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Top 5 Ways Virtualization Saves You Money
Cisco Systems’ unveiling of its unified computing architecture for the data center will only pour more fuel on the virtualization wildfire. Its blade server framework is heavily reliant upon virtualization technology—such as that provided by VMware and Microsoft (Hyper-V). Cisco’s unified computing architecture is designed for “highly virtualized” environments, which is typically large enterprises. But…
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Sun Microsystems has No Shortage of Suitors
On Wednesday rumors surfaced IBM was in talks to buy Sun Microsystems in a deal that was reportedly worth $6.5 billion. Such a marriage between two industry titans might only be possible during a recession like this one. It points to a wave of potential consolidation, even among the biggest players. But questions over whether…
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Google Chrome 2.0, Windows 7 Not a Fast Combo
Google proves it can make a better beta with the latest release of its browser, Chrome 2.0. The new Chrome 2.0 beta leaves the likable interface pretty much alone and focuses on speed and functionality – at least if you are not running Microsoft Windows 7 beta. Testing the product beta with Windows 7 showed…
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IBM in Talks to Buy Sun Microsystems
IBM is reportedly in talks to acquire struggling Sun Microsystems for at least $6.5 billion, giving it new weapons against market rivals Hewlett-Packard and the increasingly aggressive Cisco Systems. Sun, which reorganized into three business units and laid off more than 6,000 employees last fall after reporting a nearly $2 billion loss, has been struggling…