Cloud computing, virtualization top Interop agenda; Planning guide

	Interop Planning Guide: Cloudy forecast | EMC doubles de-duplication array capacity, speed
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	Cloud computing, virtualization top Interop agenda In this Q&A with Interop general manager Lenny Heymann, we discuss the major themes of this year's show, the impact of cloud computing on the enterprise and how the rise of the iPad might affect IT. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Citrix Sharpen Your Technical Skills at Free Labs Constant technology change calls for regular training. At Synergy 2010 (May 12-14, San Francisco) participate in free Hands-on Learning Labs. Plus, IDG and Citrix are pleased to offer you a special Synergy registration rate of $1,495. Register and enter code, CS10IDG. Visit the IDG Business and IT Strategy Session In this Issue Interop Planning Guide: Cloudy forecast EMC doubles de-duplication array capacity, speed Cisco launches new servers, switches, SANs to sweep through the data center IBM responds to Oracle's Exadata with new systems WHITE PAPER: PC Mall Improving Disaster Recovery Solutions Today, many companies have established a disaster recovery strategy but have not implemented a solution due to high cost estimations. This HP white paper examines how affordable data mirroring solutions can provide higher performance, high data integrity & faster and more cost-effective disaster recovery. Read More Interop Planning Guide: Cloudy forecast The 2010 Interop Planning Guide Read More WEBCAST: HyTrust 8 Tips for Virtualization Under Control Examine 8 tips that will show you how to virtualize more critical workloads with confidence. From security planning and policy management to automation and access controls, get expert advice on how to build a more secure virtual infrastructure to accelerate the virtualization of business-critical applications. Learn More! EMC doubles de-duplication array capacity, speed EMC today announced a new version of its Data Domain de-duplication array, the DD880, that not only doubles capacity but also offers petabytes of storage through multiple arrays linked through a single global name space. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks Network Rightsizing Best Practices Guide Network Rightsizing is an evolutionary approach to network design that significantly reduces costs while simultaneously increasing mobility for campus and enterprise users. This guide provides a methodology to enable IT to break away from the status quo of port-based network architectures, allowing an unprecedented reduction in cost and complexity. Read More! Cisco launches new servers, switches, SANs to sweep through the data center Cisco this week rolled out a bevy of data center products ranging from servers to switches to SANs, all designed to further broaden the company's reach beyond networking and into IT infrastructure. Read More IBM responds to Oracle's Exadata with new systems IBM on Wednesday announced a new range of integrated systems for large-scale data analysis, mounting a fresh challenge to rival Oracle's Exadata platform. Read More
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