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Maison Edwards

Maison Edwards has a dedicated following interested in a wide range of IT-related topics, which include, Cloud, Data Centres and Virtualization, Enterprise Applications, and Storage. Of particular interest to his audience are the ways these technologies build and rely on each other, which Maison is easily able to communicate through his writings. A particular highlight of his work is the ways in which it has been able to help organizations accelerate their migration to cloud and to realize the benefits of infrastructure modernization. 
Unmasking the Challenges and Potential of Cloud Investments: An Analysis of the HCL Tech Report
Cloud
Unmasking the Challenges and Potential of Cloud Investments: An Analysis of the HCL Tech Report

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering scalable infrastructure, on-demand compute capabilities, and a range of tools and services. However, organizations often neglect to tie cloud deployments to specific business outcomes, leading to a lack of measurable value and potential setbacks. In this article, we will explore the consequences of neglecting the connection between cloud and business outcomes

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Salesforce Boosts Environmental Sustainability with ESG Reporting in Net Zero Cloud and Launches AI-Based Social Impact Initiative
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Salesforce Boosts Environmental Sustainability with ESG Reporting in Net Zero Cloud and Launches AI-Based Social Impact Initiative

Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management platform, is set to integrate Einstein AI generative writing features into its sustainability solution, Net Zero Cloud, in the spring of 2024. This exciting development will further enhance the capabilities of Net Zero Cloud, allowing businesses to generate comprehensive reports on their environmental impact across scopes 1, 2, and 3, as well as measure

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Revolutionizing Cloud Services: An Inside Look at the Strategic Collaboration of Microsoft Azure and Oracle
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Revolutionizing Cloud Services: An Inside Look at the Strategic Collaboration of Microsoft Azure and Oracle

The collaboration between Oracle and Azure marks a significant milestone in the realm of cloud services. Oracle, renowned for its robust database product, has joined hands with Azure, a leading cloud platform by Microsoft, to offer customers access to Oracle database services running on Oracle hardware deployed within Azure’s cloud infrastructure. This joint offering, known as Oracle Database@Azure, aims to

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Unveiling the Disk-to-Disk-to-Cloud Strategy: A Bulletproof Solution for Data Protection
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Unveiling the Disk-to-Disk-to-Cloud Strategy: A Bulletproof Solution for Data Protection

In today’s digital age, the importance of data protection and backup cannot be overstated. Organizations of all sizes rely on their data for day-to-day operations and decision-making. Disk-to-disk-to-cloud (D2D2C) is an innovative data protection strategy that combines disk-based backup and cloud storage, offering the best of both worlds. Let’s explore the benefits and steps of this strategy in detail. Enhanced

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Boosting Cloud Capabilities: A Look into Apple’s New iCloud+ Plans
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Boosting Cloud Capabilities: A Look into Apple’s New iCloud+ Plans

Apple has recently announced the launch of two new premium iCloud plans known as iCloud+. These plans offer users additional cloud storage options, aligning with Apple’s goal of encouraging users to store more of their data within the Apple ecosystem. By doing so, Apple makes it more challenging for users to switch to competing platforms as they would face the

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Streamline Your Billing Ecosystem with Subscription Billing Management
Enterprise Applications
Streamline Your Billing Ecosystem with Subscription Billing Management

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing subscriptions and recurring billing can be a daunting task. However, subscription billing management steps in to streamline your entire billing ecosystem, bringing harmony, efficiency, and accuracy to your financial processes. This article explores the importance of subscription billing management and highlights its various benefits. Streamlining Billing Processes Subscription billing management effortlessly handles alterations, such

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Navigating the Storm: Expert Advice on Proactive Response Strategies for Cloud Service Outages
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Navigating the Storm: Expert Advice on Proactive Response Strategies for Cloud Service Outages

The increasing reliance on public cloud services has brought forth a concerning trend – outages. These unexpected disruptions can have far-reaching consequences for companies, both financially and in terms of reputation. As the frequency of outages continues to rise, businesses are confronted with tough decisions on how to mitigate the impact. In this article, we will delve into the implications

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Rebalancing the Cloud: How High-Cloud Costs Drive Enterprises towards Private Cloud Adoption & OpenStack Implementation
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Rebalancing the Cloud: How High-Cloud Costs Drive Enterprises towards Private Cloud Adoption & OpenStack Implementation

In recent years, private clouds have been overshadowed by the rise of public cloud providers, which offer numerous advantages in terms of scalability and flexibility. However, upon closer examination, the advantages of private clouds over traditional on-premises hosting become apparent. Moreover, with the changing landscape of cloud technology and the evolving needs of enterprises, private clouds are experiencing a resurgence.

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Prospect Center in Frederick County to be Transformed into a Government Office Facility with a Data Center
Data Centres and Virtualization
Prospect Center in Frederick County to be Transformed into a Government Office Facility with a Data Center

Frederick County in Maryland is embarking on an ambitious project to convert the Prospect Center into a state-of-the-art government office facility that will house multiple agencies, including a 911 call center and a data center. This transformation aims to provide a centralized location for essential government services and improve operational efficiency. The inclusion of a data center will support the

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Kernfull Next Unveils Plans for Swedish SMR Campus Powering Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
Kernfull Next Unveils Plans for Swedish SMR Campus Powering Data Centers

Swedish nuclear company Kärnfull Next has recently revealed its ambitious plans to establish a campus of small modular reactors (SMRs) along the Swedish coast. The primary objective of this venture is to power data centers, addressing the increasing global demand for electricity with a resilient and decarbonized supply. This article delves into the benefits of SMRs, the timeline and feasibility

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Empowering Enterprise Cloud Modernization: VMware and Oracle Enhance Partnership for Streamlined Workloads on OCI
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Empowering Enterprise Cloud Modernization: VMware and Oracle Enhance Partnership for Streamlined Workloads on OCI

VMware, a leading provider of virtualization and cloud computing software, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Oracle, a global technology company. This collaboration aims to empower customers to modernize their VMware workloads on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). By combining the strengths of VMware and Oracle, businesses can optimize their cloud strategies and enhance operational efficiency. VMware Cloud Universal

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Unleashing Business Agility: The Crucial Role of Modern Infrastructure in Cloud-Based Digital Transformation
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Unleashing Business Agility: The Crucial Role of Modern Infrastructure in Cloud-Based Digital Transformation

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly leveraging the cloud operating model to drive agility and innovation. Central to this transformation is the modernization of every infrastructure component to ensure seamless integration and efficient utilization. This article explores the crucial role of load balancers within the infrastructure and emphasizes the need for their complete modernization to achieve the

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