Data Center

Wed, March 11, 2009 - Many automation projects measure success on basic ROI metrics: That's not enough. The smartest CIOs are measuring the business impact of these projects, says CA's Stephen Elliot. Here's his advice on how to do that, bring your team together and lay a foundation for business growth.

Mon, February 23, 2009 - From backups to software licenses, here's a checklist for IT leaders at consolidation or acquisition time. Whether you're gaining an internal group or an external company, be prepared and be realistic.

Thu, November 20, 2008 - Tips for IT cost-cutting--both big and small--including outsourcing, staffing, consolidation of data centers and storage and server virtualization.

Fri, July 18, 2008 - Five consumer and business trends will accelerate the use of cloud computing, which offers companies a simplified, centralized platform for use when needed, lowering costs and energy use. This guide will dispel the myths and show its real benefits.

Tue, June 10, 2008 - Workers with virtualization skills are in high demand.

Wed, June 04, 2008 - IT executives are overconfident about their ability to respond to a litigation event, reports a new study. There's an urgent need for organizations to adopt standardized policies and IT practices for activities related to the identification, preservation and collection of potentially responsive data. The existence of ad hoc and manual business processes exposes companies to potential litigation.

Mon, May 19, 2008 - If you're cutting costs to improve your bottom-line revenue, don't. Spending money can position your company for long-term cost reduction. Read on for these and other tips on how CIOs are spending during an economic downturn.

Wed, September 12, 2007 - The manager of a high-end data center offers lessons learned from past upgrades.