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IT FACTS AND HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS Jan 2009
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Virtualization: Save Money, Energy and Space

Virtualization has quickly become the go to buzzword in the industry for businesses that seek to cut cost; and with good reason. Virtualization is the simplification of complicated processes that once required multiple components to operate. Now with better more utilitarian designs, technology has progressed to the point where the efficient use of hardware with virtualization will save your business money, energy, and space.

Virtualization allows for one computer or server to do the job of many. With shared resources servers can host multiple applications locally or in remote locations and reduce the physical space limitations of your hardware. Along with the reduction of space requirements virtualization reduces electricity and cooling costs through the elimination of excess hardware. A simplified and reduced number of servers also reduces the amount of manpower required to support the same systems.

Hardware that takes advantage of Virtualization, such as iSCSI SAN Virtual Storage Solutions are guaranteed to reduce your IT expenditures. Within three to five years Virtualization will save your business 40-70% on hardware, maintenance and upgrade expenses. Utilizing a modular design iSCSI SAN Storage Solutions present additional benefits. When the time comes for your business to expand, upgrading is accomplished simply by the connection of a new unit. Your business will not incur the downtime and expense typically associated with a migration. iSAN ™ technology is compatible with existing and future server architecture. iSAN™ makes disaster recovery fast, efficient and reduces the need for onsite techs.

Virtualization of servers and iSCSI SAN architecture are disruptive technologies that are set to revolutionize the way network hardware is handled. Take advantage of ISAN™ virtualized storage solutions now and you will prepare your business to reduce expenses and be nimble for the years to come. Visit our website at http://www.virtualstorageiscsi.com for a complete listing of technical specifications and learn what an iSCSI SAN Virtual Storage Solution can do for your business.

 
If you would like to contact the author of this article please call Maureen McHugh at (212) 242-2949 or email at mmchugh@itcsny.com.