Tag: Virtualization

Evolution of Compute and Big data

The primitive cloud, better known as “virtualization” evolved as a way to abstract the physical infrastructure which used to be manually deployed. The evolution of cloud computing from plain server virtualization is depicted in the flow below developed by Gartner in 2012 [1]. The first big step in compute evolution was from physical servers to… Read more Evolution of Compute and Big data

Let's take a deeper look into server virtualization benefits and disadvantages

In our first class we discussed IT fundamentals. One of the topics explained was Virtualized Data Center, and more specifically, the benefits from it. There are two main positive outcomes from virtualization: increased hardware utilization and improved business processes. After doing some research and reading articles about the topic, I found some less obvious perks… Read more Let's take a deeper look into server virtualization benefits and disadvantages

A game of cat and mouse

Let’s face it: Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to tunnel into your network or disrupt your business. According to The State of Cyber Security 2017 survey, by ISACA, 53% of cyber security professionals reported an increase in the overall number of attacks in 2016 compared to 2015. In terms of the specific kinds… Read more A game of cat and mouse

Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT

Having worked with several Tier 1 wireless carriers closely as customers since 2008, I found John Donovan’s clear explanation of market challenges to be outstanding. As he noted, AT&T and Apple had an exclusive relationship for the iPhone from inception, and the company’s proven history with long-term research has shown their commitment to delivering a… Read more Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT