HP scolds the Cisco unified computing system

Cisco setting sights on a multibillion dollar cloud market; Time for a Data Center Tune-Up Cisco Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Sun Microsystems Identity Management: complexity made simple Sun's pragmatic approach to identity management combats complexity with everyday solutions, helping you streamline and simplify the identity infrastructure to reduce costs, tighten security, and mitigate risk. View the Sun Identity Management Solution Center today. Spotlight Story HP scolds the Cisco unified computing system I can't help but feel that HP is either showing weakness or is just plain lame when it comes to competing with Cisco's unified computing system. Why? Well, in scolding Cisco's UCS, a major HP argument appears to be the issue of control: With Cisco UCS - the network admin rules it all with unprecedented control of the data center. Read full story Related News: Cisco setting sights on a multibillion dollar cloud market The market for cloud computing services is expected to reach $45.5 billion in 2015, according to Telecom Trends International. No wonder Cisco and others are so focused on this market. Time for a Data Center Tune-Up We all know the importance of doing regular, preventative maintenance on our cars. Proper maintenance not only keeps vehicles running reliably, but practices such as maintaining optimal tire pressure and replacing old air filters can also improve gas mileage and overall performance. Cisco fortifies data center storage capabilities Cisco this week added new features to its MDS 9000 SAN switches in an effort to enhance storage performance on IBM mainframes as well as third-party SAN products. The enhancements to the MDS 9000 are intended to improve security and accelerate data traffic over distances as far as 20,000 kilometers, according to this report from colleague Jon Brodkin. Business travelers need to read before booking great deals. Starwood's Hotels did a good thing by lowering prices at some 600 of 1000 properties by 50%. But be sure if you are reading everything before you book. Every low price I did see of which I checked the Weston Hotels was pre-pay only with no refund. This is not good for business as we all know that plans change every other day. Hotels should always have a 24 to 48 hour cancelation policy to help business... July Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Botnet boom The number of botnets has grown from about 1,500 two years ago to 3,500 today. Watch this space Here are 11 security companies to watch. Why SharePoint is a Top 5 IT Initiative According to recent research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), implementing SharePoint is a Top 5 initiative for CIOs. But a hidden challenge in SharePoint is to ensure that end users are able to quickly access and edit files when connected via the WAN. Learn about the key benefits organizations have realized as a result of Wide Area File Services Technology. Learn more, click here.   July 29, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Five technologies Iran is using to censor the Web America's 10 most wanted botnets EC decision expected to force IE to better support standards 10 cutting edge spy gadgets Better Apple rumor: $800 tablet by Christmas, really Microsoft to rush out emergency IE patch Ericsson wins auction to buy Nortel wireless business Best data loss prevention tools Tech tattoos: The good, the bad and the RU SRS?! Network Solutions warns merchants after hack Gaining the Performance Edge Using a Column-Oriented Database Management System Many organizations are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of how analytic databases can support reporting, strategic analysis, and other business intelligence activities. Explore the data explosion phenomenon and why column-oriented database systems are able to provide the boost that is needed to gain the performance edge. Learn More Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   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