Zadara enhances SQL Server database migration to the cloud, removes complexity, hidden risks and expenses

Zadara Storage announced a new solution that enables enterprises to migrate SQL Server database apps to the cloud – in a phased manner. 

High availability (HA) is imperative to a well-architected SQL Server environment and modernizing business-critical applications. 

While Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition provides a mechanism for doing so, it is costly for organizations that only need its HA features. But according to Zadara, it doesn’t have to be this way. Zadara’s hybrid cloud storage platform is available on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. 

Zadara’s service offering allows users to meet their high-availability requirements using SQL Standard Edition within the AWS environment – providing them with the ability to maintain HA without the cost of SQL Enterprise Edition. In addition, applications can be migrated to AWS without any code changes.

“Our newest offering is the latest example of Zadara’s ability to deliver real business value,” said Oded Kellner, vice president, product management at Zadara. “We are helping customers navigate the hidden risks and unnecessary expenses that have plagued so many SQL Server migrations to public clouds – with greater reliability, faster performance and increased security capabilities.”

Unisys debuts CloudForte for ServiceNow to help clients modernize, operate and manage critical mission and business functions

Unisys announced availability of Unisys CloudForte for ServiceNow, its comprehensive solution to automate and accelerate secure digital transformation and cloud operations utilizing ServiceNow enterprise platform services. 

CloudForte for ServiceNow enables clients to accelerate the deployment of IT and business service workflows and applications securely and cost-effectively. It transforms business operations to help clients conduct business more efficiently and deliver consistently positive service experiences to their constituents and customers.

CloudForte includes a subscription-based platform and expert professional services that leverage the full potential of hybrid cloud environments. With CloudForte for ServiceNow, businesses and government agencies can deliver IT services faster, with greater multi-cloud utility, improved end user service and security, and lower costs.

Unisys has the expertise and credentials to integrate cloud and cloud management to keep the cloud (and entire enterprise) secure, fully optimized, and up to date. It also aims to make the complex simple, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to make certain every CloudForte engagement directly benefits their business.

For example, the solution recently helped a Unisys client modernize multiple global service management deployments into an integrated solution based on the ServiceNow platform in a secured public cloud. The client is now leveraging the latest ServiceNow technologies for improved efficiency, security, productivity, visibility and business intelligence.

In addition to faster access to IT and customer services, CloudForte for ServiceNow delivers modern IT service management practices with cognitive artificial intelligence, intelligent knowledge management, complete transparency and comprehensive automation. It transforms the user experience and lowers service costs. 

CloudForte also provides templates and pre-configured solutions for automating digital services that extend beyond IT management. By leveraging the integration, reporting and workflows capabilities of ServiceNow, CloudForte delivers solutions to transform business services.

CloudForte for ServiceNow provides integrated DevOps tools with ServiceNow components, a low-code/no-code development feature for rapid application development and continuous delivery of high-quality software. It also accelerates migration, implementation, compliance and security accreditation for hosting ServiceNow in high-security cloud platforms for clients like those in the U.S. Department of Defense, the State of Georgia Technology Authority and other critical functions in government and the private sector.