Strategies and Trends for Information Technology Leaders
There is no doubt that evaluating and implementing a service-oriented architecture (SOA) can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. When I first started to work with SOA standards, my first task―understanding what standards are out there―produced a daunting reading list. After plowing through several lengthy standards, I starting looking for the “Cliff Notes” versions! I…
Although it can be overwhelming at times, the toolbox of IT management frameworks, methods and standards are a good thing. (Anything that helps us to understand and improve the IT management processes must be helpful, right?) There is of course the question of which ones to implement. The actual modus operandi will be unique to…
At its second annual Technical Forum, The Green Grid today announced the launch of new programs, tools and metrics and reporting guidelines designed to help data center managers worldwide improve the efficiency of their facilities and operations. The event featured a keynote by Rob Bernard, Chief Sustainability Strategist at Microsoft. Founded in 2007, The Green…