Servers, Thin Clients and virtualisation         Look closely. Think big. Innovation on every level... delivers business benefits, cost savings and performance improvements in all creating effective work-life balance. Move BACK in time to stay AHEAD of the game... Back to the old but in with the new... greener more powerful hardware aligned with virtual software and thin clients is the optimum sustainable IT infrastructure that gives you total flexibility and much lower operational costs and the kudos of having a much lower carbon footprint. Fewer servers, more efficiency The explosion of servers in the average datacentre is a major obstacle to achieving high energy efficiency. Small and mid-sized businesses might naturally operate dozens or even hundreds of stand-alone servers, each of which might typically run at less than 20% average utilisation. By replacing a large number of small, under-utilised servers with a single server that can run at almost 100% utilisation, your business could drastically reduce electricity consumption, while freeing up valuable floorspace. As IBM partners who are leaders in greener, lower power servers we have the resources to hand. Some forward-thinking companies have already embraced energy conscious policies for the sake of reduced electricity costs, and are also leveraging the significant PR value of such initiatives. Thin clients offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative to standard PCs operating at up to 1/38 ratio in power consumption from a conventional PC. Thin Clients let you run any Windows, mainframe, midrange, UNIX, Linux or Internet application on smart, solid-state appliances across a wired or wireless network.  While IT organizations often quickly recognize the benefits of server-based computing, their user populations may put up resistance. Users are often concerned about whether they’ll be able to access the same tools and information they’re accustomed to. Virtual infrastructure software is used by enterprises large and small to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their IT operations. Today, virtualization is in the forefront – helping businesses with scalability, security and management of their global IT infrastructure. Virtualization is an abstraction layer that decouples the physical hardware from the operating system to deliver greater IT resource utilization and flexibility. Virtualization technology is transforming the IT landscape, enabling organizations to dramatically improve the performance and efficiency of IT infrastructure. More than 60% of enterprises today reduce costs, manage server sprawl and increase their operational efficiency. In fact, nearly 9 out of every 10 enterprises will have implemented some level of virtualization in their IT infrastructure by the end of 2008. "In the coming years, virtual machines will move beyond their simple provisioning capabilities and beyond the machine room to provide a fundamental building block for mobility, security and usability on the desktop."

Support, Service and Implementation Bringing inspiration and a passion for doing the 'right thing' for you and your organisation. We will listen, be trustworthy, helpful, and straightforward in helping you relive pressures and be more sustainable and profitable.   Strategy Planning Consultancy  How can you navigate without strategy? Good strategy is your route map – taking you to your destination via the most effective route, helping you steer round obstacles, and letting you reach out for new opportunities without getting lost.   Servers, thin clients and virtualisation Look closely. Think big. Innovation on every level... delivers business benefits, cost savings and performance improvements in all creating effective work-life balance.   Reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions There is growing pressure on businesses to limit their emissions and operate in a more environmentally sustainable way.  Businesses that act now to reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption can both reduce costs and improve long-term prospects. Company information AoC is a fast growing IT consultancy providing organisations with inspiration and passion for doing the ‘right thing’ within their IT infrastructures. In the last few years AoC has grown three-fold and developed launching carbonizeIT and Virtual Office Desktop to compliment our enthusiasm for what we do.  We have clients in the UK and worldwide using our inspiration to enhance and change the way they work for a better more environmentally sustainable future; that allows a more widespread work life balance. All too often companies rely on reactive implementation, consultancy & support with costs that can being high, AoC takes a ProActive line by getting it right the first time. We listen and take responsibility to give you straightforward advice to keep you working and give you flexibility so you can concentrate on your business. Here at AoC we are also helping organisations to reduce and manage its carbon footprint and promote their business as being environmentally responsible, with carbonizeIT you can get IT audits and develop greener IT strategies. The relationships we have with key partners and suppliers mean we can provide a seamless service to our clients; ensuring projects come in on-time and on-budget. Case Studies Some examples of our work for viewing/downloading in PDF format. Contact us For our contact details, directions to our office and simple reply form. CarbonizeIT website how to reduce your energy costs and lower your carbon footprint Virtual Office Desktop website Access your computer desktop remotely 24/7 for flexible working