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Virtual entropy
The proliferation of virtualisation in the data centre has created a daunting systems management challenge that threatens the technology’s proven benefits
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The Pitfalls of Desktop Virtualisation
Having seen first hand the efficiency benefits of server virtualisation, many organisations are now considering applying virtualisation technology to the desktop estate. But while there are many potential benefits to desktop virtualisation, it is a complex undertaking. Click for Free White paper
Building a Green Storage Foundation
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News
Dell drops out of 3PAR bidding war
2 September 2010Computer maker concedes defeat as Hewlett-Packard ups bid for virtualised storage vendor to $2.4 billion – more than twice Dell's initial offer
- Intel buys Infineon wireless unit for $1.4bn 31 August 2010
- Novell’s sales hit by uncertainty over its future 27 August 2010
- Glitch takes down Barclays account access 23 August 2010
IT Case Studies
A data centre on ice
13 August 2010Managing the University of Wisconsin’s Antarctic IT facility is an exercise in making do with limited resources
- Open space 13 August 2010
- Thomson Reuters' data centre efficiency drive 14 July 2010
- Unlocking teamwork
14 July 2010
Perspectives & Trends
The government view on the cloud
14 July 2010Intellect's Ian Osborne discusses the merits of cloud computing
- Market recovery witnessed in server shipment upturn 18 June 2010
- Worldwide IT spend to hit $3.4 trillion in 2010 17 May 2010
- Virtualised servers being deployed insecurely, says Gartner 16 April 2010
Company Analysis
Cultural concerns cloud acquisition potential
19 August 2010
As a Japanese telco prepares to take over a South African IT services provider, analysts ask whether cultural differences might undermine the deal. Plus, can Adobe sell enterprise software?
- Veeam bridges the gap between virtual rivals 14 July 2010
- Logicalis takes the hypervisor out of the cloud 14 July 2010
- HP shakes up mobile devices market through Palm buy 17 May 2010
Features
Future of the Data Centre
14 July 2010When it comes to data centres, energy efficiency and cost control are one and the same thing, as delegates at Information Age’s data centre strategy conference learned
- Smart power 17 May 2010
- Stacked up
12 March 2010 - Preview | Global Technology Review 2010 12 February 2010
| Company | Period | Revenue ($m) | Rev Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett-PackardCo | 1Q09 | $28,800.0 | 1% |
| Lenovo Group Ltd | 3Q09 | $3,592.0 | -20% |
| Quest Software Inc | 4Q09 | $201.6 | 8% |
| Unica Corp | 1Q09 | $26.1 | -8% |
| Xerox Corp | 4Q08 | $4,370.0 | -10% |
| Websense Inc | 4Q08 | $79.3 | 30% |
* Figures converted to US dollars
More Financial Results in Data Centre & IT Infrastructure| Acquirer | Target | Price ($m) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | Cassatt | n/a |
| EMC | Configuresoft | n/a |
| IBM | Exeros | n/a |
| Chatsworth Products | Epicenter | n/a |
| Rackable Systems | Silicon Graphics | $ 25m |
| Novell | Fortefi | n/a |
Research
Business Applications Innovation Award
BravoSolution's e-procurement tool won the Information Age Innovation Award in the Business Applications Category
Security Innovation Award
Websense took the Information Age Innovation Award for the Security category for its integrated approach to web, email and data security
Data Centre Innovation Award
Digital Realty Trust won the Information Age Innovation Award in the Data Centre category for developing a set of standard for building sustainable data centres
White Papers
10 Mistakes when Buying a Business Phone System
Why learn things the hard way? Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when buying your business phone system.
10 Questions to Ask Your Hosted IP PBX Provider
This informative best practices will help you understand the crucial questions and the information you need to understand before you buy.
10 Steps to an Enterprise Mobility Strategy
Regain control of your enterprise mobility strategy with these ten steps.
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