iOS 7 Update: A Lesson In Event-Driven Network Spikes
September 25, 2013 13:25 PM
Did the iOS 7 update crash your network? Instead of whining about it, use it as a call to action.
In Defense Of VMware NSX And The Overlay Approach
September 11, 2013 14:46 PM
By using a network overlay architecture, NSX cleanly segments SDN approaches into two realms: the physical and virtual. The overlay strategy has been criticized, but it makes the most sense.
Finding New Ways To Boost Storage Performance
September 03, 2013 13:42 PM
Storage was a hot topic at VMworld, but storage innovation isn't just about virtualization. Violin Memory, Skyera and Avere showcased novel approaches to accelerate storage.
The IT Generation Gap
August 30, 2013 12:31 PM
VMworld panel exposes a rift between innovative startups focused on cloud, mobile and social technologies and old IT that clings to its data centers and self-managed applications.
VMworld 2013 Preview: Virtualization Eats the World
August 23, 2013 11:01 AM
Expect 31 flavors of "software-defined" at VMworld as VMware updates its SDDC vision and promotes software abstractions and tools at every layer of the data center.
Data Center Efficiency Plateaus
August 15, 2013 17:20 PM
A recent survey shows that efficiency is no longer a major priority for data center operators. Meanwhile, public cloud and DCIM software are on the rise.
Data Center Study: The Big Get Bigger
August 14, 2013 14:59 PM
A new survey indicates that data centers are fast becoming the domain of service providers as smaller enterprises increasingly outsource their data center operations.
Mobile App Development Skills: Buy, Rent or Build
August 09, 2013 14:16 PM
Companies getting into mobile app development can buy or rent outside talent, but the best bet may be creating your own team. Here's why.
The Business Case For Going Mobile
August 08, 2013 19:21 PM
If you don't see a business need for mobile app development, you're missing out. Companies like Starbucks are reaping tremendous benefits by investing in mobile technology.
Intel's Data Center Plan: More Than Chips
July 26, 2013 11:46 AM
The chip giant aims to shape future data center designs for everything from rack-level systems to software defined networks and servers.
Intel Unveils Plans to Dominate the Data Center
July 24, 2013 10:45 AM
Intel released details for Atom SoCs designed to penetrate all areas of data center infrastructure, from micro servers to storage systems and network devices.
Scale-Out Storage Scales Down For SMBs
July 22, 2013 12:41 PM
Scale-out storage isn't just for big companies anymore. Vendors are making the technology available to SMBs by reducing its cost and complexity.
Are Backend Cloud Services the Key To Enterprise Mobile Apps?
July 18, 2013 18:41 PM
Enterprises are struggling to adapt their application portfolios and business processes to the mobile world. Mobile Backend-as-a-service promises to help.
SDN's Next Steps: Product Integration
July 01, 2013 14:42 PM
SDN interoperability demonstrations and hackfests point to a small but growing movement toward product integration as software defined networking evolves.
Cisco Internet Of Things Business Unit Unveiled
June 28, 2013 13:21 PM
Networking giant gets serious about machine-to-machine communications at Cisco Live with the launch of a new unit that promises to turn IoT hype into reality.
HP's Turnaround: It's Time To Believe
June 17, 2013 15:53 PM
Not only does CEO Meg Whitman seem to have a solid strategy, but there's plenty of evidence it's starting to work. Maybe it's time for skeptics like me to admit we're wrong.
Newest Broadcom XLP Processors Promise Performance Leap
June 14, 2013 11:55 AM
Chip maker aims to raise the bar for communications processors with new system on a chip.
Cavium SoCs Promise Fast, Cheap IT Hardware
June 12, 2013 12:10 PM
Relentless miniaturization will fuel a new generation of low-cost network and storage appliances with enterprise features and performance.
IBM Targets Fortune 500 With SoftLayer Acquisition
June 05, 2013 00:45 AM
IBM's purchase of cloud provider SoftLayer show how serious Big Blue is about beefing up its enterprise services business. The acquisition comes with important technology, new customer segments and substantial capacity.
Avaya SPB Fabric Put to the Test at Interop
June 03, 2013 10:07 AM
Data center fabrics have been overshadowed by SDN, but vendors are still moving forward with fabrics. This year's Interop was a big, visible test for Avaya's implementation of the Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) standard.
