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Why Utility Computing Will Succeed Where ASPs and Outsourcing Failed
In our last article (“Will the Real Utility Computing Model Please Stand Up”) we defined utility computing as the provision of IT-based functionality on demand.  We argued that much of the marketing hype around utility computing misses the mark. IBM and other vendors hoping to benefit from the trend have done the concept a disservice by not being clear about their own definition and delivering very little in the way of working examples.   As a consequence users are struggling to see the difference between utility computing and previous, failed attempts to reduce the cost and complexity of IT such as Application Service Providers (ASPs) and outsourcing.  In today’s article, we will explain why utility computing will succeed where the others failed.
[2003/8/6 Leif Eriksen, Founder and Principal, Industry Insights]

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Gartner and Forrester: Use of Web services skyrocketing
Two of the leading analyst firms that track IT trends -- Gartner Group and Forrester -- are predicting a massive uptick in the use of Web services, which greatly simplify the process of machine-to-machine communication between otherwise incompatible applications.
[2003/9/30 Bernadette Hearne, Contributing Editor, Utility Computing]

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Will the Real Utility Computing Model Please Stand Up
To the potential user of utility computing, one thing is clear: the vendors of utility computing are as confused as the users are. A bewildering array of terms currently jostles for position. On demand computing, adaptive computing and agility computing are just some. More important still, there is a danger that the true business benefit of utility computing will be obscured beneath the mere technical. In this, the first in a series of articles by Leif Eriksen, searches out the business definition of utility computing.
[2003/7/30 Leif Eriksen, Founder and Principal, Industry Insights]

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The developing face of Utility Computing at HP
A fun time to be a tech-sector salesperson? It seems the answer is yes if you work for the Managed Services division of HP right now. Utility Computing speaks exclusively with Vice-President of Managed Services for HP, Joe Hogan.
[2003/4/16 Edward Tsang, Senior Strategist, Utility Computing]

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The IBM Utility Computing Mantra:
Utility Computing has very little to do with technology if you get it right, claims IBM's Vice-President of Strategy & Marketing, Dev Mukherjee. Instead it is a fundamental "business transformation" - and an exciting one at that. UC investigates.
[2003/4/24 Edward Tsang, Senior Strategist, Utility Computing]

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A New Wave of Utility Computing Acquisitions
The ever increasing complexity of the enterprise data center is challenging IT managers to come up with creative ways to manage the data center and do so while keeping the costs down. Simultaneously, many executives worry that current inflexibility of the IT infrastructure actually hamstrings corporate business strategy. Product development, product launches, channel development and other activities get delayed or even abandoned due to the difficulty and cost of modifying today's information technology infrastructure.
[2003/11/19 Ahmar Abbas, Grid Technology Partners]

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New Grid Platform allows Linux applications on Microsoft Windows
United Devices, a provider of secure grid solutions, announced Grid MP 4.0, the company's newest grid technology platform with advanced features
[2003/4/28 UC Newsdesk]

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Another milestone for Utility Computing?
In recent weeks, we have seen a second wave of vendors making major utility computing statements: Big names like Computer Associates, Unisys, Veritas and EMC have all announced their own variant of it. So is the landscape clearer now? Or is it just more crowded? Is the message to potential users unified or consolidated?
[2003/8/7 Edward Tsang, Senior Strategist, Utility Computing]

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Review: Autonomic Computing Report by Grid Technology Partners
According to Gartner VP, Bob Hayward, the global research firm sees utility computing as one of the key strategies for 2004. They expect the market to continue to mature and expand – especially as companies are moving towards a purchasing cycle. As that takes place, independent reports – such as the one reviewed here – will be a vital tool to help executives make the right choice.
[2003/11/13 Michael Lee, Editor, Utility Computing]

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OpSource enables SaaS in Digiprise, Platte River Systems and Insights OnDemand
OpSource, a provider of solutions to enable Software as a Service (SaaS), announced it has added six new software company customers during June, and deploying three of those customers within one month: Digiprise, Platte River Systems and Insights OnDemand.
[2005/8/8 UC Newsdesk]