Top Benefits of Migrating to the Cloud for C-Suite

Why the C-Suite Needs to Look Beyond Traditional IaaS Offerings for Value The adoption of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in the cloud has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many organizations making the transition from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions. There are several benefits to moving to IaaS in the cloud, including improved […]

DRaaS, BaaS, or Both? Identify Your Company’s Needs

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) are both critical components of a comprehensive data protection strategy, but they serve different purposes. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between DRaaS and BaaS, and how each should be used to best protect your company’s data.   DRaaS is a […]

VMware’s Virtualization Advantages over Microsoft’s Hyper-V

VMware>Hyper-V

There are several compelling reasons why VMware is the best choice for server virtualization compared to Microsoft Hyper-V:   Performance: VMware has a long history of delivering top-performing virtualization solutions. Its hypervisor technology is widely regarded as the industry standard, with a proven track record of high performance and reliability. In contrast, Hyper-V has historically […]

IT Vortex Security – a Case Study by Fortinet

Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity corporation and IT Vortex partner, highlights IT Vortex’s invulnerable approach to multi-layered security, multifaced protection, and innovative billing. Lou Corriero, ITV’s Vice President of Business Development, describes how IT Vortex sets itself apart by providing its clients with a turnkey solution. He says, “We offer them hardware, maintenance, and software licensing. […]

NSX-V to NSX-T Migration for VMware Users

Network Virtualization Tools for All VMware’s move from NSX-V to NSX-T has allowed it to decouple the network virtualization layer built into NSX-V from the hypervisor. This no longer requires users to be an entirely VMware-based shop. Instead, this allows companies to use their network virtualization product of choice. Organizations running KVM, Citrix, and other […]

Leaving Microsoft Exchange On-Prem Behind

IT Vortex cloud expert, Lou Corriero, believes that IT professionals should rethink keeping Microsoft Exchange on-prem.  The amount of upkeep and troubleshooting involved can be quite daunting for an IT department or even an infrastructure team. In his opinion, these resources are best spent elsewhere. Having Microsoft Exchange on-prem requires particular build and patch levels to […]

Looking Past Microsoft Exchange On-Prem

  “With the ever-increasing release rate of cumulative updates, IT professionals really need to rethink keeping Microsoft Exchange On-Prem. I only see the cycle getting  shorter as more issues occur,” says IT expert Lou Corriero   With Microsoft Exchange On-Prem, security requires a particular build or patch level. This is generally measured in cumulative updates […]

VDI for AutoCAD Users with DaaS

True Desktop-as-a-Service While IT teams can build VDI on-prem on their own hardware or utilize other hardware, they are still managing and worrying about applications, users, and performance. However, true Desktop-as-a-Service manages licensing and updates, providing IT departments with support the whole way through. DaaS from a cloud service provider means managed infrastructure with bundled licensing, app […]

A VDI Hardware Solution by IT Vortex

One of the biggest barriers to companies implementing VDI or Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is client hardware.   A key component of high-performance virtual desktops is using a zero-client or a thin-client. However, companies must purchase these devices upfront, and they typically range from $300-$500+.  Companies can now reuse existing desktops and laptops by implementing […]

Sustainable IaaS Services for a Greener Business

    IT executives are taking a closer look at operations and adding environmental sustainability to IT processes. The growing commitment leads them to the cloud where sustainable IaaS services make a significant contribution.     Server Farms, the New Energy Guzzlers For decades, IT operations managers have been hindered by the challenges of putting […]