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2018-01-04 07:00
Network security trends suggest a difficult 2018 ahead. Here are eight steps you can take to assess your current network security Read More
2017-12-28 07:00
A detailed look at your IT spend and an examination of your future budget which allow you to confidently predict your IT costs for three to five years Read More
2017-12-21 07:00
As the holidays wind down, we wanted to thank our wonderful team of fantastic employees who rallied around two great causes this holiday season in an effort to help those less fortunate Read More
2017-12-12 07:00
Like any technology, vSAN needs to be configured correctly to work at its best. VMware recently released a technical brief that features some best practices worth sharing Read More
2017-11-29 07:00
In many cases, IT already provides tremendous value to the business, but IT management isn’t very good at selling IT value to the business Read More
2017-11-21 07:00
There are a lot of employees, partners, and customers that deserve our thanks and gratitude. From all of us here at ASG, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Read More
2017-11-15 07:00
At NetApp Insight this past October, Cisco shared its latest data center and FlexPod innovations. Here’s what they include Read More
2017-11-08 07:00
View our FREE webcast – Object-Based Storage: Benefits and Key Adoption Trends – to see how it can benefit your organization Read More
2017-11-01 06:00
Here are five questions to ask yourself and six benefits to consider when thinking about converged infrastructure solutions Read More
2017-10-25 06:00
A cloud-first approach to modernizing your data center infrastructure starts with smart management of your company data Read More
2017-10-18 06:00
As a Premier Partner, we’ve had the opportunity to be part of a number of HCP implementations and object-based storage is an integral part of these Read More
2017-10-04 06:00
Some helpful tips for successfully managing vendor partnerships, plus a few personal observations from a Chief Information Officer Read More
2017-09-27 06:00
IT has both direct cost impacts and indirect business impacts on a company’s financials. Here are some examples of both Read More
2017-09-21 06:00
Here are three use cases for VMware NSX – security, automation, and application continuity – and how and where to learn more Read More
2017-09-20 06:00
A recent CIO Review featuring our technology partner – Fortitude Technology – shed light on the evolution of their comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution Read More
2017-09-12 06:00
This year, VMworld filled the freeway-wide banquet concourses and casino carpeted walkways in Las Vegas with 24,000 cargo short clad techies, sporting matching neon green and grey VMworld ba… Read More
2017-09-07 06:00
HCP delivers a range of data protection must-haves while being a completely back-up free platform, coordinating the protection of data integrity, privacy, and availability Read More
2017-09-01 06:00
A Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) approach delivers a consistent, common management platform, data center scalability and flexibility, and overall agility Read More
2017-08-24 06:00
Ultimately, a good TCO analysis is a great tool for comparing the costs of investment options, and it can provide some eye opening results that lead to more well informed decisions Read More
2017-08-10 06:00
It’s Daniel “The Lion” Day this August 20th at Midway Park in Broomfield, Colorado from 1pm – 5pm. Consider supporting this great cause! Read More
2017-08-08 06:00
Congratulations to our customers, our partners, and our Southern California team for a most successful San Diego Zoo Night and Partner Showcase Read More
2017-08-01 06:00
For the fifth year, ASG has again partnered with Cisco, Avnet and Habitat of Humanity of Metro Denver on a home building project Read More
2017-07-25 06:00
Congratulations to NetApp for being named a leader for SSAs and helping us deliver smart data center technologies Read More
2017-07-20 06:00
Finding new or unique ways to partner is critical and the obvious choice is not always the choice that leads to greater success. Here are 6 things to consider Read More
2017-07-18 06:00
Financial justification is one of the hardest hurdles IT professionals overcome in the business world. Here are some tips to help you out Read More
2017-07-13 06:00
5 best practices for managing maintenance and support contracts that can help promote cost-effective capital and operational cost controls Read More
2017-07-11 06:00
NetApp’s recent datasheet announcing NetApp HCI highlights four benefits it delivers enterprise organizations and we’ve recapped them here Read More
2017-07-05 06:00
Five tips for simplifying the management of your maintenance and support contracts—so you can save time and money Read More
2017-06-29 06:00
NetApp and Cisco have introduced FlexPod SF, a new FlexPod solution that brings the NetApp SolidFire Element OS that runs on Cisco C220 M4 servers Read More
2017-06-27 06:00
Here’s an example of how we helped a global semiconductor and wireless telecommunications company save more than $260,000 on their maintenance support contract renewals Read More
2017-06-20 06:00
Benchmarks and proof points are important to be sure, but business continuity is crucial – especially today with the reliance on applications across the enterprise Read More
2017-06-16 06:00
Now In its seventh year, the Colorado Technology Association (CTA) Women in Technology Conference did not disappoint Read More
2017-06-13 06:00
SheTech offered a glimpse into the future of Colorado, and the future looks bright for women in technology Read More
2017-06-08 06:00
Here are five mistakes that most commonly lead to unnecessary support costs Read More
2017-06-06 06:00
We’re delighted to announce that ASG has made The Channel Company 2017 CRN Solution Provider 500 List for the twenty-second year in a row! Read More
2017-05-31 06:00
Here’s everything you may not know about lapsed maintenance contracts and what you can do about them Read More
2017-05-26 06:00
We recently sponsored the IT Summit in Seattle last week, and our consulting engineer Todd Martin gave a great presentation on SDDC Read More
2017-05-23 06:00
The Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) from Nutanix can deliver the next-generation hyperconvergence necessary to capitalize on today’s Big Data Read More
2017-05-18 06:00
CRN editors select the Women of the Channel honorees based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise and ongoing dedication to the IT channel Read More
2017-05-17 06:00
With all the security breaches that are currently making their way into the press as of late, the timing of this contest—and the show as a whole—couldn’t be better! Read More
2017-05-16 06:00
A comprehensive inventory of your maintenance contracts will get you back on track. Here’s how you can create one Read More
2017-05-10 06:00
Over the course of the next several weeks, I’ll be blogging on ways you can better manage your maintenance and support contracts Read More
2017-05-04 06:00
Our technology partner NetApp SolidFire delivers solutions that are at the heart of the next generation data center (NGDC). Here’s why it matters Read More
2017-04-26 06:00
A Cloud Economics Analysis helps deliver answers so you can make knowledgeable and informed financial decisions about your cloud needs Read More
2017-04-18 06:00
While all data center relocations are inherently risky, taking a step back and approaching the relocation methodically, and seeking the help of experts, can help allay fears Read More
2017-04-12 06:00
With Nutanix Xpress, SMBs can gain the benefits of the Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure and enterprise cloud platform Read More
2017-04-06 06:00
The answers to the questions above can help with the creation of a smart BYOD security policy that will help deliver the positive aspects of BYOD without the security headaches Read More
2017-03-30 06:00
Hybrid cloud deployments incorporate the benefits of both a public and private cloud models. Here are three compelling organizational reasons for a hybrid cloud Read More
2017-03-23 06:00
We also had the honor of sponsoring the Building Bridges Conference and the first day’s reception, and the attendance was fantastic! Read More
2017-03-15 06:00
One year ago last month, NetApp’s acquisition of SolidFire closed and they set out to redefine data center infrastructure Read More
2017-03-08 07:00
Improved scalability helps object storage lower costs, reduce complexity, and improve resource allocation, but also improves data protection Read More
2017-03-02 07:00
Like their larger counterparts, SMBs benefit from hyperconverged infrastructure, but unlike enterprises, they often are ill-equipped to handle data center complexity Read More
2017-02-16 07:00
With IDC designations for HCP and IBM as Leaders, together with Cloudian’s as a Major Player, helps us provide an object storage platform that delivers Read More
2017-02-08 07:00
A recent Register article does a nice job of highlighting what IT should be looking for when evaluating object storage platforms, and we’ve shared them here Read More
2017-02-02 07:00
Nutanix recently announced the next version of their Acropolis Software and there are a number of new features and benefits that make this release noteworthy Read More
2017-01-24 07:00
It’s true that the operating systems – Windows and Linux – are converging it’s important to understand the direction that infrastructures are moving toward Read More
2017-01-17 07:00
To learn more about object storage and it can benefit your organization, check out our three-part video tech talk series in our latest blog Read More
2017-01-12 07:00
ASG and the Software Freedom School are providing an accelerated cooperative learning event to help mere mortals understand what they need to know about Linux Read More
2017-01-04 07:00
Our partner, NetApp, has made some big inroads in overcoming many cloud storage obstacles with their AltaVault Appliance Read More
2016-12-21 07:00
Hitachi Data Systems, one of our storage partners, has introduced new enhancements that extend the flexibility, security, and breadth of its object storage solution Read More
2016-12-14 07:00
Last Thursday, December 8, we participated in the INTERFACE 2016 event at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle Read More
2016-12-07 07:00
NetApp’s Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Disaster Recovery, allows you to quickly implement a hybrid cloud-based replication solution Read More
2016-11-30 07:00
Asking these questions as well as using proven, established technology consultants, can help simplify and shorten the purchasing cycles for your SSA needs Read More
2016-11-22 07:00
From all of us here at ASG, please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Read More
2016-11-18 07:00
These forecasts and predictions from Cisco clearly point to a need for continued improvement in network capabilities to support the advanced cloud applications Read More
2016-11-09 07:00
It’s important to understand the different tiers of your architecture and how to attack a transformation to a Cloud Compute future state Read More
2016-11-02 06:00
With NetApp SolidFire all flash storage, organizations can better consolidate applications and workloads onto an agile, predictable, automated storage infrastructure Read More
2016-10-26 06:00
VMware’s vRealize Suite is an enterprise-ready cloud management platform nicely suited for the hybrid cloud and the need for fast provisioning and scaling of applications Read More
2016-10-05 06:00
I was very pleasantly surprised at NetApp Insight 2016 and found the conference to be the most energized and exciting of the three I’ve attended Read More
2016-09-27 06:00
The answers to these questions can play a pivotal role in helping establish a workable policy for cloud computing usage and allow your IT organization to adopt a Cloud-First policy Read More
2016-09-22 06:00
We recently came across nine FlexPod proof points that validate its performance that are worth sharing Read More
2016-09-16 06:00
Come and hear own Todd Martin – Consulting Engineer – deliver a speech at the Seattle IT Summit next Wednesday, September 21st at the Washington State Convention Center Read More
2016-09-14 06:00
Based on announcements at the general session, VMware has two different strategies, one for short to mid-term and one for long-term Read More
2016-09-08 06:00
Companies not taking advantage of virtualization infrastructures are spending more than they need to. Here’s a TCO scenario Read More
2016-09-02 06:00
HDS UCP with VMware NSX delivers a significant improvement in application agility and acceleration toward a true hybrid cloud computing solution Read More
2016-08-23 06:00
We’ve launched a new website and developed a unique methodology for evaluating and addressing today’s growing IT complexity Read More
2016-08-10 06:00
After 20 years this event continues to be very successful for ASG and our teams in Southern CA with over 400 attendees Read More
2016-08-03 06:00
Hot data center relocations are stressful, but here are 18 tasks you can take to help ensure success and eliminate downtime Read More
2016-07-27 06:00
The VMware vRealize Suite Cloud Management Platform scores well when compared to other leading cloud management solutions Read More
2016-07-22 06:00
The Annual ASG Boise Virtual.com Open and Partner Showcase is now behind us and it once again has proven to be very successful Read More
2016-07-20 06:00
ASG has once again partnered with Cisco, Avnet and Habitat of Humanity of Metro Denver on a home building project for 2016 Read More
2016-07-13 06:00
Considering these three MUSTS will help reduce risk and downtime during a data center relocation so you can keep your business running smoothly Read More
2016-07-07 06:00
Choosing between a public, private or hybrid cloud computing model depends on numerous organization factors Read More
2016-06-27 06:00
We just finished up our Boulder Virtual.com Open Golf Tournament and Partner Showcase, and it was a great success! Read More
2016-06-22 06:00
2016-06-20 06:00
HPE’s focus, new products, and growing partnerships show where they are
headed and that they can keep up with their competitors Read More
2016-06-15 06:00
ASG had the privilege to attend The Colorado Technology Association’s 6th annual Women in Technology Conference this past Friday Read More
2016-06-08 06:00
Join Us at AngelBeat in Seattle and Learn About DRaaS from Todd Martin, one of our consulting engineers Read More
2016-06-07 06:00
We’re thrilled to announce that ASG has made The Channel Company 2016 CRN® Solution Provider 500 list for the twenty-first year in a row! Read More
2016-06-01 06:00
While data center convergence is advertised as less expensive, easier to use, and more flexible than traditional approaches, is it really a better strategy for your organization? Read More
2016-05-27 06:00
Our partner, Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), delivers numerous data center benefits with their Unified Compute Platform (UCP) Read More
2016-05-25 06:00
This weekend, May 28-29, ASG is sponsoring LayerOne, the annual computer security conference located in Los Angeles, California Read More
2016-05-17 06:00
We’re excited and honored to have our own VP of Operations – Liz Stuart – was recognized as one of CRN’s 2016 Women of the Channel Read More
2016-05-12 06:00
Flash storage benefits can make an impact, and according to HDS, these seven requirements are important in realizing success with all-flash storage Read More
2016-05-10 06:00
While no network may ever be impenetrable, there are certainly vulnerabilities you need to be aware of. Here are 7 enterprise security assessment tests Read More
2016-05-04 06:00
We’ve deployed numerous Cisco UCS implementations in a number of environments and UCS Management delivers real benefits Read More
2016-04-28 06:00
With AppMap you can better decide where and when to invest in your data center, and what cloud deployment makes the most sense for your application environment Read More
2016-04-26 06:00
Here are 8 factors for determining if a hybrid cloud computing model is the best for your organization Read More
2016-04-20 06:00
A robust cloud computing policy is a must today to counter Shadow IT, BYOD and other Hybrid IT concerns – not to mention the approved use of cloud services Read More
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