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Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; Every few years IT departments come to a crossroads. Hardware is coming up to the end of its usable life and a decision must be made: replace/ upgrade the on-premises data center or take a leap and migrate to the cloud. The decision can be a tough one to make, but when many enterprises weigh the pros and cons of each option, cloud is becoming the clear choice. Not only are enterprises seeing better performance and security by migrating to the cloud, they are also seeing lower costs and higher ROI. Let’s take a look ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; Do you have a plan ready for your IT infrastructure in the case of a serious disaster like a fire, flood, or earthquake? Chances are you have some form of Disaster Recovery (DR) environment in or near your business’ building, but if you were audited, would you pass with flying colors or flunk the test? Let’s take a look at some of the questions you should be prepared to answer when asked about your existing DR environment and how the cloud can help you achieve a more robust and highly available solution if a disaster ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; Arisant Summer Cookout - June 2019 - Arisant After a strong start to the year and an even stronger 2nd quarter (4th quarter in Oracle’s book,) it was time for the Arisant team to kick back and take an afternoon off as a reward for all of the hard work. Following a (not so) quick trip to Costco to pick up the makings of a Summer Cookout, we were off to John Derry Park with a bag of charcoal and enough food to feed an army. Within 30 minutes, the coals were glowing orange, brats ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; For years, IT professionals have been talking about why you should migrate to the cloud, but you still have unanswered questions and concerns which have prevented you from making the leap. Will I still have control of my data if it is in the cloud? Will I be able to meet government regulations regarding data sovereignty? How much will I have to spend to migrate all of my apps and data? How will my systems perform in the cloud? The answers to these questions are yes, it depends, probably less than your current on-premises solution, ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; Cloud migration was once a long and costly endeavor with many challenges. As such, it often made sense for businesses to maintain applications on-site. However, this is simply no longer the case.Oracle provides cloud migration best practices and tools that significantly reduce risk while increasing migration speed, with minimal disruptions. In fact, it is now more expensive to continue upgrading and maintaining an on-premises environment than it is to migrate to cloud services. Yet many businesses are still hesitant about making the transition. Cloud migration concerns Common concerns about cloud migration include: Loss of custom ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: Kyle May; The internet of things (IoT) continues to grow and have an ever-increasing impact on an organization’s ability to stay competitive in its field. There isn’t a single industry or business model that’s not impacted by IoT.Whether or not you embrace IoT is critical to your ability to effectively out-innovate your competitors and will directly affect your future success. An essential component of a successful innovation strategy is understanding how IoT is impacting your industry and devising a map for how you will incorporate IoT into your future business plans. A brief history of IoT IoT ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: ArisantAdmin; What was once science fiction is now reality. Sensor, devices, and equipment are connected in ways that could only be imagined in previous decades — allowing individuals and businesses to manage an ever-increasingly complex world with ease. Business performance is taken to new heights when internet of things (IoT) technology becomes a part of the infrastructure. To stay ahead of your competition, it’s imperative to begin planning and incorporating these technologies today.IoT is driving innovation and significantly impacting business development and success. Estimated to drive $12 trillion in economic value by 2020, IoT offers better services ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: ArisantAdmin; New security challenges designed to put your business at risk are constantly being added to the cyber-landscape. You need to protect your infrastructure, databases, applications, users, and mobile environment from the ever-changing and evolving creativity of hackers trying to gain access to your information. However, many companies continue to use outdated systems or fail to fully protect themselves.Why Oracle? Understanding what you need is the first step in addressing any security gaps you have. Knowing which company to trust with your cyber-business security is another. That’s where Oracle comes in. With over 430,000 customers in 175 ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: ArisantAdmin; When it comes to managing your IT infrastructure, do you rely on internal employees alone to keep it going? And if so, are you truly maximizing your employees’ talents while successfully meeting your company’s IT demands? If you’re a small or medium-sized business that doesn’t currently work with a cloud managed services provider (MSP), then you may be getting in the way of your own growth and development as an organization.Cloud MSPs bring a lot to the table. Many businesses don’t fully understand what cloud MSPs do and how they can enhance current IT infrastructures. Functioning ... Read More

Feed: Arisant. Author: ArisantAdmin; Financial security is essential to every business, but it’s difficult to assess. Ask yourself, how do you ensure that invoices are paid on time, purchases are properly approved, and fraud isn’t taking place? Whatever your current systems, it’s time to investigate blockchain. Blockchain technology provides a virtually impenetrable accounting system for every business, regardless of your industry.Blockchain Origins Invented in 2008, blockchain was developed for bitcoin by Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to create a public transaction ledger to ensure fraud was not taking place within the bitcoin community, without the need for a central authority ... Read More