Source: https://expedient.com/2014/09/ # Archive of posts from 2014 ![Common Reasons to Transition Away From the Internal Data Center, Vol. I: Compliance Requirements](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Common Reasons to Transition Away From the Internal Data Center, Vol. I: Compliance Requirements](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-29-common-reasons-to-transition-away-from-the-internal-data-center-vol-i-compliance-requirements/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 2 min Read Do you have industry or government compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLB, SOX or others? Ensuring proper security measures and adhering to regulatory compliance requirements can be a difficult undertaking for a company running an internal data center. Understanding the challenges of security and compliance are paramount in following industry and government standards. Finding a qualified hosting... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-29-common-reasons-to-transition-away-from-the-internal-data-center-vol-i-compliance-requirements/) ![The Perfect Fit in a Cloud Provider](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [The Perfect Fit in a Cloud Provider](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-16-the-perfect-fit-in-a-cloud-provider/) ![Joe Palian](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/joe-palian.jpg) Author[Joe Palian](#) Read Time 2 min Read What is the difference between a partner and a vendor, and how do you find the perfect fit in a prospective cloud provider? When it comes to cloud providers, there are two kinds of organizations: partners and vendors. A traditional cloud vendor cloud vendor typically sells resources in pre-determined packages. As a result, unless your resource demand happens to... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-16-the-perfect-fit-in-a-cloud-provider/) ![White Paper: “Getting the Most Value From Your Cloud Provider](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [White Paper: “Getting the Most Value From Your Cloud Provider"](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-11-white-paper-getting-the-most-value-from-your-cloud-provider/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 2 min Read Through a recent research study, third-party consultant Cloud Spectator found that the way most organizations are evaluating cloud providers is flawed, potentially leading organizations to select the wrong vendor. While the use of the cloud addresses many challenges often faced by IT departments, there are two little known pitfalls that should be addressed: Perceived Performance Paradox: many cloud providers... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2014-09-11-white-paper-getting-the-most-value-from-your-cloud-provider/) VMware September 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET ## It’s Time to Decide Your VMware Path [Join us →](https://go.expedient.com/VMWarePath) ### VMware September 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET ## It’s Time to Decide Your VMware Path [Join us →](https://go.expedient.com/VMWarePath)