Spotlight on IT infrastructure and operations Spotlight on IT infrastructure and operations

As IT infrastructure is changing, so too is the operations team. Optimisation and automation tools in the cloud and data centre mean that IT leaders can focus less on support and more delivering business outcomes.

But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. What delivery platform – public cloud, data centre or hybrid – is best for your business? What new tools and techniques can help optimise that platform? What new skills are required? And what are the best practices of leading enterprises?

iTnews will provide some answers to these questions in this Spotlight on IT infrastructure and operations, which coincides with the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Data Center Summit in Sydney on 15–16 May.

Victoria University chooses Microsoft for IT infrastructure refresh

Victoria University chooses Microsoft for IT infrastructure refresh

When faced with the task of refreshing its outdated IT system for its 45,000 students, Victoria University decided to deploy Microsoft’s Live@edu program instead of Gmail or building its own in-house system.
Ashley Clark May 27 2008 3:23PM Software
Protecting the IPTV/VoD infrastructure

Protecting the IPTV/VoD infrastructure

To ensure the success of their new IPTV/VoD services, providers must build into their networks a comprehensive, network-centric security strategy right from the start.
Scott Heinlein, Juniper Networks, Inc. Apr 28 2008 12:17PM Security
Poor infrastructure holding back software services

Poor infrastructure holding back software services

Outdated network infrastructure is holding back the development of software-as-a-service (Saas), according to security vendor Check Point..
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2008 2:28PM Networking
Amazon beefs up cloud computing storage

Amazon beefs up cloud computing storage

Online retailer Amazon is to add persistent storage features to its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) hosted service, making it more reliable.
Gareth Morgan Apr 16 2008 11:59AM Storage
Emerson and Digital Sense pioneer first Australian high-density data centres

Emerson and Digital Sense pioneer first Australian high-density data centres

Digital Sense has chosen Emerson Network Power Australia to provide infrastructure to build two of Australia’s highest-density data centres located in Brisbane.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 18 2008 2:01PM Hardware
AMD unveils hybrid ATI Catalyst 8.3 driver

AMD unveils hybrid ATI Catalyst 8.3 driver

AMD has unveiled its latest graphics driver which it claims can boost performance for PC gaming enthusiasts and casual gamers..
Clement James Mar 6 2008 7:00AM Hardware
Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Criminal hackers are increasingly deploying hybrid worms engineered to steal confidential information from unwitting internet users, security experts warned today..
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008 7:38AM Security
Nortel and 3D Networks replaces Macquarie University’s infrastructure

Nortel and 3D Networks replaces Macquarie University’s infrastructure

Macquarie University has invested in a new data network from Nortel Networks to deliver always-on access for more than 30,000 students.
Lilia Guan Feb 25 2008 3:15PM Networking
IBM builds cloud computing centre in China

IBM builds cloud computing centre in China

IBM is to establish the first cloud computing centre for software companies in China..
Staff Writers Feb 5 2008 7:19AM Hardware
IBM offers data centre cloud cover

IBM offers data centre cloud cover

IBM has unveiled software which it claims maximises the benefit of cloud computing and helps users automate the running of data centres..
Guy Dixon Jan 22 2008 7:05AM Hardware
Hybrid apps put pressure on Office

Hybrid apps put pressure on Office

Attempting to take market share from Microsoft Office has become one of the great follies of recent years, but contenders continue to line up. The latest rivals are using the ubiquity of the internet to develop low-cost and free web-based tools that can be accessed from anywhere and have strong document collaboration features. However, Microsoft is also taking steps to protect its dominance.
Martin Veitch Dec 17 2007 2:28PM Software
IBM floats cloud starter kit

IBM floats cloud starter kit

IBM is preparing a programme which will make cloud computing systems available to enterprises..
Shaun Nichols Nov 16 2007 7:17AM Hardware
Floods threaten UK internet infrastructure

Floods threaten UK internet infrastructure

Lumison, a UK-based ISP, has issued a warning on the implications of the current flooding crisis for the UK’s internet infrastructure and the industry's wider sensitivity to risks in the future.
Robert Jaques Aug 1 2007 7:02AM Telco/ISP
Dell unveils Project Hybrid

Dell unveils Project Hybrid

Dell is preparing to roll out new products and services that will allow the company to sell more complete systems instead of point products.
Tom Sanders May 21 2007 3:51PM Software
Samsung ships first hybrid hard drives

Samsung ships first hybrid hard drives

Technology promises to save battery power and reduce boot time.
Tom Sanders Mar 9 2007 8:23AM Hardware
Growing number of SMBs going 'in the cloud'

Growing number of SMBs going 'in the cloud'

On-demand security services, or "in the cloud" services, refer to security technology that is managed from a central location and delivered over the Internet, eliminating the need for small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) to deal with the high costs of hardware deployment, software upkeep and future scalability.
Anthony Pitpit, Feb 26 2007 6:26AM Security
GSM drives mobile infrastructure investment

GSM drives mobile infrastructure investment

Move to 3G still lagging.
Robert Jaques Feb 21 2007 10:56AM Telco/ISP
LG ships first HD-DVD/Blu-ray hybrid player

LG ships first HD-DVD/Blu-ray hybrid player

Super Multi Blue hits US shelves.
Robert Jaques Feb 6 2007 8:41AM Hardware
Memorex intros hybrid SD/USB memory card

Memorex intros hybrid SD/USB memory card

Firm moves into the Flash memory market.
Clement James Jan 9 2007 9:11AM Storage
McAfee warns botnets could threaten infrastructure

McAfee warns botnets could threaten infrastructure

Researchers with McAfee released a whitepaper today that claims botnets could feasibly threaten most countries' infrastructures.
Ericka Chickowski Oct 24 2006 6:20PM Security

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