How IT Can Support the Sustainability CrusadesBy Larry Marion |
Data Center Article Published on February 20, 2012Apps to better manage energy use, carbon footprint and other aspects of sustainability are real and ready for many business processes.
Partner Focus: IBM Moves to Solidify AdvantageBy Rob Enderle |
Data Center Article Published on January 24, 2012No company with an enterprise focus can operate effectively without partners, a fact that IBM appears to clearly understand.
Is a $35 PC the Future of Computing? By Matt Harley |
Data Center Article Published on January 24, 2012Just as the tablet is poised to take over computing, the Rasperry PI Foundation plans to launch a full-featured machine for the price of a fancy lunch.
Despite Thailand Floods, Intel Reports Record 2011 ResultsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Data Center Article Published on January 20, 2012Intel Thursday reported record full-year 2011 revenue of $54.2 billion and earnings per share of $2.39 in the face of severe flooding in Thailand. Yet the company warned the first quarter of 2012 might be affected.
Big Data Analytics Is Not a Niche AnymoreBy Larry Marion |
Data Center Article Published on December 20, 2011A mere buzzword a short time ago, Big Data Analytics is fast becoming a widely adopted enterprise strategy.
Intel Lowers Revenue Guidance by $1 Billion, Blames HDD ShortageBy Thor Olavsrud |
Data Center Article Published on December 12, 2011Intel warned that its revenue for the fourth quarter would likely fall short of previous guidance because its PC manufacturing customers have slowed their orders to align with the severe shortage in hard disk drives resulting from severe flooding in Thailand.
Big Data Fuels Hadoop's RiseBy Herman Mehling |
Data Center Article Published on December 05, 2011Call it a sign of the times: Now even Microsoft -- the king of proprietary software -- is embracing open source Hadoop. Bottom line: big data makes a compelling case.
The Benefits of Merging BPM and CRMBy Jennifer Schiff |
Data Center Article Published on November 28, 2011Although a firm's BPM solution often functions separately from its CRM software, combining these two tools makes a good deal of sense, say industry experts.
Microsoft Streamlines Windows 8 SetupBy Thor Olavsrud |
Data Center Article Published on November 24, 2011The software giant will shift its focus to Web delivery for upgrades to Windows 8 and says it has streamlined the setup process to make it easier than ever before.
HP Chief Whitman Promises No More SurprisesBy Thor Olavsrud |
Data Center Article Published on November 22, 2011Meg Whitman, handling her first earnings call since taking over as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, promised the company would return to business fundamentals and consistent execution.
Why Google Has a Space ProgramBy Mike Elgan |
Data Center Article Published on November 17, 2011The Internet giant is working on some pretty nutty ideas. What's up?
Apple and the Danger of the Corporate MarketBy Rob Enderle |
Data Center Article Published on November 16, 2011Apple is gaining presence in the enterprise despite its historic disdain for marketing to the workplace. Can it survive its success?
AMD Launches 16-Core Opteron 6200 Series, Expands 2012 Road MapBy Thor Olavsrud |
Data Center Article Published on November 15, 2011The chip maker unveils the newest series of Opteron chips, intended to boost the performance, scalability and efficiency of database, cloud and high-performance computing applications.
The Benefits of Data VirtualizationBy Wayne Kernochan |
Data Center Article Published on November 08, 2011Data virtualization may be the enterprise Holy Grail that enables better management of social media and data warehouses. IT pundit Wayne Kernochan provides some background.
HP Pushes ARM for Project Moonshot Data Center EffortBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on November 01, 2011HP is rethinking the way that data centers servers should be made with new Project Moonshot effort to reduce energy and improve efficiency.
Facebook Opens Up Open Compute By Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on October 27, 2011Open Compute project gets a foundation and support from Red Hat, Intel and Dell
Improving Your Supply Chain Management: 11 TipsBy Jennifer Schiff |
Data Center Article Published on October 24, 2011Managing a supply chain might not be glamorous, but your business depends on it. Here are recommendations by top supply chain management experts on how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently.
IBM Rolls Out 55 Infrastructure ProductsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Data Center Article Published on October 19, 2011In what the company calls its largest announcement of infrastructure products in years, IBM rolled out a slew of new and improved products.
Dell: The PC Isn't Going AwayBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on October 13, 2011Michael Dell re-affirms his firm's commitment to the PC as the basis for his business and the foundation for enterprise growth.
SAP Promotes Custom BI App SharingBy Vangie Beal |
Data Center Article Published on September 29, 2011In an effort to build awareness and implementation of its business intelligence offerings, SAP is touting custom-coded apps built on its BI platform.
Are ERP Apps Too Hard to Implement? By Drew Robb |
Data Center Article Published on September 28, 2011Enterprise resource planning software can give businesses a major competitive advantage -- if a firm's staffers can successfully deploy and implement the application.
'Industrialized' IT Services Are the Future: GartnerBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Data Center Article Published on September 27, 2011As pressure ratchets up on IT departments to lower costs, think more standardized, less customized services in the cloud, analyst firm says.
Windows 8 Touts Workstation VirtualizationBy Paul Rubens |
Data Center Article Published on September 15, 2011Based on Windows 8, virtualization -- once the province of businesses with big bucks -- will become a default option for mainstream computing.
Cisco Opens Up a New Type of Data CenterBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on September 12, 2011Cisco transforms its data center in North Carolina, providing a new type of flexibility.
Microsoft Unveils Dynamics AX 2012 ERPBy Stuart Johnston |
Data Center Article Published on September 12, 2011Microsoft's newest enterprise resources planning solution clearly targets a global audience, with support for almost two dozen languages.
Mobile Business Intelligence: Various Form FactorsBy Wayne Kernochan |
Data Center Article Published on September 08, 2011Mobile business intelligence is a growing sector, yet which form should it take? Tech analyst Wayne Kernochan looks at the various possibilities.
How IT Managers Can Prevent Project Failure By Datamation.com Staff |
Data Center Article Published on September 07, 2011Project failure is the bane of every IT manager -- cost overruns, poor ROI, staff time wasted. Here are some guidelines to consider as you embark on your next project.
The Microsoft-VMware Virtualization BattleBy Paul Rubens |
Data Center Article Published on September 06, 2011In the virtualization market, VMware certainly had the first-mover advantage over Microsoft, yet the Redmond giant appears focused on closing the gap. One tech pundit calls it a long shot.
IBM Boosts Analytics, Acquires Algorithmics and i2By Paul Shread |
Data Center Article Published on September 02, 2011Having made a strategic decision to focus heavily on business analytics, IBM invested still more in its BI portfolio this week with two acquisitions.
12 Tips to Improve Your BPM SystemBy Jennifer Schiff |
Data Center Article Published on September 01, 2011Want to squeeze from from your business process management system? BPM experts offer twelve tips for efficiency and productivity.
IT-Business Alignment and the Business Architect: Changing RolesBy Dana Gardner |
Data Center Article Published on August 31, 2011It's essential for the new role of business architect to flourish in today’s rapidly evolving business and IT landscapes. Plus: how certification and training are shaping business architecture leaders.
Oracle VM 3.0 Challenges VMwareBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on August 25, 2011VMware has been the 500-pound gorilla of virtualization sector, but other vendors are actively working to change this. Oracle's new VM 3.0 release is a prime example.
How to Select a Dell ServerBy Drew Robb |
Data Center Article Published on August 24, 2011An overview of the many choices Dell offers in its broad line of computer servers.
Virtualization's Benefit is...Security? Really? By Paul Rubens |
Data Center Article Published on August 19, 2011A start-up launched by some major industry insiders touts the security benefits of virtualization -- a distinctly contrarian approach.
The True Cost of a vSphere DeploymentBy Paul Rubens |
Data Center Article Published on July 28, 2011Calculating the true cost of a virtualization deployment requires understanding a number of variables.
Citrix and Microsoft Gain on VMwareBy Paul Rubens |
Data Center Article Published on July 07, 2011VMware has clearly held the top spot in the burgeoning virtualization market, running ahead of competitors Citrix and Microsoft. Yet the race appears to be shifting.
How Cisco's CIO Measures PerformanceBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on June 14, 2011Cisco employees rely on Cisco's IT, yet how does the CIO measure the value of IT?
Microsoft Reorgs Server and Tools BusinessBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Data Center Article Published on May 04, 2011The company quietly began a major reorg of its tools and servers organization as it works to hone its focus on developers.
IBM, Akamai Partner to Boost Application SpeedBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on April 14, 2011The partnership focuses on the WebSphere Application Accelerator, including a hardware element and managed services.
Intel Unveils 10-Core Xeon E7By Stuart J. Johnston |
Data Center Article Published on April 06, 2011Intel's new E7 family of Xeon CPUs is built on 32-nanometer processor technology and incorporates the chipmaker's Hyperthreading Technology.
How to Solve the Innovator's DilemmaBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on March 04, 2011Juniper Networks executives explain how to get around the Innovator's Dilemma and build a pipeline of disruptive technologies.
IT Resource Management Best PracticesBy Rob Lee |
Data Center Article Published on November 28, 2007Use these proven techniques to improve project outcomes and transform the way you interact with your business customers.
Managing Project Change RequestsBy George Spafford |
Data Center Article Published on August 16, 2007Like a ripples in a pond, even small change requests can have widespread effects, writes
PM Planet columnist George Spafford of Pepperweed Consulting.
Project Management Issues to ConsiderBy Marcia Gulesian |
Data Center Article Published on September 09, 2005Security, statistics, and people can contribute to a project's success or failure, depending on how well these issues are understood and used. Project managers and system administrators need to consider them before, during, and after the life of a project.
Are You Ready for True Network Virtualization?By Arthur Cole |
Data Center Article Published on February 17, 2012The stage is now set for the next evolution of virtualization but are you, your network, and your CFO ready for network virtualization? IBM, Nicira, HP, Cisco among other are banking that you are.
The Beginning of the End for SANs?By Arthur Cole |
Data Center Article Published on February 10, 2012The rise of solid state storage solutions and PCIe-based NAND storage appliances are giving SANs a run for their money as new agile companies vie for the high ground.
Cisco Delivers Strong Second Quarter EarningsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Data Center Article Published on February 09, 2012Q2 earnings topped the company's projections but Q3 is expected to come in a little lower. Cisco's UCS platform is growing by leaps and bounds.
Google Tops Greenpeace's Cool IT RankingsBy Pedro Hernandez |
Data Center Article Published on February 08, 2012Google beats Cisco to the top spot in Greenpeace's list of eco-friendly IT companies while much of the industry doesn't even have a plan in place to lower their eco-footprint.
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