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- June 20, 2018
20 Jun'18
HPE edge computing strategy reroutes data, apps around the cloud
HPE's edge computing strategy hinges on converged infrastructure systems to help enterprises manage data outside their data centers and the cloud, and help the company regain market traction.
- June 01, 2018
01 Jun'18
IBM's Cloud Private for Data brings on-prem data closer to the cloud
IBM rolled out its Cloud Private for Data platform designed to make it easier for users' on-premises data to interact with not just IBM's public cloud, but those of AWS and Google.
- May 22, 2018
22 May'18
Plexxi buy bolsters HPE composable infrastructure strategy
HPE strengthened its composable infrastructure strategy with the acquisition of Plexxi, a startup that adds a networking element crucial to the company's success in that market.
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- May 04, 2018
04 May'18
Dell HCI, server upgrades flex hardware muscle for software plans
Upgrades to Dell's high-end PowerEdge servers, along with HCI servers to run machine learning workloads, illustrate the company's balancing act to address corporate users' needs for server hardware and hybrid cloud.
- April 16, 2018
16 Apr'18
How IBM's data science team quickens users' AI projects
In this Q&A, IBM's Seth Dobrin discusses the rising user interest in machine learning and AI projects and the help inexperienced users need to launch those projects.
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- April 10, 2018
10 Apr'18
IBM trots out 'skinny mainframe' to widen big iron appeal
IBM hopes to attract born-in-the-cloud startups that never considered buying a full-blown z14 mainframe, with its little brother, the 'skinny mainframe.'
- April 04, 2018
04 Apr'18
Pivotal's IPO highlights concerns about Dell's debt resolution
Pivotal Software's intention to go public once again draws attention to Dell Technologies' ongoing efforts to pay down the mountain of debt incurred with its whopping $67 billion acquisition of EMC ...
- March 30, 2018
30 Mar'18
Ireland's data centers are strategic connection hubs for Interxion
Interxion's Dublin-based data center business continues to grow as an increasing number of American and European companies see Ireland as a strategic connection hub.
- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
SD-WAN benefits emerge as public cloud adoption climbs
Public cloud computing is driving more interest in the SD-WAN market as IT departments look to streamline management of network traffic leaving the data center.
- March 16, 2018
16 Mar'18
IBM Cloud services to secure mainframes out to the edge
Big Blue will introduce IBM Cloud services that use blockchain, containers and its z14 mainframes to deliver improved security across cloud and on-premises environments.
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- February 20, 2018
20 Feb'18
IBM Power9 servers seek market inroads to AI, cloud
IBM follows up its first Power9 server with a raft of systems designed to appeal to a wider array of markets -- most notably, AI and cloud deployments.
- February 08, 2018
08 Feb'18
Dell HCI portfolio dismantled to improve chances in the CI market
Market pressures and manufacturing synergies drove Dell to integrate its HCI and CI products with its core business units, but opinions differ whether users will benefit.
- December 22, 2017
22 Dec'17
Hyper-converged infrastructure disperses for edge computing
The improved price-performance and remote management software capabilities of hyper-converged systems for edge computing could prove fortuitous as edge comes into vogue.
- December 21, 2017
21 Dec'17
IT navigates software-defined data center market
The software-defined data center market is growing, but IT pros must first grapple with the high price tag of an SDDC. While some head toward adoption, others hesitate.
- December 18, 2017
18 Dec'17
Top data center industry news stories of 2017
It's essential to stay ahead of the data center industry news, as the market moves quickly. See which product launches and acquisitions made headlines in 2017.
- December 11, 2017
11 Dec'17
Micro data centers garner macro hype and little latency
As Gartner stresses edge and micro data centers, IT pros explore potential use cases. But a saturated market and other concerns can make the decision to adopt a difficult one.
- December 08, 2017
08 Dec'17
IBM Power9 bulks up for AI workloads
IBM's first Power9 servers, fueled by Nvidia technology, aim to establish a foothold in the AI market, as well as loosen Intel's iron grip on the server market.
- November 22, 2017
22 Nov'17
CA mainframe tools ante up with AI
CA mainframe tools with AI and machine learning software extends CA Technologies' relevance in a world increasingly focused on cloud and DevOps.
- October 24, 2017
24 Oct'17
CA Technologies strategy pivots to embrace cloud, devops
With its own digital transformation underway, CA Technologies wants to lead legacy mainframe software users into the world of cloud computing and agile development.
- October 16, 2017
16 Oct'17
Future data center systems await memory innovation
The search is on to replace DRAM in the future data center, one of many evolutions to come for data center hardware, one industry expert says.
- October 06, 2017
06 Oct'17
Hungry data center vendors may be good for buyers
Data center hardware spending remain soft, but that could empower enterprise buyers who see the benefits of better performance and control of their own gear. The overall server market remains ...
- October 05, 2017
05 Oct'17
Hybrid cloud platforms look to liberate VMware, Azure tie-in
Vendor-focused hybrid cloud platforms such as VMware Cloud on AWS and Microsoft Azure Stack get a lot of attention, but some new hybrid cloud platforms eschew vendor allegiances.
- September 28, 2017
28 Sep'17
More users flub evals of colocation data center providers
Colocation data center buyers are needlessly captivated by impressive features at data centers that distract them from important decision-making information.
- September 27, 2017
27 Sep'17
Microsoft Azure Stack arrives to hybrid cloud party... Or has it?
Microsoft says Azure Stack is ready to order, but users will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on the product, while OEMs finish their tests and certifications.
- September 22, 2017
22 Sep'17
Cisco Intersight rolls up data center management software
Cisco is folding its data center management software into a cloud-based product, called Cisco Intersight, which will harness the collective intelligence of its customers.
- September 20, 2017
20 Sep'17
IBM mainframes plot course for container security market
Continuing efforts to make the mainframe technically fashionable, IBM offers a system promising rock-solid container security to compete against other container management tools.
- September 15, 2017
15 Sep'17
IT buyers will make up their own mind, even if GE went with Dell
GE's software will run on Dell Technologies hardware from now on – but most enterprises don't care much about big-name endorsements. A Dell-GE deal last week made Dell the primary IT infrastructure ...
- September 12, 2017
12 Sep'17
New managed private cloud services hoist VMware workloads
The all-in-one appeal of VMware Cloud Foundation is aimed at VMware shops that want someone else to run their private cloud on a modern, software-defined data center stack.
- September 01, 2017
01 Sep'17
CI tried, but did not eliminate data center specialists
The emergence of converged and hyper-converged infrastructure has increased the role of data center generalists, which leaves a question about the role of specialists.
- August 23, 2017
23 Aug'17
Cisco-Springpath deal to expand users' hyper-converged options
Cisco's purchase of Springpath could open the door to further use of hyper-converged software across the Cisco portfolio, including in its Unified Computing System.
- August 18, 2017
18 Aug'17
Public vs. private cloud cost comparison finds enterprise winners
Nearly half of enterprises do not save money with the public cloud, and say they have figured out how to beat public cloud costs with their own private cloud.
- August 14, 2017
14 Aug'17
Blockchain hardware in your data center might not solve any problems
Blockchain mostly runs in the cloud today, but some hardware vendors have considered how it might fit into the data center -- despite the few benefits that it will create.
- August 04, 2017
04 Aug'17
Azure Stack scale limits could delay launch for some enterprises
Azure Stack will bring the services of Azure public cloud into the enterprise data center when it goes GA in September, but initially it won't be ready for large deployments.
- July 25, 2017
25 Jul'17
Data center acquisitions can cause price and services upheaval
Enterprises that rent racks inside one of the many data centers that have changed hands in 2017 should carefully evaluate changes to connectivity options, service and prices.
- July 21, 2017
21 Jul'17
Redfish server management gets vendors' nod in new server hardware
Vendors are keen to push their own server management tools with extra capabilities, but they lack the cross-vendor capabilities provided by Redfish's open standards.
- July 13, 2017
13 Jul'17
Tier IV data center comes online as new certification players emerge
New options for data center certification, including UL's debut and the Tier 5 standard from Switch, aim to more easily prove data center resiliency and reliability.
- July 12, 2017
12 Jul'17
IBM to debut z Systems mainframe with beefed-up security
IBM is poised to leap forward in cybersecurity with a refreshed z Systems mainframe built to handle pervasive encryption.
- July 07, 2017
07 Jul'17
Edge data centers push to new limits with cell tower deal
Where in the world is an edge data center? That's a question IT pros might ask, as more companies try to define where these facilities are located and who uses them.
- July 05, 2017
05 Jul'17
Top data center industry news stories so far in 2017
The data center market moves quickly, so it's important to stay abreast of the latest news. See which product launches and emerging IT strategies made headlines so far this year.
- July 03, 2017
03 Jul'17
Red Hat's software-only HCI system seeks hardware flexibility
Red Hat finally stepped into the hyper-converged arena with an all-open-source, software-only offering. But will corporate users want to mix and match it with their own hardware?
- June 30, 2017
30 Jun'17
VxBlock clocks Vblock, as Dell EMC advances CI plans
Converged infrastructure mainstay Vblock has reached its end of life, as Dell EMC's partnership with Cisco shifts to VxBlock and the more popular VMware switch.
- June 22, 2017
22 Jun'17
Server firmware security threat, real or not, gets renewed attention
The latest threat to server security could be the firmware. That's the emphasis of at least one server-maker, hoping to help users thwart new attacks -- and spark server demand.
- June 07, 2017
07 Jun'17
HPE plays hybrid IT hand with Project New Stack platform
Enterprise IT can manage local and public cloud workloads harmoniously in their data centers, according to HPE -- as long as they use its hardware and new management platform.
- June 01, 2017
01 Jun'17
Future of HPE sits at the edge with IoT in a post-cloud world
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will focus on areas where the public cloud can't get the job done, such as multicloud technology and at the edge with internet of things projects.
- May 23, 2017
23 May'17
Enterprise OpenStack adds users and supporters, but criticisms persist
A lack of open source development support adds to enterprise OpenStack criticism, as the platform inches forward with traditional IT customers and partners.
- May 18, 2017
18 May'17
IT pros see minor benefits in newest Dell EMC servers
A new generation of Dell EMC servers, storage and hyper-converged, with only minor enhancements, made the combined companies' initial outing a low-key affair.
- May 11, 2017
11 May'17
To drive business transition, IT leaders must first regain control
As companies strive to modernize application delivery, a perfect storm of IT and business scenarios have led to unrealistic expectations across the board.
- May 10, 2017
10 May'17
Unoriginal pricing model finds a place in the data center
Flexible hardware pricing? What took so long? Perhaps there were a few IT pros that wondered this when they first heard about the Cloud Flex Pay per use pricing that was introduced as a new buying ...
- May 10, 2017
10 May'17
Containers, cloud, fast networking and IoT still top IT trends
From containers and faster networking to IoT and edge computing, these trends continue to define the role of IT pros in future data centers and the skill sets they need to hone.
- May 09, 2017
09 May'17
HCI updates bring cloud-style pricing to the on-premises data center
Enterprise IT teams can now buy data center hardware based on just what they use, rather than receive the one big bill that has long been a cornerstone of on-prem purchases.
- May 01, 2017
01 May'17
Managed OpenStack private cloud gains support vs. roll-your-own
An OpenStack private cloud managed as a service can simplify deployment and operation for enterprises and focus on the benefits of cloud computing, not Linux.
- April 20, 2017
20 Apr'17
Flyover country: Making data center market growth great again
Your data center provider is more likely than ever to have a southern drawl or Midwestern lilt. The Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest are among the fastest growing data center markets in the United ...
- April 18, 2017
18 Apr'17
IT shops map journey from VMware Cloud Foundation to IBM Cloud, AWS
More than 1,000 users have moved their VMware infrastructure to IBM's public cloud using Cloud Foundation, while others await a much publicized AWS partnership to go GA.
- April 14, 2017
14 Apr'17
Hyper-converged systems will underpin hybrid cloud, says Dell EMC exec
Enterprises will increasingly fill data centers with rack-scale hyper-converged infrastructure as the basis for hybrid clouds, says the CTO of Dell EMC's converged platforms division.
- March 27, 2017
27 Mar'17
You did what? Blunders, boo-boos and bloopers from data center outages
Data center outages at Delta Airlines and Amazon Web Services stole the headlines in recent months, but there's plenty of other outages at everyday enterprises that fly under the radar. IT pros ...
- March 27, 2017
27 Mar'17
And the next sexy technology is….Blockchain?
When I first noticed the line there was maybe a few dozen people in it. The number quickly swelled to 100 and then 200 or more, as the line snaked its way down the aisles of the vendor exhibition ...
- March 17, 2017
17 Mar'17
Fortify IoT infrastructure now, even for simple deployments
The IoT deployments in the enterprise today may not tax the current infrastructure, but it's not too soon to prep for the demands of tomorrow.
- March 15, 2017
15 Mar'17
Cisco hyper-converged update spruces HyperFlex, raises HCI stakes
As Cisco looks to soon be without SimpliVity as a hyper-converged infrastructure partner, it beefs up its HyperFlex product with coengineered software with Springpath.
- March 15, 2017
15 Mar'17
One quantum leap for IBM, one small step for IT
After cooking for more than three decades in its research laboratories, Big Blue has served up an appetizer of its quantum computing efforts, to give the IT world its first taste of what ...
- March 14, 2017
14 Mar'17
Prepare for smart data center scenarios in IoT, colo
Smart technologies can automate and simplify the data center -- but only if you prepare for their implementation. Learn how to transition smoothly from legacy hardware.
- March 06, 2017
06 Mar'17
No vendor lock-in fear with converged infrastructure
Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure is often built by one vendor. So, where's the corresponding vendor lock-in fear?
- February 24, 2017
24 Feb'17
Azure Stack appliance choices widen, as pricing questions linger
Azure Stack will have a fourth appliance option when it becomes generally available later this year, but questions about pricing continue to emerge.
- February 20, 2017
20 Feb'17
RISC processors look to hold on to the SPARC, keep up the Power
Cloud computing is built on the x86 processor, but don't forget RISC processors -- simple, yet powerful chips that still drive some of the data center's most important workloads.
- February 10, 2017
10 Feb'17
Lessons learned from data center outages, but still a long trip ahead
The hits keep on coming for the airline industry, with several more IT outages that have stranded angry passengers in recent months. Are there any new lessons for IT pros?
- January 27, 2017
27 Jan'17
Dodge sneaky colocation costs by monitoring your bill
Colocation fees can pile up if you're not savvy. Negotiate with your provider and predict the scale of your organization to avoid surprises on your next bill.
- January 20, 2017
20 Jan'17
HPE-SimpliVity deal raises support, price and development questions
With HPE's buy of No. 2 SimpliVity -- the first big deal in the HCI space -- IT pros see a more robust offering, but also higher prices and weaker support.
- January 19, 2017
19 Jan'17
Converged infrastructure drop-off doesn't mean data center death
Traditional converged infrastructure has been supplanted by hyper-converged infrastructure and cloud computing, but it remains a solid and useful platform.
- January 09, 2017
09 Jan'17
Data rides boomerang in on-premises vs. cloud computing battle
More technology companies and large enterprises find that cloud computing is not as cost-effective as hoped, and have moved at least one application back on premises.
- December 23, 2016
23 Dec'16
OpenStack support lifecycle shines longer for mainstream enterprises
Lengthened support lifecycles for the latest OpenStack offerings aim to avoid one of the potholes of OpenStack operations with more stability and reassurance for less Agile workloads.
- December 20, 2016
20 Dec'16
For some, expanded hyper-converged server choices miss the mark
Growing server choices in hyper-converged appliances give enterprise IT pros all sorts of options, but many are more focused on the software.
- December 07, 2016
07 Dec'16
Telcos purge colocation data centers, open door to neutral connections
Enterprise customers in Verizon and CenturyLink's colocation data centers should expect better cloud and network connection options -- but not upheaval -- after being sold in 2017.
- December 06, 2016
06 Dec'16
IT slowly embraces composable infrastructure
If there will be a way to make an enterprise data center as efficient and optimized as cloud computing, composable infrastructure seeks to fill that role.
- November 22, 2016
22 Nov'16
OpenStack enterprise adoption still awaits full embrace
OpenStack in the enterprise is more likely to see continued adoption via vendor distributions and managed services, not the raw code of big-name customers, such as PayPal.
- November 10, 2016
10 Nov'16
IT organizations give nod to a free hypervisor option
The lure of free can be the deciding factor for organizations evaluating which hypervisor best fits their needs, and help them escape mounting annual license fees.
- November 08, 2016
08 Nov'16
Three new colocation market trends for IT pros to tap into
Competition is surging in the colocation market, and providers are adding new features to differentiate. IT pros should look for new services around cloud connections, green energy and more.
- October 28, 2016
28 Oct'16
New calculator seeks public vs. private cloud cost comparison
In the quest to calculate public cloud costs versus private cloud costs, IT pros have a new asset to help them apply quantifiable data to find their answer.
- October 25, 2016
25 Oct'16
2017 Impact Awards: Vote for the Best Converged/Hyper-Converged Product
Vote here for the Best Converged/Hyper-Converged Product in the 2017 Impact Awards.
- October 21, 2016
21 Oct'16
Sage advice: Ten cost-optimization strategies for enterprise IT
Need to rein in IT costs? These cost-optimization strategies, from centralization to cloud services to BYOD, will turn IT and business leaders into gurus of efficiency.
- October 21, 2016
21 Oct'16
Converged systems proliferation, consolidation will shape users' choices
Industry watchers hash out the future of converged systems, the best use cases for enterprise workloads and how IT pros should plan ahead for changes in the market.
- October 20, 2016
20 Oct'16
Dell EMC hyper-converged infrastructure power-up stirs new uses, users
Adding Dell servers to its hyper-converged infrastructure lineup boosts scalability and reliability for more use cases, says Dell EMC, but some customers may not be easily swayed.
- October 17, 2016
17 Oct'16
More RAM, new chips may open doors for hyper-converged infrastructure
Greater memory and faster chips will better suit VMware's hyper-converged infrastructure for Tier 1 workloads, the company hopes, as its tries to outdo market-leading Nutanix.
- October 12, 2016
12 Oct'16
In VMware vs. OpenStack debate, IT shops seek compromise with VIO
IT shops comfortable with vSphere may be happier staying home when comparing VMware vs. OpenStack to put together legacy and next-generation applications.
- October 07, 2016
07 Oct'16
Hyper-converged infrastructure watchers mull losses and layoffs
So what if many top vendors in the hyper-converged infrastructure market aren't profitable? Customers mostly care whether the technology is useful for their data centers.
- September 30, 2016
30 Sep'16
Customized converged infrastructure fills data center middle ground
A new batch of converged infrastructure looks to deliver many of its benefits to IT pros while still offering customization for specific workloads.
- September 26, 2016
26 Sep'16
VMs look to edge out gateways in push for useful IoT data
Virtual machines can now run on the edge, near the things at the center of the internet of things, making use of multiple applications outside the data center.
- September 16, 2016
16 Sep'16
Outside the box: Users find another way for hyper-convergence
IT pros have found a way to save money and use existing hardware with software-only hyper-convergence, the lesser-known alternative to appliance-based HCI choices.
- September 12, 2016
12 Sep'16
For colocation data center dating, there are new ways to make a match
Making matches between enterprises and services inside a colocation facility is getting easier with tools that act like LinkedIn in the data center.
- September 09, 2016
09 Sep'16
Bulky vs. slim: Dell EMC and HPE paths raise innovation questions
Users mull a vastly different IT buying landscape, after Dell Technologies completed the largest technology deal in history, while HPE sells off another part of its business.
- September 08, 2016
08 Sep'16
Dell acquisition plan leaves users hungry for details
IT professionals hoping for a taste of what the combined Dell-EMC-VMware will serve up to them for new products and strategies, got a bowl of steam instead. In formally announcing the completion of ...
- August 24, 2016
24 Aug'16
Hyper-convergence extends to new uses with all-flash options
Flash storage has reached a crossroads, where lower prices and greater capacity have led a growing number of hyper-converged infrastructure products to include all-flash storage.
- August 18, 2016
18 Aug'16
Containers and Kubernetes ease OpenStack lifecycle management pain
OpenStack has turned to Docker containers to help simplify its lifecycle management, as it also works to find ways to run containers itself.
- August 12, 2016
12 Aug'16
Delta outage raises backup data center, power questions
Another outage at an airline data center offers yet another lesson about the need to fail over to a backup data center and bounce back quickly after a power problem.
- August 10, 2016
10 Aug'16
New open standard seeks home in the enterprise data center rack
If the Open Compute Project is too big and scary for your enterprise, a new open standard for data center hardware has emerged to appeal to data centers big and small.
- July 27, 2016
27 Jul'16
One type of server is growing in today's enterprise data center
The density and flexibility offered by blade servers make them increasingly popular for IT pros inside an enterprise data center.
- July 22, 2016
22 Jul'16
Containers come to hyper-converged systems, but now what?
For IT pros managing virtualized, bare-metal and containerized workloads in the data center, can hyper-converged infrastructure offer what's needed?
- July 19, 2016
19 Jul'16
New DBMS products open the door for a once dormant market
Start-ups are breathing new life into the DBMS market, as organizations look to manage unstructured data from social media, big data and the internet of things.
- July 08, 2016
08 Jul'16
How composable infrastructure opens the door to infrastructure as code
IT pros looking for on-premises hardware to help deliver DevOps may find it in composable infrastructure, which is starting to show up in enterprise data centers.
- July 08, 2016
08 Jul'16
How HPE's The Machine could fuel hardware engines
A new server architecture based around memory is still a work in progress, but IT pros and leaders at HPE see its value today coming from incremental advancements.
- June 29, 2016
29 Jun'16
RHEL 8 promises relief from dependency hell, more integration
With RHEL hitting platform maturity, Red Hat's future includes Microsoft integration, expanded management and a smaller footprint.
- June 29, 2016
29 Jun'16
IT pros eye Photon OS as matchmaker for vSphere, containers
IT pros see potential for VMware's Project Photon and the Photon OS to tie together cloud-native applications and existing VMware environments.