Xsigo Teams Up With Hitachi, CTC for I/O Virtualization

Xsigo Systems today announced that Xsigo Systems Japan partnered with Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) and Hitachi to jointly offer I/O virtualization solutions to the Japanese market.

The companies offer immediate availability of a jointly developed solution that will allow enterprise customers to rapidly implement cloud computing environments. The combined solution includes Hitachi storage and integrated system management software; the Xsigo I/O Director; and pre-configured templates that facilitate deployment in as little as half the time required for custom made systems.

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Subsidiary Signs Virtualization Agreement with Shandong University of Finance

Jinan Yinquan Technology , one of the wholly-owned subsidiaries of China VoIP & Digital Telecom, today announced that it has launched its integrated datacenter and desktop virtualization solutions in Shandong University of Finance (the SDUF), a well-known finance university in Shandong Province.

Desktop virtualization separates a personal desktop computer from the physical machine through a client-server computing model. The resulting “virtualized” desktop is stored on a remote central server, instead of on the local storage of a remote client. Thus, when users work from their remote desktops, all the programs, applications, processes, and data are maintained and run centrally.

VMware Partner Exchange 2010 Kicks Off: 2,600+ Attendees and 55 Sponsors

VMware today kicked off VMware Partner Exchange 2010, the company’s third annual global partner conference.
This year’s event comes on the heels of a successful 2009, during which VMware experienced steady growth in the VMware Partner Network and continued investment in programs such as solution competencies, VMware Partner University, and certification training — helping partners deliver virtualization solutions to customers on the journey to cloud computing.

Vizioncore Ends 2009 With Close To 20,000 Customers, Stellar Q4

Vizioncore today announced that the company closed-out 2009 with a record fourth quarter.

Vizioncore has also now provided virtualization solutions to more than 19,500 customers based on results through the end of 2009.

Layered Technologies Secures $20 Million Round

Layered Technologies, provider of on-demand and cloud computing IT infrastructure, today announced that it has received a growth equity investment provided by a group of investors led by Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity investment firm. Layered Tech’s two primary existing investors, Enhanced Equity Fund, L.P., and Pangloss International, also participated.

Phoenix Technologies Sues DeviceVM Over Alleged Patent Infringement

Phoenix Technologies, provider of core systems software, security solutions and instant-on operating systems, today announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against DeviceVM.

In its complaint, filed today in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Phoenix alleges DeviceVM is infringing on Phoenix’s United States Patent No. 6,519,659.