Data Centers Merge and Move Ahead

"We are now able to offer more cost-effective, flexible solutions for internal customers," says Helms.

University of Oregon: Partnering To Add Value

While the trend seems to be merging the data center with in-plant, the University of Oregon has taken almost the opposite direction.

"We haven't merged with the data center," says J.R. Gaddis, manager of Printing & Mailing Services. "They've just given us the work that isn't in their bailiwick anymore." In other words, the Information Services (IS) department gave up on printing, turning that responsibility over to the University's experts.