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VISIT 2009 Breakout Sessions
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The Future of Virtualization: Are We (Virtually) There Yet? |
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Virtualization |
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Thursday, 13:00 - 13:45 |
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German/English |
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Server virtualization is rapidly becoming the default — most large enterprises have started deployments, and penetration doubles each year. This is extending to non-x86 virtualized platforms, because we see increasing crossover between the two virtual environments, and now client, storage and network virtualization become great investment drivers as well. However, while virtualization affects many aspects of the project portfolio, it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We examine the drivers, caveats, vendors and viable workloads that organizations should consider as they strive to stay in control of the virtualization frenzy. |
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Andrew Butler |
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Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, Gartner |
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Andrew Butler is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Research. Initially recruited to address the Unix and midrange server market, his coverage area now encompasses market and technology trends for most server technologies (other than mainframes), including operating system evolution, architectures, platforms and vendor strategies. Prior to joining Gartner in 1997, he worked for HP, most recently as European marketing manager for midrange Unix servers. His previous industry experience includes software development on IBM midrange computers for Altergo, a leading U.K. software developer during the 1980s, as well as programming and systems analysis roles on IBM mainframes and midrange computers for Boehringer Ingelheim, Schwarzkopf and Nielsen Research. |
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Gartner, Inc. is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. The company delivers the technology-related insights necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, Gartner is the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, the company works with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 80 countries. |
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Room 13 a |
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