White PaperServer Consolidation of the US Army’s Contract Writing System United States Army
AbstractOne of the best opportunities to achieve significant improvements in savings and service levels is server consolidation. Server consolidation refers to a reduction in the number of servers providing a given service or application to an organization. This white paper examines a number of methods and benefits that could be implemented in order to reduce expenses associated with the current deployment of the United States Army’s Contract Writing System. Concepts of Server ConsolidationAfter years of heavy investments in information technology, organizations are under increasing pressure to expand services and operate IT programs more efficiently. One of the best opportunities to achieve significant improvements in savings and service levels is server consolidation. Server consolidation refers to a reduction in the number of servers providing a given service or application to an organization. It can be implemented in different forms, depending on technology platforms, business rules, and budget. A successful server consolidation effort can provide significant benefits both in the direct costs to operate the program, as well as significant indirect benefits such as freeing up scarce IT resources, increasing satisfaction and productivity of end-users, and raising enterprise insight into collective data. Server consolidation is a means to simplify the system architecture and management, and enable or enhance such important system capabilities as scalability, security, disaster recovery, and more. Due to the length of this article, please Download the PDF(529 KB) if you'd like to read more. About AlterionAlterion was founded in March, 2000 with the goal of becoming a premier provider of IT Program IV&V Management and Support services. Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Alterion has since been successfully involved in numerous programs for corporate and government organizations. Alterion provides a complete set of Independent Verification and Validation services through its proprietary SharpThought™ methodology. As a cost-effective method for assuring successful IT system acquisition and deployment, SharpThought minimizes risk during all phases of an engagement by identifying problems, and their corresponding corrective actions, when they can be mitigated at the lowest cost to a program. Through SharpThought Services™, Alterion delivers IV&V expertise in areas such as Quality Management, Risk Mitigation, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Performance Testing, and IT Consulting. Alterion's capabilities are further augmented by its rich network of industry partners, enabling Alterion to provide comprehensive and distinct services. Alterion falls under the classification of a Small Business, as defined by the United States Government. For more information visit Alterion's website at www.alterion.com. For More Information Contact: |
