Training in Business

Training in Business Resources and Trends

Cisco Bets on Data Centers

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On the surface, it would seem the explosive growth of the cloud should be turning data centers into relics of old-school computing. But the reality is quite the opposite. Data centers are more relevant and necessary than ever, all thanks to their ability to support the cloud with scalable data storage. In fact, the partnership of cloud and colocation is so successful that the market for global data-center colocation is predicted to grow from $25.07 billion in 2014 to $44.69 billion by the end of 2019.

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C-Suite and Techies: 6 Concepts for Understanding Source of Threats

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When designing security it is important to understand what you are attempting to protect as well as what you are protecting against. What you are protecting are your assets and business processes. An asset is anything used in a business task. Without assets your organization could not function and would not exist. Your business processes are the activities performed to accomplish your mission or goals as well as providing products or services to your customers. What you are protecting against are the threats that could harm your assets or interrupt your business tasks.

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It’s the End of the Road for Windows Server 2003

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Microsoft has announced the EoS (End of Support) for Windows Server 2003. It’s likely that you have a few questions regarding exactly what this means for you and your organization. Aside from having to move to a new operating system, your infrastructure as a whole will include some changes you might not have considered.

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6.23.15NegotiationInstitute

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Ask C-suite executives why they resist sending their female employees to negotiation training programs and — behind closed doors, at least — they’ll admit to a common concern: that these employees will come back and ask for more money.

While the struggle for pay parity leads the news cycle, the fear that women workers will exploit company-funded skills training for personal gain honestly misses the point. In fact, teaching women to negotiate more effectively typically benefits the entire organization.

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