3 Reasons SMB Virtualization Projects Fail

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ 3 Reasons SMB Virtualization Projects Fail By Kevin Casey Virtualization is a top priority for SMBs, yet problems like budget overruns are causing heartache. Here's advice on how to avoid common pitfalls. SMB Keeps IT Simple With 30-Second Rule The COO of FedArb says if he can't explain a new technology or app to his users in 30 seconds, it fails. His users are retired federal judges. Windows 8: Microsoft's Progress Debated Windows 8 is one of those good news-bad news Microsoft products. For every sign of success, unanswered questions or signs of flagging momentum appear. 10 Tools To Prevent Cloud Vendor Lock-in Nobody wants to be caught in proprietary traps in the cloud. These tools can help you avoid being hemmed in by one vendor. 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