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Asian data centers turn to virtualization, automation
News Region's data centers focus on initiatives that drive immediate cost reduction, rather than projects that drive longer-term returns on investment, finds new survey.
Tags: Data centers, Server consolidation, savings, Virtualization, Storage, Malaysia, savings, Server, software, Symantec Corp.
Firms overlook Web 2.0 cost-saving potential
News As companies largely view Web 2.0 on an experimental level, they are likely to pass on it during the current economic downturn, say analysts.
Tags: Web 2.0, Cost control, Budgeting/cost control, savings, Business, Ovum, cost savings, Web Service, savings, e-mail
IDC: Prudence boosts utility model's popularity
News Despite belt tightening efforts by user organizations, they must continue to invest on analytic and business intelligence tools for their future growth, says analyst.
Tags: Cloud computing, Cost control, Utility computing, Conference, International Data Corp., Asia-Pacific, Tool, Storage, Cloud computing, savings
Femtocells may save mobile operators US$5B
News Base stations that link to broadband connections for better mobile coverage could cut operators' infrastructure costs by US$5 billion.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Mobile platforms/communications, Next-generation technology/networks, Business broadband, Personal broadband, Savings, Mobile, Operator, network, marketing
A recessionary sense of deja vu
Blogs Depending on which camps you speak to, the U.S. credit meltdown could either spell bad news for IT wages or have little ...
US govt to disclose findings in Web 'mystery charge' probe
News Numerous shoppers have traced mystery credit card charges to Webloyalty, Affinion, and Vertrue. U.S. Congress will reveal the results at a hearing Tuesday.
Tags: E-commerce, Data security, Vertrue Inc., Classmates.com, Affinion, advertisement, online retail, U.S. Senate, Continental Airlines Inc., e-mail
Virtualization: Get the contract right
Insight perspective Virtualization promises many business benefits--but only if you structure the agreement correctly. Lawyer Mark O'Conor offers some advice.
Tags: Virtualization, Software licensing, Cost control, Security, intellectual property, Hardware, service provider, agreement, pricing strategy, business continuity
Put security, savings on par in cloud
News "Hard" questions firms should ask cloud providers before deployment, include legal and privacy implications of data stored in other countries, says security expert.
Tags: Data security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Cloud computing, PGP Corp., Security, cost savings, Singapore, SLA, Cloud computing
Will consumers plug into home energy displays?
News Dozens of companies are developing tools to ratchet down home energy use as part of utility smart grid programs, but nobody is sure which approach will stick with consumers.
Tags: Green IT, Google Inc., Energy Management Company, Home Energy Management Company, Security, software, U.S., network, Energy, Green IT
McKinsey: Energy efficiency could save US$700B
News Rather than invent new sources of energy, reducing waste in appliances, homes and business could yield savings of US$1.2 trillion on a US$520 billion investment over 10 years, consulting firm says.
Tags: Green IT, Infrastructure/architecture management, Investments, Combined Heat and Power, greenhouse gas emission, McKinsey & Co., greenhouse gas, energy efficiency, Canada, barrier
Yahoo may expand its video lineup
News While it has no plans to repeat a failed plan for TV-style programming on the Internet, Yahoo wants to build on its success with "video snacks" through slightly longer shows.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Data Management, Video, entertainment, MTV, Programming, ABC Inc., finance, Web 2.0
Orange, T-Mobile merge to create UK's largest carrier
News Decreasing revenue and heavy competition trigger U.K.'s biggest mobile merger, which will give the new joint venture lead position in United Kingdom with more than 28 million customers.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Carrier, Britain, 3G Network, T-Mobile
Cloud computing: Is it worth legal risks?
Insight perspective The cloud throws up a raft of legal and security concerns, but that doesn't mean firms shouldn't embrace it, says U.K.-based lawyer.
Tags: Cloud computing, Legal, Data security, Security Management, Security, IT Services, Cloud computing, Server, payment, software-as-a-service
Getting the green on 'green' PCs
News ZDNet Asia finds out from experts what companies should look out for when they evaluate "green" PCs, and what savings to expect from an energy-efficient machine.
Tags: Personal Computers, Green IT, IT budgeting, Budgeting/cost control, Business, Hewlett-Packard Co., International Data Corp., Power Supply, Asia-Pacific, computer
Outsourcing and value for money improvement--incompatible?
Blogs Why would an outsourcer ever want to offer its clients value-for-money improvement? Perhaps before we answer that que...
