Data Center Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Sell client virtualization to CEOs by stressing innovation over ROI
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings.08 Apr 2013
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Q&A: New Dell Software group to offer data center management tools
Dell plans software products surrounding data center management, "big data," business intelligence, security and data protection by 2014.13 Dec 2012
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With acquisitions, desktop virtualization market shifts from TS to VDI
Former Wyse CEO John Kish sees vendors in the desktop virtualization market pulling customers away from Terminal Services -- because they can make more money on VDI.19 Sep 2012
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Dissecting six months of desktop virtualization vendor acquisitions
The past six months have been rife with acquisitions in the VDI market. Let's dig into what these deals mean for desktop virtualization pros.07 Sep 2012
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Dell gives VDI partners center stage, downplays Quest vWorkspace
Dell could be a one-stop shop for VDI with Quest vWorkspace, but sources said it will downplay that software in favor of partner Citrix’s VDI.21 Aug 2012
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Dell acquires Quest, offers VDI shops 'one throat to choke'
Dell will pay $2.4 billion for Quest Software and get much more than desktop virtualization software. Long-term, it could lower the cost of VDI.02 Jul 2012
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Server vendors must innovate to stem bleeding
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Scaling up your data center when demand exceeds computing capacity
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Cross-cutting concerns may be the next big step for IT
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Many switch, router vendors have hand in OpenFlow specification
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Using a Bloom box in the data center: What could go wrong?
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Understanding carbon emissions from Bloom fuel cell energy units
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Five data center upgrade strategies to modernize your facility
These five data center upgrade strategies can revitalize older data centers and stave off expensive construction projects.03 May 2013