IT operations are evolving in a number of ways. Some of the obvious changes include virtualization and the cloud. However, there are 5 less obvious trends that are changing the dynamics of IT operations, each of which is explained in this white paper. 

With an increased demand for dynamic computing accessibility, pressure on your infrastructure is mounting. Fortunately, desktop virtualization provides a method for meeting these demands. Learn about workshifting, a new approach to end-user computing resulting from the advantages of desktop virtualization. 

This seven-page Buyer’s Guide to Cloud Computing by Computer Weekly journalists details the kinds of cloud offering that CIOs and senior IT professionals will need to take into account as they plan future outsourcing, hosting and application strategies. 

More organisations are moving towards cloud computing and server virtualisation technologies to meet ever-increasing performance demands. Yet virtualisation can take a significant toll on the data centre physical infrastructure (DCPI), including power and cooling capabilities. This resource discusses the particular effects of virtualisation. 

This white paper discusses how to prepare your virtualized data center for a move to the cloud. Discover key tips and tools to leverage to ensure success, including unified networking, power management, scale-out storage and more. 

Many CIOs are struggling to keep up with rising storage demands as enterprise data continues to grow. The traditional approach of adding more storage racks no longer gets the job done. Luckily, there's another more secure, efficient and sustainable strategy: scale-out storage. Watch this video to learn about this system and the benefits it offers. 

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. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the British Library about the enormous storage challenges of digitising its printed archive; we examine the state of the UK IT jobs market and the skills that are most in demand by employers; and we look at case studies of the best virtualisation projects. Download the new issue now. 

<p>Many companies view cloud computing as a replacement for their traditional IT systems, but this new technology can actually supplement existing infrastructures. This white paper explores the relationship between virtualization and cloud computing and reveals the essential characteristics that define each of these IT models.</p> 

Users are driving the Bring Your Own (BYO) movement and demanding access to corporate resources from their own personal devices. Companies are recognizing the value of the increased flexibility and productivity from BYO but encounter numerous challenges such as ensuring corporate security and remote access when implementing programs. 

You’ve likely heard of cloud computing – shared computing resources available over the Internet. But it turns out there’s more than one way to cloud. Read now to learn about public, private and hybrid cloud strategies. 

Cloud computing promises large gains in efficiency and flexibility at a time when demands on data centers are growing exponentially. Intel’s vision for the future of this technology focuses on key principles to make the vision a reality. View this resource to learn more.