(21-Mar-2012) Blue Jeans Network offers the choice of buying concurrent connections or blocks of minutes for its videoconferencing service A provider of hosted videoconferencing services has added the ability to buy connectivity by concurrent...

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The Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) market is still in its nascent form with a large and diverse set of vendors. This size ensures that there is an IaaS option for all sizes and types of enterprise.

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There is real and growing interest in cloud computing despite the overuse and overhype of the term cloud. One of the fastest growing areas of the cloud is cloud-based development. Enterprises of all sizes are evalutating the potential of...

Template/Policy

This template will help you build a business plan for the enterprise as well as document business justifications and cautions for developing in the cloud.

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A key advantage of the cloud is that there are no up front capital costs. There is also a significant time savings, as there is no need to acquire, configure, test, and deploy servers. However, be aware that the cumulative TCO will approach (and...

Large enterprises looking to upgrade to Exchange 2010 should consider deployment options beyond on-premise. Small and mid-size companies facing the upgrade to Exchange 2010 should not make the mistake of assuming an in-house upgrade path is the...

Deploying a content filter can lead to end user revolt and a lack of executive support if not properly done. A planned, phased approach is needed since every user in the organization is affected. Use these guidelines to ensure a smooth rollout.

Effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is fundamental to the success of any enterprise. Market leading software solutions offer structured project and portfolio management functionality, robust reporting, full-bodied resource management,...

Without fail, uncertain economic times bring IT budgets under closer scrutiny and this often results in communications services being identified as a cost cutting target. IT leaders must determine whether investing in a new on-premise phone...

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SaaS is not a suitable alternative to on-premises applications for everybody. IT managers must thoroughly assess the appropriateness of the model for their enterprise before moving forward with it.

With the decreasing price of e-mail hosting providers, outsourced solutions are now becoming a more feasible option for small enterprises. Compare the benefits of a hosted e-mail provisioning strategy over an in-house approach to understand its...

Wikis are a solid alternative for workplace collaboration ? as long as enterprises implement them effectively. Examine these five case studies to learn from small organizations that have successfully integrated wiki solutions into their operations.

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For smaller service desks, a hosted (Software-as-a-Service) help desk tool may be more cost-effective than an on-premise package. Use this Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator to determine which of the two options is best for your organization.

Enterprises facing an Exchange upgrade often make the mistake of assuming an in-house upgrade path is the only option. Let the possibility of transferred risk, service gains, and cost savings steer the enterprise toward a hosted solution.

Falling price-points from e-mail hosting providers require enterprises to rethink e-mail provisioning strategy. Enterprises can make an informed decision by determining if hosted e-mail is an option and comparing the cost of in-house e-mail...

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Microsoft Exchange Server holds the largest worldwide market share of any enterprise messaging solution. As IT leaders begin to position Exchange 2007 on the enterprise's communication roadmap, this calculation tool will be a key component in...

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is changing the landscape of the enterprise applications market. IT managers that understand the current trends and future prospects of the SaaS market will be in a better position to maximize the returns of their...