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May 18, 2004

Grid Gets Big, But The Term Is Confusing

Firms Use "Grid" To Mean Organic IT, Utility, On Demand, And More

by Frank E. Gillett

with Richard Fichera, Galen Schreck, Simon Yates, Stephan Wenninger


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Forrester surveyed 149 large companies in North America to learn about their knowledge and use of grid technologies. Firms are confused about what "grid" means — but they are implementing various types of grid technologies, with 37% of firms reporting that they're piloting, rolling out, or have implemented some form of grid technology. Another 30% of firms are considering grid technology, so two-thirds of all firms are using or interested in grid technology. "Grid" has become a trendy term that no longer has one meaning.

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Analyst: Frank E. Gillett
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Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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