP will be withdrawn which creates a major critical situation... By IT NEXT

How Cisco's OpFlex Protocol Simplifies IT Infrastrcture Management

Traditional SDN models today function on the basis of an imperative control model with a centralized controller and distributed network entities that support the lowest common denominator feature set across vendors such as bridges, ports and tunnels. Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) adopts a declarative management approach. This model abstracts applications, operations and... By IT NEXT

Are You A Mobile Ready Manager?

While BYOD is one phenomenon of enterprise mobility, senior IT managers seem to be absorbing all virtues of mobility in the enterprise. They are really in line with what analysts and consultants like KPMG argue for--companies cannot afford to side step this transformation and would have to work towards providing user-friendly, easily configurable, flexible mobility options; all this while... By IT NEXT

5 Ways to Secure Against Emerging Technologies

The current generation of chief security information officers is exposed to increasing next generation security threats resulting in major risks. While information security trends are showcasing new threats, CISOs are expected to be on their toes to find ways and solutions to mitigate the risks and ensure security against all odds. The primary challenge for CISOs is the avalanche of smart... By IT NEXT

Strong Training and Development for IT Managers Needed

What is your defined job description for hiring senior IT decision makers?While recruiting IT decision makers, we look for good exposure that the potential candidate has acquired by working on multiple skill sets and projects. He should also have an excellent grip on documentation and analysis.  "IT Managers should participate in seminars on the topics like stress management, supervisory... By IT NEXT

IoT: Should Risks be Weighed Against Societal Gains?

By Mastufa Ahmed

3 Things CMOs Want to Execute in a Digital World

CMOs are wielding more power in the boardroom, as CEOs increasingly call on them for strategic input. In fact, the CMO now comes second only to the CFO in terms of the influence he or she exerts on the CEO, according to a study by IBM. Here are the three measures that CMOs think can strengthen their marketing strategy. 1. Use of advanced analytics for customer insight  Get the CIO on... By IT NEXT

Five Challenges for Internet of Things

In 2020, revenues from the sale of connected devices and services, and revenues from related services such as pay-as-you-drive car insurance, will be worth US$2.5 trillion, of which US$1.2 trillion could be addressed by mobile operators and the remainder by the broader connected life ecosystem.   However, Internet of Things or IoE is not without the challenges. Here are some of them.... By IT NEXT

Are Enterprises Leveraging M2M Technology?

Are enterprises willing to go the IoE way? What would be the requirement for enterprises to adopt IoE?  Does t make sense for enterprises to bank on the new technology trend? The list goes on. We spoke to IT heads to understand how they are planning to exploit the technology in coming days. , says, “We are definitely looking  forward to adopt IoE. We have around 280 branches... By IT NEXT