Unified Computing comprises computing hardware, virtualization, SAN, NAS, switching fabric, high availability, and management software – generally all residing in the data center.
Today, IT organizations assemble their data center environments from individual components. Their administrators spend significant amounts of time manually accomplishing basic integration tasks rather than focusing on more strategic, proactive initiatives. The industry is in a transition away from the rigid, inflexible platforms that result in limited capabilities due to the complexity of integration.
Unified computing systems help businesses move toward a more flexible, integrated, and virtualized environment by achieving multiple desired business outcomes that are common amongst business owners and IT leadership in one stroke:
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Reduction in OpEx and TCO at the platform, site, and organizational levels
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Simplification of infrastructure
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Faster data transfer speeds
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Faster and more secure application deployment
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Ease-of-management with a single pane of glass
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Scalability of solutions
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Fewer vendors to engage for troubleshooting
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Increased IT staff productivity and business agility