Infrastructure Optimization
For many, IT is a game of chasing and fixing problems. Run out of storage? Buy
a new disk. Apps too big? Get more servers. The result is often too much hardware
from too many vendors with too many configurations. And don't get us started
on all the software, PCs and laptops, and network gear from so many vendors,
you can't even keep track of them all.
For years, vendors such as IBM and integrators like EDS have gone into large
shops, looked at the IT systems holistically and offered up plans to simplify,
create efficiencies and make them more productive.
During the last two or three years, Microsoft has gotten into this game with
its Infrastructure Optimization (IO) model -- a system for analyzing the state
of your shop and devising plans to make it more efficient and better support
business goals.
Has Microsoft talked to you about IO? Do you trust Redmond to take an objective,
holistic view of your shop? Send your yays and nays to [email protected]
or fill out the form here.
Posted by Doug Barney on September 17, 2007