IT management software makers hope to enable 'responsible' cloud computing

IT management software makers hope to enable 'responsible' cloud computing Enterprise Management Associates' report investigates how IT management software applications, and automation capabilities in particular, play a critical role in 'responsible' cloud computing implementations. Read More WEBCAST: Dell The Right Way to Cut Desktop Budgets Postponing new desktop and laptops for employees can quickly reduce the IT budget, but extending the life of these devices has consequences. Learn the best way to postpone client refreshes, centralize asset management, eliminate overspend on software and get the most out of your existing clients. View Now! In this Issue BMC buys app automation tech aimed at virtual, cloud environments CA buys Oblicore to manage cloud services IT management vendors kick off 2010 with cloud-related acquisitions IT service providers will reach for the cloud in 2010 Gartner: CIOs don't expect IT recovery Gartner: CIOs look to lighter-weight, social technologies to transform IT Forrester: Tech downturn 'unofficially over' WEBCAST: HP Metzler: Virtualization and the Network Manager The networks manager's role has changed significantly over the years. This Webcast highlights survey results of 460 IT pros and their experiences with network management. Learn how network automation is helping to address the unique challenges of both physical and virtual environments. Learn more BMC buys app automation tech aimed at virtual, cloud environments BMC acquires Phurnace Software for its application release automation capabilities, which can help customers looking to deploy apps into physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. Read More CA buys Oblicore to manage cloud services CA Monday announced it had acquired for an undisclosed sum privately held Oblicore, a maker of service-level management technology that could enable CA to develop IT service catalog capabilities for customers looking to extend management into cloud computing environments. Read More WHITE PAPER: NetApp Inefficiencies Behind Exchange, SQL Server, More Discover four current Microsoft application infrastructure challenges and why recent changes in Microsoft infrastructures create a compelling opportunity to improve underlying storage infrastructures right now. Learn more! IT management vendors kick off 2010 with cloud-related acquisitions Acquisition news from BMC and CA in January points to an ongoing trend among IT management software makers hoping in 2010 to capture the capabilities to manage applications and services in cloud computing environments. Read More IT service providers will reach for the cloud in 2010 Mike Slavin, a partner at outsourcing advisory and consulting firm TPI, says cloud computing will dominate IT service providers' plans in 2010. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Network Managed Services: A Cost-Effective Approach to Complexity The new era of networked applications and interconnected business processes yields heightened efficiency and productivity for enterprises. However, these benefits can be realized only with properly managed, scalable networks. Outsourcing network management tasks to a third party allows companies to save time and drive substantially lower total cost of ownership. Learn more! Gartner: CIOs don't expect IT recovery Gartner estimates 2010 IT budgets in the U.S. will be 2.5% higher than 2009, which is on par with 2005 budgets. Read More Gartner: CIOs look to lighter-weight, social technologies to transform IT Gartner survey of 1,600 CIOs shows interest in virtualization, cloud computing and other lightweight technologies at a high as IT leaders work to streamline operations and enhance productivity without spending budget dollars. Read More Forrester: Tech downturn 'unofficially over' Forrester Research forecast for high-tech spending in 2010 promises a return to purchasing after a dismal downturn caused many cutback in 2009. Read More