Hybrid cloud designs (where assets are stored both on-premises and in the cloud) are being increasingly embraced by the enterprise. Learn the 5 questions you should ask yourself when considering where to place workloads. Bonus: Learn what one question NOT to ask! Key take-aways: Which public or private cloud do you choose for specific enterprise data and computing functions? How do you work across all organizations in your business to meet unique needs? There may not always be one right answer, and today’s right answer may not be correct tomorrow. Hybrid cloud provides the flexibility you need for today and quickly make changes when you need to.

To say database-management systems (DBMSs) are widespread would be an understatement. Nearly every business stores critical data in systems that need to be managed, backed up, secured, and optimized for exceptional user performance. Relational database management systems (RDBMSs) alone account for 71.2 percent of all database model categories.¹ These RDBMSs include several popular systems, such as Microsoft® SQL Server®, MySQL®, Oracle® Database, and PostgreSQL®, which are used to store and serve data for everything from customer details, product inventory, and sales data to insurance tables, finance and stock information, and health records. Regardless of the DBMS in use, all need to be run on platforms that can provide exceptional performance, a good price/performance ratio, and strong security. Because of this variety of use cases, organizations might struggle to find useful performance metrics they can relate to their own DBMS environments. As a result, many organizations turn to industry-standard benchmarks to simplify the evaluation process prior to making a spending decision. Benchmarks can provide valuable insights, but they must be evaluated properly. In order to investigate the relationship between high benchmark performance and potential business value in the real world, Prowess Consulting dug deeper into what strong showings in industry benchmarks can mean for businesses deploying world-record servers. Because of its large market share and the number of world records Dell Technologies holds across a variety of databasemanagement-related benchmarks, we specifically looked at Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers.

In an era where digital transformation is pivotal, mastering the art of SAP migration is more than a necessity—it’s a competitive edge. Our latest resource, “Top 4 Ways to Navigate and Optimize SAP Migration,” is a comprehensive eBook designed to guide you through the complexities of SAP S/4HANA migration with clarity and confidence. This eBook will help you uncover: Valuable insights into assessing your current SAP systems and how to identify and prioritize essential data and customizations for a successful migration How to navigate the nuances of data migration for large-scale enterprises and detailed strategies for integrating and consolidating data across various systems, ensuring its integrity and consistency Effective methodologies to ensure seamless user adoption of SAP S/4HANA and practical advice on preparing your team to maximize its potential across your organization