In this Pocket Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, Dell and VMware, discover the central tasks in the assessment and planning stages of a virtualization project. 

One approach being used to reduce complexity and TCO in the data center is the implementation of new management software for blade servers, increasing business value and trimming expenses that vex IT budgets and divert important resources for transformational projects. 

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. 

The IT in Europe virtual data centre e-zine covers the effects of virtualisation on data centres, including management headaches. Discover the challenges posed by an ever-increasing number of virtual resources and access three case studies from the Best of VMworld Europe 2011 User Awards. 

This white paper explores the advantages of backing up to the cloud, and provides ten reasons why cloud backup is a strong solution to today's data protection challenges. Read on to learn more. 

In this e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, gain expert insight on how to approach a virtualization project to ensure maximum success. Understand what challenges you can anticipate and pitfalls to avoid. Plus, find out how to evaluate costs associated with virtualization and which areas can deliver the best advantages. 

As NPG's digital library and business applications continued to grow, so did data storage inefficiencies and costs. The aging equipment had limited storage capacity and there was no disaster recovery strategy other than time-consuming backups. Read on to learn how NPG managed their growing problem. 

This Case Study assesses the deployment of Mimecast SaaS-based Unified Email Management (UEM) solution at Basic Energy Services, a renowned publicly traded oilfield services Company. IDC examines the effectiveness of the Mimecast solution and its services in meeting Basic Energy Services' needs and the reasons why the Mimecast solution was chosen. 

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, healthcare providers who invest in EHR technology may be eligible for financial incentives.  However, because incentive dollars arrive after implementation, many practices continue to see cost as a primary barrier to adoption. Read on to learn about the full range of financing options. 

Join us for this live eSeminar to learn important considerations in your virtualized server and storage environments. 

In this week’s issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the future of computer science education now the government has scrapped the current ICT curriculum, and what this means for the IT industry. We talk to an early adopter of the government G-Cloud plan; and we examine the key challenges for network architects. Download the new issue now. 

This benchmarking study from ESI International identifies the trends impacting the project management function in IT industry in three areas: PMO maturity, measuring and reporting on PMO effectiveness, as well as training involvement.