Gartner stories - Page 93

Explore how open source virtualisation is reshaping enterprises, offering cost-effective tech innovation and driving strategic IT goals.

Open source is not for wimps. It has already penetrated the operating system and middleware layers of the IT infrastructure.

Riverbed's WAN optimisation tech sees booming demand in NZ, with the Ministry of Maori Development and talks with major entities underway.

Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.

FrontRange Solutions is advising those planning to switch to Windows 7 to plan thoroughly in order to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

Ignoring compliance requirements is non-negotiable post-Enron, as IT governance becomes key to fulfilling legal and ethical obligations.

WAN Optimisation boosts broadband in NZ's remote areas, ensuring high-speed file sharing, vital for productivity, even in challenging environments.

Green IT has been around for some time now and has taken on a number of guises, from energy effi ciency to more easily recyclable products.

Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.

Ignoring non-spending customers now could cost businesses heavily in the future, as relationships fostered during tough times dictate future spending.

In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.

As technology advancements and market dynamics continue to alter the landscape of IT at a rapid rate, the indirect sales channel must continue to adapt as well.

Gone are the days when employees were tethered to their desks in order to fulfil their computer- or data-related tasks.

Climate change is a major business risk and companies need to take action to address its impacts, says a new report.

As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.

The pressure is on to find more effective ways to keep on top of burgeoning regulatory, organisational and commercial compliance demands.

Better governance and collaboration can improve performance of multi-sourced environments, says Terry Shubkin.

Multi-enterprise SOA is revolutionizing business. The focus is shifting from enterprise architectures to solving problems between enterprises.

Web 2.0, mobile devices, and Gen Y's tech habits are reshaping business security landscapes, demanding new strategies for data protection.

Despite vast investments, many companies poorly track IT assets, risking inaccurate budgets. SAM offers better control, security, and cost savings.