Priorities for investment
One of the common mistakes executives looking to pursue a growth strategy have made in recent years is - amidst one the largest technological-revolutions in history - to have over-emphasized the importance of technology.
[2003/6/24 UC Newsdesk]

New skills are key in a more flexible environment
SAIC's "Aggregator Model" is being seen by some as a new approach to outsourcing, one which ties in with the on demand computing trend to force clients into a re-examination of their core needs. Vice President, Rhys Torrington explains why he sees partnership as a key part of future outsourcing deals.
[2003/6/24 UC Newsdesk]

Sun taking a thorough approach to Utility Computing
SunÕs Vice-President of IT, Jay Littlepage talks with Utility Computing about the networking companyÕs positioning on the developing on demand model and explores the insights his position of responsibility for SunÕs own internal IT system brings him.
[2003/6/6 UC Newsdesk]

Computer Associates partners with Microsoft to extend On Demand Computing functionality
Computer Associates International (CA) has introduced Unicenter ServicePlus service aware, new patent-pending technology that enables developers to embed self-management capabilities into applications built with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003.
[2003/6/18 UC Newsdesk]

Storage Solutions extended in HP's Utility Computing Range
HP has extended it's range of storage solutions aimed at it's "Adaptive Enterprise" model. It adds new security model to protect storage networks and aims to ease enterprise storage consolidation.
[2003/6/17 UC Newsdesk]

HP targets Business Agility with Adaptive Enterprise Management roadmap
Building on its Utility Computing strategy introduced last month, which the company names Adaptive Enterprise, HP has outlined it's view on the roadmap for companies looking to increase business agility from adaptive utility computing principles.
[2003/6/16 UC Newsdesk]

Salesforce.com and Sun expand their alliance to deliver software-as-service
Sun and salesforce.com have expanded their global strategic alliance to bring Salesforce.com's sforce software-as-service application to enterprises via the Web using open standards.
[2003/6/16 UC Newsdesk]

Ejasent's MicroMeasure adds support for all leading OS platforms
Ejasent Inc. has announced the release of MicroMeasure version 2.5, which now features support for HP/UX, NT/Win2K, and Linux environments in addition to Solaris. MicroMeasure now supports all leading operating system platforms in data center environments.
[2003/6/9 UC Newsdesk]

EDS' mobile solution pilot with Orange a new test for utility-based cost model
EDS has announced a managed enterprise mobility solution, EDS Extended Connected Office (ECO). ECO allows mobile and remote workers to access personal information management systems, corporate data, collaboration services and enterprise applications.
[2003/6/4 UC Newsdesk]

HP Signs Utility Computing Contract with Ericsson for Global IT Outsourcing Services
HP has announced a five-year contract to provide global IT outsourcing services to Ericsson. HP Services will provide solutions based on HP's Adaptive Enterprise strategy, designed to help companies measure, architect and manage change by creating a tighter linkage between business and IT.
[2003/6/4 UC Newsdesk]

Software-As-Service model begins to make progress
Salesforce.com has launched sforce a client/service application development utility, and announced that over 25 Founding Developers are pioneering the use of the product to create new software-as-service applications.
[2003/6/3 UC Newsdesk]

HP and Opsware partner to enhance automation for HP's Utility Data Center
HP and Opsware Inc. have announced a strategic relationship that combines the HP Utility Data Center (UDC) with Opsware's data center automation software. The combination aims to provide enterprise customers with an enhanced utility computing solution that delivers virtualization of computing resources, application metering, and software automation.
[2003/6/2 UC Newsdesk]

IBM and Electrolux sign On Demand Services Agreement
IBM has signed an On Demand services agreement with The Electrolux Group, the world's largest producer of indoor and outdoor appliances. The deal, which covers a term of 7 years, will see IBM managing Electrolux's entire European desktop environment, providing their users with Lotus Notes, support, administration and helpdesk service.
[2003/6/2 UC Newsdesk]

Platform Computing partners with NEC to deliver integrated Grid solutions in Japan
Platform Computing announced that they have signed an agreement with NEC Corporation, in which NEC will offer Platform Computing's software on its IA Server Express5800 Series. The new offering delivers an integrated computing environment to HPC market in Japan.
[2003/5/28 UC Newsdesk]

CA introduces new BrightStor with support for corporate on-demand computing initiatives
Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) announced the availability ofÊ BrightStor Enterprise Backup 10.5, an enterprise backup and recovery solution that enables organizations to align data protection costs with the value of that data to the business.
[2003/5/27 UC Newsdesk]

An Opportunity for Telecom Growth - Grid Computing
Adoption of grid computing technologies will gain considerable momentum next year, when major independent software vendors (ISVs) begin releasing their grid-enabled business-process applications, says Insight Research.
[2003/5/27 UC Newsdesk]