Cloud Computing

Server virtualization has transformed corporate IT -- companies have enjoyed major cost savings and have gained flexibility and efficiency. But this has also led to a proliferation of virtual machines and servers that threaten to overwhelm data movement and storage technologies. In this IDG Tech Dossier, learn how utility storage makes for massive consolidation, flexibility and scalability, so IT departments can reduce storage infrastructure and lower costs while improving their ability to respond to fast-changing needs of business units.

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Learn how HP CloudSystem Matrix and HP 3PAR Utility Storage provide a solid, flexible foundation for your cloud environment.

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HP is driving the evolution of what we call the Instant-On Enterprise. It is an enterprise that embeds technology into everything it does to better serve citizens, partners, employees, and clients. We believe that today's Instant-On Enterprises need to think differently about how they source and deliver services that are enabled by technology. They need to take advantage of a hybrid delivery model-one that truly optimizes the mix between traditional IT, private cloud, and public cloud.

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This white paper describes the major requirements for network management solutions to help the organizations become more profitable, efficient and reliable.

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Enterprises are turning to the Cloud to improve business agility, reduce expenses and accelerate business innovation. Cloud computing redefines the way IT assets are deployed and consumed and dramatically affects the way data center networks are architected and managed. Conventional hierarchical data center networks built to support traditional IT architectures can't meet the security, agility and price/performance requirements of virtualized cloud computing environments. This white paper reviews the impact of cloud computing on data center networks and describes HP's approach to building simpler, more secure and automated networks that fully meet the stringent performance, security, reliability and agility demands of the new data center in the Cloud.

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When AlertBoot switched to the cloud it needed a load balancing solution that would support its migration and prevent as much downtime as possible. The company chose Riverbed® Stingray™ Traffic Manager to use while transitioning its infrastructure to an entirely virtualized environment. The move was a complete success, at one-third the cost of comparable hardware solutions.

Second in a three-part series discussing the "4 Must Haves" in virtualization security designed to help large organizations understand the challenges of securing virtualized environments while positioning themselves to take advantage of future IT and business opportunities.

Gain insights into next generation, virtualization-optimized solutions to help you drive:

+ Faster time-to-value from your security initiatives
+ Provide corporate with visibility and enable a state of continuous compliance
+ Reduce risk via automated configuration and policy-based access and enforcement engine

Learn how to get the most from your cloud investment in our on-demand webinar from BMC and InformationWeek. You'll hear how integrating the cloud into your production workload brings critical business benefits.

Supply chains require the ability to connect and share information with vendors and partners globally. EDI networks have made this connection possible by allowing various entities to upload information for others to see.

View this on demand webcast to learn if moving business communications to the cloud is right for your business. Featured industry experts DMG Consulting LLC president, Donna Fluss, Frost & Sullivan principal analyst, Michael DeSalles, and Interactive Intelligence senior vice president, Joe Staples discuss this topic and help you answer your pressing questions at the conclusion of this web event.

Capacity management may not be dead yet, but with the adoption of private clouds it's barely recognizable. Join Andrew Hillier as he outlines best practices for gaining control over dynamic capacity supply and workload demand in large scale virtual and cloud infrastructure. Hear how leading Fortune 500 organizations increased agility, reduced risk and costs by optimizing infrastructure planning and management processes.

In this webcast, Vantage Point Performance's Michelle Vazzana will reveal how to coach your reps to better performing pipelines.