Posted by Logicalis Staff | May 10, 2011 | Digital Ready Infrastructure, Virtualization |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMany IT leaders are on board with VDI and encouraging their customers to do the same. But when it comes right down to it, what are the primary reasons for implementing VDI? Are these reasons why you use VDI, or are these examples just Hype? Hard and soft cost savings Centralized back ups Ease of management including patches, upgrades Security and regulatory compliance Productivity gains [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | May 5, 2011 | Advisory & Managed Services, CIO, Cloud Solutions, Managed Services |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile many organizations have successfully moved part or all of their information assets into some form of cloud computing infrastructure, the large majority still haven’t done much with this choice. A lot of IT leaders are saying the CIO who has not yet begun to think of a cloud strategy may soon be left behind. Some are saying it’s premature for organizations to have a cloud computing strategy. Let’s hear it – is Hype or Ripe for IT leaders to develop a cloud strategy as part of their risk management? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | May 4, 2011 | Digital Ready Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Mobility, Virtualization |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) fundamentally changes the way employees, partners and IT leaders work by providing anytime, anywhere secure access to desktops hosted and managed in the data center. One example is Cisco’s VDI solution, which addresses the needs of an increasingly mobile and geographically dispersed workforce. We know the workplace will continue to evolve and expand with end-point devices. What do you think, does VDI support the users’ mobile demands, or is this just Hype? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | May 2, 2011 | Cloud Solutions, Data Center, Hybrid IT |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA recent InfoWorld.com article suggests that cloud computing is becoming a strategy for disaster recovery. Especially in the wake of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, some cloud companies are offering a helping hand to companies disrupted by — or concerned about — natural disasters. What do you think – is this Hype or Ripe? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | Apr 28, 2011 | Advisory & Managed Services, CIO, Cloud Solutions, Digital Workplace, Mobility |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOur mobile devices now have the increased bandwidth to connect to cloud-based technologies easier and quicker than ever before… and it will continue to be quicker and easier. Processing power on-demand, or virtualized processing power, is being called a trend we can’t ignore. IT leaders know that so much as already been virtualized, and processing power is next. IT leaders will soon be able to tap in to additional processing power for their mobile devices, via the cloud. What do you think – will this processing power on-demand increase productivity and be the next big thing? Or is this just hype? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | Apr 26, 2011 | Advisory & Managed Services, CIO |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Gartner, worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.6 trillion in 2011, a 5.1% increase from 2010. In 2010, worldwide IT spending totaled $3.4 trillion, up 5.4% from 2009 levels. So, it’s Q2, what do you think, is this forecast Hype or Ripe? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | Apr 25, 2011 | Advisory & Managed Services, Managed Services |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis has been an ongoing discussion over the last several years. A growing number of businesses are taking a new path for their sourcing strategies. Many organizations are adopting a more selective, “out-tasking,” approach. How do you feel about the new approach to outsourcing? Is out-tasking just hype, or is this a ripe solution for your organization? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | Apr 22, 2011 | Advisory & Managed Services, CIO |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIT leaders devote plenty of time to landing new clients. But, should their efforts be focused elsewhere? The National Business Research Institute conducted a study discovering that increasing client retention by just 5% can increase profits by 25-125%, largely by retaining clients who generate repeat business and generate high-value referrals. It also costs more to acquire a new client (or to re-acquire lost clients) than it does to retain existing ones. Plus, client retention can help lead to lower marketing and operational costs, and therefore, boost profits. What do you say, is customer loyalty the most important component in your client partnerships? [poll...
Read MorePosted by Logicalis Staff | Apr 20, 2011 | Data Center, Virtualization |
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe all know virtualization is blending the lines across IT silos, and data center architecture decisions must also change to account for broader implications across the entire IT infrastructure. Some IT leaders are still choosing servers, transport and storage solutions, which are independent of each other, and from a variety of vendors. Some say these IT leaders are missing an opportunity to improve efficiencies and lower operating costs in the data center. What do you think, is this Hype or Ripe? [poll...
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