Effect of Virtualization on Enterprise Network, Server/Desktop Systems on Small and Mid-Size Businesses (SMB)

Authors

Emmanuel U. Opara, College of Business Prairie View A&M University
Oredola A. Soluade, Iona College Hagan School of Business

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Enterprise small and mid-size businesses (SMB) are embracing virtualization because of the need to reduce risks associated to IT outages and data loss. Most of these establishments have loss critical enterprise data due to systems failures, accidents or natural causes. Virtualization platforms increase application availability which can shorten disaster recovery time and improve SMBs business continuity preparedness. This study will explore these benefits to find critical issues that can enable SMBs to maintain competiveness by utilizing less to do more.

Recommended Citation

Opara, Emmanuel U. and Soluade, Oredola A. (2013) "Effect of Virtualization on Enterprise Network, Server/Desktop Systems on Small and Mid-Size Businesses (SMB) ," Journal of International Technology and Information Management: Vol. 22: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6679.1009
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol22/iss2/3