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What can we learn from the recent blackout in America?
The recent electricity outage in Northeast America was devastating for many. In New York City alone, officials claim the 29-hour blackout cost at least $1.05 billion or $36 million per hour. Is there something we can learn for utility computing as it is often compared to electricity as a role model?
Some blame it on privatization and deregulation, which allowed the whole electricity distribution system to get so fragmented and complex to manage. Others blame it on the lack of investment, an oversight...
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[by Edward Tsang, Senior Strategist, UtilityComputing.com]
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Utility Computing: Overcoming the NMH Syndrome
In our last article ("Why Utility Computing Will Succeed Where ASPs and Outsourcing Failed”) we explained why utility computing will ultimately succeed. However, the utility computing model will not be adopted overnight. There are significant barriers standing in its way. In today"s article, we will explore some of the barriers and how they might be overcome.
NMH Fills the Void Created by the Demise of NIH
Not much more than ten years ago corporate IT departments were resisting the adoption of packaged applications. They argued that the applications couldn"t possibly provide the same functionality as the ones they had developed internally...
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[by Leif Eriksen, Founder and Principal, Industry Insights]
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Conference Announcement
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UtilCompWorld 2004
23 - 24 March 2004 - New York
**Pre-Registration Discount Available NOW!**
The world's only business strategy conference for On Demand computing.
To REGISTER or for more information CLICK HERE
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SCO to extend SCOx initiative through alliance with Ericom Software
The SCO Group announced a strategic alliance with Ericom Software, a provider of Web, wireless and e-Business solutions. The resulting solution from this alliance aims to enable users to securely unlock mission-critical legacy system information in a low-cost, low-risk Web Services environment, whilst keeping all functionality in the process.
[2003/8/18 UC Newsdesk]
HP to Acquire Extreme Logic Inc. to boost Adaptive Enterprise strategy
HP is to acquire e-Business solution provider Extreme Logic Inc. It adds to the recent acquisitions by HP and aims to further HP's Adaptive Enterprise strategy. Subject to the terms of the agreement, Extreme Logic will be merged into a wholly-owned subsidiary of HP and will operate as part of the HP Services organization.
[2003/8/13 UC Newsdesk]
Opsware announces new Web Services APIs to ease integration with existing IT systems
At HP World in Atlanta, Opsware Inc., a provider of data center automation (DCA) software, announced new Opsware Web Services APIs for the Opsware System. HP Utility Data Center (UDC) is first to integrate with Opsware using new Opsware Web Services APIs.
[2003/8/12 UC Newsdesk]
LEGO Selects IBM to build new IT infrastructure to lower Cost and increase responsiveness
IBM announced it has been selected by the LEGO Company to help it use technology to more efficiently meet seasonal peaks in demand for its products. As part of the multi-year agreement, LEGO aims to lower costs and gain efficiencies by consolidating its existing global informational technology (IT) platform.
[2003/8/11 UC Newsdesk]
Equifax and IBM sign 10-year on demand technology services agreement
Equifax Inc., a provider of critical information to businesses, consumers and the public sector, today jointly announced with IBM a 10-year agreement under which IBM will provide global on demand technology services for Equifax's operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. This is an extension to their existing relationship, providing $400 million in additional estimated revenue to IBM for a total contract value of $800 million.
[2003/8/7 UC Newsdesk]
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Other Related News Around the Web
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Sun readies new Gemini blade processor
Sun Microsystems Inc. will be taking one step backward and two steps forward with its new generation of low-power microprocessors, which the Santa Clara, California, company will unveil during a technical presentation at the Hot Chips symposium in Palo Alto, California.
[2003/8/19 IDG]
Adaptive Enterprises
Top-tier vendors are fleshing out utility computing strategies and initiatives that are designed to virtualize the data center, making resources easier to manage in response to business demands.
[2003/8/18 eWeek]
IBM Unwraps WebSphere Studio Updates
IBM Thursday trumpeted two forthcoming updates to its WebSphere Studio suite of tools, both geared to automating time-consuming tasks in order to speed the development process.
[2003/8/14 internetnews]
Memo to software vendors: Biotech wants smart pitches
Those charged with hearing pitches from software vendors who want to sell wares to biotechnology companies don't like these words: "enterprise-wide solution." They don't want to hear the generic wonders of the "solution" being pitched, they don't want to hear marketing buzzwords or that the software will revolutionize the pharmaceutical business. They won't believe that kind of approach and they will show the software vendor the door, perhaps within minutes, without an invitation back.
[2003/8/12 InfoWorld]
BMC targets network integrators
Software vendor, BMC, has begun discussions with several local network integrators in order to wrap services around new products it acquired last year.
[2003/8/11 ARNnet]
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Volume 01 Issue 13
Another milestone for Utility Computing?... Why Utility Computing Will Succeed Where ASPs and Outsourcing Failed... Linux Enterprise Environments not neglected by the Utility Computing Vendors...
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Volume 01 Issue 12
Utility Computing vendors begin to add flesh to the vision... Will the Real Utility Computing Model Please Stand Up... Unisys add power to their utility computing "Business Blueprinting" plan...
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Volume 01 Issue 11
Putting Magic back in Business?... Keeping the door locked tight: Utility Computing Security Concerns... Global Series of Utility Computing Business Conferences Launched...
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Volume 01 Issue 10
A wake up call to the Enterprise Solutions giants... salesforce.com: A revolution in the software model?... Amazon.com and Carnival Cruise Lines to benefit from Utility Computing...
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Volume 01 Issue 09
Priorities for investment... SAIC's "Aggregator Model": New skills are key in a more flexible environment... Sun taking a thorough approach to Utility Computing...
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