Virtual Desktop Pilot

Education application of virtual desktops shows positive results. ...

... "They've actually been using Netbooks and VDI for a proof of concept project in the classroom. Kids and teachers like it, and she says the financial models are pretty compelling. " ...

Via InformationWeek: VDI And Netbooks

Data Center Efficiency Project Targets Cooling System

IBM leverages measurement tools from its Research Division to identify and implement energy savings opportunities in the cooling system of Toyota's California data center. Electricity provider, Southern California Edison, created a baseline and validated power demand decrease. ...

... "IBM also piloted an extension of MMT which includes real-time sensors that are distributed in strategic places throughout the data center. The updated version of the technology allowed IBM to constantly monitor temperature distributions throughout the project. " ...

Via IBM: Toyota Motor Sales Data Center

Use the Cloud for Project Pilots

Cloud computing could play a role in making marginal IT investments more financially attractive or serve as an incubator before sinking investment into scalable infrastructure requirements. ...

... "For a minimal investment [using cloud computing] it is possible to prove the business case for an IT project, without the need to buy expensive hardware and software licenses. " ...

Via ComputerWeekly: Amazon cloud

Idea Management Software

Here's an opportunity to participate in innovation software trial. ...

... "interested in working with our Incubator software which we will release this week (July 21, 2008) as a beta trial. " ...

Via Innovate on Purpose: Idea Management Software Beta Trial

Pilot Project Evaluates Technology Benefits in Retail Perishables

European retailer, Metro Group, collaborates with Avery-Dennison to pilot RFID technology in enabling smarter processes in managing perishable meat products. Pilot projects are a good way to get some experience, without making a significant initial investment. It is good practice to have a portfolio of pilot projects testing innovative solutions to business problems and to get comfortable with assessing the readiness of technologies for further implementation, shelving, or outright cancellation. ...

... "The AD-222 inlay will be used to tag the foam meat packing trays used in METRO's real, Future Store. The meat tagging application will help METRO better manage the flow of its perishable products, cut down on cost and save time on restocking. " ...

Via Avery Dennison: Metro Pilot Project