Recent research undertaken by Freeform Dynamics highlights that whilst the case for undertaking server virtualisation, at least for Intel servers, is well understood, drivers for the adoption of virtualisation solutions in other areas of the IT infrastructure have yet to make significant impact. For example, there is some recognition of the potential for storage and desktop virtualisation (figure 1) but there are also perceived to be significant challenges. Read more
With supplies of ?probably the best lager in the world' at stake, Carlsberg UK couldn't afford to leave its business continuity plans to chance. By implementing the Double-Take solution at its Leeds brewery, Carlsberg UK now has total confidence that its brewing processes will not be interrupted by IT failures, which in turn delivers assurance of continuity of supply to retailers and the nation's beer drinkers. Read more
A recent archiving project has provided the National Library of Wales with a solution that addresses the diverse priorities of its users, financial director and IT management. Read more
Minicab firm benefits from improved service levels and keeps competitive. Read more
No time to waste in securing data, says Steve Mackey, Area Sales Director for Northern Europe, Quantum. Read more
How WTB was helped to recover from a Massive Data Loss. Read more
In a recent poll of 300 senior IT executives, 92% of them said that they wanted to make their IT infrastructure more ?green', but at least half of them meant that all they were looking for was better utilisation of servers and storage and less than 10% were looking to cut power costs. Concern about the environment was only mentioned by 1% of the respondents and then only in the ?other' category. Read more
The waters of environmental or green responsibility are muddied by differing claims about the effects of global warming and by inadequate knowledge of potential solutions. Read more
Dan Smith of retail-only solutions and services provider, Retail Assist, discusses the benefits of IT outsourcing and provides tips for success when selecting and working with a partner Read more
NAS virtualisation becomes a green reality, according to Bob Miller, CEO, ONStor Read more
The trend for companies to move to virtualisation is growing. Read more
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