Tuesday, August 28, 2012

VMWorld weather forecast: Watch out for performance storms

IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory | AMD speeds up virtual desktop delivery through new graphics cards

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VMWorld weather forecast: Watch out for performance storms
This year's VMWorld kicks off this week in San Francisco and I'm expecting the typical huge audience. One of the reasons why VMWorld has become the premier show that is has is because virtualization itself is changing. Virtualization used to be a tactical technology used to consolidate servers. Have 10 servers? Consolidate that down to one or two. The architecture fundamentally stays the... Read More


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IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory
IBM's latest mainframe, the zEnterprise zEC12, is big on data analytics and hybrid clouds. Read More


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IBM InfoSphere: Solutions for Insurance
By creating a single, 360-degree view of the customer with IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management, insurance companies can gain a deeper understanding of customer needs, develop targeted marketing campaigns, adapt to consumer trends and enhance the efficiency of operations. Learn More.

AMD speeds up virtual desktop delivery through new graphics cards
Advanced Micro Devices is looking to speed up the delivery of virtual desktops through servers with its latest FirePro S9000 and S7000 graphics cards, which the company started shipping on Monday. Read More


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Learn how your company can minimize the risks, costs, and complexities of transitioning to IPv6. Expert Yanick Pouffary, CTO within HP Technology Services. discusses how you can meet the challenges of today's dual-protocol world and how to develop a plan for phased deployment that meets your specific needs. Learn more.

Dell expands private cloud offerings
Dell on Thursday said it will offer dedicated servers in its data centers and off-premises application and storage services for companies looking to establish private clouds. Read More

10 Key Windows Server 2012 Features for IT Pros
With Windows Server 2012 less than two months away, CIO.com looks at its 10 most compelling features and how CIOs and other IT professionals can benefit from them. Read More

What does the PC need to do in order to survive?
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