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Butler Group Strategy Briefings are high-level, business-to-business events that bring leading IT suppliers and solution providers together with senior-level decision makers from end-user organisations. The format is quite unique, consisting of a keynote introduction by Butler Group, followed by presentations from the Primary Sponsors and other participating sponsors. The day concludes with a Forum Debate, chaired by Butler Group, which will also have representatives from the Primary Sponsors.
In addition to the presentations, all participating sponsors will exhibit at the event, and during the course of the day there is ample opportunity for attendees to examine the exhibition area for more face-to-face discussions.
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Infrastructure Virtualisation
Virtualising from the Server to the Desktop with Microsoft and Citrix Technologies
Butler Group has hosted many events in recent years examining and debating Infrastructure Virtualisation. In response to a great number of subscriber queries, this Strategy Briefing is the first of a series of events that will explore the Implementation options for Virtualising Servers and Desktops, in this case with Microsoft and Citrix. A valuable contribution will be made by key Microsoft and Citrix partners who will share their experiences of Server Consolidation, Capacity Planning, Security Policy and Strategy Formation. Special attention will be paid to an organisation’s readiness for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
Wednesday 01 July 2009, London
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Remote Infrastructure Management Service
How to Get an Upturn in Service Value and Focus, Despite the Downturn
Managed Services is an increasingly popular variant of the outsourcing model, which offers not only the well-known cost-saving benefits of outsourcing, but considerably more benefits that are of particular worth in the highly challenging current economic environment. The particular focus and delivery paradigm offered by Remote Infrastructure Management Services (RIMS) is one of most commonly adopted Managed Services, as offshore delivery maximises the cost-saving advantage at exactly the point where a great number of organisations feel the pain of fixed asset costs, skills challenges, and technology investment pressures.
Tuesday 07 July 2009, London
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Software Testing
A Fresh Approach to Testing and Test Management
Software testing is beginning to receive greater attention from tools suppliers as recognition grows of its crucial role in the Application Lifecycle. Despite the improvements made with Application Lifecycle Management processes and suites, there is often a silo approach to testing to be found. However testing can greatly benefit from integration with Requirements Management, Configuration and Change Management, through to Build and Deploy. Test results also play a vital role in Project Management.
Thursday 17 September 2009, Central London
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Managing and Exploiting VMware Desktop Virtualisation
Practical Strategies for Implementing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with VIEW
Increasingly the end users of IT systems are geographically dispersed due to the globalisation of markets, which by implication increases the separation between the end users and the applications and data that they are using. These end users are also becoming more demanding in terms of the user experience, and have a greater number of reference points about their computing experience with which to compare the corporate solutions. Butler Group considers the influence of the consumer market and the growth of social networking, particularly its ability for the user to access their information and keep in touch with their friends and family from a number of different devices and locations, as a significant factor in the growth of these corporate demands.
Tuesday 22 September 2009, Central London
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Sustainable IT (Half day Strategy Forum)
Incorporating corporate, social, and environmental responsibilities into IT strategy and operations.
Sustainability has become a significant issue for every enterprise, and is particularly pertinent for IT management which must focus on supporting the requirements of the organisation in this area. The challenges of meeting these responsibilities have brought into sharp focus the need for IT to be more proactive, along with including the required capabilities into IT strategy and governance procedures. A more responsible agenda requires longer-term planning, and also brings new disciplines which potentially conflict with existing IT management goals.
Wednesday 21 October 2009,
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