Joining forces: CIO Editor in Chief Abbie Lundberg and Computerworld Editor in Chief Don Tennant. photo by: Webb Chappell Mother of ReinventionIT'S SAFE TO SAYthat when Plato wrote in The Republic that necessity is the mother of invention, he had no concept of a 21st century enterprise data center. If he had, he might have mused that it’s what gives birth to reinvention as well. As IT professionals across the country and around the world strive to understand the promise and the challenges of the next generation of information technology, they recognize that nowhere is that understanding more crucial than in the core of their IT operations: the data center. continued » |
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Related FeaturesThose Incredible Shrinking ServersDone well, consolidation and virtualization can cut computing costs while improving performance. (June 15, 2006 - CIO) Powering DownElectricity-hungry equipment, combined with rising energy prices, are devouring data center budgets. Here's what you can do to get costs under control. (April 15, 2006 - CIO) Aging Workers, Automation Portend IT Hiring ProblemsSurvey finds that qualified worker pool is shrinking. (March 27, 2006 - Computerworld) The Virtues of Virtualized StorageVirtualization comes in many guises, but it's here today and can be a valuable part of your storage strategy. (January 12, 2006 - InfoWorld) The New Data CenterAs technologies such as automation and virtualization emerge, enormous changes are moving toward your IT infrastructure... (2006 Special Report - Network World) Gartner: Half of U.S. IT Jobs to VanishProductivity improvements will lead to a major shift in skill needs, researchers say. (December 1, 2004 - Computerworld) One step ahead as virtualization infiltrates every part of technology... (InfoWorld) |
Case StudiesServer virtualization expected to take offFor the IT staff at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., the focus for the last couple of years has been on consolidation. First on centralizing servers that had been scattered across the campus into two physical locations, then on using virtualization. (Jun. 19, 2006 - NetworkWorld) An advanced network that even has booksNot only is the tech quotient higher than in traditional libraries, but also the atmosphere is more relaxed. A patron can borrow a laptop, grab a cup of coffee from the Dunn Bros. coffee shop on the ground floor, and find a spot to work near one of the library's four fireplaces. Yes, coffee and soda are allowed in the library, as long as they're in a covered container. This is not your parents' library. More.. AnalystThe Data Center Power CrunchSoaring energy costs are fueling server consolidation and systems virtualization. InfoWorld - Date: February 3, 2006 The Future Of Data Center AutomationHow Automation Tools Will Mature And Consolidate Through 2007 This is the first document in the "Data Center Automation" series. ($) Forrester - Date: February 3, 2006 |
EventsIDC Virtualization Forum:Making Optimal Use of IT Resources is designed to help IT and business executives answer key questions about how to effectively exploit computer resources. Date: Jun 22, 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA |
