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CIO Decisions - September 2010 Volume 4

Many enterprise IT organizations face a dilemma when it comes to data center outsourcing: Is it better to pass those duties onto an outside vendor, or to house the data center in-house? In the September 2010 edition of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine, find out how to weigh your options when considering data center outsourcing vs. owning. Access >>>

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- Data center outsourcing dilemma: CIOs weigh in on owning vs. renting by Laura Smith, Features Writer
  Is it better to own or rent data center space? CIOs are seeking more modular, green data center designs and considering data center outsourcing, as consolidation takes precedence.
- Data center colocation: Lock in prices now, experts advise by Linda Tucci, Senior News Writer
  Demand for data center colocation is up, and so are the prices, prompting a debate over whether investments in colocation services match the ROI.
- Public vs. private cloud computing: Which fits your enterprise needs? by Laura Smith, Features Writer
  Public and private cloud computing have penetrated enterprises, forcing IT to develop a plan for managing two distinct service-delivery models.

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