Overview
It is often said that the only constant is change. That certainly rings true in electronic commerce. User acceptance of the Internet and the World Wide Web is unprecedented in its pace and scope. Although Internet-based commerce is still in its relative infancy, the level of investment and the work that is being conducted around the world in this space virtually ensures that there is no turning back. The Internet, digital signature legislation, electronic commerce strategy, and a host of related technology, policy, and business topics are high on the agendas of state, provincial, and national governments around the world. Security, capacity, and control issues that were viewed as obstacles a few years ago are being resolved. Of course, there will always be challenges and unforeseen developments, but also opportunities.
In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?
ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.
In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.
This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.