InformationWeek Reports : Green Computing

Fundamentals: ARMed and Dangerous?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:11:51 -0500

As ARM chips go beyond being just the power inside iPads and Kindle Fires, Intel and AMD have reason to worry. Enterprise IT, on the other hand, can expect more choice and savings in end-user computing and data center consolidation projects, as ARM innovation positively affects procurement of infrastructure gear and related application development and migration.

Research: 2012 State of Cloud Computing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:28 -0500

More than 500 IT pros weighed in on their use of public cloud services, and we can sum the results up in two words: blind leap. Just 28% assess the impact on their internal networks, even though 73% are using multiple providers. It's not too late to reverse the lemming migration. Here’s how.

The Win 8 Transition

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:42:28 -0500

Keep these new features, functions and development methodology shifts in mind as you consider if and when to make the switch.

Research: Managed Print Services for Government Agencies

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:25:46 -0500

Managed print services can help government agencies meet federal mandates and initiatives to cut waste and improve energy management. The first step is evaluating and changing their printing infrastructures. Then they must make sure users are on board with the changes.

IT Pro Impact: Windows 8

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:51:08 -0400

Many IT organizations are still in the midst of efforts to move to Microsoft’s Windows 7 and as such are not ready to jump into a Windows 8 migration now—or, for many, anytime soon. Higher on the docket: Minimizing the need to worry about the underlying OS.

Research: Managed Print Services

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:13:20 -0400

Companies that have implemented or are evaluating MPS look to the model for its ability to reduce costs and increase end-user productivity. Outsourcing select jobs can yield savings as well. However, IT teams need to be aware of security and scalability when selecting a partner. Here’s how two large companies in diverse industries got a handle on printing.

InformationWeek Digital Issue: August 15, 2011

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:52:28 -0400

Physical Vs. Virtual: Oracle, Others Redefine Appliances
and more

The Data Center Balancing Act

Thu, 26 May 2011 05:06:48 -0400

Today's data center has to be more efficient and get more green--all without more budget. We show you how.

The Future Is Now for Blade Servers

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:05:50 -0400

After a less than auspicious start, the blade form factor is coming into its own, especially as part of virtualization initiatives.

Informed CIO: IT Cost Transparency

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:13:05 -0400

Know Your Costs: The Key to IT Business To thrive in an era of economic challenges and dramatic changes to the IT function, organizations need a better handle on what's driving costs and how to allocate them across business units. Cloud computing, growth in Internet-based business and the shift to IT services add new twists to an already complex task. The most important step organizations can take is to improve cost transparency through effective use of information.

Enterprise Applications: Act Two

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:16:59 -0400

This year's InformationWeek Analytics/Intelligent Enterprise 2010 Enterprise Applications Survey finds that many enterprises aren't happy with conventional enterprise applications. But the alternatives aren't wowing them either.

HIMSS Roundup: The Rush To Cash In

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:09 -0500

This year's Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference was all about breakneck industry growth and the rush to comply with the federal government's "meaningful use" guidelines for electronic medical records. This InformationWeek Analytics Alert offers the best healthcare IT advice, insight, and analysis coming out of that conference.

Research: 2010 Data Center Survey

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:57:44 -0500

Data center pros must add efficiency, manage virtualization up and down the stack, wisely adopt new technologies such as private clouds and 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and track every watt and bit of space, all while feeling the heat.

Strategy: Efficient Data Centers

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:57:06 -0500

Strategy Session: Energy-Efficient Government Data Centers

SAP at a Crossroads

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:26:44 -0500

Amid the sudden resignation of CEO Leo Apotheker, the German software company is doing some serious self-evaluation. On the line is everything from its technical architecture to its licensing model to its relationships with partners and customers.

Alternative IT: Software's New Reality

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:03:24 -0400

CIOs are more receptive than ever to new software models - and not because they're trendy

Solid-State Storage Is Fast And Green

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:01:37 -0400

Solid-state storage is fast and green, but step carefully.

Newest ALM Tools Keep Developers Focused And On Task

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:08:56 -0400

ALM tools like Microsoft's Visual Studio Team System/Team Foundation Server and IBM's Jazz/Rational Team Concert have begun to address the problem of keeping developers on track by identifying individual units of work they need to complete.

2009 InformationWeek 500 Conference Wrap-Up

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:32:26 -0400

The 2009 InformationWeek 500 conference covered everything from the latest buzz on cloud computing to ideas for educating our IT workforce to the twitter craze.

The Metric System

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400

Server virtualization is ready for prime time, the potential power savings can be huge, and your choices arent

Research: Government IT Priorities

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:41:03 -0400

Agency tech chiefs are under the gun to meet challenges in cyber security, green IT, business intelligence, the IPv6 transition and other initiatives. We analyzed our poll of more than 300 government technology professionals and developed recommendations to help federal IT pros, and the consultants and vendors that support them, advance the new administration's goals.

Research: Green IT

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:57:36 -0500

Wild price swings in the energy market and Al Gore have likely raised the green concept to your CEO’s desk. This InformationWeek Analytics Report provides a highlevel overview of the state of green initiatives within IT, helping you assess your current footprint and the options available and plan for new challenges.

Research: Data Center Efficiency

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:59:38 -0500

Big changes are afoot, driven by the winds of green awareness. Communication is key to steering a steady course between IT and facilities while making the most of your CEO's newfound interest in data center operations. Here's how to keep an even keel in the face of transformational forces.

Creating a Green Data Center to Help Reduce Energy Costs and Gain a Competitive Advantage

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Read this IBM report to learn why it's so critical to reduce energy consumption in the data center. Solutions include virtualization and innovative cooling techniques.

A Green Strategy for your Entire Organization

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Traditional green IT strategies have focused on the data center alone. This paper describes how new energy efficiency gains—involving people, workloads and infrastructure—can be achieved with IBM software solutions.