Robert L. Scheier
Robert L. Scheier is a veteran IT journalist based in Swampscott, Mass. Disclosure: He also writes for Hewlett-Packad's marketing website TechBeacon.
New storage technologies aim to deal with the data deluge
As enterprise storage demands escalate, disk densities continue to rise. But the real magic is in software, where speed and size come together
Getting the most from IaaS
Mix, match, and burst: New infrastructure-as-a-service tools make it easier to shift among multiple private and public clouds
Creating cohesive storage management
Storage orchestration software holds the promise of seamless management. But for now, enterprise customers are stuck with point tools.
Open-source cloud frameworks: A work in progress
Nimble and fast, open-source frameworks can simplify application deployment in the cloud. But they're not for everyone
How to wrangle your virtual machines
IT wants fewer, more comprehensive virtualization management tools. But for now, specialized vendors tackle different challenges
Disaster recovery on double duty
Virtualization and replication technologies can protect data from disaster while keeping business services humming
Need an agile infrastructure? Do your homework
The larger you are, the more attention you should pay to performance, integration, and costs
Why social tech's real value is inside the business
Most companies focus on social media, social marketing, and reputation management -- and miss potentially bigger benefits
The cloud security checklist
Think your data will be safe in the cloud? Here are six tough questions for your cloud service provider
For-profit tech colleges: Can IT pros and employers trust them?
Colleges such as University of Phoenix, DeVry, and Kaplan have come under fire for high costs, deceptive practices
5 ways to cut your storage footprint
Trimming your data footprint not only cuts costs but also eases the strain on networks and backup windows