Tag: cloud
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HP Launches CloudStart to Track Private Clouds
Technology giant HP announced the launch of CloudStart, designed as an all-in-one solution for deploying an open and private cloud environment within 30 days. Built on an HP Converged Infrastructure, CloudStart helps simplify and speed private cloud deployments. Consisting of hardware, software and services, CloudStart aims to help businesses deliver pay-per-use services from a common… Read more
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Citrix Systems Announces Additions to OpenCloud Platform
Virtual computing solutions specialist Citrix Systems debuted several additions to its OpenCloud infrastructure platform for cloud providers, including open lifecycle management, open cloud interoperability and open cloud networking. In addition, the company announced it has signed an agreement to acquire VMLogix, a provider of virtualization management for private and public clouds. The acquisition of VMLogix… Read more
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EMC, IBM to Lead Storage Market Growth, Report Says
Independent IT research firm TheInfoPro released its latest storage study, which yielded some encouraging news for the industry and indicates which companies stand to emerge strongest from the recession. According to the study, total storage spending among Fortune 1000 customers reports modest growth, with 35 percent of organizations expecting to boost appropriations in 2011 and… Read more
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Hybrid Cloud Computing Best Practices
Categories: Cloud ComputingHybrid Cloud Computing Best Practices Examine Your GoalsThe “why” is a very important first step. Examine your motivations for moving to a hybrid cloud computing model. What are you getting out of it? Cost benefits? Compliance needs? Performance improvements? No Title Measure SuccessBefore the implementation begins, set your goals and decide how you are going… Read more
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HP Acquires Database Warehousing Software Maker
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:HPQ) said on Thursday it would acquire Stratavia, a private company that makes software to manage databases and has applications in cloud computing. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. HP said in a statement that Stratavia will make HP’s Software and Solutions portfolio stronger with… Read more
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VMworld Themes: Cloud Computing, IT as a Service
IT as a service, cloud computing, and virtualization security will dominate as major themes around this year’s VMworld as vendors, channel partners and customers converge on San Francisco’s Moscone Center for VMware’s big conference starting August 30, 2010. >>Click here to read: Microsoft Supplants VMware in Big Customer Win VMware CEO Paul Maritz is expected… Read more