Virtual Iron Research Report:
The Economic Case for Virtual Iron
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The Economic Case for Virtual Iron
A TechValidate Research Report
This is a short format research report describing how users address business or technology challenges with their Virtual Iron. All information contained in this report was sourced directly from users with first-hand experience deploying their Virtual Iron. TechValidate verifies the identity of all users involved in its research studies and guarantees anonymity so that they can speak candidly.
The Importance of Server Virtualization
Sourced from TechValidate’s network of thousands of technology end users, TechValidate’s market research illustrates the operational challenges and purchasing environment facing today’s organizations.
Strategic Virtualization Focus Areas, 2009
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TechValidate Analysis
Virtualization is a key lever for IT organizations to achieve greater management economies of scale and efficiency out of their infrastructure. Our research sourced from our network of IT professionals indicates that IT organizations are investing aggressively in all forms of virtualization to gain operational efficiencies. Specifically, we see IT organizations continue to consolidate IT resources, whether they be server or storage, to improve management and wring cost out of the system. |
Virtual Iron Purchasing Rationale
The following deployment statistics have been collected and validated by TechValidate from real world users who have experience deploying and using their Virtual Iron.
93% Would Purchase Virtual Iron Again
93% of surveyed Virtual Iron customers state that they would purchase Virtual Iron again.
Price Is Primary Purchasing Rational
87% of IT organizations reported that one of the primary rationales for purchasing server virtualization was price.
Reduction of Capital Costs
42% of IT organizations report that “consolidation to reduce capital costs” is their primary rationale for purchasing Virtual Iron for server virtualization.
Ease of Deployment
62% of IT organizations report that “ease of deployment” is one of their primary rationales for purchasing Virtual Iron for server virtualization.
Full Feature Set
59% of IT organizations report that “fullness of feature set” is one of the primary rationales for purchasing Virtual Iron for server virtualization.
Quality Technical Support
32% of IT organizations report that “quality of technical support” is one of the primary rationales for purchasing Virtual Iron for server virtualization.
Spending on Server and Storage Hardware
83% of IT organizations spent $75,000 or less on server and storage hardware as part of deploying their Virtual Iron solution.
Real World Economic Factors for Virtual Iron Customers
From our surveys of Oracle users, we have collected the following statistics, testimonials, and verified facts about their usage and deployment of their Virtual Iron.
Immediate Pay Back with Virtual Iron
A large enterprise construction company realized an immediate pay back on its investment in their Virtual Iron solution.
Three Month Pay Back Period
A medium enterprise health care company was paid back for its investment in their Virtual Iron solution within 3 months.
Three Month Pay Back Period
A medium enterprise consumer products company was paid back for its investment in their Virtual Iron solution within 3 months.
Spending on Server and Storage Hardware
A medium enterprise energy & utilities company spent less than $25,000 on server and storage hardware as part of deploying their Virtual Iron solution.
Spending on Server and Storage Hardware
A medium enterprise transportation services company spent less than $25,000 on server and storage hardware as part of deploying their Virtual Iron solution.
Spending on Virtual Iron
A medium enterprise consumer products company spent between $26,000 and $75,000 on server and storage hardware as part of deploying their Virtual Iron solution.
Spending on Server and Storage Hardware
A medium enterprise energy & utilities company spent less than $25,000 on server and storage hardware as part of deploying their Virtual Iron solution.
Research Methodology
This QuickSheet is based upon data collected from a single TechValidate research survey of the Virtual Iron customer base. TechValidate surveyed 99 IT users and purchasers of Virtual Iron solution.
- 16% of respondents were from Education, 14% of respondents were from Professional Services, 13% of respondents were from Computer Services
About TechValidate
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| Validated On: | Nov 18, 2008 |
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About this Document
This downloadable document is a short format research report describing how users address business or technology challenges with Virtual Iron.
All information contained in this report was sourced directly from users with first-hand experience deploying Virtual Iron. This report may also contain perspective supplied by Virtual Iron. This content is clearly labeled.
TechValidate verifies the identity of all users involved in its research studies and guarantees anonymity so that they can speak candidly.
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