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	EMC targets FISMA compliance in cloud networks EMC is developing technology to track and verify the location of virtual machines in cloud networks, potentially solving one of the key sticking points preventing customers from using the cloud. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Brocade Brocade One: Unifying Network Architecture By removing network layers, simplifying management, and protecting existing technology investments, the Brocade® One™ architecture helps organizations transition smoothly to a world where information and services are available anywhere. To discover a better way to virtualize your data center, visit www.brocade.com/datacenter. In this Issue Windows and Linux servers grow at Unix's expense Moving a data center? Avoid these four career-limiting mistakes Dell ups offer for 3PAR to $1.6B, tops HP Microsoft flaunts customer dumping VMware RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IT Roadmap Dallas Register Now for IT Roadmap Dallas You're invited to register for IT Roadmap Conference & Expo in Dallas, compliments of Network World! This one-day conference is the most practical, cost-effective way to network with fellow IT executives, gain insights on the latest IT technologies, trend and challenges, and gather relevant solutions you can apply to meet your business needs. Sign up now at no charge! Windows and Linux servers grow at Unix's expense Demand for Windows and Linux servers is increasing at a rapid pace, at the expense of Unix servers and other non-x86 machines, according to IDC. Read More WHITE PAPER: Brocade Top 3 Best Practices for Virtualization Management Get virtualization right and make the most of your investments in the technology. Download this whitepaper today and examine the top 3 best practices for virtual infrastructure management. Read now! Moving a data center? Avoid these four career-limiting mistakes Moving a data center is a major undertaking for most organizations. And a successful move is a nice resume builder for any IT professional. A successful move will showcase skills in large-scale project planning, project management, technology integration and interpersonal communications. The process provides a chance for exposure across the company, as virtually every department is touched by the IT organization (and affected by a data center move) in some way. Read More WHITE PAPER: Brocade Data Center Evolution Without Revolution While many companies understand the benefits of virtualization and cloud computing, they struggle to prepare their data center for such a transition. Discover how to avoid a "rip-and-replace" approach by utilizing a phased network architecture upgrade that helps control risk and costs. Read now! Dell ups offer for 3PAR to $1.6B, tops HP The bidding war between Dell and Hewlett-Packard for virtualized storage vendor 3PAR continued on Thursday, with Dell increasing its bid to US$24.30 per share, or about $1.6 billion. Read More Microsoft flaunts customer dumping VMware Microsoft is touting customer CH2M Hill's plan to dump its VMware deployment in favor of Hyper-V. Read More
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