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06 February 2025
Explainer
What Is ITSM (IT Service Management)?

IT service management (ITSM) is the practice of planning, implementing, managing and optimizing IT services to meet user needs and business goals.

Network topology
22 January 2025
Explainer
What Is Interoperability?

Interoperability is a standards-based approach for enabling different IT systems to exchange data with minimal end user intervention.

Interoperability
15 January 2025
Insights
IT Cost Optimization Framework and Strategies

Six strategies for achieving IT cost optimization.

IT infrastructure
07 January 2025
Explainer
What Is Network Configuration?

Network configuration is the process of setting up the policies, controls and data flows that allow devices and systems to communicate across a computing network.

Network management
05 December 2024
Explainer
What are Mission-Critical Applications?

Mission-critical applications are applications that must function for an enterprise to conduct normal business operations.

Mission-critical applications
29 November 2024
Explainer
What Is Software Asset Management?

Software asset management (SAM) is a set of practices for planning, managing and optimizing an organization's software assets throughout their lifecycle.

Software asset management
22 November 2024
Explainer
Control Plane vs. Data Plane

The control plane is where key decisions about network design and functionality are taken, while the data plane is where actual compute tasks are performed and data is moved between devices.

Network management
31 October 2024
Explainer
What is a Control Plane?

A control plane is a critical part of a computer network that carries information through the network and the path data travels between devices.

Network management
30 October 2024
Explainer
What Are Hypervisors?

A hypervisor is software that enables multiple instances of operating systems to run on the same physical computing resources.

Hypervisor
24 October 2024
Explainer
What Is Network Topology?

Network topology refers to the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a computer network, which governs how data flows between devices.

Network topology
23 October 2024
Explainer
What is the Linux Kernel?

The Linux kernel is a free, open-source kernel that forms a critical interface between the hardware and software layers in a computer's OS.

Operating systems
23 September 2024
Insights
Firmware vs. Software

Although firmware and software are so similar that they are often used interchangeably, there are a few critical differences worth understanding.

Firmware
02 September 2024
Think Like a Chief Automation Officer to Deliver a Reliable Consumer Experience in Unreliable Times

Ensure a reliable consumer experience by adopting a Chief Automation Officer mindset, proactively maintaining IT systems to withstand weather volatility.

Network management
29 August 2024
Why ISO modernization is so important for financial institutions

Migrate to ISO 20022, the new financial messaging standard, to improve payment processes, enhance compliance, and streamline operations for financial institutions.

IT management
29 August 2024
What Is a Workflow Engine?

A workflow engine, like automation October 28 software, is software for managing workflows that enables higher-value work & increases efficiency.

Network management
29 August 2024
Modern Architecture and Modernising for the Future

Discover how modern architecture empowers you to customise and control your IT landscape, integrating flexible data for a transformative future.

IT infrastructure
26 August 2024
The History of Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The central processing unit (CPU) is the computer's brain that handles task processing, functions and manages computer activity.

IT infrastructure
21 August 2024
What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?

A look at virtual desktop infrastructure, how it works, and the benefits it brings, like allowing employees to work outside the office.

Desktop virtualization
31 July 2024
Business Contingency Plan Examples: Prepare for the unexpected

Contingency planning is the art of preparing for the unexpected. But where do you start?

Disaster recovery
19 July 2024
8 ways to modernize your IT management for a product-centric organization

Update your IT functions by shifting to an IT model that’s agile and product-centric to modernize your entire organization for the digital world.

IT management
18 July 2024
Insights
10 industries that use distributed computing

Distributed computing is a process that uses numerous computing resources in different operating locations to mimic a single computer.

Distributed computing
17 July 2024
Building a Successful Disaster Recovery Strategy

A disaster recovery strategy lays out how your businesses will respond to a number of unplanned incidents.

Disaster recovery
17 July 2024
Cyber Recovery vs. Disaster Recovery: What’s the difference? 

Cybersecurity and cyber recovery are types of disaster recovery practices that focus on attempts to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy critical data.

Disaster recovery
12 July 2024
Explainer
What is distributed computing?

Distributed computing uses numerous computing resources in different operating locations for a single computing purpose.

Distributed computing
11 July 2024
Explainer
What Is Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)?

Network functions virtualization is a process that moves network functions such as load balancing and encryption from physical hardware to virtual machines.

Network optimization
01 July 2024
Explainer
What Is Computer Networking?

Computer networking is the process of connecting two or more computing devices to enable the transmission and exchange of information and resources.

Networks
28 June 2024
Video
Disaster recovery vs backup: What's the difference? | Technology Explained

Bradley Knapp with IBM Cloud answers these questions and many more as he breaks down the differences and similarities between disaster recovery and backup.

Disaster recovery
18 June 2024
IT Infrastructure

Leverage educational content like blogs, articles, reports and more, crafted by IBM experts, on emerging IT infrastructure technologies.

IT infrastructure
17 June 2024
Insights
Immutable backup strategies with cloud storage

IBM Cloud Object Storage is a versatile and scalable solution that is crucial for storing and protecting data backups.

Data backup and recovery
11 June 2024
Explainer
What Is the OSI Model?

The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual model that divides network communication and interoperability into seven abstract layers.

Networks
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