http://virtualization.sys-con.com/ Latest articles from Industry News Copyright 2008 VIRTUALIZATION JOURNAL Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:04:00 GMT VIRTUALIZATION JOURNAL 10 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614532.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614532.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT VMware is supposed to report its second-quarter results on Tuesday July 22 and people will be tuning in to see how EMC's abrupt ouster of the virtualization leader's CEO and co-founder Diane Greene last week is handled and what is added to the news that VMware isn't going to make its full-year 2008 guidance of 50% growth over 2007. Parent company EMC said last week that VMware would come in 'modestly below' its revenue goals because of a more challenging spending environment but left Q2 guidance of 55% growth in place. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614374.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614374.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT That thud you heard yesterday was the European Commission hitting Intel with a second supplemental indictment-like statement of objection (SO) charging the company with three more instances of antitrust violations designed to keep AMD out of the market. Miraculously the news arrived just as AMD was posting its seventh consecutive quarterly loss. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614502.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614502.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:45:00 GMT Citrix on Tuesday announced Project Kensho, which is supposed to deliver Open Virtual Machine Format (OVF) tools that will let ISVs and enterprise IT folk create portable hypervisor-independent enterprise application workloads that should run across XenServer, Hyper-V and VMware ESX virtual environments. Citrix is expecting to have a free technical preview for download in September. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614441.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614441.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:45:00 GMT CEO Hector Ruiz, increasingly blamed for the harrowing of AMD, stepped down during the company's Q2 conference call with Wall Street Thursday in favor of his sidekick, AMD president and patent-carrying engineer Dirk Meyer, the guy who used to run AMD's chip operation and was responsible for the Opteron chip that brought grief to Intel. Since the two have been so closed aligned it is unclear whether the change will make any substantive difference in AMD's fortunes. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614530.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614530.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT Sun, whose stock has been teetering on the brink of disaster, pre-announced its fourth quarter Tuesday and said it could have non-GAAP earnings somewhere between 25 cents and 35 cents because of a $100 million restructuring charge (five-15 cents GAAP) on revenues of $3.725 billion-$3.8 billion. Its gross margin is supposed to be 44%-45. Wall Street folks figured it would do 27 cents on $3.8 billion. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610361.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610361.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:00 GMT FastScale announced a new North America Channel Program with eight partners already signed including Blackhawk Technology Consulting, Continental Resources, International Computerware, New Age Technology, SecureTek Group, VirtaCORE, Whitewater Data, and Xcedex. Data center demand for the company's innovative technologies exceeded expectations during the first year of availability, and skilled partners will provide customers with greater access to products, technical expertise, and related services offerings centered on FastScale?s technologies. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610032.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610032.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT IBM and Juniper Networks announced they have signed a five-year, data center hosting agreement with IBM to support Juniper's global operations. As part of the agreement, IBM will provide Juniper with a next-generation, global hosting environment to support its enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) application deployments worldwide. IBM will host Juniper's operations from its new energy efficient 'green' data center in Boulder, Colorado. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614497.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/614497.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT Such speculation makes one wonder if that means Fujitsu, whose track record in the United States hasn't been anything to write home about either, would be reluctant to buy Sun, which has been looking anemic enough lately to have spawned reports it's looking for a new CEO to replace Jonathan Schwartz and may need an exit strategy. Fujitsu, which makes and sells Sparc machines, has always been Sun's backstop. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610647.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610647.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:00 GMT 2X Software announced that it has teamed up with Azlan. With the 2X Server Based Computing software portfolio, Azlan can now provide a fully integrated and highly reliable virtualization business grade solution to its customers. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/612802.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/612802.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT eMeter announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/609999.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/609999.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:15:00 GMT HP Middle East launched the first phase of the 'Alternative Thinking about Virtualization' Roadshow for the Middle East in Dubai. The roadshow begins in Dubai and will then follow through to Riyadh, Doha and Cairo between the 13th and 17th of July. The roadshow will focus on the key business implications around 'virtualization', focusing on energy efficiency and reduction as well as hardware and maintenance costs in the office environment. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606837.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606837.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:15:00 GMT There's a little puddle on Wall Street where VMware, the virtualization leader and the most brilliant IPO since Google went public, used to be. EMC, VMware's parent company, announced mid-morning that VMware co-founder Diane Greene was out presumably because the company isn't going to make its full-year 2008 guidance of 50% growth over 2007 and it hasn't reported its second quarter yet. EMC said it would come in at 'modestly below' its goal. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610245.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610245.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT As part of Pillar Data's Emerald Partner Program initiative, Adeara has been elevated to the Emerald Partner Program. In order to participate, Adeara met specific requirements around sales and technical Pillar accreditations which have enhanced Adeara's overall storage go-to-market strategies. With over 7 installations now since striking a partnership with Pillar Data over 24 months ago, Adeara is in a position to offer its end-to-end storage solutions including consolidation, disaster recovery and backup solutions in a very cost-effective manner. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610170.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610170.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT Cisco announced that BT Global Services intends to deploy the new Cisco ASR1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. BT Global Services has been involved in testing the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers prior to the product's launch in March this year. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610244.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610244.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT Hitachi announced that is has signed two new partnerships in Saudi Arabia with Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS) and Business Management Company (BMC), as part of the vendor's strategy to strengthen its presence in the Kingdom. Both MIS and BMC will work with customers across the various tiers of Hitachi Data Systems solutions, from low-end and modular storage to high-end enterprise. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607643.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607643.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:15:00 GMT api software announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program as a Premier Partner. The VMware TAP program enables partner organizations to take advantage of VMware resources and expertise to deliver enhanced value to shared customers. The program also supports its partners' development of VMware infrastructure solutions, helping them virtualize their clients' data centers. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610556.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610556.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:15:00 GMT Catbird announced the Certified Virtual Security Professional (CVSP) Program, a professional training and certification program for virtual security. The CVSP program provides IT professionals with in-depth knowledge and tools required for best-practice implementation of security in a virtual environment. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610166.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610166.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Real-Time Systems introduced the latest version of its Real-Time Hypervisor software. This software product, which enables the simultaneous running of multiple operating systems on multi-core processors, also supports Microsoft Windows XP. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610022.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/610022.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:15:00 GMT Transitive announced that its QuickTransit software will run within Hyper-V, the Windows Server 2008 hypervisor released this month by Microsoft. This innovative product combination will allow enterprise customers to run Solaris/SPARC applications on the latest Windows-based servers without porting or recompilation, resulting in cost-effective new solutions for scalability, high availability, disaster recovery and legacy application re-hosting. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606553.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606553.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:45:00 GMT HCL Technologies announced it has signed a Global System Integration contract with VMware. This relationship combines VMware virtualization products and services with HCL's proven experience and globally benchmarked capabilities in enterprise IT infrastructure operations and transformation, thereby providing best-of-breed virtualization lifecycle services to global enterprises. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606243.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606243.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:00 GMT Configuresoft announced its expanded partner program designed to maximize customer satisfaction and provide a more seamless relationship between Configuresoft and its partners. Enterprises are challenged with reducing costs, meeting compliance demands and managing additional complexity introduced by technologies such as virtualization and SOA, Configuresoft partners are experiencing increased demand for best-of-breed solutions such as Configuresoft's Enterprise Configuration Manager (ECM). http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606585.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606585.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:00 GMT VMware's Board of Directors announced that it has made a change in the leadership of the company with the departure of Diane Greene as President and CEO. VMware's Board of Directors has appointed Paul Maritz as President and CEO of VMware effective immediately. Maritz was also named to VMware's Board of Directors. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607642.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607642.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:00 GMT In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. All of his selections went up with some nearly doubling. Realizing the highs we were seeing in mid-May were unlikely to hold, McWilliams released a special report as the markets were peaking that month suggesting to his readers it was time to take some profits or at least hedge long positions with covered calls. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607771.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607771.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:00 GMT Peak 10 has been chosen by Apogee Global Resources to support its enterprise-class delivery services. The company will receive a fully-managed virtual environment out of Peak 10's state-of-the-art Jacksonville facility. Apogee is relocating its headquarters from Columbia, S.C. to Jacksonville, Fla., which involves a merging of all company data and the consolidation of its division Web sites to the Peak 10 data center. Peak 10 will facilitate the company's data management and consolidation by providing Apogee with virtualization services as well as regular back-ups and network security to ensure data protection. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607324.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607324.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:45:00 GMT BLADE Network Technologies announced that it has joined the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing computer power consumption by 50 percent by 2010. As a pioneer of energy-efficient data center networking, BLADE is recognized on AlwaysOn's GoingGreen 100 list of the world's foremost 'green' companies. BLADE views organizations such as the Climate Savers Computing Initiative as key to the energy-efficient data center of the future. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607502.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/607502.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:45:00 GMT David C. Laurello, president and chief executive officer of Stratus Technologies, has been elected as chairman of the board of directors. Former chairman, Stephen C. Kiely, continues to serve the company as a member of the board. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606682.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/606682.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:15:00 GMT VKernel announced the appointment of Gene Fay as vice president of sales. In this role, Fay is responsible for VKernel's worldwide sales and will be instrumental in expanding the company's go-to-market strategy and building successful channel partner programs. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/604520.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/604520.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:15:00 GMT Beijing PowerUnique Technologies announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver solutions to mutual customers. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/604590.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/604590.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:15:00 GMT VMware announced it has completed the acquisition of B-hive Networks. VMware announced a definitive agreement to acquire B-hive on May 28, 2008. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this acquisition, VMware will leverage the B-hive team and technology to enhance the VMware portfolio of application and infrastructure management products by offering proactive performance management and service level reporting for applications running within virtual machines. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/599349.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/599349.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Tek-Tools announced that it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/601840.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/601840.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:15:00 GMT Certeon announced that Unitus has selected Certeon's aCelera to improve remote file accessibility among its global users. Certeon's aCelera Virtual Appliance for Application Acceleration delivers acceleration as a service through software inside a virtual infrastructure--an ideal solution for enterprises looking to optimize remote access performance over the wide area network (WAN). http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/417741.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/417741.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT For many years secondary sites have been a part of the enterprise computing equation. Recent natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina opened the eyes of many IT administrators to the devastation that can compromise primary and backup IT facilities. The widespread confusion that followed Hurricane Katrina brought into sharp focus the need for comprehensive business continuity plans that incorporated secondary data center sites located far enough away so as to be untouched by the disaster affecting the primary data site. However, many IT organizations believe the costs involved in establishing secondary data centers are out of reach for all but the largest organizations. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/582815.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/582815.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:30:00 GMT Citrix CTO Simon Crosby, Red Hat CTO Brian Stevens, Egenera CTO Pete Manca are among the top industry executives joining Jeremy Geelan in the famous 4th Floor Reuters Studio overlooking Times Square for a special SYS-CON.TV 'Virtualization Power Panel' to be recorded on the eve of SYS-CON's 3rd International Virtualization Conference & Expo being held 23-24 June 2008 in New York City. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/581510.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/581510.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:45:00 GMT InstallFree has reached an agreement with CDG Europe to distribute its products in the UK and across Europe. The arrangement expands CDG Europe's portfolio into the developing application and desktop virtualization space, which helps IT directors lower total cost of ownership, improve operational efficiency and increase end-user productivity. InstallFree benefits from CDG Europe's pan- European network, large reseller base and value added services. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/582806.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/582806.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT VMware announced that VMware Fusion for the Mac was named one of PC World's '100 Best Products of 2008.' VMware Fusion, introduced in 2007, brings the Mac and PC worlds together to let people use the hardware they want and the software that best serves their needs. With VMware Fusion, Mac users can seamlessly run Mac OS X, Windows, and other PC-based applications at the same time on the Mac. Combining a clean and innovative user interface with a virtualization platform trusted by millions of users today, VMware Fusion lets Mac users run Windows applications without rebooting and share information between Mac and Windows. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/576282.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/576282.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT David Marshall in his InfoWorld 'Virtualization Report' blog writes: 'Despite a sharp slowdown in U.S. business software spending, an April 2008 survey report from ChangeWave Research shows that virtualization may be spared as virtualization software spending has increased.' Marshall continues: 'The fact is, a troubled economy is probably yet another reason why virtualization software sales continue to grow. Virtualization is a technology that helps a company reduce its datacenter costs, such as less spending on server hardware, server maintenance, datacenter space, power, and cooling. So it makes sense for companies to continue to spend IT budget on virtualization software during troubling economic times.' http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/519763.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/519763.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT Red Hat is a trusted open source provider. Red Hat offers enterprise customers a long-term plan for building infrastructures on the quality and innovation of open source. Combining open source operating system platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, together with applications, management, and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions, including the JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/577296.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/577296.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT The SCOPE Alliance, an association of leading Network Equipment Providers (NEPs), announced the availability of its Virtualization Package containing three technical white papers that discuss different aspects of virtualization. Virtualization is an emerging technology that provides benefits in areas such as porting legacy software on new platform technology, optimizing hardware resource usage and using multi-core processors. The Virtualization Package gives ecosystem providers a set of hardware and software virtualization requirements that describe functional and non-functional aspects of virtualization features required by the NEPs in support of their carrier-grade telecommunications solutions. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/577479.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/577479.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT Opalis announced the availability of Opalis Integration Server's integration with CA eHealth. The new integration pack enables customers to create unified, enterprise-wide, cross-platform monitoring services that deliver IT services faster, with fewer errors, throughout the data center. http://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/576227.htmhttp://virtualization.sys-con.com/read/576227.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 12:45:00 GMT Parallels announced the Parallels Certification Program, which enables software vendors to test their products and certify their compatibility with Parallels virtualization software. Product certification provides assurance to end users that popular ISV applications are supported and compatible with Parallels virtualization solutions. Certification is available for software vendors that want to assure compatibility with Parallels virtualization products, including Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Server and Parallels Workstation.