VMWorld weather forecast: Watch out for performance storms

	IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory | AMD speeds up virtual desktop delivery through new graphics cards
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	VMWorld weather forecast: Watch out for performance storms This year's VMWorld kicks off this week in San Francisco and I'm expecting the typical huge audience. One of the reasons why VMWorld has become the premier show that is has is because virtualization itself is changing. Virtualization used to be a tactical technology used to consolidate servers. Have 10 servers? Consolidate that down to one or two. The architecture fundamentally stays the... Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: QLogic Corporation Are You Planning a 10Gb Ethernet Upgrade? QLogic's 10GbEIntelligent Ethernet Adapters work in conjunction with the latest virtualization operating systems with new virtualization and management features. We provide flexible networking solutions that can evolve with your technology while protecting investments in virtualization and server consolidation. But don't take our word for it. Check it out for yourself! Download a free white paper with pertinent information you need to know about upgrading your current Ethernet infrastructure. In this Issue IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory AMD speeds up virtual desktop delivery through new graphics cards Dell expands private cloud offerings 10 Key Windows Server 2012 Features for IT Pros What does the PC need to do in order to survive? WHITE PAPER: F5 Top Considerations When Choosing an ADC The Application Delivery Controller (ADC) chosen as the foundation for a flexible, efficient application delivery strategy can significantly affect network performance, availability, and security while providing opportunities to add business value. Learn More! IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory IBM's latest mainframe, the zEnterprise zEC12, is big on data analytics and hybrid clouds. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM IBM InfoSphere: Solutions for Insurance By creating a single, 360-degree view of the customer with IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management, insurance companies can gain a deeper understanding of customer needs, develop targeted marketing campaigns, adapt to consumer trends and enhance the efficiency of operations. Learn More. AMD speeds up virtual desktop delivery through new graphics cards Advanced Micro Devices is looking to speed up the delivery of virtual desktops through servers with its latest FirePro S9000 and S7000 graphics cards, which the company started shipping on Monday. Read More WEBCAST: HP Why IPv6? Why Now? Learn how your company can minimize the risks, costs, and complexities of transitioning to IPv6. Expert Yanick Pouffary, CTO within HP Technology Services. discusses how you can meet the challenges of today's dual-protocol world and how to develop a plan for phased deployment that meets your specific needs. Learn more. Dell expands private cloud offerings Dell on Thursday said it will offer dedicated servers in its data centers and off-premises application and storage services for companies looking to establish private clouds. Read More 10 Key Windows Server 2012 Features for IT Pros With Windows Server 2012 less than two months away, CIO.com looks at its 10 most compelling features and how CIOs and other IT professionals can benefit from them. Read More What does the PC need to do in order to survive? In a recent interview with BusinessWeek, Intel CEO Paul Otellini stated the obvious: we will always have a personal computer. "The PC is not going to go away anytime soon, if ever. It's going to continue to evolve. Right now, it's the most powerful tool you can have, but it doesn't mean that there won't be tablets or phones or even connected cars," said the chief. Read More
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