Implementing Converged Storage is an evolution and by putting a plan into place now, enterprises can optimize their current storage investments while building toward a converged future and accruing concomitant benefits along the way. Virtualization and cloud computing can help corporate IT meet these demands by helping it become more flexible and agile. But the ultimate solution is to transform […]

How Blade Centers Impact Data Center Management and Agility. This paper examines enterprise adoption of blade servers in the US, UK and China; the benefits of blade server use; and the connection between enterprise data center management and agility goals and blade server use. It reveals that blade servers are highly associated with core infrastructure consolidation and optimization efforts and […]

Intelligent Management and Greater Efficiency Throughout the Lifecycle The new HP ProLiant Gen8 server features capabilities that speed and simplify three critical phases of the server lifecycle: configuration and provisioning, daily operational health monitoring and ongoing updates and maintenance. Download this short paper to learn more.   Intel, the Intel Logo and Intel® Xeon® Processor inside are trademarks or registered […]

Explore the Power, Flexibility and Serviceability of the HP ProLiant DL360p and DL380p Gen8 Servers. The DL360p and DL380p deliver innovative advances in performance, serviceability and lifecycle automation to address the pressing demands of today’s data-intensive and virtualized IT environments. Based on the HP ProActive Insight architecture, these intelligent servers can speed provisioning, increase uptime and greatly reduce the time […]

Organizations see great possibilities in cloud technology and are turning to it to better manage their IT environments and increase flexibility and agility. They see value in hosting applications outside of the corporate data center, as external providers may be able to host them better and less expensively. Read this whitepaper to learn how Dell addresses this.  

Whether you are an individual or a company, you should approach online security in the same way that you would approach physical security for your home or business. This guide will de-mystify the technology involved and give you the information you need to make the best decision when considering your online security options.  

Cloud computing is a service delivery model that provides on-demand computing and storage services. Clouds may be public and open to all users, private and available only to users within an organization, or a hybrid. Although public clouds offer valuable services for businesses, this cloud model requires sound practices to maintain adequate security. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are essential […]

Shared services are becoming more important than ever for state, local and federal agencies. The reason: In the midst of policy and financial uncertainties, shared services offer money-saving economies of scale and opportunities for rolling out new services more quickly to clients. This paper provides details about each of the key components of a shared services transition, with critical guidance […]