Business Innovation IT Optimization http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/ Read about technologies and issues related to maximizing the efficiency of IT, including virtualization, asset and portfolio management, storage management and service-oriented architecture. en-us Need Faster Applications and More Bandwidth? Consider WAN Acceleration Scalable network optimization technology can help organizations effectively speed access to information. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_08282008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Another Opportunity for Virtualization: Applications The technology can improve portability and manageability. But be careful; it might also rankle users. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_08082008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Lease or Buy IT? There's No Simple Answer Leasing can bring initial savings and faster time to market, but long-term implications could outweigh the short-term benefits. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_07082008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Message from the Sponsor: Take back control control of your IT View this 4-minute flash animation on the benefits of virtualization, with a deeper dive discussion on consolidation and systems management. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/rss/ad_itopt/ Emergence of the New Data Center Strategies such as virtualization and consolidation are changing the way organizations build their IT infrastructure. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_05272008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Cost Controls Telecom expense management enables organizations to know how much they're really spending on communications. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_05072008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Remote Computing Desktop virtualization promises greater efficiencies, security and reliability. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_04222008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Minding the Data Store Storage resource management systems can help organizations get a handle on increasingly complex environments. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_03062008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Striving for Simplicity Strong governance, process automation can help reduce IT complexity. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_02192008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Going Green Could Save Government $1 Billion In Five Years, Say Reports The annual savings by the feds using more energy efficient PCs would be equivalent to conserving 1.3 billion barrels of oil, for example. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_01282008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization The Next Generation IPv6 promises benefits such as increased availability of addresses and easier network administration, but adoption will be slow. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_01222008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Shared Resources Grid computing offers potential efficiencies, but wide adoption won't happen overnight. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_01072008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization 12 Windows Vista Tweaks To Boost Your PC's Performance Tips on finding and weeding out system performance hogs, optimizing memory, and restraining Vista's features will make your system soar. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_01072008.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization 10 Ways to Cut IT Operational Costs Many organizations are still looking to reduce operational expenses while increaing overall efficiency. Here are 10 ways that you may be able to cut IT operations costs in your organization. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_12202007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Intel, AMD Retreating In Price, Researcher Says Both processor firms reported higher third-quarter revenue, in spite of the brutal price war that negatively affected each company's gross margins. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_12032007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Architects of Change SOA centers of excellence help organizations manage deployments and share best practices. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_12032007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization End-to-End Visibility Application performance management software helps ensure that online transactions are working optimally. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_11262007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization In Virtualization Race, Microsoft Unbundles In Bid To Catch Up The newly dubbed Hyper-V Server can be licensed with or without Windows Server 2008 when it ships next year. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_11262007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Want To Save The Planet? Turn Off That PC Reports that PCs and monitors alone contribute 40 percent of total carbon emissions are fueling a surge in power-monitoring software. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_11082007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Creating a Business Case for ITIL The IT framework can lead to service improvements, but organizations need to consider the costs. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_11052007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization With Virtual Machines, Management Is Key Do a deep dive review of your current servers to identify early candidates for virtualization, make sure everyone involved agrees on goals, and update internal policies to reflect this new world order. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_10292007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Improving TCO with Server Consolidation and Allocation While many see server consolidation as simply a way to reduce the enterprise server count, in fact it offers a great deal more when it's regarded as a resouce optimization strategy. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/ebook1.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization AMD Introduces Energy-Efficient Chips For Smaller PC Desktops The new products include one dual-core and five single-core 45-watt processors made for business or consumer desktops that meet the latest requirements for energy-efficient certification by the EPA. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_10122007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Quality Control Software quality initiatives can help organizations deliver reliable, usable and secure applications. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_10082007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Primer: Application Performance Optimization Everyone talks the talk about delivering quality service. Here's how to walk the APO walk. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_09142007a.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Measuring Risks and Rewards IT portfolio management products help organizations better align technology initiatives with business goals. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_09282007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Virtualization Security Heats Up An attack that breaches the hypervisor is IT's new worst nightmare. Are you prepared? http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_09142007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization The Allure Of New IT TransUnion Interactive's willingness to try new technologies has paid off in many ways. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_08302007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Despite Energy Efficient Hardware, Power Usage Rising In Data Centers Power consumption per computational unit has dropped in the past six years by 80%, but at-the-plug consumption has still risen by a factor of 3.4, according to the Uptime Institute. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/re_itopt_08202007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Energy-Efficient IT Servers, PCs and other products consume less power and enable cost savings and environmental friendliness. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_08012007.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Virtualizing the Data Center Organizations stand to see benefits such as more efficient use of capacity, but there are potential risks. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/itopt/feat_itopt_08012007_2.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Deploying SOA in the Enterprise Organizations should develop a comprehensive strategy before moving to a service-oriented architecture. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/strat_070604.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Mobility, Networking Highlight Interop Product Launches The first batch of news announcements focus on several key areas: transformation of the branch office, mobility, network security and next-generation networks. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/res_archit_070529.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization The Risks and Benefits of Grid Computing Organizations stand to benefit from grid computing offerings, but the technology also poses some risks. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/archit_070510.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Reducing Data Center Complexity Enables Strategic Focus IT executives can help create an innovative culture by increasing data center automation and streamlining business applications. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/strat_070430.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Big Wheels, Slow Progress Virtual servers, quad-core systems and other emerging technologies are coming to a data center near you. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/res_archit_070116.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization How to Innovate to Gen-Y An online boutique broadens its retail offerings without adding to its costs and deepens its customer relationships, too. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/strat_070108.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization Commodity Is Out, Custom Is In How smart IT helped a manufacturer solidify new revenue streams. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/articles/archit_061211.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization An Innovator in Academia Rob Rennie runs an IT shop that serves over 100,000 users spread literally around the globe. In this interview with InformationWeek, he talks about how his department is meeting the demands of far-flung users while preparing for a commodity computing future. http://businessinnovation.cmp.com/podcasts/strategy5.jhtml?cid=RSSfeed_BI_Optimization