An often overlooked part of IT network infrastructure management is network security. The majority of business networks, even for small businesses, have a large variety of heterogeneous devices that are working together to provide the services for the various...
Historically, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has its roots in mechanical and electrical engineering, specifically the automotive industry. Its use was pioneered to manage a product (for instance, a car) from inception and on through computer-aided design (CAD),...
Developing new and innovative products is essential for companies to survive and thrive -- however safety can never take a backseat to innovation. That is why many companies, like those in the Medical Devices, Aeronautics and Automotive industries, have strict...
One of the more common requests I receive from users is that their computer is running slowly, or even worse, they're getting a popup saying that their machine is infected with a virus and Extreme AntiVirus 2013 can remove that virus for the low low cost of $39.95!...
As technology has advanced, it's become more complex -- and with complexity comes the issue of tracking and monitoring the different processes and their corresponding data. In non-critical applications, the extent of this reporting is often minimal. However, in...
Ensuring servers provide consistent performance is a primary goal for all infrastructure management services . A large portion of our servers are in a virtualized environment, and the additional complexity involved there can present some challenging performance...
This week we have a look at HD Tune, which analyzes and benchmarks storage devices. HD Tune can be used on either hard disk drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD), which allows for comparisons between these different types of devices. Here are some useful features...
Quickly bringing innovative products to market is every manufacturer’s goal. To make that happen, companies often rely on two key processes: New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD). NPI focuses on the manufacturing and launch phases, while...
Manufacturing success often hinges on efficiency and precision, yet many organizations unknowingly suffer from “component chaos.” This chaos occurs when poor parts and supplier management lead to wasted time, increased costs, and diminished revenue. Without proper...
Product development is inherently a complex process, requiring problem-solving and project management skills. Lean manufacturing principles have helped relieve some of this complexity by revolutionizing the way products are designed and created. These principles...
I will assume that everyone reading this is familiar with Dropbox -- my favorite program ever -- but I would like to highlight some newer features and espouse the virtues of this program in case anyone is still living in 2007. Dropbox acts as a shared folder between...
As the push towards the cloud continues, the inertia of its popularity can leave CTOs with the impression that the world is black and white with only two options: in the cloud or not in the cloud. The nuances and diversity of solutions can therefore be lost in the...