Steven Versa

What's the best way to gain user adoption on cloud enterprise software projects?

Data Center

IT Operations

May 30, 2011

Steven Versa recommends this answer by Jonathan Gross

That's a really tough/good question.
In many cases, reluctance to support cloud projects can be traced to concerns over data security, data privacy and access reliability. It's easy to point to recent cloud failures as examples of why the cloud isn't perfect.
I think it's very ... more

Human Resources

What is the most important factor in regional or national site selection for data centers?

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May 30, 2011

Steven Versa and 7 other people answered this question

All great points! I really liked Bradford's answer! he hit all the most important points for when selecting a data center site. You do have to make sure that you can survive or be least closest to any potential disaster. Great posts all in all. more

Should virtual servers be backed-up the same way as physical servers?

Data Center

May 30, 2011

Steven Versa and 3 other people answered this question

I like Andrew's answer because it really covers all aspects of what is necessary to implement an appropriate backup system for a virtualized environment. As well A lot of organization do implement an off site back up system and plan for data that is considered ... more

Cloud Computing: What are the limitations?

May 30, 2011

Steven Versa and 6 other people answered this question

Brielle,
There really aren't any real limitations to what you can do with cloud computing. The only thing that would really limit cloud is bandwidth and finances to be honest. Otherwise the internet and most internet applications and what not are all really one big ... more

How do online backup solutions and cloud storage compare?

Data

Servers and Storage

May 30, 2011

Steven Versa and 2 other people answered this question

It also depends on what type of back up you're looking for. Are you looking for back up intended for a restore if something goes down? Or are you just looking for storage for files that do not change or get used often and will ... more

Backup and Recovery Solutions

Given the supposed improvements in ERP flexibility, is customization still a major problem?

Cloud Storage

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May 25, 2011

Steven Versa and 6 other people answered this question

Customization from either SAP or Oracle ERP's has become much more streamlined as of late allowing a customer to be able to really fine tune how they want their ERP to work and also leave out the parts that do not help them or bring ... more

Is there a correlation between the size of a company and the success of the ERP solution?

May 25, 2011

Steven Versa and 1 other person answered this question

I would also suggest looking at Modular ERP systems. They allow you to fine tune what you need and do not need. thus allowing you to streamline your ERP process and make it more intelligent and offer more ROI. SAP I know you can add ... more

ROI of virtualizing my servers?

ERP

ERP Solutions

May 19, 2011

Steven Versa and 3 other people answered this question

It very much depends on a few variables, to be quite honest. How many systems you have, and how old they are. As well you would have to consider how you software licensing agreement is and how would virtualization affect that. Another thing to look ... more

What is significant about SAP's in-memory technology? Will it be disruptive?

Data Center Costs

Data Center Managemetn

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May 13, 2011

Steven Versa and 2 other people answered this question

HI Brielle,
I saw your post and sent out a request to get you some information. Here are some links about the IBM and SAP partnership and how the in-memory technology offering will benefit a business. As well two of our SME's will be at ... more

Why is centralized storage so important for enterprise virtualization?

Applications

Business Intelligence

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May 13, 2011

Steven Versa and 1 other person answered this question

As well to add to what Steven said. When working with centralized storage you will see that storage can be provisioned more easily as well. Another thing to note with centralized storage is that is offers a way to simplify an environment by not having ... more

Enterprise Virtualization

Centralized Storage

Servers and Storage

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May 13, 2011

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What is a good reason for NOT switching to a cloud computing system?

As well not every organization has to be on a public cloud. For security purposes a company can roll out a private cloud in house and be able to have the equipment there and available as they need it. Also there is a pay as ... more

Cloud Computing Implementation

Cloud Computing Costs

Cloud Computing Regulations

May 4, 2011

Steven Versa and 1 other person answered this question

What are your thoughts on IBM's "Smart Business Cloud" offering?

Hi Brielle,
I'm with IBM and I can give some insight about our Cloud strategy. Cloud is only going to continue to grow because of the value it brings to its users within the marketplace. No longer do companies have to spend in ordinate amounts ... more

Are infrastructure "stacks" a good strategy?

IBM

Public Cloud

May 4, 2011

Steven Versa and 5 other people answered this question

Hi Robert,
I noticed you were looking for some references that are public about large business who have had successful cloud implementations. This is off our main website at the bottom of the page do have a look at the published case studies this will ... more

What are the key differences between an "on demand" and "SaaS" solution?

Infrastructure

Feb. 17, 2011

Steven Versa and 3 other people answered this question

From our perspective when using these terms on demand stands for being able turn services on and off as it is needed by the customer.
Software as a service has two key differentiators; firstly the software is not owned by the customer but is rented and ... more

What are the top signs that your company is ready to implement an ERP solution?

Sales

Business Intelligence

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Feb. 17, 2011

Steven Versa and 4 other people answered this question

I was going to respond to this, but Craig has answered the question very well. There is not much to build on on top of this. So I will keep my post short and sweet.
When speaking with a customer looking to implement or at least ... more

Feb. 17, 2011

Steven Versa and 1 other person answered this question

Who are some of NEC Unified's competitors?

For unified solution for businesses the two largest competitiors at the moment would be both Cisco and IBM. Though the two have two different ideologies when it comes to unified communications and IT frame works.
IBM uses modular and scalable solutions to ensure a solution ... more

Private clouds: can they exist? Are they needed?

Feb. 3, 2011

Steven Versa and 8 other people answered this question

I would also look at the IBM private cloud offerings. They have both for Unix and X86 users blade cloud options available. Private clouds provide excellent ROI because the organization can have the hardware in house, their data in house, and security they need and ... more

Do imports from China drive higher rates of innovation in the United States and Europe?

Hybrid Cloud Computing

IT Infrastructure

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Feb. 3, 2011

Steven Versa and 2 other people answered this question

Scott I think this is a driving factor for business within NA and EU to reconsider how they are doing business. Competition always breeds innovation, and looking from both a EU and NA business perspective there has been some stagnation within those market places from ... more

Economy

Cloud and cost savings...

China

Europe

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Feb. 3, 2011

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I am a employee with IBM and have been working a lot with our cloud teams, since cloud has gone mainstream we do see the market trending in that direction because of the cost savings. I just wanted to post some of the studies we've ... more

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