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10 data center paradoxes -- out of complexity comes simplicity: 10 data center paradoxes -- out of complexity comes simplicityOut of complexity - comes profitConsolidation is key to squeezing the most out of your IT dollars. This is the universal "need" that all companies have today. Actually it's been a need for as long as I can remember. But in...; Tags: Data centers, Storage, data center, server, beancounter; Discussion threads 2009-06-18
Analysts deem Palm launch a success; Pre inventory replenishment eyed: Analysts deem Palm launch a success; Pre inventory replenishment eyedSprint StoresI was one of the lucky people to pick up a Pre early Saturday morning.The customer service I got from the staff at the Sprint store has to be one of the best experiences I?ve ever had from a business....; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Mobile applications, Pre, Sprint Communications, inventory replenishment, Palm Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-06-08
RIM and Google: The Perfect Storm?: RIM and Google: The Perfect Storm?Why not?That's the question to ask.Sounds like it could be a very complimentary 'marriage', but as with any lasting relationship it'll require more give than take on both sides to make it work.Just so long as one party doesn't stand to lose more than the...; Tags: Smart phones, Wireless LANs, Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Now Let, Research In Motion Ltd., Perfect Storm, Apple iPhone, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-05-28
First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks: First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooksThe menu for choiceI haven't tried Moblin myself, but your report sounds disappointing. Of course any interface should be application centered. What are they thinking?Maybe Intel could provide a choice during installation of Moblin, what kind of interface you want. Some Linux...; Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Wi-Fi, Web browsers, Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop, netbook, Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-05-26
Will Apple allow one or two 3rd party apps to run in the background?: Will Apple allow one or two 3rd party apps to run in the background?RE: Will Apple allow one or two 3rd party apps to run in the background?Skype, yahoo messenger, and shoutcast radioWill Apple allow........As soon as I read that headline, I got another reminder of why I avoid Apple...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Mobile applications, Operating systems, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Skyfire, mobile, Skype Technologies S.A., Nokia Corp., Simplify Media; Discussion threads 2009-05-16

Oracle enhances VM management with Virtual Iron acquisition: The rumors are true. Oracle has finally announced that its intent to acquire Virtual Iron for its virtual server management capabilities. It's a nice fit for Oracle, which has its own Xen-based virtualization platform called Oracle VM. Up until now, Virtual Iron has been selling its management...; Tags: Acquisition, Oracle Corp., Xen, Virtual Iron, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Servers, Storage, James Staten; Blog posts 2009-05-13
What to expect from Windows 7: What to expect from Windows 7MS didn't dial-back UAC prompts, they crippled themIf you're in the mode where you get fewer UAC prompts -- i.e. the default mode -- then you might as well turn UAC off. Anything that wants to can bypass UAC in that mode via the backdoor...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2009-05-05
HP Software: Talking strategy; Looking to grow; Gunning for Teradata: Hewlett-Packard's software unit is tiny relative to the company's overall revenue, but it is being counted on to fuel future growth. The plan: Expand into the data warehouse market occupied by the likes of Teradata, focus on performance and project management and continue to automate data centers.Â ...; Tags: Software, Strategy, Teradata, Data Center, Hewlett-Packard Co., Software Unit, Data Centers, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-05-05
Introducing the Dell PAN System: Enterprise data centers are filled with underutilized hardware platforms, statically configured to individual operating systems and applications - the direct result of legacy computing architectures not optimized for flexibility or responsiveness. Infrastructure orchestration, the next generation of data center management, delivers unprecedented agility and high availability to all applications, whether...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Center, Personal Area Network, Egenera Inc., Enterprise Data Center, PAN Manager, Data Centers, Bluetooth, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Wireless And Mobility; White papers 2009-04-27
Sun to IBM: We're willing to talk again; Big Blue not interested: Sun to IBM: We're willing to talk again; Big Blue not interestedI hope IBM know what they're doingIf they play chicken with Sun to get a bargain on the yummy pieces, they still risk throwing Java into years of uncertainty and customer defection. And that'll hurt part of IBMs business...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Servers, Financial accounting, IBM Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Solaris, stock; Discussion threads 2009-04-16
Virtual Computer releases NxTop: The folks at Virtual Computer (see The Launch of Virtual Computer, Inc. and Virtual Computer NxTop Beta) have launched NxTop, a desktop virtualization product that aims to bring some order to what could otherwise be a chaotic world of physical and virtual desktop systems. Here's what Virtual Computer has...; Tags: Environment, Virtual Desktop, Computer, NxTop Virtual Computer Inc., Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Desktops, Hardware, Servers, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2009-04-14
AggreGate Device Manager 4.24.01 (Windows): AggreGate Device Management Platform is a complete device management solution that employs modern network technologies to control, configure and monitor different electronic devices. It also helps you to aggregate device data into a common database, where you can "slice and dice" it according to your needs, as well as let...; Tags: Device, Network, Microsoft Windows, Tibbo, AggreGate Device Management Platform, AggreGate LinkServer, Data Centers, Networking, Storage, Hardware, Data Management; Software downloads 2009-04-14
SIMBC - Cisco Security Information Management Boot Camp: Instantly save $300 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic, ZDNet, or BNET! Offer ends June 26, 2009.View Available Dates and LocationsWe have taken our Authorized MARS and SMN courses and combined them into a custom Boot Camp where you will get the training you need...; Tags: Information Management, Security Information Management, Cisco Systems Inc., Authorized MARS, Cisco Security Management Suite, Security; Training 2009-04-01
Microsoft's "I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person" ad tries to kick Apple where it hurts: Microsoft's "I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person" ad tries to kick Apple where it hurtsTo be honestMS hasn't much to crow about in terms of pricing. $300 for Win7 or Vista? For what? So I can do the [I]same things that Win2k or Ubuntu does now?[/I]....; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., advertisement, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2009-03-29
Today's Cloud: garbage; Tomorrow's? insanely great: The near term truth about cloud computing is that it's only useful for enterprise applications if you're a user manager who wants to get around the obstacles in IT - that's what supported time sharing in the seventies and could make it a short term success again today. ...; Tags: Agent, Data, Real Estate, Business Operations, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2009-03-23
IBM buying Sun Microsystems makes no sense, it's a red herring: IBM buying Sun Microsystems makes no sense, it's a red herringDatabases galoreIBM has a pile of databases besides DB2, like IMS, the Informix products, Universe/Unidata, Cloudscape also called Derby and JavaDB, etc. MySQL is accretive to share, at least, and IBM is well-versed in maintaining multiple database product lines.only IBM...; Tags: Servers, Databases, IBM Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-03-18
Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market shakes out?: Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market shakes out?HTML5 and PhonegapAs HTML5-based applications begin to permeate the mobile space, the smartphone OS will become less & less relevant (i.e. all apps will run on all OSes). Then, consumers will be able to base their smartphone decisions on...; Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Handhelds, HTML5, phone, smart phone, mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2009-03-17
Cisco launches bid to capture the data center: Cisco Systems has just launched what it considers a "critical step" in its Data Center 3.0 strategy, promising an ecosystem of partners which include chipmaker Intel, tech consultancy Accenture, virtualization software provider VMWare, Microsoft, the labs unit of enterprise software firm SAP, storage maker EMC and...; Tags: Data Center, Cisco Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2009-03-16
P570 vs T5220: P570 vs T5220IBM 1, Sun - all the restOne point in the "favor" of IBM is the way you can get "pay as you go" pricing. IBM would routinely provide DOUBLE the CPUs/Memory that you paid for - they would be in the chassis and unconfigured. If you wanted more...; Tags: Network technology, IBM Corp., Sun T5440, P570, IBM Power 570 4-x 4.7, Sun Microsystems Inc., T5220, IBM POWER, GHz T2; Discussion threads 2009-03-12
Amazon tweaks EC2 pricing; Takes next step in its enterprise evolution: Amazon has tweaked its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) pricing model to be more enterprise friendly. The move is significant enough to sway IT executives to adopt more of Amazon's Web Services--especially when they have tight budgets. Amazon on Thursday announced reserved pricing for its EC2 instances (blog,...; Tags: Instance, Amazon.com Inc., Pricing Strategy, Enterprise, Pricing, Marketing Research, Cloud Computing, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-03-12