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Is virtualisation the most revolutionary technology to hit enterprise computing, a management nightmare, or both? iTnews tracks the technology plays of VMware, Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco et al and talks to CIOs about their experience with the technology.

VMware makes $1bn network virtualisation buy

VMware makes $1bn network virtualisation buy

Biggest acquisition to date.
Nicola Leske Jul 24 2012 11:24AM Networking
VMware said to mull Cloud Foundry spin-off

VMware said to mull Cloud Foundry spin-off

As CEO Maritz reportedly steps down.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2012 12:36PM Networking
Defence approves Thales Next Gen Desktops

Defence approves Thales Next Gen Desktops

Pilot sparks Windows 7, Office 2010 training.
Liz Tay Jul 11 2012 11:18AM Hardware
Fox Sports deploys new storage pools

Fox Sports deploys new storage pools

Technology behind new production facility.
Staff Writers Jul 6 2012 7:00AM Storage
Researchers find holes in virtualisation platforms

Researchers find holes in virtualisation platforms

Multiple platforms affected.
Darren Pauli Jun 15 2012 5:24PM Security
Virtualisation holes detailed on multiple platforms

Virtualisation holes detailed on multiple platforms

Local privileged escalation, virtual machine escapes possible.
Darren Pauli Jun 14 2012 10:46AM Security
CommBank suppliers compete for portable workloads

CommBank suppliers compete for portable workloads

Multi-sourcing deals yield $100m savings.
Liz Tay May 29 2012 7:00AM Financial Services
DB Schenker completes Aussie IT restructure

DB Schenker completes Aussie IT restructure

Outsources infrastructure, strikes research deal.
Liz Tay May 24 2012 2:10PM Strategy
Zurich Australia leads regional thin client push

Zurich Australia leads regional thin client push

Insurer replaces 1200 desktops in Australia.
Liz Tay May 22 2012 11:40AM Hardware
HP unveils pricing for Linux-only cloud beta

HP unveils pricing for Linux-only cloud beta

Public compute, storage offerings
Liam Tung May 11 2012 4:06AM Networking
VMWare ESX source code leaked

VMWare ESX source code leaked

Company confirms leak affected 2004 product.
Darren Pauli Apr 26 2012 10:42AM Security
VMware loses ESX hypervisor code to hackers

VMware loses ESX hypervisor code to hackers

Not that serious, it says.
Liam Tung Apr 26 2012 7:15AM Security
VMware chief dismisses OpenStack

VMware chief dismisses OpenStack

Rival cloud platform 'immature', Microsoft greater threat.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2012 1:08PM Networking
Virtualisation creeps into IT curriculum

Virtualisation creeps into IT curriculum

Cloud computing becomes an elective stream.
Brett Winterford Apr 10 2012 11:56AM Training & Development
Dell to buy Wyse Technology

Dell to buy Wyse Technology

Shoots for thin-client domination.
Ry Crozier Apr 3 2012 12:11PM Financial Services
Inside the AFP's innovation lab

Inside the AFP's innovation lab

How police will stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2012 11:45AM Security
ING DIRECT puts core banking on x86

ING DIRECT puts core banking on x86

Achieves 'bank in a box'.
Brett Winterford Mar 22 2012 2:13PM Hardware
Giants hooked on IE6 web apps

Giants hooked on IE6 web apps

Australia's banks and government agencies struggle to upgrade to Windows 7.
Liam Tung Mar 7 2012 7:41AM Software
Health rolls out Windows 7 thin clients

Health rolls out Windows 7 thin clients

To deliver 4500 virtual desktops by May.
Liz Tay Feb 20 2012 7:25AM Strategy
Vito Forte: A CIO for tough times

Vito Forte: A CIO for tough times

Fortescue Metals CIO talks vendor management and innovation.
Brett Winterford Feb 15 2012 6:34AM Strategy

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