Devon IT Offers Clear Path to Desktop Virtualization with Enterprise Consolidation Assessment at VMworld.New Consolidation Assessment Program Designed to Dramatically Improve IT Environments LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Devon IT, Inc., a leader in alternative desktop computing computing - computer , and its integration arm, CentriServ, today announced the availability of their Enterprise Consolidation Assessment (eCon) program for VMware virtualized environments. eCon assessments look at both the server and desktop sides of a computing environment. They are designed specifically for large enterprises interested in the ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). and TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. benefits of server consolidation via blade servers A server architecture that houses multiple server modules ("blades") in a single chassis. It is widely used in datacenters to save space and improve system management. Either self-standing or rack mounted, the chassis provides the power supply, and each blade has its own CPU, memory and , the VMware platform, and client consolidation. The companies are showcasing the program at VMworld 2008 (booth 360) at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from September 15-18. Devon IT and CentriServ launched the eCon program in May 2008, in conjunction with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . Organizations that participate in the program receive a detailed analysis of their current infrastructure, using proven methodologies from IBM and VMware, and an outline of how virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. software, thin clients, and other components of alternative desktop computing can enhance their IT environments. "During assessments with current and potential customers, we have found that enterprises are unknowingly using approximately seven percent of their server processing capacity, and four percent of their desktop power," says Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT. "Virtualization allows large entities to better utilize their servers and desktops, and the eCon program shows clients precisely how they can achieve this efficiency. We encourage IT personnel at VMworld to stop by our booth and speak with us about their IT environments." "Devon IT is providing enterprises with practical ways to utilize VMware's industry-leading virtualization platform," said Jerry Chen, senior director of enterprise desktop at VMware. "Through our collaboration with partners such as Devon IT, customers can optimize optimize - optimisation the cost-effectiveness, performance, security and manageability of a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environment." "Virtualization allows enterprises to utilize their servers and desktops much more efficiently," notes Anthony Falsone, President, CentriServ. "eCon helps companies understand how blade servers, virtualization, thin clients, and other components of alternative desktop computing can benefit their IT environments from a number of angles. Our experts present a detailed analysis of a company's infrastructure while leveraging experience in deploying virtual servers and Devon IT thin client terminals." How eCon Works 1. Experts from Devon IT, CentriServ, and IBM perform a high-level server and desktop "discovery" via proprietary IBM Consulting Software, noting primary function and location of each device. 2. Validate any assumptions made to date 3. Analyze information on current performance, utilization, and configurations provided by the enterprise, and compare data to industry standards. 4. Recommend the appropriate solution for customer based on: Application servers, heterogeneous servers, email servers See mail server. , high-end workstations, database servers, graphic and Web design workstations, and desktop and notebook PC sprawl. eCon also has environmental benefits, as companies choosing to virtualize To cause a virtual technique to be performed. See virtualization. their IT infrastructures conserve tremendous amounts of energy and save money on associated electricity costs. Devon IT has found that through IT virtualization companies can save up to 7,000 kilowatt hours Kil´o`watt` hour 1. (Elec.) A unit of work or energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour; - approximately equal to 1.34 horse-power hour. Noun 1. for every software application put into a virtual machine. Visit Devon IT at booth 360 at VMworld. For more information about eCon or to schedule an assessment, contact Devon IT at info@devonit.com, 610-757-4110 or 888-524-9382. Information is also available at www.devonit.com. About Devon IT Devon IT is an information technology company that focuses on offering thin client terminals and alternative desktop solutions that provide enterprise customers with greater security, enhanced manageability, improved reliability, and lower costs. Devon IT is a founding member of Blade.org and develops products that support IBM's Hosted Client Infrastructure and Blade Computing ecosystem. More information is available at www.devonit.com. About CentriServ CentriServ Access Infrastructure Solutions improve IT security, management and reliability, while simultaneously reducing costs. Business applications are entirely deployed on a server and distributed to PCs and thin-client devices via a multi-user operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , streaming or virtual. Our solutions align align (  līn),v to move the teeth into their proper positions to conform to the line of occlusion. with your current computing infrastructure, the latest industry standards, and your specific business objectives. Our complete portfolio of consulting and implementation services provides a single source for reducing the complexity and costs of smarter business computing. See more at www.centriserv.com. All company, brand, or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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