Virtual Iron announced that its virtualization solution has now been deployed in over 2,000 customer organizations. The milestone, achieved in the first quarter of 2008, demonstrates the demand for comprehensive server virtualization capabilities in small and medi...

IBM introduced t a new category of server designed to address the technology needs of companies that use Web 2.0-style computing to operate massive data centers with tens of thousands of servers. Companies that operate massive scale-out data centers spend 10 to 30...

SYS-CON Events has announced that VMware CTO Stephen Herrod is to give the Morning Keynote on June 24 at the 3rd International Virtualization Conference & Expo being held June 23-24, 2008, in New York City. Herrod will be taking a 35,000 foot view of the fast-expa...

Parallels announced that its Parallels Desktop for Mac has sold more than one million copies. The software enables Mac users to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Apple...

BLADE Network Technologies announced its new RackSwitch family of Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches, Ethernet switches for rack-level network virtualization. BLADE's new 1U RackSwitch product family extends virtualization by mirroring the benefits of serv...

Lifeboat Distribution announced its agreement with Compuware Corporation to distribute Compuware's DevPartner, TestPartner and Optimal Trace products to Lifeboat's global network of resellers and solution providers. Compuware Optimal Trace provides a single soluti...

Raxco Software announced the release of the PerfectDisk 2008 for VMware ESX Bundle. The PerfectDisk 2008 for VMware ESX Bundle is a turnkey solution that combines the power of PerfectDisk 2008 Server and the PerfectDisk 2008 Command Center to help VMware ESX Serve...

With Tripwire Enterprise for VMware ESX Server, enterprises achieve and maintain a trusted state across their virtual infrastructure. Expanding the breadth and depth of policies available for users of Tripwire Enterprise for VMware ESX Server gives organizations m...

BLADE Network Technologies announced the availability of its new RackSwitch network virtualization switches - switches designed for IBM's iDataPlex, an inexpensive, custom-configured rack system featuring design innovations in cooling and efficiency to address Web 2.0-style computing.

As the virtualization phenomenon takes off, IT managers are facing a new set of challenges. These challenges include managing the performance of complex systems and determining the real impact of virtualization on IT infrastructure. In response to this market need...

Evolving Solutions has been named winner of the award for 'Outstanding Virtualization System Solution' in the annual IBM Beacon Awards competition, honoring IBM Business Partners worldwide for their ingenuity, innovation, customer satisfaction and achievements in ...

Coyote Point Systems announced that its Equalizer Series systems will equip the high-performance InteropNet with application acceleration, high availability and virtualization load balancing. This year's InteropNet will showcase virtualization technologies in ac...

Savant Protection announced that its Savant end-point security solution has been proven to provide the optimum level of security for system virtualization by eliminating unauthorized modifications or changes to systems, devices, OS and application sets. Savant's p...

Mellanox announced its ConnectX 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers have been selected for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications across Supermicro's family of server products, eliminating the need for separate add-in I/O cards. Supermicro is a provider of performance ...

Raptor Networks Technology announced the successful completion of interoperability testing and chassis virtualization testing over distance with Pirelli's City+ CWDM & DWDM Multiservice platform. Recently, Pirelli created PGT Photonics, the new company within th...

Scalent Systems announced that it has been nominated for SYS-CON's 'Virtualization Readers' Choice Awards.' Scalent Virtual Operating Environment (V/OE) has been nominated in five categories: Best Virtual Lab Automation, Best Network Virtualization, Best Virtual P...

CiRBA announced the release of Version 4.6 of its virtualization and consolidation analysis software. With Version 4.6, CiRBA adds to its workload analysis, enabling organizations to plan and design virtualized infrastructure on any platform - including mainfram...

Altor Networks announced it has secured a $6 million second round of financing led by Accel Partners and Foundation Capital. The funds will be used to accelerate the company's market expansion being fueled by early market demand for its Virtual Network Security An...

Nearly two-thirds of IT and facilities personnel consider their data center energy efficiency 'average' or worse -- and their development and test environments might be the biggest cause of that, according to a survey conducted by Cassatt. More than a quarter of s...

The companies formed an alliance in 2006 to provide interoperability between the Windows and Linux operating systems but this is the first time they have targeted a specific country. The collaboration in China will focus on two emerging areas of interoperability: ...

Virtualization will be the highest-impact trend changing IT infrastructure and operations through 2012, according to Gartner. Virtualization will transform how IT is managed, what is bought, how it is deployed, how companies plan and how they are charged. As a r...

Cirrus Tech has long been offering Linux and Windows Virtual Private Server (Virtual Dedicated Servers) hosting plans to its clients. But with a growing number of VPS clients upgrading to dedicated servers, Cirrus Tech has officially announced the availability of ...

vmSight announced the 3.5 release of its product suite. The Virtual Network Intelligence product suite allows customers to monitor, alert and report on application and user activity in virtual environments. The vmSight product suite includes VMware-certified virtu...

InfoVista announced that it is a Principal Partner in the Sun Microsystems Partner Advantage Program for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). InfoVista qualified for this level by meeting Sun's stringent criteria for excellence as a supplier of Solaris Operating S...

VKernel announced the availability of its Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer Virtual Appliance. The Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer identifies current and future capacity bottleneck issues in VMware ESX environments, which can lower the cost of each virtual machine while...

The Belgian Post Office collaborated with NetApp for its data backup and archival. To manage this data, the post office is switching to a virtual infrastructure developed by NetApp in combination with conventional physical tape. In doing this, the post office is k...

Akorri announced a set of new features that help enable cross-domain ITIL process management as part of the company's flagship BalancePoint 2.0 software platform. BalancePoint delivers the infrastructure performance, cross-domain troubleshooting, and capacity mana...

Blue Lane announced the availability of VirtualShield 4.2, a virtualization security solution to include inter-VM flow analytics and enforcement, application-aware partitioning (VMwall), and a robust set of application, protocol and vulnerability security policy controls.

Mellanox announced the availability of Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) in its ConnectX' server and storage adapter products. VPI enables I/O infrastructure flexibility and future-proofing for data centers and computing environments. VPI-enabled adapters faci...

Desktone announced the Desktone Virtual-D Platform, which is designed to enable service providers to offer hosted, subscription-based virtual desktops. Desktone's solution helps enterprises realize the full benefits of centralized virtual desktops without having...

VirtualLogix announced that its VLX for Network Infrastructure is now available for Power Architecture based processors. Using VLX virtualization software, multiple operating systems may run simultaneously on shared hardware, enabling networking and telecommunic...

SMC Networks announced that its 10Gigabit fiber and copper adapters for 10Gigabit Ethernet server connections now have the added benefit of offering virtualization optimization. The 10G adapters still excel at performance, thermal management, standards-compliance ...

Many large SOA deployments faced two major challenges: how to promote service reuse and how to manage the complexity of a heterogeneous, distributed SOA that includes Java, .NET, and various legacy and packaged applications deployed across the enterprise. The so...

F5 Networks released the results of an online survey that shows the storage virtualization market is set to grow. The study reveals the percentage of U.S. enterprises that use storage virtualization solutions will more than double from 21 percent to 47 percent in ...

Bitam announced it has entered into an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Tributary Systems (TSI). Under the terms of the agreement, TSI will integrate Bitam's business intelligence solution into their Virtual Integrated Tape and Library Solution...

Egenera announced the availability of VMware virtualization on Egenera systems with full support from Egenera and its resellers. Under the companies' original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreement announced in 2007, customers can purchase VMware Infrastructure 3...

xkoto announced it has strengthened its management team, adding three executives with extensive experience in enterprise software and systems. Joining xkoto are John Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services; Dermot O'Grady, Chief Financial Officer; an...

HP announced it plans to support Citrix XenDesktop upon its availability in May across its industry-standard HP ProLiant server and HP Compaq thin client product lines. Citrix XenDesktop is a comprehensive desktop delivery solution that allows companies to virtu...

Nimbus Data Systems in partnership with Arastra, Force10 Networks, Fujitsu, Fulcrum Microsystems, Mellanox Technologies, Neterion, and NetXen, announced the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Storage Alliance, an ecosystem of adapter, switch, and storage system developers united...

Sigma Resources & Technologies announced it has integrated its test automation solution with the VMware Lab Manager and has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The new relationship will enable end-user customers to leverage the integrated ...