Research Notes

Transplanting Your Data Center

Moving a data center can be a daunting task. Use this research note to help you plan the move and make it a success.

Slash Cell Phone Costs: Stop Issuing Phones

SMEs can slash cell phone costs by eliminating the practice of supplying company-owned cell phones to workers. Modify the organization's default cell phone policy from...

Ten Common Myths about SOA

SOA is on the lips of every IT professional - from software testers to CIOs. Each one of these people believes in a myth about what SOA is and how it affects the company....

Wholesale/Retail: ERP Evolution Driven by the Little Guy

The wholesale/retail industry continues to embrace the rewards of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Fueled by small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), the ERP market...

Microsoft's System Center Shakes Up the System Management Market

Proprietary system management tools are very large, very expensive, and almost always require implementation consultants. Microsoft's System Center, despite some concerns...

Storage VMotion Eliminates Storage Migration Downtime

With Storage VMotion, it is now possible to non-disruptively move storage volumes used by VMware virtual machines from one storage device to another. VMware users should...

Boost Project Communication: Establish Knowledge Transition Points

Effective communication within a project team contributes to overall project success. Lengthy project duration, increased work effort, and multiple project sites may...

Building a Better E-mail Acceptable Use Policy

Avoid lawsuits, penalties, and misunderstandings by clearly defining acceptable use of e-mail for both employees and the enterprise. Define retention periods, set privacy...

Ten Tips for Successful Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs)

Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) can be a big hassle if managed poorly. Control the process to reduce IT support costs and increase end-user satisfaction. Use these tips...

Virtualization and iSCSI a Match Made for SMEs

Server virtualization and iSCSI networked storage are emerging as a natural match particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) buying their first storage area...
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