April 2009

April 03, 2009 03 Apr'09
Conficker damage minimized; Ubuntu fights for data center cred

Headlines: Conficker contained; Ubuntu still pushing for data center share; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
April 03, 2009 03 Apr'09
Sun and IBM deal called off

News Roundup: Sun and IBM can't reach agreement; Google Android OS could give Microsoft a run for their money; Intel Nehalem chips aren't tempting enough; other systems news. Continue Reading
April 02, 2009 02 Apr'09
Google Android OS on netbooks: An intriguing proposition

Hewlett-Packard and Dell are considering the Android OS for their netbooks, giving Google instant credibility over Microsoft Windows. Continue Reading

April 02, 2009 02 Apr'09
Cloud security group planned; RIM launches apps store

Headlines: Cloud Security Alliance forms; RIM launches BlackBerry apps store; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
April 02, 2009 02 Apr'09
New directions for storage networking

With new storage networking protocols – Data Center Ethernet, FcoE and FCoIB -- on the horizon, plus new devices to take advantage of them, truly agile networks are within reach. Find out what your data center will look like in the future. Continue Reading
April 01, 2009 01 Apr'09
Avaya and Siemens vying for Nortel's enterprise networking business?

Rumors are swirling that this could be the week Nortel sells off its enterprise networks business. Also in the roundup: Cisco and Avaya beef up their UC portfolios. Continue Reading
April 01, 2009 01 Apr'09
Google gains netbook momentum; Win 2008 parsed for small biz

Headlines: Microsoft faces Android rival on netbooks, downsizes Windows 2008 for SMBs; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
April 01, 2009 01 Apr'09
Stimulus bill money fuels solid projects for Cisco partners

Attendees at a Cisco partner roundtable report that stimulus bill funding is sparking new projects. Continue Reading
April 01, 2009 01 Apr'09
Dell launches PS6000 iSCSI SANs; slow-restore claims on Quantum VTL

Headlines: Dell adds SSD support and claims hardware redesign will improve its EqualLogic IP SAN systems; Quantum's deduplicating VTL customers say their systems are slow to recover after power loss. Continue Reading

Channel advice: How to spend the holiday weeks

Staff might be coming and going topping up their tans but there is still plenty that the channel can do both internally and ...

Summer the ideal time to talk about data protection plans

As customers enjoy a slower pace of life over the summer holidays those in the channel with security and storage expertise could ...

Cogeco Peer 1 shows adaptability with rebranding

Hosting specialist will become Aptum Technologies as it looks to chart a fresh course under the ownership of Digital Colony

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Carbon Black acquisition bolsters VMware's security play

VMWare announced an agreement to acquire endpoint security vendor Carbon Black in an effort to boost its cloud security offerings...

Securing IoT involves developers, manufacturers and end users alike

Who's to blame for the IoT security problem: manufacturers creating devices, end user deploying them or governments not creating ...

DARPA unveils first SSITH prototype to mitigate hardware flaws

DARPA is still in the early prototype stages of its SSITH program, but the aim is to develop an open source chip able to block ...

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Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud: What's the difference and why it matters

Both multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures provide businesses with flexibility. Find out what differentiates them and makes ...

Tintri by DDN, Nexenta collaboration bears first fruits

Tintri and Nexenta were acquired in separate transactions by DDN. The Nexenta software-defined storage provides shared file ...

New end-to-end NetApp NVMe product announced

NetApp's new EF600 series delivers 2 million sustained IOPS, response times under 100 microseconds and 44 GBps of throughput ...

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What is data center networking, and how can you get started?

This feature explores the basics of data center networks, such as how to plan for data center consolidation, the effects of cloud...

Gartner Hype Cycle deems software-defined networking obsolete

A Gartner report on enterprise networking has declared the definition of SDN and its architectural approach as deceased. Cause of...

The top 5 capabilities your edge infrastructure should have

The network edge plays a vital role in the future of networking and digital transformation. Make sure your infrastructure has ...

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VMware-Pivotal deal confirmed at $2.7 billion -- what's next?

VMware will plunk down $2.7 billion for Pivotal in a deal that has hallmarks of a family reunion, but could help drive a broader ...

Use modern cloud security best practices

Enterprises still worry about the security of cloud and if migrating will put data at risk. Explore modern methods, technologies ...

VMware acquisition of Intrinsic denotes bigger strategic plan

VMware has acquired Intrinsic, a maker of virtualization technology that secures Node.js applications on serverless environments ...

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ArangoDB 3.5 update improves multi-model database platform

ArangoDB 3.5 accelerates its database platform with improved query performance and enhanced data security capabilities, as market...

GDPR, AI intensify privacy and data protection compliance demands

This guide covers the challenges data management teams face on data protection and privacy, particularly with the rise of GDPR ...

SnapLogic boosts its data integration technology with AI

SnapLogic's latest update for its Intelligent Integration Platform aims to make it easier for users to benefit from data ...

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Museums and data: A powerful combination

With more and more museums using data to inform their decision-making processes, visitors are reaping the benefits by enjoying a ...

5 augmented analytics examples in the enterprise

Here are the top examples of augmented analytics uses that BI vendors support and enable, including data preparation, NLP-based ...

Phocas BI tool proves its value for manufacturers, wholesalers

With its focus on the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries, Phocas Software has carved out a niche for itself ...