Contrary to previous reports, Cisco's data center vision does not seem to be a largely solo effort. Microsoft, Intel, BMC, …
Cloud computing wins converts
Most IT leaders see cloud computing as viable technology that can help the bottom line, but concerns about security and …
10 Gigabit Ethernet is the one bright spot
The Ethernet switch market is feeling the effects of the sagging economy in a record-setting way, with Dell'Oro Group forecasting …
Cisco’s data-center push holds promise, perils
Cisco Systems' move into the heart of data centers, expected to be laid out at an event next Monday, holds …
Vendors face off in 11n ‘challenge’
When the wireless LAN controller architecture came into its own about half a decade ago, an exhausting, cutthroat features war …
Being Offline !
Although the Internet seems to be everywhere these days, there are still times when it's beyond your reach — on …
Going virtual
Is desktop virtualization gaining traction in this region? If yes, what are the main drivers? Yes it is. There are …
Security needs to be ‘baked in’ say experts
A panel of security experts agreed that security needs to thought of a lot earlier in the software development lifecycle, …
Selecting an UTM
While information security has became the most important aspect for any form of business process, the mushrooming of vendors in …
Juniper introduces Adaptive Threat Management
Juniper is this week introducing software that lets security platforms – even those made by other vendors – share and …
Sun’s stellar NAS in a can
Not so long ago, we tested the Sun Fire X4500 Storage Server, aka Thumper, which was a dual-CPU, dual-core Opteron-based …
The promise of desktop virtualisation
What is desktop virtualisation? The use of software to abstract the operating system, applications and associated data from the user's …
Microsoft: Enterprises will be able to self-host Windows Azure
Future versions of Windows Server will enable companies to efficiently manage and provide virtualized applications through the Web just like …
Symantec identifies third, more aggressive Downadup variant
A third version of Downadup has been identified by Symantec, which says the new variant gives infected machines more powerful …
Patching it up
By all accounts, patching software is a disruptive, time-consuming process requiring IT departments to test any new software patch before …
Virtualisation: What are the key steps?”
For those of us who grew up praying in the temple of the mainframe, the concept of virtualization is nothing …
Ballmer promises faster Windows Mobile development
Under pressure from popular phones from Apple and Research In Motion, Microsoft hopes it has put in place changes that …
Intel introduces Atom chips for new devices
A sluggish economy is a perfect time for slugging it out in the datacenter. That seemed to be Juniper Networks' …
Apple launches new iMacs, Mac Minis, Mac Pros
As had been rumored, Apple this morning upgraded its line of iMacs, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros, with improved processor …
Asus shows dual-screen laptop with touch input
Asustek said that it is showing a prototype dual-screen laptop that removes the keyboard, allowing for data input through a …