Recent articles by Tom Sanders

IDF: Intel unveils new USB and vPro versions

IDF: Intel unveils new USB and vPro versions

Intel is one of a number of hi-tech companies to join the USB 3.0 Promoter Group to create a faster version of the Universal Serial Bus connection technology.
Tom Sanders Sep 20 2007 7:16AM Hardware
Yahoo buys Zimbra for US$350m

Yahoo buys Zimbra for US$350m

Yahoo has agreed to acquire Zimbra for US$350m. Zimbra markets an email platform that combines an open source client with proprietary server components.
Tom Sanders Sep 19 2007 7:36AM Strategy
VMware calls for IT organisational overhaul

VMware calls for IT organisational overhaul

Organisational issues within large IT departments are the major factor holding back virtualisation, according to VMware chief executive Diane Greene.
Tom Sanders Sep 18 2007 7:27AM Hardware
Ubuntu comes knocking on Oracle's door

Ubuntu comes knocking on Oracle's door

Canonical has stated that its Ubuntu Server needs increased support from independent software vendors and system builders.
Tom Sanders Sep 14 2007 7:25AM Software
Ubuntu expands into virtual appliances

Ubuntu expands into virtual appliances

Canonical has released a special version of its Ubuntu Server Linux distribution that is tailored to run as part of a virtual appliance.
Tom Sanders Sep 13 2007 10:19AM Software
Intel touts virtualisation as the 'data centre OS'

Intel touts virtualisation as the 'data centre OS'

Virtualisation will enable a new "data centre operating system", according to Pat Gelsinger, Intel's senior vice president for enterprise systems.
Tom Sanders Sep 13 2007 7:04AM Software
Amazon joins search for Steve Fossett

Amazon joins search for Steve Fossett

Amazon has opened up its Mechanical Turk service to help search for missing aviation pioneer Steve Fossett.
Tom Sanders Sep 12 2007 10:47AM Software
Intel claims silicon crown despite AMD Barcelona

Intel claims silicon crown despite AMD Barcelona

Intel is confident, with a few benchmark exceptions, that it will still have the fastest x86 processor in the market following today's launch of AMD's Barcelona Opteron processor.
Tom Sanders Sep 11 2007 8:22AM Hardware
Dell shows off SMB storage

Dell shows off SMB storage

Dell has unveiled a new storage device that targets small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). The product is an attempt at increasing the firm's overall appeal in the segment.
Tom Sanders Sep 11 2007 8:21AM Storage
New standard offers zero-configuration virtualisation

New standard offers zero-configuration virtualisation

A group of six server builders and virtualisation vendors plans to reveal a new standard to help IT departments automate the installation and deployment of virtual machines.
Tom Sanders Sep 11 2007 8:20AM Hardware
AMD pleads for new energy metric

AMD pleads for new energy metric

AMD has introduced a new energy metric which it claims will more closely resemble power consumption in real-world deployments.
Tom Sanders Sep 11 2007 8:18AM Hardware
AMD opens door to ATI Linux drivers

AMD opens door to ATI Linux drivers

AMD's ATI division is reversing its open source strategy by offering better open source drivers.
Tom Sanders Sep 10 2007 9:52AM Hardware
Four-socket Intel Xeon targets virtualisation

Four-socket Intel Xeon targets virtualisation

Intel has unveiled its 7300 and 7200 series Xeon processors and the new 7300 chipset.
Tom Sanders Sep 10 2007 9:49AM Software
IBM puts hypervisor in Flash memory

IBM puts hypervisor in Flash memory

IBM has unveiled a new server chipset that allows users to run a virtualisation hypervisor off a USB memory key instead of requiring it to be installed on a hard drive.
Tom Sanders Sep 10 2007 9:47AM Software
Standard to bridge virtual gap between AMD and Intel

Standard to bridge virtual gap between AMD and Intel

A group of vendors including Dell is preparing a new standard that will bridge the gap between Intel and AMD servers in virtualised environments.
Tom Sanders Sep 10 2007 9:40AM Hardware
Yahoo buys into direct response advertising

Yahoo buys into direct response advertising

Yahoo has agreed to acquire UK online advertising provider BlueLithium for US$300 million in cash.
Tom Sanders Sep 5 2007 10:36PM Telco/ISP
Sony halts production of rootkit USB sticks

Sony halts production of rootkit USB sticks

Sony has ceased production of three Microvault USB memory key models that pose a potential security risk to Windows computers.
Tom Sanders Sep 3 2007 2:55PM Security
Microsoft settles Eolas patent feud

Microsoft settles Eolas patent feud

Microsoft has settled a patent lawsuit with Eolas, an intellectual property licensing firm that had previously won a US$521 million legal verdict against the software maker.
Tom Sanders Aug 31 2007 7:58AM Software
Zango withdraws PC Tools complaint

Zango withdraws PC Tools complaint

Zango, a controversial maker of adware, has withdrawn its legal complaint against PC Tools.
Tom Sanders Aug 30 2007 11:48AM Security
Vista SP1 surfaces on BitTorrent

Vista SP1 surfaces on BitTorrent

A new beta of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Vista Service Pack 1 appeared on the BitTorrent file sharing services over the weekend.
Tom Sanders Aug 30 2007 7:38AM Security

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