Buzz aside, virtualization is not a new technology.  Multiple operating systems have been hosted in mainframes for over 30 years.  Four recent trends have moved virtualization to the forefront in today’s computing environments.  When you look at these trends, you can easily see that virtualization is much more than a fad; coming from an industry that has...

Trend #4: Maintenance Just like your car can’t change its own oil without a mechanic; computers can’t perform their own maintenance without interaction from an administrator.  Remember, computers will only do what you tell it to.  Every server requires care and regular maintenance to help ensure reliable operations, secure application delivery and data...

Trend #3:   Environmental Controls and Energy Costs – Carbon Footprint Issues Most companies put the bottom line costs and the related strategic planning regarding power and environmental controls costs at the same level in the decision tree as to planning for what kind of candy to put out on the front desk of the reception area. 7-10 years ago one could assume...

Physical Space has its Limitations – Trend #2 Over the last 25 years, businesses have gone from being paper based to fully automated and paperless. Computerized systems were termed as back office automation systems almost strictly used for payroll, accounting, and related business management tools. Again, thanks to Moore’s Law, the business process has...

Buzz aside, virtualization is not a new technology.  Multiple operating systems have been hosted in mainframes for over 30 years.  Four recent trends have moved virtualization to the forefront in today’s computing environments.  When you look at these trends, you can easily see that virtualization is much more than a fad; coming from an industry that has...