A big announcement today will include new servers based on Intel's Nehalem processor, and services to support whole data centres
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A big announcement today will include new servers based on Intel's Nehalem processor, and services to support whole data centres
Banks need to get more for their money, as their IT budgets could remain flat for up to three years
Budget limitations and continued improvement in software and associated services are making open-source software alternatives look good to IT managers
Free software proponent Richard Stallman claims some browsers and browsing software can force "non-free software" on users without their knowledge
The time is right for cloud computing - and prices are holding up despite the recession, according to Rackspace's chief strategy officer Lew Moorman
Salesforce.com new cloud features, plus a deal with Twitter.
Research from Gartner says not enough companies are preparing their IT systems for the data management and analytics required for carbon reporting schemes
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has moved to reassure users over fears on smart grids
Cisco Systems' Unified Computing System Strategy causes a mixed reaction.
VMware wants to move the debate over the cost of virtualisation technologies away from licensing and toward virtual machine density
With Twitter in place, SMBs and enterprises can monitor the adoption and discussion of their newest products.
It's no good waiting for technology to save you. Storage problems can be fixed with simple good management, says Valdis Filks of Gartner
A new police e-crime unit will help combat the threat, according to payments industry body
Security consultants have engineered a worm which can bring down smart grids - while AT&T launches a product and the UK backs the concept
Offers adaptive networking for datacentre automation, and claims the industry's lowest power consumption per line-rate port.
Microsoft has discussed more details about its Web Platform which will integrated with open source applications
Rackable Systems is targeting cloud computing with a high-density server enclosure called the CloudRack C2
At a time when Cisco and HP are looking for ways to offer more integrated data center solutions, InteliCloud is rolling out its InteliCloud 360.
Threats are growing, and companies simply do not have the option to ignore the problem. This will drive a more diverse, service-driven security model, says IBM's Marc Van Zadelhoff
Over half of business think they are paying too much for contractors at a time when IT budgets are shrinking
The EU may call for ICT to lead the way to a low-energy future, but in the real world, ICT does what the business tells it, says Simon Perry.
Microsoft labels VDI expensive and inappropriate for larger business.
The purchase of the video camera maker leaves some analysts wondering how it will play into Cisco's attempts to expand from its "pipefitter for the Internet" roots.
If the merger goes ahead, IBM will have to make choices: Which database, which directory, and which virtualisation technology?
Companies needing to cut expenses will finally accept what open source has been offering, says database maker
While all around are making short term decisions, you have to keep you head, and make sure your long term goals are still in the picture, says Jonathan Steel
Social Networking and Cloud Computing are proving a headache for organisations.
Kace's Virtual KBox 1200 - good, but far from easy to implement.
There is a lot of overlap for IBM and Sun in the areas of open source and operating systems - but that could actually be a good thing, given IBM's ability to build business on the open source model
The company's technology provides real-time wireless monitoring of heat, pressure and humidity