Sometimes we get queries from partners and customers about why we are not on the latest versions of vendor software. From the outside I can certainly see how this must frustrate those who want to leverage the newest features that have been released. A good example is vCloud Director 8.x which is still Flash based and has quite a few interesting quirks like plugins not working in new browsers. I...}
I'm pleased to announce that we have acquired the assets of Silverain Technology. Silverain is a dedicated IaaS provider in Perth, Western Australia with some great customers in the mining, oil and gas industries. For some time we've recognised the great work undertaken by the Silverain team and have been impressed with what they have achieved. When the opportunity arose to acquire the business...}
Zettagrid today announced it will provide customers with a managed services offering for VMware Cloud on AWS through their Australian Channel Partners, and has achieved the VMware Cloud on AWS Solution Competency. VMware Cloud on AWS delivers VMware’s software-defined data centre (SDDC) via the AWS Cloud, allowing customers to run applications across operationally consistent VMware vSphere-based...}
Why we need to backup In a world where all information is stored electronically, it is critical to have duplicate copies of your most important data safely and securely stored in a remote location. The data an entity creates is unique and irreplaceable. If a server should fail, one can replace the hardware and reinstall the operating system and all the relevant applications. However, the data...}
Downtime can happen at any time: Be prepared IT system downtime can happen at any time and for a variety of reasons ranging from user error to a region-wide natural disaster. Every business operating in today’s online world needs to have preventative measures in place to ensure they can continue to operate while recovering from a downtime incident. The cloud has made enterprise disaster recovery...}
We believe that Zettagrid is Australia’s most advanced self-service VMware cloud hosting platform that’s easy to use, super scalable and highly available. With Zettagrid offering world-leading solutions ranging from business security to application hosting, you get more control with powerful solutions that are tailored to your needs. Did you know we offer a 30-day free trial on our services? Why...}
An automated IT environment is a mature environment IT sophistication in an organisation progresses through different levels as technology, people and process mature. The end goal of a mature IT operations organisation is managing an environment where platforms are standardised, applications and services are consolidated and rationalised and as many processes are as automated as possible. There...}
We are pleased to be a sponsor for the upcoming As-A-Service Summit VIC 2018 hosted by Forefront Events in Melbourne this month. As competition continues to grow, businesses are seeking strategies which can deliver a market advantage. Speed and agility are now fundamental to success, and IT and the business must work closely to understand the vital role technology will play. One of the tools...}
Proactive IT environment monitoring is essential in an online world where business success is equal to system uptime. Proactive monitoring means improved availability. Organisations need to monitor their IT environments to ensure they are running optimally and identify any issues which could cause a failure down the line. In addition, IT environment health monitoring gives organisations the peace...}
Risk is inherent in any undertaking and the risk of IT failure in business is a threat organisations need to take seriously. There are dire consequences for not having some form of risk mitigation in place for IT failures. Data Protection + High Availability = Business Survival IT failures are unpredictable and could originate from anywhere There are many potential failures which could affect...}