Cisco unveils "unified computing system"

Special News Alert NetworkWorld.com | Netflash Daily News| Update Your Profile Spotlight Story Cisco unveils "unified computing system" Cisco today formally introduced its much anticipated data center architecture. Related News: Cisco's data-center push holds promise, perils Cisco's move into the heart of data centers, expected to be laid out at an event next Monday, holds the promise of easing a big IT headache but may also escalate competition between the company and its partners. Also: Cisco blade server coming Monday? Cisco planning significant data center assault Cisco exec rationalizes data center invasion Microsoft, Intel to back Cisco's "Unified Computing" launch Contrary to previous reports, Cisco's data center vision does not seem to be a largely solo effort. BMC's role in Cisco's Unified Computing System launch BMC could consider itself lucky to be selected by Cisco to exclusively provide management technology for Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) launch, but the veteran software maker thinks more than luck is at work here. BMC says its long-term technology strategy makes BMC an ideal fit for Cisco's data center plans. Cisco Set to Unveil First Blade Server Cisco Monday is set to unveil its first blade server as part of the company's "unified computing" initiative. Sharp turns like Cisco's have a long history If Cisco announces its first blade servers on Monday, as expected, the news may well herald a major expansion of the dominant networking company's business. But even though it's the most hotly anticipated move in a long time for an IT vendor, this isn't the first case of a company taking a big gamble on entering into a new business. Cisco to unveil blade server for data center virtualization Cisco CEO John Chambers will unveil on Monday a new "unified computing" initiative which analysts said includes a blade server codenamed California. 03/16/09 Today's most-read stories: 10 iPhone apps that could get you into trouble Cisco quietly downsizing through outsourcing Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 OS update next week 15 free downloads to pep up your old PC FBI probe of Kundra's former D.C. technology officer may widen Rumors: Apple layoffs, 10-inch iPod Touch H-1B hiring too much of a hassle? Yusuf Acar busted by FBI as perp in federal bribery sting Microsoft, Intel to back Cisco's "Unified Computing" launch Conflicker.C variant set for April 1st surprise, CA says Students learn through robot battles Network World on Twitter: Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge, Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com