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- IT CONSOLIDATION WITH VMWARE AND DELL EQUALLOGIC ISCSI SANS A FULLY VIRTUALIZED IT ENVIRONMENT - SIMPLE TO DEPLOY, MANAGE AND GROW
- Organizations trying to achieve higher levels of efficiency in their data center operations are broadly adopting server virtualization. To support 7x24 operations, enable advanced functionality, and extend the value of server virtualization, storage consolidation is also required. Classically, storage consolidation is a complex and expensive undertaking requiring proprietary infrastructure, expensive...
- Tags: IT Environment, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Dell EqualLogic, IT Consolidation, VMware Inc., Server Virtualization, Data Centers, Storage, Servers, Hardware, Virtualization, Data Management
- White papers 2009-05-08
- The 'Pay-Per-Use' Principle Drives IT Consolidation
- Vaillant, the heating technology specialist, has expanded through acquisitions in Europe. Its IT subsidiary, VAICON was tasked to develop an integrated company-wide IT platform based on established standards, which would enable it to offer centralised IT services to all countries. As part of an extension of its outsourcing contract with...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- Case studies 2009-01-01
- Dignan's Memo: HP's big IT consolidation
- Dignan says integrating software systems can create perpetual migraines. HP has trimmed the number of applications running within the company from 2500 to approximately 1800. But the kicker, he says, is that IT consolidation will wrap up just as it completes its acquisition of services giant EDS, which means another...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Dignan, HP
- Videos 2008-05-30
- IDC: Making the business case for IT consolidation
- Based on industry trends and customer data, IDC provides recommendations to help you get started with your IT consolidation initiative, explores business impact and benefits and shares HP customer examples to learn from.
- Tags: Business Case, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, International Data Corp.
- White papers 2008-04-01
- Enabling IT Consolidation with iSCSI SANs and Wide-area Data Services (Podcast)
- To set up and manage a consolidated IT infrastructure that shares server and storage resources among distributed branch offices, many companies are turning to a combination of intelligent, enterprise-class iSCSI SANs and Wide-area Data Services. During this TechRepublic Webcast available as a downloadable Podcast, you'll learn...
- Tags: iSCSI, Riverbed Technology Inc., Performance, Information Technology, EqualLogic, Dell EqualLogic, IT Consolidation, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Data Centers, Ip storage, Podcasts, Network Technology, WANs, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Internet, Networking, Management
- Download resources 2007-11-13
- VPN-1 Power Eases Electrolux IT Consolidation
- Electrolux is leader in the international market for kitchen appliances, housecleaning solutions, and gardening equipment. Since the 1990s, Electrolux has gone through a period of growth and acquisitions, which has led to a long process of reorganization. For the IT organization, this has meant consolidating infrastructure, concentrating resources into a...
- Tags: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Electrolux, Data Centers, IPSec, Remote Access, Storage, Strategy, Hardware, Data Management, Networking, Management
- Case studies 2007-10-24
- IT Consolidation: Management
- The presenter of this webcast discusses on the important role that management plays within IT Consolidation, and explains how to align, automate and optimize IT environments.
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- Webcasts 2007-01-01
- IT Consolidation: Success Steps
- The presenter of this webcast explains examples of innovative success, and offers tips on how to maximize the return on investment and get started.
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Webcasts 2007-01-01
- IT Consolidation: The ultimate less is more -- or how to get a grip of your assets
- Read a transcript of the podcast.Broadly dispersed datacenters are a huge and growing expense to enterprises -- yet the demands for more applications delivered fast and reliably is mounting. Can enterprises have it both ways: Fewer datacenters and better performance? Can they cut operating costs in doing so, and protect...
- Tags: Data centers, Storage, asset, consolidation, information technology, data center, Hewlett-Packard Co., IT consolidation
- Blog posts 2006-12-13
- 5 Steps to IT Consolidation Whitepaper
- CIOs are making the strategic choice to consolidate remote site IT infrastructure into central data centers. But consolidation projects are fraught with technical, organization, and implementation challenges that require a well thought-out strategy. This paper, presented by Riverbed, presents a clear 5-step approach to making sure every consolidation project is...
- Tags: Riverbed Technology Inc., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Data Centers, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Management
- White papers 2006-07-26
- Five Steps to Successful IT Consolidation
- Has your Enterprise made the strategic decision to consolidate remote site IT infrastructure into central data centers? Then you have probably discovered that consolidation projects are fraught with technical, organization, and implementation challenges that require a well thought-out strategy. Download this paper by Riverbed and discover a clear 5-step approach...
- Tags: Riverbed Technology Inc., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Data Centers, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Management
- White papers 2006-06-22
- HP Mission Critical Services and IT Consolidation: Consolidate With Confidence by Mitigating Risks and Improving Service Levels in a Centralized IT Environment
- In today's competitive marketplace, many organizations are turning to IT consolidation as a way to help them simplify and standardize their complex IT environments, streamline operations, reduce operational costs, and improve time to market. Effectively managing a newly consolidated infrastructure is a key component in gaining the full benefits of...
- Tags: IT Environment, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2006-05-01
- HP Integrity Servers and IT Consolidation
- An IT consolidation strategy is a must for any organization that wants to better leverage its IT investments to support its overall business goals. Download this white paper from HP to read about the business benefits your enterprise stands to gain through IT consolidation. Find out how the advanced application-stacking,...
- Tags: HP Integrity, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, Server, IT Consolidation, IT Consolidation Strategy, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2005-05-01
- HP IT Consolidation Solutions for Microsoft Environments
- This HP white paper explains how you can streamline operations and cut costs by consolidating your Microsoft environment. HP offers a variety of IT consolidation services, such as needs analysis and strategy development, architecture design and validation, implementation support, and ongoing infrastructure management. Download the paper to read more about...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Environment, IT Consolidation, Microsoft Corp.
- White papers 2005-05-01
- Accelerating IT Consolidation with Blades and SANs
- HP has helped thousands of corporations successfully consolidate IT operations. This Webcast offers a review of HP's IT Consolidation solutions. Attend to learn how these solutions can be applied to meet your business needs. Product spotlights include: HP BladeSystem, EVA, MSA and XP storage array families, management software and services....
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Blade, Information Technology, SAN, IT Consolidation, Ip storage, Strategy, Management
- Webcasts 2005-03-28
- Doing more with less: HP IT Consolidation Services
- As your IT requirements continue to escalate, so too do the costs associated with those requirements. Although the need to economize is more pressing than ever, the question becomes where to find savings. To pursue any type of consolidation responsibly is to completely understand the short- and long-term ramifications and...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., IT Consolidation
- White papers 2005-03-01
- IT Consolidation for Government Agencies
- While today's imperative to do more with less is universal, achieving that goal can be especially difficult for IT leaders in the public sector. Take IT consolidation, for example. Taming server sprawl and co-locating infrastructure resources are important steps in simplifying IT environments and decreasing TCO, but it can be...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Agency, Information Technology, Government, IT Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2005-03-01
- IT Consolidation with Virtualization Pays Big Dividends
- Download this white paper from HP to read about a powerful new approach to maximizing the value of your IT resources. Read about the cost savings and other benefits your organization can realize by pooling and sharing its data-center resources so that supply automatically meets demand. As part of a...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, Dividend, IT Consolidation, Data Centers, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Storage, Strategy, Hardware, Data Management, Management
- White papers 2004-10-01
- IT Consolidation: Improved Agility for a New Era
- This white paper introduces HP's concept of the "adaptive enterprise," a model that enables companies to synchronize business and IT to capitalize on change. Because IT consolidation and virtualization are vital to enabling an adaptive enterprise, the paper describes four flexible IT consolidation strategies: collocation, hardware/data integration, application integration, and...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2004-02-01
- VMware Makes HP's Global IT Consolidation a Reality
- Hewlett-Packard Commonly known as HP has a global presence in the fields of computing, printing, and digital imaging, and also provides software and services. HP's global IT infrastructure is growing rapidly and the need to explore successful strategies such as consolidation, enhanced service delivery and cost reduction are all critical...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, IT Consolidation, VMware Inc., Strategy, Management
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