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Next Generation Network Series: Utility Computing and Business Value

Overview Optimizing resource utilization based on the characteristics of the demand curve is the key to success in utility computing. Depending on a company's actual utilization and how demand ebbs and flows on a daily, monthly, or annual basis, a firm can optimize the mix of resources effectively.

AT&T's simulation studies have shown that most customers benefit from a hybrid application of three pricing models: dedicated resources with flat rate pricing, dedicated resources with variable rate pricing, and dynamically allocated resources with variable rate pricing.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	AT&T	File Format	HTML & PDF
Date Published	March 2007
Format	White Papers
Topics	Middleware, Migration Tools, ROI - TCO, Strategic Planning

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Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

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?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

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.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

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.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

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.

Publisher:
IBM

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