Data Center

H&R Block Shifts from PCs to Virtualized Thin Clients

Tax preparer migrates stores to Wyse machines in an effort to cut costs

ENIAC Still Influencing Enterprise IT 68 Years Later

What does the world's first electronic computer contribute to today's enterprise IT environment, almost seven decades after its first parts were being assembled? Plenty, including many of the foundations we still use today, says a Universit

4 New Offshore Captive Center Models

Captive center models have been in play since the early 1980's, and since then, they've changed and evolved. As captive centers become an increasingly important part of offshore work, sourcing and vendor management professionals must work w

Is nearshoring the new IT outsourcing?

4 Tips for Keeping Your Data Center Cool This Summer

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Data Center Cool This Summer

Summer is hot but data centers need to stay cool, which can be expensive. Here's how IT groups can reduce temperatures and budgets.

Extending the Private Cloud: 5 Keys to Virtualization in a Global Environment

CIOs tasked with managing virtual servers across a global environment have to clear some hurdles to effectively optimize their infrastructure.

Cloud CIO: The Cost Advantage Controversy of Cloud Computing

There is an enormous amount of controversy about whether the capex or opex approach to cloud computing is less expensive. CIO.com's Bernard Golden explores some possible outcomes of a shift from capex to opex and utilization risk.

IT Failure: Some Ideas Deserve a Second Chance

The secret behind many innovations is trying until you succeed -- a concept Iridium Communications knows a lot about. Here's what you can learn from them and why your company should consider this important mantra.rnrn

How Desktop Virtualization Can Help IT Manage Consumer Devices

Desktop virtualization holds great promise for helping IT departments address the consumerization of IT, but some implementations can be expensive. Here IT analysts discuss the pros and cons of different desktop virtualization implementations geared

Customize Your ERP or Adapt To It? What’s Your Strategy?

So it's time for your enterprise to do an ERP refresh or replacement. As you approach it, is it better to customize or go with what the vendors give you? There are pitfalls to both. Here are some ideas to help you decide.