There are several stages in the road map from virtualization to cloud, and each should be planned strategically, rather than one step at a time.  This paper details the five stages in the path to cloud computing and what’s needed at each stage. 

Fiscally conservative IT organizations should try to minimize their expenses and leverage their IT budgets. Understanding the data tax and where potential savings reside is a good place to start. This white paper explains how this data tax is being levied and provides valuable advice from our data tax advisors on how to legally circumvent this tax. 

Server virtualization has affected all facets of the data center – from servers to storage to the network. While the promise is a reduced capital investment, higher agility and lower operational expenses, the success of server virtualization depends on the integration of both the physical and the virtual network. This has its own set of challenges. 

Many IT administrators believe the cloud is staged to offer adaptable, flexible and scalable resources at a fraction of the cost. But with varying definitions, strategies and expectations, the cloud is still clearly in the developmental stages. Take a look at this white paper for an expert analysis of cloud computing. 

More than ever, small businesses need to efficiently control costs and optimise cash flow, but how, and what role does automation play in this process? 

As networks are evolving and transforming, so must the management approaches taken. Read this asset to learn about a grouping of management products to help effectively manage your network and the services it delivers. 

This white paper reveals key factors to consider when selecting a server and explains why more and more organizations are relying on x86 platforms. Access key findings from your peers concerning their spending on servers, power and cooling expenses, and more. 

This whitepaper serves as a guideline for Vista migration projects, highlights the key challenges and cautions and outlines an ideal approach to successfully migrate to Windows Vista. 

The tool of choice to the highly mobile workforce is the  mobile phone. From customer contact and records keeping, through calendaring and scheduling to mapping and news feeds, the  mobile phone is usurping the laptop as the main point of technology for the road warrior. 

This expert podcast, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, offers an in-depth analysis of Windows Server 2008 R2 and its new features. Find out how your business can lower expenses, increase productivity, and improve efficiency. 

ISD is responsible for more than just the raw technology. It plays an integral role in driving the Isle of Man government’s technology strategy, which encompasses everything from monitoring the speed of bikes during the TT races to providing cutting-edge e-services. 

This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run.