Virtualization
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VMware Acquires Desktop Management Company Wanova
Wed, May 23, 2012 - Wanova will help VMware realize its vision for the future of desktops
Silver Peak Bolsters Virtual WAN Optimization Software
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Silver Peak today upgraded the software for its WAN appliance to handle automated optimization for TCP and non-TCP traffic, 512,000 simultaneous connections for 10 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) infrastructures and support for a bunch of common hypervisors.
Can Nvidia's Kepler Processor Revolutionize Virtual Desktop Hosting?
Thu, May 17, 2012 - Nvidia recently demoed its long-awaited Kepler graphics processor with no less than a simulation of two galaxies colliding. On a practical level, though, the technology could answer many questions about virtual desktop hosting and, in the process, fill glaring holes in BYOD policies.
Nvidia Makes the GPU Virtual
Wed, May 16, 2012 - Virtual machines are one way enterprise IT departments address the issue of security when users want to use their own platforms. Virtualized solutions like Citrix and VMWare allow users to run approved applications. These applications run in a server in the local or internet cloud.
New Engine to Power Xangati's Performance Monitoring Product
Tue, May 15, 2012 - The latest version of Cupertino-based Xangati's virtual dashboard product will boast a new performance management engine and the ability to work with eight instances of VMware vCenter, instead of just one.
Largest Illinois Healthcare System Uproots Cisco to Build $40M Private Cloud
Fri, May 11, 2012 - A healthcare network in Illinois is investing $40 million in Alcatel-Lucent switches to consolidate data centers into a private cloud.
Windows 8 Pro: Features IT Pros Need to Know About
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Most of the attention on Windows 8 and Windows RT has involved consumer features and the Metro UI. But the Windows 8 Pro version offers security and virtualization features tailor-made for IT organizations.
Oracle Tweaks Storage Options for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Oracle's virtual desktop infrastructure is no longer reliant solely on the company's own storage infrastructure, giving customers a range of new options that won't tie customers into one vendor.
VMware: Virtualize the Rest of the Data Center
Thu, May 10, 2012 - The server has been virtualized, now it's time for the rest of the data center - including the network - to catch up. That's the message form VMware at this year's Interop, as the company seeks to ensure it remains a major enterprise IT player while the software-defined networking trend continues to gain momentum.
MIT Business School Grapples with Virtualization
Thu, May 10, 2012 - MIT's Sloan School of Management has embraced virtualized desktops as a way to meet user needs and streamline operations, but the IT staff accepts that finding just the right mix of hardware and software is an ongoing challenge.
Citrix Boosts VDI Offering with Products, Acquisition and Details At Cloud-based Future
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Project Avalon eventually will allow enterprises to run any Windows application or desktop on any device in a cloud
Is Your Cloud Provider Exposing Remnants of Your Data?
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Security researchers report that incorrectly configured hypervisors can lead to a separation of data issue in multi-tenant environments that can expose data remnants. However, you can prevent hosting your data on 'dirty disks.'
CloudOn Adds Android, Google Drive Support for Its Virtual Office Service
Wed, May 09, 2012 - Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich tablet owners can now use CloudOn to create and edit Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
Cloud Providers Touting Multi-Hypervisor Support
Wed, May 09, 2012 - When Tata Communications, the Indian telecommunications company, rolls out its infrastructure as a service cloud offering in America in the coming months, company officials want to claim differentiating features in the products. And one they're hoping to include is support for multiple hypervisors.



