Strategic Moves to Push Your Data Center Forward

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Maximizing IT Investments April 30, 2012 Five Keys to Creating the Data Center of Tomorrow Information is the cornerstone for all businesses, but data centers have become crowded and inefficient. More servers means more switches, cabinets and cables as well. IT leaders contained server sprawl and costs through virtualization and a converged infrastructure. Then, they turned to cloud computing to increase agility and do more with less. But none of this has fundamentally changed the way IT pros work — yet. Read more > Attend the Premier Storage Event of the Year Learn more about Edge2012, test your knowledge with the Big Data Challenge, and register now for this exclusive 4-1/2 day event, June 4-8, in Orlando, Florida. Register Now > Blogs Loraine Lawson Integration Amazon's Competitive Advantage in New Venture? SOA Arthur Cole Infrastructure Still Room for the PC in a Mobile World Ken Hardin Governance and Risk SRM: Learning to Put a Future Spin on Risk Time for a Data Center Refresh: Consolidate and Save   Discover ways to cope with an expanding storage infrastructure, provide continuous access to data, and create operational efficiency, all while cutting costs. Download now > Flash Memory and Storage Area Networks: Happy Together For SAN developers like EMC, simple economics will win the day as enterprises realize the value of multi-tier architectures. How to Redeploy IT Staff to New Positions No matter the need or role, use this template to support well-considered decisions when it comes to putting the right talent to work. Download: Data Warehouse Business Plan Template Data warehouses require enormous investments of your enterprise's resources. This four-phased approach to creating a solid business plan will determine if this major outlay is justified. Featured White Papers Compare Virtualization Platforms for Your Data Center This informative resource provides a detailed comparison between the features and benefits of three top Tier 1 competing virtualization platforms. •  New TCO Guide: Cost Advantages of Hosted Communications •  Using Storage to Extend the Benefits of Virtualization •  Caveat Emptor — What to Look for Before Choosing a VoIP Vendor "Truly small businesses have more in common with the consumer sector. They shop for supplies at retail chains and use their personal mobile and desktop equipment. They really are consumers acting like consumers — though they are considered part of the SMB world." Excerpt from Carl Weinschenk Data and Telecom Latest White Papers Agility: How to Navigate the New Landscape for BI The Trend Toward Database Outsourcing TCO Comparison Shows Tape Is Still Your Best Backup Bet Application Integration: Why NOT to Buy Into the SOA Stack This e-mail is sent by: IT Business Edge, property of QuinStreet, Inc. Attn: Newsletter Subscription Dept. 950 Tower Lane, 6th Floor Foster City, CA 94404 Copyright © 2012 QuinStreet, Inc. All rights reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise