Schools leverage data center optimization strategies for efficient IT

SERVERS: Michigan District Saves Money
INFRASTRUCTURE: Convergence Boosts Efficiency
WIRED: Tips for Improving Cable Management
REVIEW: Cisco WAVE 294

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Virtual Savings

Server virtualization allowed Michigan's Ferndale Public Schools to reduce equipment needs, energy consumption and IT support costs while boosting reliability and uptime of its eight servers.

Converged Infrastructure Unifies the Data Center

Andover Public Schools in Kansas reduced power and cooling costs by deploying a Vblock solution, while Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island hopes to upgrade to a converged infrastructure.

Cleaning Up Cable Management

For all of the benefits of server virtualization, the technology can complicate cable management in the data center. Follow these five strategies for streamlining cabling to maximize your return on investment.

Cisco WAVE 294

Cisco Systems' WAVE 294 WAN optimization appliance improves the application experience for users in small and medium-sized branch offices and is easily managed by remote IT administrators.

Inside the IlliniCloud: On March 7, learn from the leaders who made Illinois' shared-computing model a reality

March 5-7 in Washington, DC: Click here for full event details and to register.

Data Center Optimization: Bringing efficiency and improved services to the infrastructure