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Enterprise systems management
- September 01, 2010
01 Sep'10
Data center colocation: Lock in prices now, experts advise
Demand for data center colocation is up, and so are the prices, prompting a debate over whether investments in colocation services match the ROI.
- August 31, 2010
31 Aug'10
Data center outsourcing dilemma: CIOs weigh in on owning vs. renting
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.
- August 31, 2010
31 Aug'10
Data center planning and design: Maintaining control during build-out
Effective data center planning and design are the first steps toward maintaining control during a build-out. In this Q&A, learn how Massachusetts officials are handling the task.
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- August 31, 2010
31 Aug'10
Getting clarity on the ITIL framework from ITIL's chief architect
Some 30 years after it began, the ITIL framework can still furrow the brow. Where do you start? Can you choose between V2 and V3? We get some clarity from two ITIL experts.
- August 26, 2010
26 Aug'10
Why a conservative mutual fund company loves corporate social media
How does a conservative company like The Vanguard Group find itself on the forefront of corporate social media and enterprise 2.0 communication tools? It's all about the client.
- August 25, 2010
25 Aug'10
SOA solutions create a wrapper for legacy modernization
An expert defends the benefits of SOA solutions for legacy modernization and for creating network-centric collaborative environments.
- August 24, 2010
24 Aug'10
How a CIO made a business case for a cloud computing solution
A cloud computing solution at Harvard Medical School illustrates the need for CIOs to articulate the business case and bring everyone into the process.
- July 29, 2010
29 Jul'10
Server provisioning methods holding back cloud computing initiatives
With older approaches to server provisioning proving inadequate for many cloud computing initiatives, corporate users look to image-based provisioning for a solution.
- July 27, 2010
27 Jul'10
Retiring IT assets to avoid maintenance penalties
Learn how a data center consulting firm helped a retail chain consolidate IT assets to avoid maintenance costs and penalties.
- July 15, 2010
15 Jul'10
IT chargeback adoption obstacles and benefits
CIOs debate the merits of IT chargeback as a holy grail of business efficiency.
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- July 06, 2010
06 Jul'10
Stack computing not catching on, but could hold promise in the cloud
Integrated computing stacks from Oracle and IBM aren't catching on with most CIOs, but some see an advantage when stacks are connected with architectures for private cloud computing.
- July 01, 2010
01 Jul'10
Agile best practices can combine waterfall and Scrum
Agile projects can mingle Scrum and waterfall approaches, but proceed with caution. Program managers share agile best practices and pitfalls.
- June 29, 2010
29 Jun'10
Private cloud computing: Pitfalls and advice for avoiding them
As private cloud computing gains traction in the enterprise, pitfalls await uninformed IT staff. Avoid common mistakes by reading our list of private cloud misperceptions.
- June 22, 2010
22 Jun'10
Disaster recovery plan at heart of data center consolidation project
A data center and IT strategy overhaul will give one state a much-needed disaster recovery plan on a green ticket.
- June 16, 2010
16 Jun'10
What to keep in mind when shopping for a small-business printer
For those considering a new small-business printer this year, there are a lot of new options. Read this brief rundown on what it all means for more informed buying decisions.