SunGard plans cloud-based disaster recovery for VMware
SearchStorage
By Beth Pariseau
May 7, 2008
Learn more about SunGard’s strategic partnership with VMware in this SearchStorage article. Senior analyst Stephanie Balaouras at Forrester Research notes "the ability to replicate data and virtual machine configuration files really simplifies application restart at the alternate site, and for companies that don't have an alternate site and need the services of someone like SunGard, it means they can achieve a much better recovery time objective." VMware’s Karthik Rau also chimes in, "The SunGard relationship is unique in that its solution focuses on using virtualization to provide a fully managed, hosted and shared recovery site, whereas most of our other service providers focus primarily on solutions for production environments."
Disaster planning: Bank builds data center for the long haul
SearchCIO.com
By Linda Tucci
April 30, 2008
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped the roof off Hancock Bank's 15-story headquarters in Gulfport, Miss. When disaster hits, "a lot of things change," Shane Loper, chief operations officer at Hancock Bank said. Pleased with SunGard's performance in the wake of the storm --"They were the net beneath us, like their motto says, and more," Loper said -- Hancock hired the Wayne, Pa.-based provider to execute the move. In January 2007, Mickey Zandi, managing partner of SunGard's data center consolidation and migration practice, was surveying the poured concrete floor and "imagining a data center." "They had an architect and builder. They really wanted a trusted adviser throughout the construction phase," Zandi said.
Ziff Davis Enterprise Virtual Tradeshow on Managing Virtualization
Ziff Davis
Podcast
April 3, 2008
Looking for some expert advice on how best to implement virtualization to save big on hardware, software, cooling & power costs? Listen to the Ziff Davis Enterprise virtual panel on “Planning a Virtualized Environment from the Ground Up.” SunGard’s expert panelist says, “We all have to stop playing IT whack-a-mole. We’re very good if an issue comes up, we take care of that issue, and we go onto the next issue, [but] a virtualization program forces us to step back and gain perspective.”
Disaster Recovery: Doing the Basics Better
Continuity Insights
By Mark Hughes and Robert DiLossi
January/February 2008
SunGard on Virtualization? 'Been Doing it for Years'
InformationWeek Virtualization Blog
By Joe Hernick
January 24, 2008
5 Ways to Build a Business Case for Business Continuity
CSOonline.com
By Katherine Walsh
January 24, 2008
To win support for a business continuity plan, emphasize ways it can give your company a competitive edge.
Virtualization Craze Brings Business, Security Risks
Internetnews.com
By Larry Barrett
December 27, 2007
Virtualization is hot, hot, hot, but it doesn’t come without security risks. Businesses must consider proper planning and evaluate what applications and systems are most critical before taking the virtualization plunge. SunGard’s Don Norbeck provides his insight; click here to read more.
Using Virtualization to Reduce Your RTOs
Continuity Central
By Jack Wade
December 20, 2007
Virtualization isn't just about pie-in-the-sky, future benefits. You can take advantage of your virtual infrastructure today to reduce your RTOs, while keeping on top of your high availability needs. To learn more about SunGard's top 10 tips for reducing RTOs with virtualization -- from replicating encapsulated files to leveraging hardware abstraction -- check out this expert byline in Continuity Central.
Successful Disaster Recovery—What Does it Take?
CIO Talk Radio
By Sanjog Aul, featuring Bill DiMartini, Senior Vice President, SunGard Availability Services
December 19, 2007
Looking for a primer on best practices for disaster planning and testing and an overview of the state-of-the-state in DR? Listen to this CIO Talk Radio interview with SunGard’s DR planning expert for insight into your planning and testing strategies. Bill DiMartini stresses the importance of making sure expectations are aligned throughout your organization -- from the executive team to IT -- and points out that the requirements for DR and business needs must constantly be defined and maintained. You’ll also gain insight into how innovation, and virtualization in particular, makes DR more effective and helps companies meet aggressive RTOs and RPOs in a cost-effective way.
The Data Dilemma
Continuity Insights
By Staff
December 1, 2007
All information is not created equal. Learn why prioritizing the criticality of your data can put you on the road to information availability and make meeting RTOs and RPOs a reality. SunGard’s John Lindeman weighs in on why it’s important to evaluate the importance of company information, highlights the different tools and approaches that can be put in place to protect it, and provides tips for selecting a vendor to best meet your needs.
Five Steps to Evaluating Business Continuity Services
CSOonline.com
By Stacy Collett
December 1, 2007
Emergency! When a Message has to get through
Computerworld
By Lamont Wood
September 7,2007
Beyond Disaster Recovery
Healthcare Informatics
By John Lindeman and Jim Grogan
August 2007
As members of the first responder community, healthcare organizations cannot afford lapses in information access. Fortunately, advances in BC strategies are helping drive superior patient care and improved operational performance by making sure healthcare providers have access to the information they need – no matter when or where. SunGard’s AdvancedRecovery experts make sense of how the old disaster recovery thinking (“always being ready”) is evolving to the new (“always being on”) in this Healthcare Informatics article.
Key Considerations for Leveraging Virtualization and Keeping Your Applications Available
Virtual Strategy Magazine
By Don Norbeck
July 30, 2007
Keeping up with all the buzz around virtualization could be a full-time job. Now they’re saying virtualization can take the place of your DR strategy? If you’re looking for a quick resource to help you figure out if it’s time to ditch your old information availability plan for virtualization alone, read this Virtual Strategy Magazine article by SunGard’s virtualization expert. Virtualization may offer fail-over protection, but it’s not an availability and recovery panacea. Click here to find out more.
IT Execs Gird For Another Hurricane Season
Computerworld
By Brian Fonseca
May 31, 2007
Stretch Your Disaster Plan Budget Podcast with Dave Palermo
Network World
By Jason Meserve
May 14, 2007
Tired of haggling with your CEO over dollars and cents, trying to wrangle more budget to meet the aggressive RTO targets your management team expects you to meet? Results of SunGard’s annual Harris Interactive survey show you’re not alone. There’s a clear disconnect between business and IT executives when it comes to spending on business continuity. SunGard’s David Palermo explores this issue and provides tips for maximizing your information availability spend in this Network World Panorama podcast with Editor Jason Meserve. Click here to listen (13:52).
Don Norbeck on the Virtualization Wave
InfoWorld
By Doug Dineley
February 14, 2007
Evaluating virtualization for your enterprise? SunGard’s Don Norbeck suggests getting to “know thyself” to ensure a smooth transition and provides insights on potential challenges of recovering your virtual infrastructure in this InfoWorld video Q&A with Executive Editor Doug Dineley. Check it out here (3:43).