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Open Source KVM vs. Proprietary Approach to Virtualization

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Implementing virtualization in the data center represents the first step toward leveraging cloud-based computing and reducing costs. For example, in the case of Colosseum Online, the company needed to increase capacity to meet intense provisioning requirements, an expanding customer base, and ongoing management needs. Instead of operating as a conventional ISP with a standard server-based data center, the company wanted to offer co-location, scalable cloud capabilities, and network services.

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Are You a Cybersecurity Risk to Your Business?

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Despite all of the negativity in the world, as individuals we have a very positive or inflated opinion of ourselves. If you are a business owner, such inflation may be your greatest risk. A positive attitude and high self-esteem are great. But, when it comes to business decisions and recognizing risk, a positive, self-promoting attitude can actually create unrecognizable and elusive risk.

Think about this: how many people believe they are bad drivers, loud, or disliked by others? Not many, right? Similarly, most average business owners consider themselves intelligent, very capable in all areas, and smarter, more influential, and much more savvy than the next guy or gal. That mindset creates a certain level of risk, and the risk increases as the power and influence increases.

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Top 5 Survival Tips for the New Kid in the Office

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To quote a famous frog, “It ain’t easy being green.” I see tons of advice blogs on the interwebs every spring on how new grads can ace that first job interview or snag that first job. What I’ve found lacking is some office guidance for the newbie on the payroll. So for all you recent grads who have already landed that first job, here are a few tips to help you hang on to it.

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