The benefits of serverless computing include cost and time savings, development flexibility, and increased performance, to name a few benefits. Is that enough for companies to engage in serverless computing services? Tech Pro Research conducted an online survey in April 2019 to find out. The survey asked the following questions: When does your organization plan […]

Serverless computing is changing the way applications are built, deployed, and consumed. This ebook looks at how this trend is affecting businesses and IT. From the ebook: Serverless architecture is not, despite its name, the elimination of servers from distributed applications. Serverless architecture refers to a kind of illusion, originally made for the sake of […]

Kubernetes enables the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. This ebook explains why the ecosystem matters, ways to take advantage of it, and how it may contribute to the future of the cloud. From the ebook: Kubernetes is not exactly under-the-radar technology. Kubecon, the main event for Kubernetes in the US, was sold out. […]

Competition in the cloud computing space is heating up this year. This ebook offers a look at the relative merits, advantages, and shortcomings of the most prominent contenders. From the ebook: The top cloud providers for 2019 have maintained their positions, but the themes, strategies, and approaches to the market are all in flux. The […]

Effectively measuring, contrasting, and comparing the details of products and services offered by Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud requires a systematic and rational approach. This download includes an overview of critical decision factors as well as a simple tool for comparing services and choosing the best vendor for your needs. From the download: Regardless of […]

For modern businesses, cloud platforms and the services they provide are often the most effective way to establish a competitive advantage. However, the jargon and numerous acronyms associated with cloud platform services tends to be confusing. This quick glossary of 25 common cloud platform terms will help you get a handle on the vocabulary. From […]

Cloud computing systems provide a distinct and measurable competitive advantage, and implementing a successful transformation can reap significant long-term benefits for any enterprise. This download offers comprehensive guidelines and a vendor comparison tool designed to help companies—particularly SMBs—choose the best cloud-based integrated management system for their business. From the guidelines: The benefits of cloud computing […]

Digital transformation initiatives and project work continue to expand in companies of all sizes, industries and geographic locations as the world moves closer to a digital economy. Tech Pro Research conducted surveys in both 2017 and 2018 to see how and where companies are implementing digital technology, the benefits and challenges of digitalization, and how […]

This policy provides guidelines for secure and effective cloud computing operations to ensure the integrity and privacy of company-owned information. From the policy: The list of advantages to cloud computing includes lowered operational costs, greater technological flexibility, and the ability to rapidly implement new systems or services. Gains in business continuity are an especially noteworthy […]

Companies of all sizes and across various industries are moving to edge computing to generate, collect, and analyze data so they can take immediate action on that information. This guide looks at the pros and cons of edge computing and how its real-world usage has been working out. From the ebook: Edge computing is computing […]

Maintaining a high ethical standard is essential for all organizations, regardless of industry or size—and it’s an imperative that touches all employees and contingent workers. This collection of policies addresses some of the biggest concerns of today’s employment landscape to help ensure that there’s no ambiguity about what is (or isn’t) considered acceptable behavior. The […]

The benefits of serverless computing include cost and time savings, development flexibility, and increased performance, to name a few benefits. Is that enough for companies to engage in serverless computing services? Tech Pro Research conducted an online survey in April 2019 to find out. The survey asked the following questions: When does your organization plan […]

Employees, customers, and vendors operating in complicated IT environments are going to run into technical problems requiring expert technical help and a system to support it. These guidelines, along with our feature comparison tool, establishes a framework your business can use to find, document, and deploy the best help desk management system for your business. […]

Designing, implementing, and maintaining information systems for most business enterprises is the responsibility of the computer systems analyst. It contains a job description, sample interview questions, and a basic want ad to help you find, interview, recruit, and hire the best candidates for an open computer systems analyst position. From the job description: Information systems, […]

From capturing marketing shots to producing training videos to shooting photos for websites and social media, there are endless reasons to hone your creative skills. This ebook looks at practical ways to get better results with your photographic work, whether you use a smartphone camera, a DSLR, or a drone to capture and fine-tune your […]

Smart cities are expected to streamline communications, improve the lives of citizens, and save energy and money. This ebook offers a comprehensive look at how and where smart city technologies are working—and what the future holds. From the ebook: More than three-quarters of the earth’s population lives in cities. Smart technologies are quickly emerging to […]

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 next January, so the pressure is on to decide how your organization will handle that transition. In this ebook, Ed Bott outlines four possible routes to consider. From the ebook: If your business is still running on Windows 7, you have some important decisions to make, and not […]

Social media can be the most effective way to reach a large and receptive audience with your organization's message. These guidelines and accompanying comparison tool will provide decision makers with a framework for documenting their search for the best social media solutions. From the guidelines: Social media engagement can play a vital role in the […]

Flash memory cards and SSD technology come in many form factors and are used in a wide array of devices, making it a challenge to sort out the best options. This ebook offers an in-depth look at the most important aspects of flash storage, including speed classes, form factors, and use cases. From the ebook: […]

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways for small businesses to establish lasting and loyal relationships with customers. These guidelines and companion tool will help you build a customizable framework your business can use to find its best email marketing solution. From the guidelines: Marketing products and services is an essential part of […]