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Can IT Outsourcing Come Back to the U.S.?

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:02:47 +0000

Many IT services providers are reconsidering U.S. locations as potential sourcing destinations, including lower cost, mid-sized metropolitan areas and rural communities.

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IT Up or Down These Days?

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:07:34 +0000

The slowing economy is having very little effect on demand for IT services, while driving improvements in energy efficiency and resource utilization, according to a recently released report.

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Environmental Systems, Inc. Acquires ECC Controls

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:49:54 +0000

Acquisition expands ESI’s technology offerings and locations.

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New Data Center Users Group Report Reflects Challenges Ahead

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:42:44 +0000

According to Emerson’s fall 2008 Data Center Users' Group member survey, managing a dynamic data center and critical infrastructure continues to be a challenge requiring organizational collaboration and systems integration. Energy efficiency, power densities, and availability were all cited as tough issues that data center managers will continue to face.

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The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance’s IP Media Device Specification Gaining Traction

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:09:07 +0000

More than 100 companies have registered to participate in specification development.

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