As the state of the UK economy improves, many organisations will begin to look to their IT in the quest for a competitive edge. Over the past decade, and prior to the global recession, the investment banking sector looked to “more, faster, better” IT as a way to gain an advantage over the competition. Not any more. We look at how the playing field has changed for large organisations and some of the technologies being used to make the most of what you’ve got. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘virtualisation’
Dec
04
2009
Introducing AWIC Desktop
AWIC is pleased to announce the launch of our new product, AWIC Desktop.
Download the AWIC Desktop factsheet
It’s a subscription-based IT service that brings the following benefits to companies:
- Reduce costly on-site computer hardware
- Lower your electricity bill
- Plan your annual IT budget
- Protect your data from fire, flood or theft
- Simplify your IT
- Work from anywhere
Aug
12
2009
Virtualisation: things to consider over a cappuccino
As more and more companies journey down the path to virtualisation, AWI takes a look at some of the best practices that could make the difference between a successful implementation and a more chaotic rollout.
Aug
07
2009
Why buy new hardware for virtualisation?
by Amanda Dahl, Director at AWIC
One of the advantages of virtualising your server estate is that VMware will run on a wide range of hardware, allowing you to recycle your older kit and make the most of the hardware you already own. This can be very useful if you are not in a position to make significant capital expenditures — something effecting many IT managers in the current economic climate.
