Joe Roush
IT Strategic Plans: 5 Great Examples from Higher Education and Why You Should Read Them
BY Joe RoushJoe Roush

Introduction No two strategic plans are created equal, nor should they be. An organization’s IT Strategic plan should reflect the unique needs of the organization as well as the market in which it operates. Higher education is no different. While many universities share similar challenges, the solutions to those challenges must be considered in the overall context of each university individually. This article is intended to provide some great examples of strategic plans to help make the creation of your plan a bit more insightful. While every university has their own take on the strategic planning, process, I tried to find examples that have unique approaches that can inspire thinking that is more creative in your strategic planning efforts. Things to look for in strategic … [Read More]

SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS: What’s The Difference and How To Choose
BY Stephen WattsStephen Watts

While the cloud is an extremely hot topic from small businesses all the way to global enterprises, it is still a pretty broad concept that covers a lot of online territory. As you begin to consider switching your business to the cloud, whether it be for … [Read More...]

Transforming DB2 for the Demands of Digital Healthcare
BY Mario MuscoloMario Muscolo

Since 1893, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has provided recovering, disabled, and chronically ill patients with expert, cost-effective care in their homes and communities. On any given day, VNSNY provides home- and community-based healthcare … [Read More...]

4 Reasons You Need a Mainframe Cost Analyzer Solution
BY Tom VogelTom Vogel

The most successful organizations across all industries are leveraging the mainframe for digital business. Mainframe digital business leaders are gathering and analyzing data to drive business value and financial performance. You might be surprised at the … [Read More...]

Service Integration and Management (SIAM) For Beginners
BY Stephen WattsStephen Watts

There are few industries more demanding than IT when it comes to exceeding expectations. Tech startups and large businesses alike, feel the pressure to perform in innovative ways beyond industry standards as they navigate a competitive market. Oftentimes, this … [Read More...]

What is Batch Processing? Batch Processing Explained
BY Stephen WattsStephen Watts

Simply put, Batch Processing is the process by which a computer completes batches of jobs, often simultaneously, in non-stop, sequential order. It’s also a command that ensures large jobs are computed in small parts for efficiency during the debugging … [Read More...]

Flip the Switch: Making the Case for Continuous Delivery
BY Tina SturgisTina Sturgis

Making the case for DevOps and Continuous Delivery (CD) can be tricky for some and downright frustrating for others. While the efficiency and cost-savings realized by implementing Continuous Delivery are monumental, the cultural enterprise shift should not be … [Read More...]

9 Pressing IT Security Challenges – and How to Mitigate Them
BY Antonio VargasAntonio Vargas

The list of threats that keep IT security professionals up at night can seem almost endless – and it gets longer every day. With the transformation and digitization of business, IT security has never been more important or under more pressure from both … [Read More...]

Learn How to Automate Data Pipelines Across a Hybrid Environment
BY Alana FraileyAlana Frailey

Walk through a company’s journey to automate data pipelines across a hybrid environment with Basil Faruqui and Jon Ouimet of BMC Software at the Strata Data Conference in New York City. During their technical session, Basil and Jon will discuss the realities … [Read More...]

Load Testing, Performance Testing and Stress Testing Explained
BY Stephen WattsStephen Watts

Are you a looking for ways to simulate expected pressure on your software, website or application? Load testing allows you to know if your software can handle the eventual demands from the numerous end users who will be using it. Load testing is one form of … [Read More...]

Software Requirements Specifications: How To Write SRS with Examples
BY Stephen WattsStephen Watts

Software Requirements Specifications, also known as SRS, is the term used to describe an in-depth description of a software product to be developed. It’s considered one of the initial stages of development. Think of it like the map that points you to your … [Read More...]