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Virtualization strategies for SMBs
Virtualization offers numerous advantages for SMBs. Find out what they are with SearchSMB.com's top five virtualization tips. Top 5 Tech Advice
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CIO conquers IT systems failure through strategic virtualization
Faced with an enterprise-wide IT systems failure and scant resources, CIO Paul Stokes turned to virtualization technologies and rigorous planning. News | 11 Jan 2012
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Midmarket companies take the lead on cloud computing adoption
Another new survey on cloud computing adoption shows users and providers alike are bullish and better educated on cloud, with midmarket CIOs leading the way. News | 21 Sep 2011
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VMware CEO says cloud computing technologies are the future
CEO Paul Maritz opens VMworld 2011 with predictions of the future, stressing the importance of new cloud computing technologies and challenges to the IT status quo. News | 31 Aug 2011
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Desktop virtualization is all about accommodating users
CIO Dustin Fennell built a desktop virtualization platform to draw students to Scottsdale Community College and accommodate the need for anywhere, any-device access. News | 17 Aug 2011
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Remote backups are becoming more manageable with cloud-based backup
Remote backups -- or ROBO backups -- have long been a challenge because of tape. Now, cloud-based backups are making remote office backup projects more manageable. News | 28 Feb 2011
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A close relationship between IT and facilities ensures uptime
IT and facilities departments have long worked side by side, but true convergence is needed to ensure that virtualized environments continue to receive needed power and cooling. Article | 23 Feb 2011
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If you want cloud-in-a-can, VCE is not the answer
The Vblock system from VCE is touted as the easiest path to private cloud, but more than a few users report roadblocks along the way. News | 11 Feb 2011
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Forget virtual machine management -- go to the cloud
Will midmarket companies choose to bypass virtual machine management headaches in favor of cloud deployments? News | 16 Dec 2010
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Virtual machine performance tools equal better ROI
The days of eyeballing resources for virtual machine performance are falling to the wayside as IT directors seek better server virtualization ROI. Article | 08 Dec 2010
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Bandwidth and compliance are key to strong disaster recovery solutions
Midmarket companies are learning how to manage bandwidth and comply with regulations for disaster recovery solutions. News | 24 Sep 2010
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ROI analysis the key for green light on your virtualization project
Virtualization might make sense, but how can you convince the business? CEO John Weathington helps you reframe your argument with an ROI analysis. Tip
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Behind the hype: 10 facts to help you sort out virtualization benefits
Virtualization solutions promise to do everything for your company short of growing hair on a billiard ball, but can the virtualization benefits really stand up to scrutiny? Tip
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Make the most of a virtualization strategy: The virtual remote desktop
CIOs can toss a virtual remote desktop onto their existing virtual networks for a huge bump in virtualization ROI. Our experts share how a virtual desktop can affect your virtualization strategy. Tip
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Get ready for workstation virtualization: Our top 10 list
These are tough times, and ROI is the prayer on everyone's lips. Need to make the case on workstation virtualization? We've got you covered. Tip
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Embracing thin-client computing to use iPad 2 for business
How we embraced thin-client computing and learned to love using our iPad 2 for business: Two micro apps to help get the job done. Tip
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How one school district adopted virtual Exchange 2010
Virtual Exchange 2010 reaps huge rewards for one school district, increasing confidence in the system while streamlining IT processes. Tip
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Myths about private clouds may shortchange your organization
Are misperceptions preventing you from taking advantage of private clouds? Jonathan Hassell gets to the bottom of some common confusion about the private cloud trend. Tip
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Private clouds can maximize your IT services
Private clouds offer the maximum in flexible IT services, with prices tailored to the midmarket IT shop. Tip
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Buying a server? How midmarket CIOs can determine their needs
When buying a server or considering an upgrade, look at your IT environment, growth potential and whether server virtualization or the cloud is for you. Tip
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10 best practices for deploying desktop virtualization solutions
Desktop virtualization solutions can save your organization time and money, but how do you plan for deployment? Read our top 10 list of virtualization best practices. Tip
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Budgeting for virtualization solutions
Although virtualization solutions offer many benefits, they come with a price. In this podcast, find out how to minimize the cost of virtualization and still reap the benefits. Podcast
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Data center virtualization: User best practices
Data center virtualization can cut up to 50% of system costs. Learn how to optimize your environment to save money with data center virtualization, DR and backup. Podcast
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IRobot CIO dishes on virtualization, disaster recovery and compliance
IRobot CIO Jay Leader discusses virtualization, compliance and the importance of a solid IT strategy in part two of this video interview. Video
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Google guru talks future of apps
New functionalities at a fraction of the cost? Google Apps may be the way to go for the midmarket CIO. Video
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Virtualization as a disaster recovery strategy?
Many midmarket CIOs are leveraging virtualization technology to meet their disaster recovery needs. In this podcast Mike Karp, a senior analyst at Enterprise Management Associates, offers advice on using a virtual environment for backup. Podcast
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CIO Shawn Partridge: Rockford improves communication in the construction world
Shawn Partridge explains how his company implemented VPN and other technologies to facilitate communication with off-site employees. Podcast
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Sole Technology CIO leads environmental change
Blade servers, aggressive recycling and ... waterless bathroom fixtures? From the front door to the data center, sports apparel company Sole Technology is intent on going green. CIO-Midmarket Tip Podcast
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Cloud computing basics quiz: Have you got what it takes?
You know the cloud computing basics, but how well can you do against our cloud experts? Take our cloud quiz and find out. Quiz
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Cloud-based computing for midmarket CIOs
Learn how to maximize the rewards of cloud-based computing and get the most out of your investment. Midmarket CIO Briefing
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CIO conquers IT systems failure through strategic virtualization
Faced with an enterprise-wide IT systems failure and scant resources, CIO Paul Stokes turned to virtualization technologies and rigorous planning. News
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Advancing your virtualization plan: A guide for CIOs
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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ROI analysis the key for green light on your virtualization project
Virtualization might make sense, but how can you convince the business? CEO John Weathington helps you reframe your argument with an ROI analysis. Tip
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Behind the hype: 10 facts to help you sort out virtualization benefits
Virtualization solutions promise to do everything for your company short of growing hair on a billiard ball, but can the virtualization benefits really stand up to scrutiny? Tip
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Make the most of a virtualization strategy: The virtual remote desktop
CIOs can toss a virtual remote desktop onto their existing virtual networks for a huge bump in virtualization ROI. Our experts share how a virtual desktop can affect your virtualization strategy. Tip
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Midmarket companies take the lead on cloud computing adoption
Another new survey on cloud computing adoption shows users and providers alike are bullish and better educated on cloud, with midmarket CIOs leading the way. News
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VMware CEO says cloud computing technologies are the future
CEO Paul Maritz opens VMworld 2011 with predictions of the future, stressing the importance of new cloud computing technologies and challenges to the IT status quo. News
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Desktop virtualization is all about accommodating users
CIO Dustin Fennell built a desktop virtualization platform to draw students to Scottsdale Community College and accommodate the need for anywhere, any-device access. News
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About Virtualization for the midmarket
Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources. This topic covers virtualization best practices, advice, tips and news for midmarket CIOs, including server virtualization, network virtualization and storage virtualization.