This resource demonstrates how a buy-and-hold strategy can add data center costs that many of today’s enterprises simply can’t afford. Read on to learn more about server replacement cycles and the ongoing operational costs of holding on to legacy hardware platforms long past their recommended life-cycle. 

Most IT budgets work on the basis that 70% of costs go on operations, and 30% on innovation – but many IT managers would prefer that ratio to be reversed. Servers are often seen as an operational burden requiring costly management time, so how can you free up cost and time to allow more of your server budget to be spent on innovation? 

This resource explores how integrated processes such as Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) give IT pros the ability to simply deploy new assets and plan for future growth, control energy costs, reduce risks and increase operational efficiency. Learn more about DCIM solutions here. 

This week’s Computer Weekly asks what chancellor George Osborne's Budget means for the UK IT community and if he can deliver his goal to make Britain "the technology centre of Europe". Also you'll find the final part of our private cloud Buyer's Guide and we examine the options for choosing the right WAN optimisation strategy. 

The cost and time associated with managing desktops is rising at a time when budgets are being tightened and IT staffing is strained. This is driving interest in the use of desktop virtualization, where virtual desktop machines run on servers within the data center. Access this white paper to learn more about the benefits of desktop virtualization. 

Operational dexterity is essential in today's globally competitive business environment. A predictive analytics solution can help you achieve this level of agility. This webcast from IBM outlines a predictive operational analytics option that enables you to capture and integrate data to determine future outcomes and make better decisions. 

This report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn. 

Virtualization technology presents a number of opportunities for driving capital and operational efficiency for SMBs. Read this brief paper to learn ten cost-saving strategies. 

Companies are successfully leveraging IBM's Smart SOA™ Approach based on IBM's experience of working with more than 6550 customers worldwide. 

<p>Read this presentation transcript to get an in-depth understanding of what fixed assets management is, why it’s getting so much attention lately, how it can help you improve your bottom line, and what your software and implementation options are.</p> 

Spreadsheets were once the only way for successful planning, analysis and forecasting. Not anymore. This webcast showcases an enterprise-wide, holistic solution that joins financial, operational and strategic planning with business analytics. Watch this now and learn how IBM Cognos can drive innovation and increase your profitability. 

This brief paper discusses why business intelligence and corporate performance management are critical capabilities of overall performance management. 

Most customer service organizations have recently seen operational budgets cut by nearly 20%. In addition, the goal of maintaining quality customer service has become more difficult to achieve. Organizations must now deliver the same levels of service with fewer resources. Can it be done? Read on, and find out how.