Archive for Robin Wauters
Forrester Analyst: Storage Virtualization Is Overhyped
An interesting article at ITPro cites Forrester Research analyst Andrew Reichman claiming storage virtualization to be still a marginalized business despite being a hot topic for a few years now. Reichman told attendees of Compellent’s C-Drive customer conference in Minneapolis that just 17 percent of companies have virtualized their storage systems in some way, with another nine percent in the process of rolling out the technology, while 28 percent are interested in the idea.
8May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedVMware Formally Releases Project Northstar (Previously Thinstall) Beta 2
VMware has today formally announced the release of Project Northstar Beta 2, the immediate result of its acquisition of desktop & application virtualization startup Thinstall earlier this year.
8May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedVMware Introduces New Partner Programs
At VMware Partner Exchange 2008, VMware today announced new and enhanced strategic enhancements to its partner programs. The enhancements build on initiatives announced in February 2008 to enhance the VMware VIP Partner Program, helping VMware’s more than 13,000 partners around the world that resell VMware virtualization solutions “by accelerating partners’ expertise, profitability and opportunity in VMware virtualization.”
7May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedMagazine Feud: SYS-CON’s Virtualization Journal Blogger Mud Wrestles Virtualization Review Editor
We’re getting used to seeing mud slinging between virtualization vendors and their respective marketing & communication departments, which are often publicly available for all to watch through blogs etc. Now niche publishers covering the world of virtualization are getting in that particular game, too.
7May2008 | Robin Wauters | 2 comments | ContinuedVeeam Launches ProPartner Program For Resellers And Consultants
Veeam Software, provider of systems management tools for VMware ESX Server environments, yesterday introduced a new program designed to support and enhance the virtualization practices of its value-added resellers, systems integrators and consultants. Dubbed Veeam ProPartner, the program includes a members-only online portal with access to NFR license keys, discounts on Veeam software for resale, lead qualification support, direct access to Veeam engineering and support resources, co-marketing support programs, and a partners-only knowledge base that should grow over time.
7May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedDell Gets Down & Busy With Virtualization
As expected, Dell today announced its broadest lineup of dedicated virtualization solutions ever. More than a dozen new servers, tools, and services aim to simplify the deployment and management of virtualization in enterprises of any size.
7May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedMonoSphere Introduces Storage Horizon 3.7, Adds Enhanced VMware Support
MonoSphere, a provider of storage capacity management software, yesterday announced Storage Horizon 3.7 boasting a range of new analytical capabilities which should greatly reduce the complexity and time required to manage today’s heterogeneous storage environments.
7May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedNeocleus Reveils Strategy For Its Endpoint Virtualization Approach
Neocleus today announced (PDF) unveiled its strategy and approach for addressing the security, performance and IT manageability requirements of enterprise endpoints across a distributed network.
6May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedLeostream Picks Up Series A Funding To The Tune Of $3 Million
Waltham, Mass.-based hosted desktop connection broker Leostream, has raised $3 million in Series A funding led by Meakem Becker Venture Capital, reports Private Equity Hub, citing a regulatory filing. CEO Mike Palin said the company plans to release details on the financing in coming weeks.
6May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedVMware Releases Fusion 2.0 Beta 1
VMware has announced VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1, the first beta of the second iteration of their virtualization product for the Mac.
6May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedClearCube Spins Off Software Activities Into A New Company, VDIworks
ClearCube today announced that its software business is being spun-off and launched as an independent new company called VDIworks. ClearCube will continue to provide solutions for centralized desktop computing, including end-to-end desktop virtualization, while VDIworks will focus on software management platforms for creating, deploying and managing virtual desktop infrastructure.
6May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | ContinuedSunGard Leverages Virtualization For Disaster Recovery, Teams Up With VMware
SunGard Availability Services today announced a partnership with VMware, leveraging its virtualization technology to create a suite of simple, fully-managed AdvancedRecovery services, including managed virtual recovery services. The offering is expected to be available later this year.
5May2008 | Robin Wauters | 0 comments | Continued
