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5 Priorities for HP in Data Center Switching

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Cisco Expands Data Center Networking Gear

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Cisco this week expanded its Unified Computing System networking portfolio in an effort to improve the scalability and performance of the data center consolidation system.

Mellanox Demos Souped-Up Version of Infiniband

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Networking company Mellanox Technologies, along with Hewlett-Packard and Dell, is demonstrating a next-generation FDR Infiniband network running at 56G bps (bits per second) at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg.

Dell Hopes to Speed Up Virtualization with Four-Socket Blade

Sun, 08 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Dell on Monday announced a four-socket blade server with up to 48 processor cores for deployment in virtualized environments.

IBM Refreshes Power Systems to Keep Unix Sales Edge

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

IBM has updated its Power systems lineup with higher-density blades and faster processors for its mid-range Power 750 server, looking to keep its momentum in Unix sales as the market inches back to life.

The Compute Stars Align

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

IBM's recent acquisition of Blade Networks is an endorsement of what Cisco has been claiming as it pushes its Unified Computing System: that integrating switching changes the blade server/cloud game.

Cisco Bolsters Nexus, Catalyst Switch Lines

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Cisco unleashes10G Ethernet Nexus switch, plus servers, software and modules for virtual environments.

What CIOs Should Know About Cisco’s UCS Platform

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With UCS, Cisco aims to capture a larger share of your data-center budget. Here’s why that matters—and why it doesn’t.

HP Breaks in New TPC Power Usage Benchmark

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The newly released TPC-Energy specification measures the power consumption of transactional systems.

Dell Unveils Juniper Gear, Updates EqualLogic

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dell is set to roll out significant enhancements to its EqualLogic storage line on Wednesday, along with its first rebadged Juniper Networks products and other updates to its storage and networking lines, all part of a mission to carve out a place in the rapidly evolving world of enterprise data centers.

Technology Runs the Boston Marathon

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The runners took center stage during the Boston Marathon Monday, but behind the scenes of the prestigious road race was an enterprise-class data center capable of accurately tracking more than 26,000 runners and relaying that information to a number of outlets.

Saving Money, Space and Energy with Blade Virtualization

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In 1986, Attorney Nicholas Barrett founded Nicholas Barrett & Associates with just himself and an assistant running the business. But over the last 24 years, that small two-person office has grown into a bustling 45-person law firm specializing in litigation, real estate law, collections, and loan servicing.

Cisco's Chambers Sees Economy on the Mend

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco Systems' results for its fiscal quarter ended last month indicate the world economy is entering a second phase of recovery, Chairman and CEO John Chambers said Wednesday.

Cisco's Chambers Sees Economy on the Mend

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco Systems' results for its fiscal quarter ended last month indicate the world economy is entering a second phase of recovery, Chairman and CEO John Chambers said Wednesday.

Cisco's McCool Sees Growing Data-Center Role

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

While Cisco Systems branches out into consumer electronics, video, mobile data and other areas, one of its biggest areas of focus today is enterprise data centers. The dominant LAN provider thinks the transformation of data centers through virtualization calls for new kinds of connections and a broader role for network technology and intelligence. John McCool oversees this push as senior vice president and general manager of Cisco's Data Center, Switching and Services group. IDG News Service talked with McCool recently about the company's own role and its partnerships with other vendors in this arena.