I read an interesting article in eWeek on “ HP vs. Cisco: Polar Opposites in Data Center Strategies .” The article focused on whether it is better for companies to choose from a collection of partners or a one-stop shop. From my personal experience with my home electronics purchases, I prefer...
One common theme that seems to come up in every conversation with customers is cost optimization. Companies appear ready to spend money if you can prove that their investment will save them money - fast. Having heard this many times over the past few months, our campaigns team has created a new portal...
CIO magazine posted an article about “ Five Lessons for Consolidating Data Centers At Merger Time ”. It follows a case study from Hawaii Pacific Health. I have posted on data center consolidation previously on this blog. Squeeze It Management Costs Out With Consolidation Automation Does Virtualization...
I just learned that I will be presenting two sessions at Software Universe , which runs from June 16-18 in Las Vegas. The overall theme of the conference is “ focusing on initiatives that can deliver immediate improvements and rapid ROI .” Both of my talks fit squarely within that charter. Here are the...
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There was a recent article on Mark Hurd in Fortune Magazine . It focuses on his obsession with numbers and execution. While the article does not mention infrastructure management software, readers of this blog will immediately recognize how important consolidated event management, server virtualization...
Network World had an interesting article today called “ IT budget '09: Spending down, contingencies at the ready ”. It shows some survey results about IT professionals’ spending forecasts. Interestingly, there is some optimism that smart IT spending can drive productivity improvements. This mirrors...