For organizations that want to leverage the benefits of cloud while ensuring the availability of critical business applications, public cloud may not be the most reliable solution. Discover how organizations can take advantage of mature networking technologies to prepare data centers for virtualization and private cloud with VCS Ethernet fabric. 

By close collaboration on development and integration, Dell and VMware heighten IT flexibility with a comprehensive approach to data center virtualization—including innovative plug-ins to simplify management of physical devices in virtual environments. 

This expert white paper establishes the ultimate IT security goal: the most reliable preventative and detective security system possible with the least amount of capital expenditure. From common sense solutions to revolutionary concepts, instructor James Michael Stewart challenges IT pros to explore his methods of saving money on company security. 

This paper examines cloud computing models for data warehousing and the differences between public versus private clouds. 

At the core of the programme is the vision of providing political, business and ICT leaders with greatly improved agility, flexibility and choice in the ICT that enables the public sector and to deliver substantial cost savings on both existing and new ICT services. 

Access this resource to learn about a new management product that can help you ensure the capabilities of IP videoconferencing services. 

To fully benefit from cloud computing, clients must ensure that data, applications and systems are properly secured so that the cloud infrastructure doesn’t expose the organization to risk. Read this white paper to learn how IBM can help you understand the risk posed by public and/or private cloud computing environments. 

Choosing the right type of cloud for your organization depends on many factors, including industry regulations, your customers and what kinds of benefits you hope to gain. In this introductory guide to cloud computing, discover which type of cloud - public, private or hybrid - is the most suitable for your business. 

Read this paper to learn the many benefits of cloud computing as well as the 10 security concerns that need to be addressed when considering moving critical applications and sensitive data to public and shared cloud environments. 

By now you've heard all about what the can cloud offer, but before you jump the gun, you must also consider the risks that this infrastructure model can introduce. This white paper examines a new cloud system that enables a hybrid approach so you can enjoy the cloud without compromise. 

<p>To enjoy the flexibility and resource savings of a private cloud, you need to know where to begin with building one. In this issue of <em>Cloud Development Digest, </em>find best practices and expert recommendations for implementing a private cloud.</p>