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October 30, 2009

More Machines, Fewer Servers

The recession clearly gave a hit to data center technology, but probably the worst hit was the server market. On the one hand, technologies like virtualization came along just in time to help enterpr... More >

October 29, 2009

So Long Flash, Hello PCM?

Is the clock already ticking on flash memory? Just as the enterprise is finally ready to take advantage of the faster throughput and lower power usage of flash-based solid state technology, along com... More >

October 28, 2009

Will Windows 7 Jumpstart VDI?

For quite some time now, the prevailing wisdom has put the relatively low uptake of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) on security fears and user resistance, despite the substantial cost savings to... More >

Lowering Your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

This white paper identifies the key capabilities a database management solution needs to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service, make more efficient use of IT budgets, and reduce the risk of change in data centers.

Software Forum: Information On Demand Virtual Experience

This interactive virtual forum presents leading IT experts providing the insights you need to turn your information into a strategic driver for innovation, business optimization and competitive differentiation.

October 27, 2009

Converging on the Converged Network Adapter

Enterprises are eager to converge their disparate storage networking platforms onto a single infrastructure, and hardware manufacturers are eager to oblige. The only thing still up in the air is who ... More >

October 26, 2009

Empowering the Cloud Through Multicore Technology

Cloud computing is poised to shake up the enterprise industry in a big way, but could its impact reach all the way to the microprocessor? A number of hopefuls certainly seem to think so, offering vis... More >

October 23, 2009

Will Google Kill the Infrastructure Star?

So Google wants to become the top enterprise applications provider, a move that would displace not only Microsoft and IBM in the office, but do away with the on-premises software industry altogether.... More >

October 22, 2009

The Cloud as a Warehouse

The cloud is already making gains in enterprise circles as an effective means to boost storage capacity, so it shouldn't be any surprise that it is already heading in the next logical direction: as a... More >

October 21, 2009

Managing the Cloud Infrastructure

The cloud is shaping up to be a great way to manage resources in the data center. The question is, how will you manage resources on the cloud? It's more than just an academic question at this point, ... More >

October 20, 2009

A Little Networking Among Friends

IBM is on a tear this week, furthering its strategy of incorporating third-party technology, particularly networking gear, into its data platforms in the hopes that variety will provide a leg up as e... More >

October 19, 2009

New Help for Flash in the Enterprise

Is one of the major limiting factors to widespread deployment of Flash storage in the enterprise starting to show some cracks? It seems that way as both new system and software designs are taking a b... More >

October 16, 2009

Cloud Is Here to Stay

A promising new technology suffers a technical setback and judgment is swift that the party is over -- that we all knew it was too good to be true. That pattern reasserted itself again this week with... More >

October 15, 2009

Virtualization Now, Resource-Sharing a Little Later

Hardware consolidation is going well with your new virtualization stack, so it should be a no-brainer to leverage that technology for more advanced purposes, like resource sharing, right? Well, not s... More >

October 14, 2009

Flash in the Enterprise: Too Much of a Good Thing?

The debate is still swirling around how best to integrate solid-state disks (SSDs) and Flash storage into enterprise infrastructure. Most issues center on the old cost/benefit ratio, complicated by t... More >

October 13, 2009

Data Integration Crucial for Warehousing

Data warehousing is often made to sound overly simple these days. Just plug in one of the latest appliances and reap the rewards of unlimited business intelligence and data analytics. The reality is ... More >

October 12, 2009

New Sun Storage: Quick as a Flash

A few weeks ago, we highlighted some of the issues that enterprises are running into when trying to integrate solid-state disks (SSDs) into existing storage arrays.   It turns out that much of t... More >

Energy Efficiency

Best practices to optimize computing ability while minimizing power costs.

Data Deduplication

Data manipulation strategies that make data stores more manageable and reduce the need for storage capacity and its associated costs.

Network Optimization

Network management tools and tips to increase network speed and efficiency, regardless of office location.

Data Loss Protection

Data-loss prevention tactics, technologies and best practices to protect your sensitive and valuable company data.