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- Oracle still hardware happy: Interested in buying Brocade
- Brocade Communications Systems, which makes networking and storage gear for data centers, has reportedly put itself up for sale and Oracle and HP are among the interested parties. by Larry Dignan
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-05
- Frugal Friday: Media Outrageousness, Snow Leopard Woes, Mac Virtualization, VMWorld 2009, EU kiboshes Oracle/Sun, Brocade
- Filling time with white catsEven though it's a humor book, let me just ponder its suggestion that when Seinfeld and Gates visited that suburban family, we were seeing 100% solid street. You know what I'm saying?As I suggested in the talkbacks to the earlier post, Apple has not, to my...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Apple Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-05
- Frugal Friday: Media Outrageousness, Snow Leopard Woes, Mac Virtualization, VMWorld 2009, EU kiboshes Oracle/Sun, Brocade
- Frugal Networker Ken Hess and I discuss problems with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 upgrade, Mac Server virtualization, the European Union temporarily halting the Oracle/Sun Merger, and talk with Harry Petty, Vice President of Marketing for Brocade. by Jason Perlow
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., European Union, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Storage, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-09-04
- Dell partners with Brocade to compete in data center war
- Only a Moron would use Dell in the Data CenterDell = Unreliable Junk. There is no datacenter war that includes Dell. They are a non player.Smart IT people move far away from Dell.Dell already in many data centersWhat itguy08 may not know is Dell is already in most fortune...
- Tags: Data centers, Storage, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Dell Computer Corp., data center
- Discussion threads 2009-09-01
- Dell partners with Brocade to compete in data center war
- The latest developments in the data center wars comes this time from Dell and Brocade, which are announcing a partnership today that includes Dell reselling Brocade networking equipment under its name as part of an "end-to-end" data center offering. In today's competitive data center landscape, the networking...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Center, Network, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-09-01
- Achieve End-to-End Maximized Performance by Consolidating Your Data Center - Part One
- EMC and Brocade have partnered to bring a webcast series that highlights joint solutions for the next-generation data center, utilizing technologies available today. Organizations increasingly expect their infrastructure to deliver as a whole. This requires focus beyond infrastructure - necessitating tight integration to applications, middleware, and database environments. By bringing...
- Tags: Data Center, Performance, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., EMC Corp., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-08-25
- As the data center turns: IBM to pair up with Brocade; Take that Cisco
- As the data center turns: IBM to pair up with Brocade; Take that CiscoI wondered when this is coming...After doing a stint with a Cisco shop, Cisco has lost it's luster for me. Their architecture of a closed and proprietary infrastructure makes it hard to do anything but overpay...
- Tags: Brocade Communications Systems Inc., data center, Cisco Systems Inc., IBM Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-04-28
- As the data center turns: IBM gets tight with Juniper, Brocade; Take that Cisco
- Updated: IBM is busy teaming up with every networking company not named Cisco. On Tuesday, IBM announced a new distribution pact with Brocade Communications, according to various news outlets Techmeme. IBM will rebrand Brocade's gear and use its sales force to distribute them. Big Blue has resold...
- Tags: Data Center, Juniper Networks Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., IBM Corp., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-28
- Data Center Fabric: Native Fabric Connectivity for Today's SANs Center Fabric Technology
- Brocade is committed to providing native fabric compatibility throughout its integrated family of Storage Area Network SAN platforms. This means that SAN users can expand their existing SANs and build new SANs in the most seamless, efficient, and supportable manner possible. Brocade native connectivity is a key component of the...
- Tags: Data Center, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., SAN, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Data Centers, Storage, Storage Management, Hardware, Data Management
- White papers 2008-09-26
- 11 things to consider for File Virtualization
- As organizations struggle to cope with the exponential growth of data, especially in the unstructured and decentralized file space, the urgency to gain better control, visibility and transparency of file data also grows.
- Tags: Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage
- White papers 2008-09-10
- Data Management Challenges in the Internet Computing Era
- Data Is Changing - and Growing Disruptive Changes in Data Creation and Usage are Driving Explosive Growth
- Tags: Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Data Management, Internet, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-09-10
- Effective File Management: Enabling Business Continuity for Business-Critical Files
- The continued expansion of file-based, business-critical information within extended enterprises will have a dramatic impact on a wide range of industries and geographies in the next five years. Effective file management in the datacenter and across geographically dispersed locations will become the primary challenge for many IT administrators in corporate...
- Tags: Data Center, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Business Continuity, Data Centers, It Services, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- White papers 2008-09-10
- Providing Cost-Effective Data Availability and Protection in Distributed Enterprises
- Changes in business conditions, corporate objectives, technology infrastructures, and the quality of business applications have combined to significantly increase the requirements for data protection. Unfortunately, traditional data replication solutions have not kept up to adequately match IT organizations' current business priorities—including simplified management, centralized control, policy-driven execution, and prioritization for...
- Tags: Data Replication, Data Protection, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Disaster Recovery, Backups, Data Management
- White papers 2008-09-10
- Simplifying Enterprise File Management
- With valuable corporate data increasingly distributed throughout enterprises, today's IT organizations face many barriers to efficient, cost-effective file management. However, these organizations can significantly simplify file management—including consolidation and migration—by deploying innovative file services solutions as part of a reliable File Area Network FAN. This paper describes the key data...
- Tags: Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Management, Data Management, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-09-10
- Brocade to acquire Foundry in $3 Billion deal
- Brocade to acquire Foundry in $3 Billion dealEthernet Simplicity WinningThis acquisition confirms to me that Ethernet simplicity will be the long-term winner in the data center. http://blog.tmcnet.com/the-hyperconnected-enterprise/data-center/brocade-foundry-acquisition-confirms-ethernet-simplicity-will-win.asp
- Tags: Ethernet, Network technology, NETWORKING, Foundry Networks Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-07-24
- News to know: Apple, Crapware; Icahn and Yahoo; Brocade
- Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook; Jobs health worries Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Apple reports record Q3 08 Does Apple need to announce a post Steve Jobs plan? Dennis Howlett: Apple chaos theory Jason O'Grady: Apple Q3 2008...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Apple Inc., Mice, Utility Computing, 3G, Open Source, Hardware, Peripherals, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Blog posts 2008-07-22
- Brocade to acquire Foundry in $3 Billion deal
- Brocade has said it will acquire Foundry Networks, a company that does enterprise and service provider switching and routing, in a deal valued at $3 billion. The acquisition, which still needs final approval, comes on the heels of corporate problems for Brocade, notably the criminal misconduct sentence...
- Tags: Stock Option, Foundry Networks Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Backdating, Stock Options, Benefits, Investment, Financial Accounting, Human Resources, Stock Options & Grants, Finance, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2008-07-21
- Data Center Fabric: Leveraging 8 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel End to End in the Data Center
- Speed increase in Brocade switching platforms is one of many advantages from Brocade's next generation ASIC family. Higher speed in the data center brings the immediate benefit of higher-performing ISLs and increased scalability; since ISL performance is doubled, more ports can be used for servers and storage. In addition, 8...
- Tags: Data Center, Fibre Channel, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- White papers 2008-05-01
- Enterprise Strategy Group: Data Management Challenges in the Internet Computing Era
- Ever feel like you're storing everything and managing nothing? As data evolves, so must your file management skills. You need new tools to help you keep up. Thankfully, Brocade File Solutions for Windows File Administrators can clear the clutter. With Brocade File Solutions, you'll consolidate, automate, and manage your files...
- Tags: Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Enterprise Strategy Group, Data Management, Internet, Storage, Data Centers, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-04-01
- NPIV: Emulex Virtual HBA and Brocade, Proven Interoperability and Proven Solution
- N-Port ID Virtualization NPIV is an extension to the Fibre Channel industry standard, which is available across the Emulex Host Bus Adapter HBA product line and the Brocade Storage Area Network SAN switches and directors. NPIV delivers significant advantages for running multiple Virtual Machines VMs and managing the workload across...
- Tags: Interoperability, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Emulex Corp., N-Port ID Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2008-04-01
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