Cisco Systems has been manufacturing and selling networking hardware since the 1980s. Since then, the multinational technology conglomerate has become the worldwide leader in IT networking and cybersecurity solutions. So why place the success of your organization’s network in the hands of anyone other than the mighty and powerful Cisco? Well, it’s that mindset that may be holding your data …
Happy August! Riverstone started out this new month on the blog by covering upcoming EOSL announcements, benefits of third party maintenance, and tips for cutting data center costs. In the event you weren’t able to check out our posts last week, we’ve summarized each for your convenience. Continue reading for an August 3rd – August 7th weekly wrap-up! Your F5 …
If you’re utilizing any NetApp E-Series or EF-Series systems within your data center, we urge you to keep reading! On January 28th, 2021 several models within these product lines will be reaching End of Service Life (EOSL). The storage devices that will officially be out of service at the end of January include: NetApp E5412 NetApp E5424 NetApp E5460 NetApp …
I&O leaders everywhere face unprecedented data center challenges as organizations manage revenue loss, remote workforce demands, and supply chain disruptions in the wake of COVID-19. At the same time, data center costs are continually on the rise as technology developments breed new investments and greater expenses. The result? Data center expenses that outweigh current revenue streams, forcing IT departments to …
EMC operates as the leading provider of information storage systems. Their main product lines include Symmetrix, CLARiiON, Information Storage Software, and Information Storage Services. Acquired by Dell Technologies in a $67 billion merger back in 2016, Dell EMC provides solutions for direct attached, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS) environments. This begs the obvious question: why trust …
Organizations utilizing any F5 networking application services within their data center need to listen up! End of Technical Support (EoTS) is approaching for your F5 EDGE Gateway on October 1st, 2020. This leaves 2 months to secure an extended support arrangement before unexpected downtime or data loss becomes a real possibility. The F5 models that will officially be out of …
We finished out July on the blog by discussing hybrid maintenance plans, advantages and concerns surrounding third party maintenance, and defining who Riverstone is as a company. In case you didn’t get the chance to check out our posts this week, we’ve summarized each for your convenience. Continue reading for a July 27th – July 31st weekly wrap-up! Hybrid Maintenance …
IBM has undeniably demonstrated their prowess in the IT industry as hundreds of thousands of organizations across the globe utilize the corporation’s innovative products within their data center environments. So why rely on anyone other than IBM for support on such premium equipment? In reality, there are many reasons to consider outsourcing IT services. Namely, as IBM prioritizes new offerings …
At Riverstone Technology we help companies save money in and around their data center, specifically in the areas of storage, server, and network assets. Meet Riverstone Headquartered in Atlanta, Riverstone Technology is a global provider of third party support services. Best explained on our company blog, third party support is an alternative to traditional OEM (original equipment manufacturer) services provided by a …
Have you been instinctively relying on HPE for Nimble Storage maintenance services? Most large enterprises and many small to mid-sized organizations feel compelled to turn to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of their hardware for support services too. But why pay big tech rates when you could receive the same quality support for less? If you’re one of many companies …
