Datacentre

Oracle’s Sun Purchase Raises New Questions

Sun's new prospective owner Oracle explains why the IBM deal went sour. But will Oracle do hardware, and will it…

16 years ago

HP’s New Unix Includes Green Power Control

The latest HP UX version can cut power use, while improved ServiceGuard management should make virtual servers more reliable

16 years ago

Alcatel-Lucent Improves Switch Security

New OS for AlcaLu switches includes an end-point gatekeeper from InfoExpress

16 years ago

Knowledge Is Power – And Power Management Needs Data

It's no good trying to guess your way to a low-energy data centre, says Avocent's CTO Ben Grimes. You have…

16 years ago

Can We Live With Tech Giants’ Recovery Plans?

Google, Nokia, and Intel have all been battered by the recession.They all have plans to recover - but what about…

16 years ago

Intel Sees Recovery, Analysts Not So Sure

Offering no guidance for the future, the chip company can't be too sure about the signs of hope that it…

16 years ago

Cisco Pushes Benefits Of UCS System

The event comes just days after Sun introduced its own Open Network Systems initiative, and while HP is looking to…

16 years ago

HP Expands Thin Client Range

HP is adding three new thin-client devices to its family of systems that will support Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard

16 years ago

EC To Sue UK For Inaction Over Phorm

The UK Government failed to respond to privacy issues raised by BT's secret trials of the Phorm behavioural ad targetting…

16 years ago

Nature Journal Launches Cloud Database

Designed to be used by both students and educators, the collaborative-based site will face competition from Google's Knol and Wikipedia…

16 years ago

BlackBerry Users Hit By Outage

Many users were cut off from the BlackBerry Internet Service, and unable to view e-mail attachments or create new accounts

16 years ago

EMC Enters The Virtual Matrix

Experts say the latest launch is the much needed major overhaul EMC's high-end systems needed

16 years ago

Job Cuts – The Biggest Security Risk Of All?

The recession is creating an army of disaffected ex-employees - many of whom will still have access to their former…

16 years ago

Companies Switch On To Green PC Plans

Businesses are beginning to look more at software solutions designed to make PCs run more cost-effectively and with more energy…

16 years ago

Novell Unveils Service-Driven Data Centre Plan

Novell's new data centre strategy will be centred around the recent launch of its SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 operating…

16 years ago

Sun Details Converged Cloud Strategy

The strategy moves Sun deeper into the highly competitive space around the converged data centre

16 years ago

Microsoft Removing Barriers to Desktop Virtualisation

The new Microsoft licensing plan makes it easier and cheaper for enterprises to delve into desktop virtualisation

16 years ago

Data Centres To Get Breath Of Fresh Air

IT administrators are looking for cheaper and more efficient ways to cool their facilities as the global recession forces businesses…

16 years ago

UK Staff In Firing Line From More IBM Cuts

IBM is reportedly planning to shift its workforce to countries with cheaper workers such as India and China

16 years ago

IT Security Must Enable Business, Not Disable It

Security professionals should try to add value to business and make new business models possible, instead of focusing on restricting…

16 years ago

IBM Offering Sustainable Procurement Service

IBM's new Sustainable Procurement consulting service helps businesses and government agencies develop and enforce green guidelines for suppliers

16 years ago

D-Link Switched On To Energy Efficiency

The new switch is part of D-Link's green technology program, which includes Wi-Fi routers, NAS devices and, soon, network adapters

16 years ago

Windows 7 May Have XP Downgrade Option

Reports claim users will still have the option of downgrading to Windows XP from Windows 7 after the latter is…

16 years ago

IDC: Virtualisation Software Will Grow 20 Percent

IDC says the market for virtual server management software will grow more than 21 percent by 2013

16 years ago

US Power Grid Hack “No Surprise”

Experts contend the simple ability to map the electrical infrastructure is not the same as knowing how the system is…

16 years ago

Can IT Win The Green Turf Wars?

The recession has put IT and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on a collision course. Will IT grow up , and…

16 years ago

University To Save £200K With Green Data Centre

IBM plans to use a modular design that targets the sources of heat and smaller uninterrupted power supplies to maximise…

16 years ago

Conficker Worm May Have Finally Turned

The hackers behind the infamous Conficker worm are making their move, roughly a week after many people expected

16 years ago

Symantec’s New Boss: Stop Buying Storage

Storing and securing data more efficiently is the way IT managers are going to have to go during the recession

16 years ago

Microsoft Hires Top Chip Expert From Sun

According to reports, Tremblay will be joining Microsoft's Strategic Software/Silicon Architectures group, also known as SiArch

16 years ago