Hardware is broad term that encompasses virtually all computing devices, from mainframes to laptops, as well as network switches and access points. Managing hardware consumes much of IT's resources, and proving the business value of new hardware often is a challenge, since it tends not to radically alter business processes. Managed infrastructure options, including paying for hardware access as a service, are emerging, but IT still has to manage the boxes.
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Striking the Right Balance in Server Utilization
Arthur Cole spoke with Mark E. Stumm, senior vice president of product marketing, nlyte Software . Cole : Recent studies indicate that about 15 percent of the servers in a typical enterprise are drawing power but not performing any meaningful function. Is that a reasonable amount, or should... More >
The Increasingly Popular, and Segmented, UMB Segment
Carl Weinschenk spoke with Jeff Orr, a Senior Analyst for ABI Research . Late last month, ABI released research that said the ultra-mobile device segment will reach 385 million units shipped in 2014. Weinschenk: How do you perceive the non-handset device market? Orr: I basically picture... More >
HomePlug Alliance Works Toward Data, Smart Grid Specs
Carl Weinschenk spoke with Rob Ranck, the president of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance . Weinschenk: What is the HomePlug Alliance? Ranck: HomePlug is basically using the wires within your home through all of the sockets inside the home to network and to communicate at high speeds. There... More >
How Ruggedness Reduces TCO for Mobile Computers
This white paper documents the relationship between ruggedness and TCO, shows how ruggedized devices add value for specific work processes and environments, and provides guidance to determine what degree of ruggedness is needed for different usage scenarios.
A Greener Data Center with IBM Tivoli Software
This white paper describes the critical importance of managing energy consumption in data centers, along with insights and solutions that organizations can use to optimize their data center and facility energy requirements while maintaining service levels.
HP Extends Data Protection to Laptops
HP has released a new tool designed to simplify the backup and recovery of data from laptops. HP Data Protector Notebook Extension , designed to work in conjunction with HP's Data Protector server, allows businesses to back up and recover data outside their corporate network, even while working remotely or offline.... More >
Microsoft Releases Surface SDK
Microsoft officially released its Surface Software Development Kit (SDK) Workstation Edition at its Professional Developers Conference 2009. The SDK is available for free for anyone who wants to develop on the device, however, a Microsoft Surface is required to deploy an application, says Ars Technica . According... More >
Google Unveils Early Version of Chrome OS
Google has unveiled an early version of its Chrome OS at a press event at its headquarters today. Sundar Pichai, Google vice president of product management, says that while the company is about a year away from releasing its Chrome OS, the code for it is fully open and available for developers to work on alongside... More >
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Cost Cutting through Server Consolidation
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