IT infrastructure virtualisation can deliver substantial benefits to both existing and new servers, storage and networking infrastructures. These benefits will range from reduced capital and operational costs, a reduction in energy consumption and space required, whilst achieving an overall increase in operational agility.
Mick explains what virtualisation is, what can be virtualised, and how the benefits of virtualisation can be realised.
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Mick Walker is the Dynamic Infrastructure Principal for IBM Systems and Technology Group with a remit to promote sustainable, cost effective and energy efficient IT in the UK. Drawing on his 30 years in the IT industry holding a variety of consultative and management positions, Mick combines a sharp insight into the business challenges that drive IT with a good understanding of the underlying technology.
His current position involves advising IBM clients on how to reduce the cost and manage the risks for the IT infrastructure, whilst improving service levels in the datacentre and distributed computing environments.
