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Oregon's massive data center consolidation; How virtualization was stolen from network admins

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Oregon launches massive data center consolidation, virtualization project

Jim Duffy By Jim Duffy
The state of Oregon is embarking on a data center consolidation and virtualization project that officials say will save $10 million to $12 million per year. Read full story

Jim Duffy a Network World managing editor. He has over 21 years of high-tech reporting experience, including over 16 years at Network World. Previously, he was senior editor at Computer Systems News and associate editor/reporter at Electronic News and MIS Week. He can be reached at jduffy@nww.com.

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