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Server Virtualization: Not Just for Big Business Anymore
Image via Wikipedia Think virtualization is just for enterprises and midmarket companies? Think again. Virtualization can offer a host of benefits to small businesses as well. And free versions of server virtualization software from both Microsoft and VMware make the price right for small businesses. What’s more, small businesses that buy Microsoft Windows Server 2008…
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Dell Crafts Private Cloud Offering, Intros ISV Partner Program
Dell is introducing a new Cloud Partner Program that works with ISVs looking to offer customers “easy-to-buy and -deploy cloud solutions and blueprints optimized for Dell platforms.” Dell discussed the program in an announcement about a new specialized cloud computing infrastructure, including a handful of new servers. The Cloud Partner Program’s inaugural ISV partners include…
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NComputing Enters Chip Market, Targets Disruptive, Low-Cost Clients
NComputing is moving beyond the virtual desktop business and into the chip business with the release of its Numo family of chips that gives any device access to the Internet or a PC. NComputing told Channel Insider that the chips can be used to power enterprise applications such as Windows-based virtual desktops and can also…
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Cloud Security, Compliance Concerns Overshadow Enterprise Deployments
Large enterprises looking to move some or all of their IT infrastructures to third-party cloud providers have taken pause when it comes time for action due to concerns about moving data that they are responsible for to an infrastructure out of their complete control. After all, it’s still the Wild West out there when it…
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Eyeing the Cloud, CA Acquires MSP Monitoring and Performance Vendor Nimsoft
CA will acquire IT performance and availability monitoring solution vendor Nimsoft in an all-cash deal worth $350 million. Redwood City, Calif.-based Nimsoft bills itself as a provider of those monitoring solutions for both emerging enterprises and managed service providers. CA said the acquisition “significantly expands its ability to meet IT management needs of emerging enterprises…
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Rackspace Hosting Improves E-Mail and Apps Reseller Channel Program
Rackspace is relaunching its hosted e-mail and application reseller partner program to add tools, training, more program features and structure. The announcement at the company’s first partner conference in Atlanta this week follows updates for Rackspace’s managed services and Rackspace Cloud programs to increase the company’s presence in the channel. The new channel investments also…
