Most RecentMost ViewedMost LikesData Center Optimization Initiative Redux There are a number of new metrics in the Data Center Optimization Initiativearound availability, virtualization, and power efficiency. These are important, but in the end, the only metric that really counts is mission delivery. Becoming Cloud Smart(er) Implementing a healthy data posture before migrating to the cloud is a best practice. Without proper data management, a multi-cloud environment can quickly become a set of disconnectedsilos, incapable of sharing data or compounding costs and risks. Your influence is your greatest asset The idea of being influential is all around us. From politics to pop culture, lists of influencers are published all the time. Open your mind to open innovation Innovation is always a hot topic. And while putting the word “innovation” in an office title or position description is an important step, it doesn’t suddenly make your organization innovative. Open your data to inspire trust We live in a time of historic distrust in institutions, especially governments. As a former Fed and a believer in public service, this greatly troubles me. Look before you leap to the cloud Given rising storage and egress costs for data, it becomes even more important to be able to think about cloud migrations and data together. Privacy is making a comeback There was time, not long ago, when we described our society as post-privacy. People across all generations (not just the Millennials), used social media to share all sorts of personal information, without regard to privacy. Big data is revolutionizing health care Digital transformations are complex. However, I believe the highly sensitive and critical nature of medical data makes these initiatives in healthcare unique.
