You may have heard it first when I blogged about Microsoft’s recent announcement which indicated that they would effectively pull the plug on Windows 7 and 8/8.1 support for 6th…
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As we continue our foray into the IT trends and topics of 2016, some things are already pretty clear: Megatrends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and businesses’ heightened reliance…
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The highlights of the newest version of Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 take security and visibility upgrades of earlier versions and move toward availability, simplicity, and consistency. With only a few…
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that IT is now the lifeblood of most companies. Yet it’s alarming how many IT shops still don’t have a handle on…
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For five years, Microsoft’s SQL Server 2005 has been in its extended support phase, but its end of life is near, which can pose security risks to an organization. The…
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