ComputerWeekly - Get on the Path to Utility Computing

A lot has been written about utility computing, covering topics such as web services, service oriented architecture, blade computing and grids. As a means of making better use of existing hardware resources and creating a more flexible platform to meet ongoing changes in business processes, the promise of utility computing is difficult to beat. However, research carried out by Quocirca suggests that many organisations are struggling with the process of moving to a utility computing platform. Organisations perceive that there is a need to rip out and replace existing systems, moving from separate silos of functionality to a single virtualised base in one move.