- Power is a problem. Cloud is the answerJune 9, 2011The majority of data center operators are relying on server virtualization, hot and cold aisle containment, and power-monitoring software as means to make their operations more energy-efficient, accor...
- Coupons.com Gets $200 Million; $100 Million is for Tech, Staff DevelopmentJune 9, 2011With Groupon going public, the promotions space is getting tremendously revved up. Hoping to get in on the action are promotional relatives of the deals space, including providers of grocery “cents...
- Using AWS for DR when your solution is not in the CloudJune 9, 2011In my previous post in this series on resilience of non cloudy solutions I discussed how to approach obtaining exactly what was acceptable to the business to achieve an appropriate DR solution . In...
- The Industrialization of Cloud ComputingJune 9, 2011Cloud Computing Starts to MatureThe emphasis in the cloud is shifting from public to private cloud computing deployments.Now that cloud computing is firmly established on the IT agenda, the conversat...
- Can big data make Groupon profitable?June 9, 2011Groupon’s prospectus for an IPO valuing it as high as $30 billion started arguments over the company’s huge losses, and right now it’s more or less still in the Yellow Pages business. But as I...
- The Problem with Content Marketing [infographic]June 9, 2011Content marketing today is an amazing opportunity for small and large businesses because the barriers to entry that once existed (technology, talent, databases and content acceptance) are now gone. Un...
- Will Content Strategy Save Marketing?June 9, 2011The media habits of today’s B2B buyer have changed dramatically in just the past few years, and yet B2B Marketing departments are struggling to keep up. Pull back the covers of most B2B Marketing?...
- There’s a perfect ad for everyoneJune 9, 2011It’s been an exciting year in the display advertising business—the movement of media online and the emergence of new technologies are causing incredible growth, and we’re investing significantly...
- Mega Session: SEO Vets Take All Comers — SMX AdvancedJune 8, 2011This is a “PowerPoint-free” panel of search marketing vets who take questions on SEO issues. I gave my wrists a rest on the last session and now feel refreshed enough to liveblo...
- How to Lose Website Visitors in the First 5 MinutesJune 9, 2011Today’s post is a guest article by Tim Eyre on website usability. As you may have noticed, I’ve recently updated ianbrodie.com to simplify it a little, increase font sizes and make it just that b...
- What are the 'low hanging fruit' opportunities for SEO?June 9, 2011We've covered SEO tips for SMEs and mobile search, now were asking contributors to Econsultancy’s new SEO Best Practice Guide about the low hanging fruit - things that companies can implement e...
- Web Host SoftLayer Adds Ksplice Uptrack for No-Reboot Linux OS Updates - Web Host Industry ReviewJune 9, 2011TheHostingNews.com (press release)Web Host SoftLayer Adds Ksplice Uptrack for No-Reboot Linux OS UpdatesWeb Host Industry Review(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Managed and cloud hosting provider SoftLay...
- About that ‘Unassailable Economic Argument’ for Public Cloud ComputingJune 9, 2011- Lori MacVittie, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at F5 Networks (www.f5.com), says: Turns out that ‘unassailable’ economic argument for public cloud computing is very assailable. The economi...
- Amazon’s Data Center Container "Perdix" something we haven’t seenJune 8, 2011Yesterday I went to Amazon’s Technology Open House. Here is a 1/4 of the crowd getting food and drinks early before James Hamilton’s keynote. In James’s presentation he has a secti...
- IPv6 Day Provides Test-Drive for Internet TransitionJune 9, 2011World IPv6 day has come and gone with no major incidents, a burst of publicity and a modest bump upwards in the volume of Internet traffic over IPv6.
- ShopKeep brings an iPad-based Cash Register to life (and Web, and Mac and PC)June 9, 2011I liked a YouTube video: Are you a small retail store? Do you need a better cash register? Well, ShopKeep.com visited me yesterday and showed me their new system and explained why it works better than...
- B2B Advertising on LinkedInJune 9, 2011Guest post by Matt Krautstrunk As many marketers already know, LinkedIn is a hotbed for the B2B industry. If you are looking to attract new talent, new customers or simply brand your...
- IBM France is a Social Business ! 25K IBMers on Twitter!June 9, 2011IBM France (@henririmbaud) has launched a fantastic initiative, a video where IBMers talked about their use of Twitter, and how it helped them in their daily work. AT IBM Marketers, Sales, Tec...
- A lesson from Zappo’s: The Like button is not a social media strategyJune 9, 2011Since its introduction, the Like button has provided as many difficulties as it has opportunities for brands. It seems to be largely responsible for the near-meaningless race to numbers we’re now ex...
- Getting Users to Sign Up: Factors in Design and ContentJune 9, 2011Advertise here with BSA Conversions can be tricky to accomplish on any website. A conversion could mean more sales, more registered users or simply more engaged users. Having a great product and deliv...
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