TechTarget News - Week of Aug 24, 2014
Mon Aug 25, 2014
VMware doubles down on software-defined data centers
VMware is going hard core to convince IT shops to move toward software-defined data centers and away from hardware-oriented data centers. But will its latest offerings debuting at VMworld this week make them true believers?
Mon Aug 25, 2014
Setup complexity casts shadow on vRealize multi-cloud management
VMware's vRealize Suite enables companies to manage workloads from multiple public cloud providers, but concerns about deployment complexity have experts questioning its success.
Mon Aug 25, 2014
With EVO: RAIL, VMware turns VSAN into a franchise
VMware's EVO: RAIL allows hardware vendors to build hyper-converged appliances running VSAN and other VMware software.
Mon Aug 25, 2014
F5 BIG-IQ meets VMware NSX for L4-7 orchestration
Cloud architects can now automate the instantiation of F5 network services on VMware NSX networks through new F5 BIG-IP integration with NSX.
Mon Aug 25, 2014
Infinio adds block storage support to RAM cache engine
The latest version of Infinio's RAM cache tool, Infinio Accelerator 2.0, borrows idle memory from servers to support large VDI deployments.
Mon Aug 25, 2014
VMware NSX locks network security down with micro-segmentation
At VMworld 2014, VMware highlighted the network security benefits of NSX, with micro-segmentation that makes every VM an island.
Tue Aug 26, 2014
Local authorities can improve data protection, says ICO audit
There is room for improvement in how local authorities protect personal data, says an audit report by the ICO
Tue Aug 26, 2014
Datacentre operator Telecity’s CEO Michael Tobin resigns
Telecity’s CEO Michael Tobin will step down from the helm at the FTSE 250 datacentre provider on 31 October, after 10 years in the role
Wed Aug 27, 2014
VMware marries AirWatch, Horizon 6 in new Workspace Suite
After months of speculation, VMware Workspace Suite brings together VMware's EUC pieces in one place, not long after rival Citrix launched a similar platform.
Wed Aug 27, 2014
South Korea arrests 16 suspects in massive cyber fraud
South Korea has arrested 16 suspects in connection with a multi-million-dollar fraud enabled by the theft of 27 million online gaming credentials
Wed Aug 27, 2014
Government sees 820,000 voters register online
Over one million UK citizens have registered to vote over the last two months, with around 820,000 opting for a new online registration service
Wed Aug 27, 2014
BDUK arrives on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight inaugurates its first rural fibre cabinet delivered by BDUK as the project finally crosses the Solent
Wed Aug 27, 2014
Software-defined data centers pique IT’s interest
IT pros’ interest in software-defined data centers continues to grow as tools, such as VMware’s EVO:RAIL, offers IT an effective small business option.
Thu Aug 28, 2014
Government appoints former Credit Suisse CIO as deputy CTO
The government has appointed former Credit Suisse CIO Magnus Falk as its new deputy chief technology officer (CTO)
Thu Aug 28, 2014
Former bank chief launches financial trading app
A trading social network on Apple’s App Store hopes to attract more than 100,000 consumer traders as members by the end of 2014
Thu Aug 28, 2014
Long-distance vMotion, Web Client fixes due in vSphere 6
VMware didn’t release a new version of vSphere, yet IT pros are encouraged at vSphere 6’s upcoming features, including long distance vMotion.
Fri Aug 29, 2014
Windows Server 2003 EOL: HP seeks to cash in as IBM-Lenovo deal yet to close
As enterprises look to refresh their infrastructure, HP is playing the stability card to win deals as IBM and Dell are mired by uncertainties
Fri Aug 29, 2014
Tesco to reduce IT spend in a bid to cut costs
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be cutting costs from its IT budget to save money
Fri Aug 29, 2014
Brighton & Hove Albion deploys free Wi-Fi at Amex Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion picks The Cloud and Ruckus to supply a new Wi-Fi solution at the American Express Community Stadium
Fri Aug 29, 2014
VMware Project Meteor could corral skyrocketing VDI needs
VMware is looking to change the VDI equation by combining its CloudVolumes buy and new VM cloning technology into Project Meteor, plus other additions to compete with Citrix in the EUC market.
Fri Aug 29, 2014
VMware aims to improve VDI graphics on Chromebooks
As VMware looks to compete with Citrix for EUC dominance, it's added a partnership with Google and Nvidia for Chromebooks graphics performance, and teamed up with Cortado for Horizon 6 printing.