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Virtualisation Tops Enterprise Wish-list, IDC Finds
More and more virtualised servers are being shipped, with businesses concentrating on virtualisation ahead of all other technologies, says IDC
SMBs Aggressively Driving Technology Adoption
Small businesses are more aggressive in adopting new technologies, provided there is a demonstrable return on investment
Infosec 2010: Smart Meters Bring Security Risks
The government's plan to roll-out smart meters to every home in the UK by 2020 is putting pressure on utilities and smart meter vendors
Infosec 2010: Breaches Cost More Than Volcano
IT security breaches in 2009 doubled to around £10bn - five times the cost of the volcanic ash cloud
HP Upgrades Integrity Server Portfolio
HP is beefing up its converged data centre offering with the first update of its high-end Superdome for ten years
eG VDI Monitor Ends Virtual Desktop Hell: Review
eG Innovations brings order to the chaos of virtual desktop infrastructure management and keeps administrators in “the know” with eG VDI Monitor
What’s The Story Behind IBM’s Storage Surge?
IBM’s general manager for storage, Brian Truskowski, tells eWEEK about Big Blue’s momentum in the storage space and how the company is outperforming its competition
IBM Unveils New Tiered Storage System
IBM can now match some of its smaller rivals' features, with a refreshed data storage portfolio
Skype Hits Out At Threat To Mobile Internet Neutrality
Voice provider Skype hits out at moves in France and Netherlands that could undermine network neutrality
Intel Awarded Green Building Cert For Design Facility
Chip maker Intel, along with other technology companies, is working hard to improve its environmental standing
ARM Plays Down Apple Acquisition Rumours
ARM chief executive Warren East attempts to quiet rumors that Apple is considering buying the chip maker
Is Apple Planning £5.2bn Bid For ARM?
Speculation continues to swirl on London's financial markets that Apple is considering a multi billion takeover of ARM Holdings, the UK chip firm
Cisco Backs Green Tech X Prize
Networking company Cisco joins Google and Bill Gates in backing the X-Prize innovation awards
Data Centre Operators Are Too Self-Reliant
Data centre efficiency won't change until operators respond to suggestions for better practice developed outside their own company, according to an eWEEK webinar
HP ProCurve Plans 3Com-Driven Assault On Cisco
The gloves are off: HP is combining its networking acquisition 3Com with its existing Procurve division, in a bid to build a credible Cisco alternative
Microsoft Dumps Itanium As Business Shifts
Changes in its business and consumer focus suggest that Microsoft could be moving out of the Dark Ages and preparing a comeback
Microsoft Announces Intune Cloud Management Tool
Microsoft announced the beta rollout of its Windows Intune, a cloud-based management system
Web Software Boosts IBM Results
IBM reports that its profits rose 13 percent in the first quarter
Review: Meru Networks’ E(z)RF Service Assurance Module
Meru Networks launched on the Nasdaq stock exchange this month - and eWEEK took a look at how its E(z)RF Service Assurance Module benchmarks an office Wi-Fi network
Data Watchdog To Discuss £550k Fines At Security Show
More details of powers granted to the ICO will be discussed at the Infosecurity Europe conference
Orange Hands LLU Network Back To BT
Unbundling didn't work for Orange: the operator is handing its fixed-line network back to BT after struggling for broadband market share
Google Leads Criticism Of Green Data Centre Rules
Moves to require free-air cooling have got data centre operators overheated
Microsoft To Investigate Brutal Conditions at Chinese Factory
Microsoft has promised that it will investigate alleged prisoner-like conditions for staff at the KYE factory in China's Dongguan City
Businesses Continue To Fret Over Printing Costs
The most pressing printer worries have been identified in a new survey from Lexmark, most notable of which is the costs associated with the printer's paper usage
Intel Outlines ‘Sandy Bridge’ Chip Platform
Intel officials have confirmed that the replacement for the current “Nehalem” microarchitecture will enter production by the end of 2010
HP Faces Bribery Probe In Russia and Germany
Authorities in Germany and Russia are investigating Hewlett-Packard over bribery allegations and have raided the company's Moscow headquarters
Ignoring The Internet Could Stall Economy, Warns EC
Cooperation between the public and private sectors on open Internet platforms is key to Europe's future
Oracle User Group Reveals Key Virtualisation Problems
Independent Oracle Users Group members reveal the thorniest issues involved in transforming an older data centre or building a new one
IBM Opens £19m Green Mainframe Factory
IBM has opened a 56,000-square-foot facility in New York where new Power and System z mainframe systems will be manufactured