Whirlpool inks deal with IBM Global Services for high-tech help, process standardization
* NetQoS, NetScout separately report revenue growth
* EMA report shows IT organizations with standard processes reap more benefits from virtualization technology
Companies get creative in cost-cutting measures, attempt to avoid permanent layoffs
IT cost management and chargeback technologies can help enterprise network executives eliminate wasted resources without hampering innovation
Dice survey reveals high-tech workers concerned with maintaining skills, falling pay and job elimination.
* Company develops software that tracks enterprise software licenses and manages associated costs
* State of Kansas reduces number of tools, improves net performance and saves money with HP's Network Node Manager
