Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Article | July 13, 2023
IT infrastructure is of utmost importance because it enables organizations to manage and deliver data & services to their employees, customers, and partners.
The events mentioned in the following paragraphs cover a range of topics related to cloud infrastructure, including cloud security, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, cloud automation, and cloud-native applications. These events are taking place in United States, Denmark, China, and Rome among others from May 2023 to December 2023.
Let's take a closer look at each of these events and know what attendees can expect to gain from them.
1. Data Center World
May 8-11, 2023 | Austin (Texas)
Data Center World is an important virtual event focusing on digital infrastructure aimed at professionals working in data centers, technology leaders, and innovators driving the digital industry forward. It is the longest-running data center conference and expo, blending decades of experience with insight into today's and tomorrow's strategic issues. The conference will provide attendees valuable knowledge and strategies on various technologies and concepts necessary for planning, managing, and optimizing data centers. The event will feature multiple themes as edge computing, colocation, hyperscale and more. The conference will offer a platform for experts to share their insights on the latest developments and trends shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
2. Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference 2023
November 20-21, 2023 | London (England)
Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference 2023 is a two-day event that will cover various topics related to IT infrastructure, operations, and cloud strategies. These topics include the cloud cookbook, disruptive practices, trends, technologies, and more. The conference is designed for attendees who are responsible for servers, storage & backup/recovery among others. It will provide a platform for IT professionals to share knowledge, learn from experts in the field, and discuss best practices as well as emerging trends in IT infrastructure, operations, and cloud strategies. It is an excellent opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and gain valuable insights that can help drive their organizations forward.
3. Stackconf: The Open Source Infrastructure Conference
September 13-14, 2023 | Berlin (Germany)
Stackconf is an event that will focus on open-source infrastructure solutions in continuous integration, containers, hybrid, and cloud technologies. It will provide a platform for international experts to present their ideas on bridging the gap between development, testing, and operations. The event will offer lectures on various infrastructure topics throughout the entire DevOps lifecycle, including building, CI/CD, running, and monitoring. Participants can learn about innovative technology mixes and future-oriented designs for large infrastructures. The event promises to be an exciting opportunity to explore the latest advancements in open-source infrastructure solutions.
4. 2023 5th International Conference on Hardware Security and Trust (ICHST 2023)
July 8-10, 2023 | Wuxi (China)
This fifth international conference is a workshop for ICSIP 2023. With the increasing use of computing and communication systems in various aspects of modern life, the importance of system security has grown significantly. This is true for the internet-of-things, which has created new attack surfaces and requirements for secure system operation. Furthermore, the design, manufacturing, and distribution of microchips, PCBs, and other electronic components have become more complex, which has led to potential security vulnerabilities. ICHST will promote the growth of hardware-based security research and development, highlighting new hardware and system security results. The conference will cover topics such as techniques, design/test methods, and more.
5. Capacity Caucasus and Central Asia 2023
June 21-22, 2023 |Baku (Azerbaijan)
Capacity Media is pleased to announce the launch of a new digital infrastructure event for the Caucasus and Central Asian markets. This event is the only kind in the region and is being introduced when virgin markets open up. In addition, significant investments are being made into digital infrastructure, such as the Digital Silk Way project. This presents boundless opportunities for IP transit and content, with a growing demand for digital services ranging from e-commerce to e-learning, telemedicine, and telecommuting. The event aims to bring together infrastructure professionals and digital service providers in this emerging digital hub to explore the latest trends, technologies, and opportunities in the field of digital infrastructure.
6. DATACENTER FORUM HELSINKI 2023
June 1, 2023 | Helsinki (Finland)
This eighth annual Datacenter Forum Helsinki is a highly-anticipated event that will bring together over 400 professionals from the data center sector in Finland and the Baltics. The conference is free-of-charge for those involved in managing and operating IT infrastructure, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals. Attendees can expect to network with peers, learn about the latest trends as well as technologies in the field of data centers, and participate in informative sessions and discussions led by industry experts. The event promises to be an exciting opportunity for professionals in the region to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights into the future of data center infrastructure.
7. DICE East
May 24-25, 2023 |Virginia (US)
DICE East is a highly-anticipated two-day national event focused on data centers. This premium event will allow attendees to explore the latest opportunities, challenges, and innovations in the digital infrastructure industry. Attendees expect to gain valuable insights into the future of data center technology and connect with industry experts and peers. It promises to be a must-attend event for anyone involved in the digital infrastructure industry. Some key themes that will be discussed include cloud computing, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and more. The event will also include an exhibit hall where attendees can see the latest products and solutions from leading vendors in the digital infrastructure space.
8. International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC-CIE 2023)
August 20-23, 2023 | Massachusetts (United States)
The International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC-CIE 2023) is a significant event in the field of design and related manufacturing. It will comprise a series of sub-conferences, providing an opportunity for researchers, academicians and professionals from around the world to present and discuss the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in the field of design and related manufacturing. The conference will feature keynote speeches, paper presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, providing attendees with a comprehensive view of the latest developments in the industry. The IDETC-CIE 2023 conference is a must-attend event for professionals, researchers, and students involved in the design and related manufacturing industries.
9. International Intelligent Building and Green Technology Expo (IBG 2023)
November 15-17, 2023 | Shanghai (China)
The International Intelligent Building and Green Technology Expo (IBG 2023) is a specialized event dedicated to creating an intelligent and energy-efficient building ecosystem. The expo will focus on presenting the latest products & services related to fire and safety systems, intelligent building equipment and management, intelligent building management systems, building information systems, and information application systems. The IBG 2023 expo will attract attendees from various industries, where participants can gain insights into the latest trends & technologies related to intelligent building as well as green technology and learn about industry developments and advancements. This is a must-attend event for professionals and businesses looking to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the intelligent building.
10. ConnecTechAsia
June 06, 2023 | Singapore EXPO (Singapore)
ConnecTechAsia is a leading conference that will focus on the latest advancements in communication, enterprise, and broadcast technologies. The event will comprise three separate conferences, namely BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia, and NXTAsia, covering a wide range of topics related to the respective fields. It will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in communication, enterprise, and broadcast technologies, and to connect with industry experts, thought leaders, and peers from around the world. The conference will also feature keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase the latest products and services in the industry.
11. Data Summit 2023
May 10-11, 2023 | Boston (United States)
The Data Summit 2023 is a leading conference that will focus on data management and analytics. The event will feature a wide range of topics related to data and analytics, including What’s Next in data and analytics architecture, modern data strategy essentials, AI & machine learning, and data mesh and data fabric, among others. The event will also include keynotes, panel discussions as well as workshops that showcase the latest products and services in the industry. One of the main highlights of the Data Summit 2023 is the Data Solutions Showcase, which offers attendees the opportunity to explore and get demonstration on the latest data management and analytics solutions from leading vendors in the industry.
12. Advancing Data Center Construction: West 2023
July 17-19, 2023 | Washington (United States)
The Advancing Data Center Construction: West 2023 conference is a three-day event that will bring together professionals from the data center construction industry to discuss the latest trends and strategies. It will focus on the latest trends and strategies in data center construction. The event will feature keynote speeches from industry leaders, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Covering a variety of topics, such as optimizing prefabrication strategies, managing supply chain disruption, enhancing collaborative project delivery, looking into the future of data center projects, and more, the event will also cover sustainable construction approaches, including strategies for reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact.
13. International Data Center and Cloud Computing Expo (CDCE 2023)
November 15-17, 2023 | Shanghai (China)
The International Data Center and Cloud Computing Expo (CDCE 2023) is a trade show that will offer a platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest products & services in the field of data centers and cloud computing. Featuring a wide range of products, such as data center management software, monitoring systems, power generators, air conditioning and cooling systems, security systems, and more, the event will attract attendees from various industries, such as internet service providers, financial institutions, energy companies, research institutions, hospitals, and manufacturers. The exhibition will showcase products & services in different categories, such as data center management, infrastructure solutions, cloud computing services, system integration and development, and advanced construction materials.
14. Datacenter Forum Copenhagen 2023
September 21, 2023 | Copenhagen (Denmark)
This ninth edition of Datacenter Forum is an annual event that will focus on the latest trends and developments in the data center industry. The one-day event will bring together over 300 professionals from the data center sector in Denmark, including IT infrastructure managers and operators. Nordics Events, a company that specializes in putting on industry-specific events in the Nordic region, is in charge of organizing the event. Topics covered at the event will include data center design, energy efficiency, security, and more. Attendees can also visit the exhibition area, where they can meet with vendors and learn about the latest products and services in the industry. Attendance at the event is free for those who are involved in managing and operating IT infrastructure.
15. Telco Infrastructure Summit (TIS) 2023:
September 21-22, 2023 | Rome (Italy)
CC (Carrier Community) is a global telecom club organizing its fourth specialized annual event called CC-TIS 2023 Rome. The event is a hybrid gathering, bringing together leading industry telco and ICT players to learn, share, network, and shape industry trends related to digital transformation and telecom infrastructure development. During the two-day event, attendees will discuss market-relevant topics related to digital transformation, such as submarine and connectivity, as well as other emerging trends in the industry. Attendees can expect to engage in lively discussions and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the telecom industry.
Conclusion:
These events will help organizations stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving landscape and capitalize on the opportunities presented. The events mentioned above aim to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and discussions toward finding novel solutions for the computing systems of tomorrow.
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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Article | October 3, 2023
Without IaaS services, businesses face high upfront costs and slower time-to-market, hindering its growth. Embracing IaaS services with compliance to regulatory measures fosters digital transformation.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Regulatory Requirements
2.1 Adhering to Regulations Before Migration
2.2. Confirming to Standards During Migration
2.3. Complying with Requirements After Migration
3. Role of IaaS in Digital Transformation
3.1. Overview of Digital Transformation in Business
3.2. Benefits of IaaS for Digital Transformation Initiation
4. Key IaaS Services for Digital Transformation
4.1. Compute Services
4.2. Storage Services
4.3. Networking Services
4.4. Security Services
5. Use Cases of IaaS in Digital Transformation
5.1. Cloud Migration
5.2. DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
5.3. Big Data Analytics
5.4. Internet of Things
6. Leading Providers of IaaS
6.1. Deft
6.2. Virtuozzo
6.3. DigitalOcean
6.4. Vultr
6.5. Linode
7. Conclusion
1. Introduction
The article highlights infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) services, which are crucial in driving digital transformation for businesses. By delivering scalable computing resources, reducing IT infrastructure costs, and enabling a greater focus on core competencies, IaaS is helping businesses innovate faster and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Further, the article elaborates on the three significant regulations to be considered for regulatory requirements. As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, IaaS has emerged as a key enabler for organizations looking to achieve their goals. IaaS allows businesses to quickly and easily scale their computing resources up or down while reducing their IT infrastructure costs. This, in turn, enables businesses to focus on their core competencies, innovate faster, and stay competitive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. In this article, we will explore the ways in which IaaS is driving digital transformation, as well as the various services offered by IaaS providers that are helping businesses achieve their objectives and the use cases that follow.
2. Regulatory Requirements
During cloud adoption and migration to IaaS, organizations must comply with regulatory requirements before, during, and after migration to the cloud.
2.1 Adhering to Regulations Before Migration
Organizations must identify the relevant regulations that apply to their industry and geographic location. This includes:
2.1.1. Data Protection Laws
These laws define how personal and sensitive data should be handled and protected. Organizations must comply with these laws when collecting, storing, processing, and sharing private and sensitive data. Examples include the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States.
2.1.2. Industry-Specific Regulations
These regulations apply to specific industries like healthcare, finance, and government. In addition, these regulations may define particular security and data protection requirements that organizations must comply with. Examples are the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the healthcare industry and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) in the finance industry.
2.1.3. International Laws
These laws apply to organizations operating in multiple countries or transferring data across international borders. These laws may vary based on the countries involved and define specific data protection and privacy requirements. Examples include the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) in the Asia-Pacific region.
2.2. Confirming Standards During Migration
Organizations must ensure that they meet regulatory requirements while transferring data and applications to the cloud. This involves:
2.2.1. Access Management
This refers to controlling who can access data and applications in the cloud. Organizations must ensure only authorizedpersonnel can access sensitive data and specific applications during migration. This can be achieved by implementing access controls such as multi-factor authentication and role-based access control.
2.2.2. Data Encryption
This refers to converting data into code to prevent unauthorized access. During migration, organizations must ensure that sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. This can be achieved by using encryption technologies, such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
2.2.3. Data Residency
This refers to the legal requirements around where data can be stored and processed. Organizations must comply with these requirements during migration to avoid potential legal and regulatory consequences. This may involve ensuring data is stored and processed within specific geographic locations or complies with industry-specific regulations.
2.3. Complying with Requirements After Migration
Organizations must continue to meet regulatory requirements through ongoing monitoring and reporting. This includes:
2.3.1. Regular Review and Updation of Security Measures
This refers to the ongoing process of reviewing and improving the security measures that are in place to protect data and assets from potential threats. This includes identifying vulnerabilities, updating software and hardware, implementing new security policies and procedures, and training employees on best practices.
2.3.2. Data Protection
This refers to the measures taken to safeguard sensitive and confidential data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Proper data protection includes using encryption, access controls, firewalls, and other security technologies to prevent unauthorized access to the data center and implementing processes and procedures for securely handling and disposing of data.
2.3.3. Audit and Reporting
This refers to businesses' legal and regulatory requirements to regularly audit and report on their security practices and data protection measures. This includes complying with industry-specific standards and regulations, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance with these standards and regulations.
3. Role of IaaS in Digital Transformation
The role of IaaS in businesses is to configure, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure environments or applications through cross-technology administration (virtual networks, operating systems, databases), scripting, monitoring automation execution, and managing incidents with a focus on service restoration.
3.1. Overview of Digital Transformation in Business
IaaS provides a flexible, scalable, and customizable infrastructure that can easily be managed and optimized, allowing organizations to focus on their core business objectives and maximize their productivity and efficiency.
IaaS provides businesses access to virtualized computing resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking, which can be provisioned and managed through a web-based interface or API. This allows businesses to quickly deploy and scale their infrastructure without worrying about the underlying hardware and infrastructure.
IaaS enables businesses to focus more on their core competencies. By outsourcing IT infrastructure management to IaaS providers, businesses can focus more on their core business functions and leave control of their IT systems to the experts. In addition, by leveraging the cloud, businesses can reduce their capital investment in buying, deploying, and managing physical servers and storage devices.
A report found that companies that have embraced digital transformation are 23 times more likely to acquire new customers, 6 times more likely to retain existing customers, and 19 times more likely to be profitable.
(Source: McKinsey & Company)
According to a study, the top benefits of digital transformation for businesses include increased efficiency (43%), better customer satisfaction (41%), and increased profitability (36%).
(Source: Accenture)
3.2. Benefits of IaaS for Digital Transformation Initiation
Apart from the benefits like improved agility, robust security, quick scalability, better flexibility, and cost savings, IaaS has the following benefits:
Predictable Costs:
IaaS providers typically offer transparent pricing models, which enable businesses to predict their IT costs more accurately and avoid unexpected expenses.
Enhanced Compliance:
IaaS providers often have compliance certifications, such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, which can help businesses meet their regulatory compliance requirements more efficiently.
Geographic Flexibility:
IaaS enables businesses to deploy their IT infrastructure across different geographic regions, allowing the customer experience to soar in other markets with low latency and high availability.
Disaster Recovery:
IaaS providers typically have built-in disaster recovery capabilities, allowing businesses to quickly recover from data loss or infrastructure failures without significant downtime or data loss.
Increased Innovation:
By outsourcing their infrastructure management to IaaS providers, businesses can focus on innovation and new product development rather than infrastructure maintenance and management.
4. Key IaaS Services for Digital Transformation
4.1. Compute Services
Compute services provide the processing power and resources needed to run applications in the cloud. This includes virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing. Compute services are essential for digital transformation, allowing organizations to scale their applications and infrastructure to meet changing demands.
According to a report, the global cloud computing market size is expected to grow from USD 371.4 billion in 2020 to USD 832.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 17.5% during the forecast period (2020-25). The growth of the market is driven by factors such as the increasing adoption of multi-cloud strategies and the growing demand for scalable and cost-effective computing.
(Source: MarketsandMarkets)
4.2. Storage Services
Storage services provide the capacity and durability needed to store and manage data in the cloud. This includes object storage, block storage, and file storage. Solutions such as cloud storage services are essential for digital transformation, as they allow organizations to store and manage large amounts of data and make it easily accessible to users.
According to a report, the global data sphere is expected to grow from 33 zettabytes (ZB) in 2018 to 175 ZB by 2025, at a CAGR of 61%. The growth of the data sphere is driven by factors such as the increasing use of digital technologies and the growing amount of data generated by connected devices.
(Source: IDC)
4.3. Networking Services
Networking services provide the connectivity and performance needed to access and use cloud resources. This includes virtual networks, load balancers, and content delivery networks. Networking services are essential for digital transformation, allowing organizations to connect their applications and infrastructure across different regions and providers.
According to a research report, the global multi-cloud networking market will grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.6 billion by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5% during the forecast period (2022-27).
(Source: MarketsandMarkets)
4.4. Security Services
Cloud security services provide the protection and compliance needed to secure cloud resources and data. This includes identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and threat detection and response. Security services are essential for digital transformation, as they allow organizations to secure their applications and data from cyber threats and comply with regulatory requirements.
The Global Cloud Access Security Broker Market size is expected to reach $18 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 17.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2022-28).
(Source: ReportLinker )
5. Use Cases of IaaS in Digital Transformation
5.1. Cloud Migration
Cloud Migration: One of the primary use cases for IaaS is cloud migration, where organizations move their existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud platform. This can help organizations reduce their IT costs, improve scalability, and increase flexibility. IaaS providers offer tools and cloud services to make the migration process easier and more efficient.
For example,
Accenture helped global manufacturing companies migrate its IT infrastructure to the Microsoft Azure IaaS platform. One of the migrations involved moving more than 1,200 virtual machines and 150 TB of data to the cloud. As a result, the company was able to reduce its IT infrastructure costs by 40% and improve scalability and flexibility.
(Source: Accenture)
5.2. DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
IaaS provides the infrastructure needed to support DevOps and CI/CD processes, allowing organizations to deliver software faster and more reliably. IaaS providers offer tools and services to automate deployment, testing, and monitoring, as well as to manage infrastructure as code.
For example,
GE Digital used the Amazon Web Services (AWS) IaaS platform to implement DevOps and CI/CD processes for its Predix Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform. As a result, GE Digital reduced its mean acknowledgment time from one day to less than one hour and its mean remediation time from three days to 80 minutes. It moved from zero to a 100 percent real-time visibility.
(Source: Amazon)
5.3. Big Data Analytics
IaaS provides the processing power and storage needed to support big data analytics, allowing organizations to extract insights from large amounts of data. IaaS providers offer tools and services to manage and process data, as well as to enable real-time analytics and machine learning.
For example,
Netflix uses the AWS IaaS platform to support its big data analytics needs. Netflix processes over one billion events daily using AWS services such as Amazon Kinesis, Amazon S3, and Amazon EMR. As a result, Netflix is able to rapidly scale, operate securely, and meet capacity needs worldwide thanks to AWS's provision of computation, storage, and infrastructure.
(Source: Amazon)
5.4. The Internet of Things
IaaS provides the infrastructure needed to support IoT devices and applications, allowing organizations to collect and analyze data from connected devices. IaaS providers offer tools and cloud services to manage and secure IoT devices, as well as enable real-time data processing and analysis.
For example,
Siemens uses the Microsoft Azure IaaS platform to support its IoT initiatives. Siemens uses Azure services such as Azure IoT Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, and Azure Cosmos DB to collect and process data from over one million IoT devices. This allows Siemens to optimize its industrial processes and improve efficiency and productivity.
(Source: Siemens)
6. Leading Providers of IaaS
6.1.Deft
Deft is a trusted provider of managed IT services for SMBs and the Fortune 500. Deft's cloud services offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for organizations looking to move their IT infrastructure to the cloud. Customers can choose from a range of cloud options, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, all hosted in Deft's secure data centers worldwide. Deft's cloud experts can also help customers design and implement custom solutions that meet their business requirements.
6.2. Virtuozzo
Virtuozzo is a leading provider of hyperconverged cloud software and services for cloud service providers (CSPs). Virtuozzo makes cloud computing easy, accessible, and affordable for all. The company's offerings include infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) with its production-ready OpenStack cloud platform, a key component of its IaaS offerings. The platform is designed to reduce costs and improve margins for CSPs by providing them with a highly efficient and scalable cloud infrastructure.
6.3. DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a cloud computing provider offering a range of solutions to simplify infrastructure management for developers and businesses. One of the key benefits of working with DigitalOcean is its simplicity. The company's solutions are designed to be easy to use and accessible to developers of all skill levels, with an intuitive user interface and straightforward pricing plans. This allows businesses to focus on building innovative applications rather than spending time managing their infrastructure.
6.4. Vultr
Vultr is a leading provider of cloud computing solutions designed to simplify infrastructure deployment for developers and businesses. The company's infrastructure is built on the latest technology, with state-of-the-art data centers and advanced networking capabilities. Vultr's cloud platform is designed to provide frictionless provisioning of public cloud, storage, and single-tenant bare metal services. This allows businesses to quickly and easily deploy infrastructure wherever needed, with fast network speeds and low latency.
6.5. Linode
Linode is a leading cloud computing solution provider that makes it easy, accessible, and affordable for individuals and businesses of all sizes to innovate and grow. Linode's cloud infrastructure is open-source, making it highly flexible and adaptable. They are designed to be simple and easy to use. The company offers various services, including virtual private servers (VPS), object storage, load balancing, managed Kubernetes, and more. In addition, these solutions are fully scalable and can be customized to meet each customer's specific needs.
7. Conclusion
IaaS services are expected to continue to play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of businesses. IaaS services are expected to see significant growth in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. With the rise of big data and the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making, IaaS providers are expected to be critical in supporting these initiatives, providing the scalable computing power required to support advanced analytics and machine learning workloads. IaaS services are also expected to support the increasing demand for edge computing. With the proliferation of IoT devices and the rise of real-time applications, IaaS providers are expected to provide the necessary infrastructure and tools to support these initiatives, enabling organizations to process data and perform analysis. As a result, many organizations have turned to IaaS to support their digital transformation efforts, leveraging cloud computing services to implement new technologies and services that enable them to serve customers better, improve operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. The future of IaaS services looks promising and will continue to be a critical enabler of digital transformation for businesses of all sizes and industries.
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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, IT Systems Management
Article | September 14, 2023
Discover the list of best hyperconverged infrastructure books and gain knowledge on the latest advancements in HCI and process design & explore areas for HCI improvements in the infrastructure domain.
This comprehensive guide presents a curated selection of top books to consider for adopting Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) in IT infrastructure. Organizations increasingly recognize HCI as a transformative solution that streamlines data center management, enhances scalability, and optimizes resource utilization. To navigate this technology effectively, businesses must equip themselves with the proper knowledge and insights from authoritative sources. The carefully compiled list of books featured here offers valuable information, providing IT professionals and decision-makers with a solid foundation to make informed choices and successfully implement HCI within their IT infrastructure.
1. Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers: Demystifying HCI
Author: Sam Halabi
Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers: Demystifying HCI is a highly informative and authoritative guide that provides a clear understanding of Hyperconverged Infrastructure technology. Written for technical professionals and IT managers, the book offers a vendor-neutral perspective on HCI, covering its use cases and comparing leading hyperconvergence solutions in the market. Halabi effectively explains HCI's benefits, combining storage, computing, and networking into a single system, offering simplicity, scalability, and flexibility without sacrificing control. The book explores computing, virtualization, and software-defined storage advancements, highlighting the improvements they bring to data center designs. The author guides readers through the HCI lifecycle, including evaluation, planning, implementation, and management. The book also delves into HCI applications such as DevOps, virtual desktops, and disaster recovery, presenting a new application deployment and management model.
2. Hyperconverged Infrastructure: A Complete Guide
Author: The Art of Service - Hyperconverged Infrastructure Publishing
This book is a valuable resource for individuals and organizations seeking to understand and leverage the potential of hyperconverged infrastructure. This guide takes a question-based approach, empowering readers to uncover challenges and develop effective solutions. The guide provides a comprehensive self-assessment tool covering seven core HCI maturity levels. With updated case-based questions, readers can diagnose their HCI projects, initiatives, organizations, and processes based on accepted diagnostic standards and practices. It helps readers identify areas where HCI improvements can be made and provides a clear picture of the attention those areas require, enabling them to lead their organizations effectively and address what truly matters. It empowers readers to make their HCI investments work better by guiding them through asking the right questions and seeking innovative perspectives.
3. Hyperconverged Infrastructure: Practical Tools for Self-Assessment
Author: Gerardus Blokdyk
The book is a valuable resource for individuals in diverse business roles seeking to optimize their Hyperconverged infrastructure investments. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the integration of HCI with other business initiatives and the monitoring of HCI activities' effectiveness. The guide emphasizes the use of HCI data and information to support organizational decision-making and foster innovation. One of the strengths of this guide lies in its focus on leveraging HCI data and information for organizational decision-making and innovation. The self-assessment tool helps identify areas for improvement, with case-based questions organized into seven core areas of process design. Nevertheless, this guide equips readers with the necessary tools and insights to maximize the value of HCI investments, align with business objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
4. Hyper-converged Infrastructure Standard Requirements
Author: Gerardus Blokdyk
This book offers individuals various business roles considering or exploring hyper-converged infrastructure implementation. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and understanding the challenges and hyperconvergence solutions related to HCI. It provides a set of organized case-based questions, enabling readers to diagnose their HCI projects and identify areas for improvement. The self-assessment tool helps organizations implement evidence-based best practices and integrate the latest advancements in HCI and process design. With the Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Scorecard, readers can gain a clear understanding of the areas that require attention and prioritize their efforts accordingly. The digital components accompanying the book provide additional resources to support organizations in their HCI journey.
5. The Gorilla Guide to Hyperconverged Infrastructure Implementation Strategies
Author: Scott D. Lowe
The Gorilla Guide to Hyperconverged Infrastructure Implementation Strategies is a book designed for strategic planners seeking innovative segmentation methods. This book offers individuals various business roles exploring HCI implementation. It starts with the architecture of hyper-converged architecture, followed by Exploring the Intersection of Software-Defined Networking and HCI. It delved into addressing the pain points and storage performance in HCI, with relevant use cases for practical examples. It covers data-center consolidation, test and development environments, and HCI economics, for its impact on the IT budget. It helps organizations implement evidence-based best practices and integrate the latest advancements in HCI and process design.
6. The 2022 Report on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: World Market Segmentation by City
Author: Prof Philip M. Parker
The '2022 Report on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: World Market Segmentation by City' is a book designed for global strategic planners seeking innovative segmentation methods. This report covers over 2,000 cities across 200 countries, providing insights into the estimated market size (latent demand) of hyper-converged infrastructure in each significant city worldwide. The report ranks these cities based on their market size relative to their respective countries, geographic regions, and global market. The sales of hyper-converged infrastructure encompass a wide range of products, including hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V, used for various purposes like virtual desktop infrastructure, server virtualization, data protection, and cloud solutions. Prominent companies in the industry, including VMware, Nutanix, Maxta, and others are covered in the report. The information presented is gathered from public sources, including news, press releases, and industry players, and is reported in U.S. dollars without adjusting for inflation.
7. The 2020-2025 World Outlook for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Author: Prof Philip M. Parker
The World Outlook for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure study comprehensively analyzes the global market across more than 190 countries. It offers estimates of the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for each country, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars. The report also presents the country's share as a percentage of the region and the global market, enabling readers to assess its relative position. The study generates latent demand estimates using econometric models that project economic dynamics within and between countries. While it does not delve into specific market players or product details, it takes a strategic, long-term perspective, disregarding short-term cyclical fluctuations and focusing on aggregated trends. A multi-stage methodology, often taught in graduate business courses on international strategic planning, was employed to formulate these estimates.
Wrap-up
The adoption of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure represents a significant opportunity for businesses to revolutionize their IT infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new levels of agility and scalability. The books recommended in this listicle serve as indispensable resources for IT professionals and decision-makers seeking to embark on an HCI journey.
By investing in the knowledge imparted by these authoritative texts, you empower yourself and your organization to leverage the full potential of HCI and stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Remember, success in adopting HCI lies not only in the technology itself but also in the understanding and expertise gained through continuous learning and exploration.
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Application Infrastructure
Article | August 8, 2022
Nowadays, SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS are some of the most common names across the B2B and B2C sectors. This is because they have become the most efficient and go-to tool for starting a business.
Together, they are significantly changing business operations around the globe and have emerged as separate sectors, revamping concepts of various product development, building and delivery processes.
SaaS Vs PaaS Vs IaaS
Each cloud computing model offers specific features and functionalities. Therefore, your organization must understand the differences.
Whether you require cloud-based software to create customized applications, get complete control over your entire infrastructure without physically maintaining it, or simply for storage options, there is a cloud service for you.
No matter what you choose, migrating to the cloud is the future of your business and technology.
What is the Difference?
IaaS: Aka Infrastructure as a Service IaaS allows organizations to manage their business resources such as their servers, network, and data storage on the cloud.
PaaS: Aka Platform as a Service allows businesses and developers to build, host, and deploy consumer-facing apps.
SaaS: Aka Software as a Service offers businesses and consumers cloud-based tools and applications for everyday use.
You can easily access all three cloud computing tools on the internet browser or online apps.
A great example would be Google Docs; Instead of working on one MS Word document and sending it around to each other, Google Docs allows your team to work and simultaneously collaborate online.
The Market Value
A recent report says that by 2028, the global SaaS market will be worth $716.52 billion, and by 2030, the global PaaS market will be worth $319 billion. Moreover, the global IaaS market is expected to be worth $292.58 billion by 2028, giving market players many opportunities.
XaaS: Everything as a Service
Another term more frequently used in IT is XaaS, short for Everything as a Service. It has emerged as a critical enabler of the Autonomous Digital Enterprise.
XaaS is a term for highly customized, responsive, data-driven products and services that are entirely in the hands of the customer and based on the information they give through everyday IoT devices like cell phones and thermostats.
Businesses can utilize this data generated over the cloud to deepen their customer relationships, sustain the sale beyond the initial product purchase and innovate faster.
Conclusion
Cloud computing is not restricted by physical hardware or office space. On the contrary, it allows your remote teams to work more effectively and seamlessly than ever, boosting productivity. Therefore, it offers maximum flexibility and scalability.
IaaS, SaaS, PaaS; whichever solution you choose, options are always available to help you and your team move into cloud computing.
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