Over the past 18 months we have seen the irresistible rise of a new phenomenon, cloud computing. This term is given by the IT industry to a new business model for computing, one where capacity for computer, storage and networking can be dynamically acquired, on demand,and paid for according to usage. 

With the amount of data center consolidation occurring today, moving to server virtualization has happened very quickly. This whitepaper discuss SPB and TRILL, two emerging technologies that wish to virtualize networks without adding complexity. 

In the Fall 2011 issue of IT in Europe, Manek Dubash explores how open-source storage could be the key to breaking the chains of vendor lock-in. 

Business comes in all shapes and sizes. So do servers. Access this video to learn how Dell makes it easy to find the perfect Tower, Rack or Blade Server for your business. 

This resource introduces what a UPS is and explores what kinds of UPS are available. Discover how to select the right UPS and accessories for your needs. 

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) makes technology a true business enabler and empowers business and technology leaders to respond to change with increased agility. This e-book introduces you to the basics of SOA in context with the real-life experiences. 

It is important for the IT Manager to know the basics of formalized project management. Why? Because every organization needs to be able to implement change and almost all important changes are defined or implemented through project teams. 

While email has become the most commonly used form of commercial communication, there are a number of inherent legal and security risks. In this resource explore the regulatory regime in the EU and United Kingdom relating to the use and storage of emails, and the legal consequences from unintentional or deliberate misuse. 

This engineering services company engages in global underwater recovery operations. Learn how it uses modern systems to maintain accurate financial data and estimate costs for clients in the commercial and government sectors. 

Over the course of 2010 and 2011, Forrester Research spoke to hundreds of customers about their enterprise service bus (ESB) activities, and conducted briefings and demonstration reviews as well as over twenty customer interviews to evaluate five commercial and four open source ESB product vendors. Access this paper to examine Forrester's findings. 

Avoiding unscheduled downtime and equipment failure while trying to maintain quality standards is paramount. Producing high-quality goods and optimizing resources is the ultimate goal of any manufacturing organization. Predictive maintenance, fueled by predictive analytics, helps minimize downtime and saves money. Read this paper to learn more.