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Cisco, VMware Switch Up Virtual Server Networking
Having trouble networking and securing virtual machines? You won’t have to wait long before a new technology is available that solves that problem. VMware and Cisco Systems announced a jointly developed Cisco Nexus 1000V, a software switch designed to make easy work of networking, manage and secure virtual machines. The software switch, announced…
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Flash: Samsung Makes Play for SanDisk
A stalwart of the Silicon Valley storage market may soon be gone in a flash. SanDisk, the maker of flash memory cards for consumer and enterprise devises, is renewing talks with Samsung to be acquired for $5.85 billion. According to published reports, Samsung made the unsolicited offer in August. The initial overture was rejected by SanDisk…
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How to Build a Green Instant-On PC
CHANNEL INSIDER LABS: How to Build a Green Instant-On PC Channel Insider Labs review: by Frank Ohlhorst System builders are always looking for new ways to leverage technology, yet still offer something the customer wants. Recent technological advancements from motherboard manufacturers, chip-set designers and processor manufacturers have come together to deliver on an industry promise…
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Digital TV on PCs: It’s Not as Easy as You Think
Digital TV is on the way. And in case you’ve missed the persistent FCC ads, the switch to DTV means analog televisions will no longer work come February 2009. While plenty has been written about what the DTV switch means for TVs with rabbit ears, little has been said about the DTV transition on PCs.…
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Study: Automation the Answer for MSPs
Although solution providers are entering the managed service arena in droves, those who want to grow and thrive must count on automation rather than increased headcount as a business strategy, according to a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Benchmark Study released by San Mateo, Calif.-based managed services vendor Untangle this week. “The most compelling and interesting…
