7 reasons to move to IT automation solutions

7 Reasons to Move to IT Automation Solutions The global economy demands that business services be available 24 x 7 x 365 across geographies and be accessible remotely -- in most cases over the Web. Complicating this is the increasing rate of change from new technology adoption to dynamic delivery models to supporting IT processes and organizations. These demands impose a number of requirements on IT operations. To better identify and understand key issues, policies, and practices around IT service delivery models, IDC recently conducted three global surveys of IT managers and executives.   Not All App Servers Are Created Equal: 7 Key Considerations Given the variety of offerings and providers, organizations could face a potentially confusing array of choices in their application server deployment initiatives. While at one level all application servers provide the same basic function, there are differentiators. When evaluating an appropriate solution, there are certain key considerations that should be part of the selection process. While there are applications servers that are not J2EE focused, such as those supporting Microsoft's .NET environment, this paper focuses on J2EE-compliant application servers, which are the type most commonly in use.   Making the Case for Server-Based Messaging Security Messaging software -- software that protects e-mail, instant messaging (IM) and other forms of online communication -- is not new to IT professionals, and no one would argue the need, especially in this day of constant, almost daily virus, trojan and phishing attacks. Where the argument frequently takes place, however, is where to install the security software. Some argue that installing it on the same server as the messaging software results in a degradation of performance. Others argue that while this is entirely possible, installing the right messaging security software in the right way not only improves security performance, but does not degrade app performance at all.   Fixing the Modern Supply Chain: BCM Goes Global Supply chains looked vastly different as little as one generation ago than they do today. It is true that, back then, "made in USA" and "made in Japan" labels were commonplace around the world. Nonetheless, globalization had not yet attained anywhere close to the proportions that it has today. The new landscape provides numerous benefits, but simplifying supply chain operations is not one of them; quite the opposite. This paper examines these issues and discusses some of the prerequisites for operating effectively in a global business community.   4 Benefits of an RFID and Wireless Asset Tracking Solution An automated asset management process manages the assignment and allocation of employee assets -- assets that are closed loop assets, meaning they are checked out and returned for accountability. With technology advancements, organizations can now track these assets with wireless communication solutions that do not require manual intervention and can operate without a line of sight requirement. This paper explores these new technologies, and offers a number of benefits of deploying today.   How to Protect Data in a Virtual Environment Disaster recovery (DR) is something all IT organizations must plan for. When the unthinkable happens, you need to make sure that your data is not only safe and recoverable, but that the timetable for recovery is the lowest it can possibly be. With the influx of virtualization to data centers and desktops across all industries, it is increasingly urgent that all IT organizations using some form of virtualization realize the DR implications for their businesses, and address not only the similarities to their previous systems, but also the numerous differences. eNewsletter Information: You are receiving this e-mail because you are a loyal subscriber to the Web Buyer's Guide Member Update with the e-mail address ignoble.experiment@arconati.us. If you no longer wish to receive Web Buyer's Guide Member Update, unsubscribe here. Copyright © 2009 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy