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The Register Tech Resources 14 June 2018 Check out our other feeds and services: Hello {NAME} Welcome to this Tech Resources update from The Register How to Reclaim Control of your Cloud Phone System In the past, telecommunications technology was something understood, managed and acquired by the IT department alone, absorbing valuable time and IT budget. The advent of cloud-based communications has changed all that. The new cloud driven phone features - beyond simple voice communications - have become critical tools across the organisation, and can be operated and controlled by tech-savvy business managers, not just IT. The time saved in IT workload can be significant and the saved cost of employing third-party service providers can be even greater. Also, by retaining control of admin rights to system access, the IT manager has the peace of mind that security and regulatory compliance regulations will not be infringed. Find out how to take control of your business communications and get the maximum benefit from a cloud phone system. Learning to love GDPR The world is awash with comments about the GDPR...and almost every single one of them focuses on the negative. In this paper, we will look at what the GDPR is, together with how it is likely to be interpreted when it comes into effect in 2018. We'll try to avoid jargon or at least explain that jargon when its use is unavoidable. We'll also outline the salient points, the challenges and the solutions. 6 tips for achieving continuous delivery Continuous delivery has changed the rules of the game. It's not just about moving from big bang releases to smaller, faster, more frequent releases. It's about putting in place a process so that reliable software can be deployed without problems, at any time. One of the biggest advantages is in automating the repetitive development and testing processes that development teams use to deliver, manage, and maintain applications and databases. From version controlling changes to deploying them to different environments, and, when ready, choosing to deploy to production, continuous delivery helps teams reduce risk and increase both efficiency and reliability in the software release process. Qt or HTML5? In this white paper, Burkhard Stubert explains how he could save one of the world's largest home appliance manufacturers millions of Euros by choosing Qt over HTML. The secret? Qt scales down to lower-end hardware a lot better, without sacrificing user experience. With a five times smaller footprint, four to eight times lower RAM requirements and a more efficient rendering flow than HTML, Qt provides faster start-up times and maintains the cherished 60fps and 100ms response time, where HTML would struggle. The calculations show that being able to just downgrade your SoC by just one tier like this, Qt can reduce your hardware costs by over 53%. Top 10 Things to Look for in a Backup Appliance The right backup solution is key to your data management goals. Make sure your solution is up to the task. "Top 10 Things to Look for in a Backup Appliance," outlines how to evaluate solutions and vendors to avoid future risk. Find out how to choose a backup solution that will support your disaster recovery, regulatory compliance and e-discovery objectives while reducing your data management costs. Download now. Moving beyond SQL In an age of constantly rising customer expectations, customer experience has become the new source of competitive advantage. If you're an architect or developer, you know building a great-looking app is just the beginning. Liberating data fast and at scale is what really allows you to deliver exceptional customer experiences every time - regardless of device, location, or time. But traditional relational databases weren't built to meet the quickly changing requirements of modern web, mobile, and IoT apps, to deliver consistently brilliant, personalized, and responsive digital experiences. What's the answer? In many situations, a datastore based around NoSQL may hold the key -- but there is no one-size-fits-all. Not all NoSQL engines work on the same basis, so what do people need to know in terms of practicalities when considering and evaluating NoSQL options? In this webinar, we'll share real-world lessons learned from customers, practical advice and best practices for defining, choosing and then moving applications from a traditional RDBMS to NoSQL including: * How application needs are evolving in the world of digital * When to consider NoSQL vs a traditional RDBMS * Pros and cons of different NoSQL architectures * When to use a document-centric option like Couchbase * How to bridge the gap between NoSQL and SQL So, if you are facing the bottlenecks to customer experience caused by traditional database architectures, or simply want to learn about what alternatives exist as you start your journey, join Dale Vile from Freeform Dynamics and Perry Krug from Couchbase in conversation, hosted by our very own Jon Collins. Is all flash ready to be the data center default? All flash has historically been the `special' option for high-performance storage needs. But as costs have come down, and efficiency, resilience and flexibility have increased, should you now choose all flash unless there's a very good reason to do otherwise? Some argue that it's the only way to think if you are serious about future-proofing your datacenter. But you wouldn't be doing your job if you always took things on face value. Knowing what's behind the claims is important to understand the practicalities and limitations. Only then can you confidently make decisions or recommendations to budget holders. This Regcast is designed to help. We aim to give you what you need to consider how far all flash can and should be taken in your environment against the backdrop of escalating business pressures and demands. So, tune in and listen to Tony Lock from Freeform Dynamics, who has studied the latest developments in all flash technology from a real-world perspective. He will be joined by Marcel Pohle from Huawei, who will give us a peek under the covers of a high-end system to explain how the claims and promises are backed by hard-core engineering practicality. __________________________________________________________________ Terms and Conditions By downloading any of the papers, or by watching for any of the live or on-demand events above, you agree that your supplied personal details will be passed on to the sponsor of the paper/event, and that this organisation may contact you in the future with further information about their products and services. You can request a stop to such communications at any time. __________________________________________________________________ To change your preferences, including which topics you see in these emails, visit the following URL: Or if you just want to quickly unsubscribe from this newsletter or ALL Reg mailings, use this: