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The article reports on the growth of facilities rebuilding their data centers in the U.S. It states that the move aims to save operating costs as well as enhance efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out information technology (IT) operations. Chief information officers (CIOs) and IT executives points out the significance of redesigning their data centers which will help them reduce real estate, infrastructure, cooling and electric costs. Among the facilities that plan to upgrade their data centers, include Christus Health, OhioHealth, and Newbridge Bank. INSET: Armchair Data Center Management.

The article reports on issues related to the move of companies to migrate business applications to Linux platforms in the U.S. It tackles the opposition of some companies which concluded that changing their operating system to Linux was a dubious business proposition. It cites the issue that some businesses are not satisfied with the quality of the administrative tools available for the Linux environment and that the system does not work for every application. The perspectives of executives related to the issue are presented.

The article presents the strategies that need to be considered by information technology (IT) companies in moving data centers to a new location in the U.S. It states that the development of networks and utilizing technologies will help in transferring information to data centers which prevents the development of technical problems. The author states that relocating data centers also provides an opportunity for companies to carry out improvements in cabling systems. In addition, it reveals that professionals who have enough skills and knowledge in handling electronic equipment should be employed.

The article reports on the strategies that need to be considered by information technology (IT) companies in the establishment of data centers in the U.S. It states that data centers should feature design that helps companies minimize cooling and electric costs as well as promote effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out IT operations. These include the installation of equipment that works well with servers with effective cooling and heat flow to achieve power efficiency, the utilization of renewable power sources, and using green technologies.

This article reports that corporate purchases of Internet protocol virtual private network (IP VPN) services continue to surge forward in the U.S., a trend that analysts said is being accompanied by a shift away from the use of frame-relay technology to carry network traffic. Information technology executives who are rolling out IP VPN connections said that the networks provide better security than dial-up systems and many other current approaches. They added that VPN can also help keep networking costs in check, allowing them to vastly increase bandwidth to handle new applications.

The author reflects on the factors that need to be considered by information technology (IT) managers that will help them to effectively manage data centers in the U.S. He argues that companies with data centers should work with application and software companies that help promote the efficient deployment of servers. The author asserts that understanding the challenges and operations involved in managing data centers play significant role in improving IT services.

The article presents views from information technology (IT) executives concerning the upgrade that they want to carry out in constructing data centers in the U.S. Rodney McPearson, project manager for data center build-outs at Cimarex Energy Co., stresses to provide sufficient supply of electric power and generators for power failure. Meanwhile, President at Business technology partners LLP Joshua Aaron plans to install bandwidth and generator systems at its data center. On the other hand, Bill Maguire, chief information officer (CIO) at Virgin America Inc., states to build two power sources and entrances for easy access.

The article offers true tales on various problems and situations encountered by computer users in the U.S. These true tales of information technology (IT) life can be found at the Web site sharky@computerworld.com and in the journal. Aside from IT problems, this section also offers IT stories such as troublesome computer technologies, clueless consultants and bungling IT executives. Furthermore, this section provides professional consulting services, computer troubleshooting solutions and network services for computer users.

The article offers information on various problems and situations encountered by computer users in the U.S. These true tales of information technology (IT) life can be found at the web site sharky@computerworld.com. One computer user complained that he is having problems accessing his electronic- mails (e-mails), and discovered that one user's workstation is generating a barrage of network traffic that is maxing out the e-mail server. Another user complained that the server has slowed his personal computer (PC) and said that the system administration pilot fish is calling him names through the network.

The article looks into the importance of the Internet in the information technology sector in the U.S. Some experts have argued that the Internet's underlying telecommunications backbone should be considered as a quasi-public good. The author contended that the industry likes to tout the value of free markets but the freedom to use a content-neutral Internet and the freedom of companies to pursue their own ends are in conflict. The author have traced the brief history behind the rise and fall of IBM Corp. as the prominent leader in the industry and the changes brought about the entry of commercial Internet.

This article presents technology trends, new products, news and industry gossip in the information technology sector in the U.S. as of November 8, 2004. John Norcross, vice president of technology at Celerant Consulting Inc., warns of an impending IT expertise crisis. The release of rival offerings AirDefense 6.0 and Predator Watch Auditor 128 is expected to reinforce wireless defenses. Joelle Groeper Kaufman, vice president of marketing at Reactivity Inc., says that Web services need more than well-intended standards. Lastly, Brian Cincera, vice president of security solutions at Greenwich Technology Partners Inc. shares his advise about iPods and MP3 players as vehicles for stealing a company's data.

Presents updates on issues concerning the U.S. computer industry as of May 2004. According to Larry English, president of Information Impact International Inc, scrapping and fixing data can cost companies at least 10 percent of their yearly revenue. And if the data quality is bad enough, that figure can reach a staggering 25%. He points out that it is not cheap to hunt down and eliminate or fix bogus information. But indirect costs, such as losing a customer, can be far greater if you provide them with bad information, and ambiguous or absent data could result in missed opportunities. In another news, Crescendo Americas Inc. will sell the CN 5000-E appliance running its Maestro network traffic management software. The appliance will ship in June 2004 and is priced at $19,995. Meanwhile, suppliers of business process management Suppliers of business process management (BPM) tools are quickly churning out modules with dashboard viewers so executives can check whether they are in compliance or in danger of the Sarbanes-Oxley act. The willingness of jail-conscious chief executive officers and chief financial officers to sign hefty checks for BPM software helped propel 15 percent growth for the market segment in 2003.

Presents news briefs on the computer industry in the United States as of February 2001. Problem encountered by an information technology expert on the computer network of a ski resort; Error made by an employee on the connection of her personal computer.