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Data centre

• In-house vs. moving to the cloud: Data centre learning guide

  Moving IT to the cloud can have certain advantages such as scalability and flexibility, but in-house data centres score on security aspects.  Continue Reading

• How Capex vs. Opex affects data centre outsourcing decisions

  Capex vs.Opex comparison reveals that although cloud services help avoid capital expenses on building own data centres, its Opex model can turn costly if IT pros aren’t cautious.  Continue Reading

• Five VDI technology bottlenecks faced by implementers

  Though VDI technology offers benefits, bottlenecks may hamper smooth deployment. We talk to VDI implementers to identify common VDI technology bottlenecks.  Continue Reading

• Bombay Stock Exchange’s server consolidation journey

  BSE recently consolidated its servers and began its cloud computing journey. Find out more about BSE’s server consolidation initiative in this case study.  Continue Reading

• Best of vForum Awards 2011 nomination form: SYDNEY

  Hosted by TechTarget the Best of vForum Awards 2011 will take place during vForum in Sydney, 19-20 October 2011. Enter so your IT project can receive the recognition it deserves.  Continue Reading

• The Best of vForum 2011 Awards: Have you signed up?

  If you are an IT leader who delivers value to your business through innovative use of virtualization, cloud computing and IT as a Service, don’t miss The Best of vForum 2011 Awards. Hosted by TechTarget, the Best of vForum Awards 2011 will take ...  Continue Reading

• The appeal of Citrix licensing: Hypervisors and per-server licenses

  While Citrix chooses to license its XenServer technology on a per-server basis, VMware, its main competitor, opts for the counting-CPU-sockets approach.  Continue Reading

• Virtual Data Centre Europe E-zine

  Whether you’re building a new data centre, managing an existing facility, or considering cloud computing/managed services, our Data Centre Europe e-zine addresses IT pros' everyday challenges.  Continue Reading

• Profile: Ziad Sukkar, CIO of SIRVA

  In this profile, Ziad Sukkar, CIO of SIRVA, explains why he rates virtualisation as the most important enterprise technology today.  Continue Reading

• A black day for data centre carbon emissions

  Learn why it is important to reduce your data centre’s carbon emissions and how to improve your energy efficiency, according to our data centre expert.  Continue Reading

• Future technology: A booming off-the-shelf cloud computing market, MTI predicts

  UK integrator shares its five future technology predictions for 2011, including forecasts for data centres, virtualisation and off-the-shelf cloud computing technology  Continue Reading

• How to choose a colocation data centre: A UK guide

  A UK guide detailing common mistakes to avoid when deciding which colocation data centre provider to work with.  Continue Reading

• The mainframe is dead, long live the mainframe

  An independent UK integrator discusses the mainframe skills shortage and the gentle decline in deployments.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Bustling press room

  The "speed dating"-style press room got people in touch with the right journalists.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Busy exhibition hall

  Delegates, vendors, speakers, press and analysts flooded the exhibition hall.  Continue Reading