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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.

Security considerations critical in the cloud

Security considerations critical in the cloud

IT departments are increasingly realising the benefits of cloud security, but businesses must ask themselves a few questions before handing over control to a third-party.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 18 2009 9:54AM Security
Competition watchdog seeks blade servers

Competition watchdog seeks blade servers

HP resellers apply within.
Ben Grubb Sep 18 2009 7:12AM Hardware
Microsoft warns of virtualisation 'cons'

Microsoft warns of virtualisation 'cons'

Users should weigh up performance issues and 'complexity tax'.
Ben Grubb Sep 10 2009 4:58PM Networking
Server vendors offered sliver of hope from Australia

Server vendors offered sliver of hope from Australia

Government stimulus plan tipped as main driver for growth.
Lilia Guan Sep 9 2009 7:15AM Hardware
Interview: Centrelink CIO John Wadeson

Interview: Centrelink CIO John Wadeson

Wadeson on Gershon cuts, data centres and innovation.
Brett Winterford Sep 8 2009 3:01PM Strategy
VMware plans high-speed PC over IP service

VMware plans high-speed PC over IP service

Firm working on faster links between the user and the data centre.
Iain Thomson Sep 5 2009 10:00AM Software
VMware outlines plans for virtual desktops

VMware outlines plans for virtual desktops

Analysts predict fierce competition.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2009 6:43AM Software
VMware agrees to support for long distance VMotion

VMware agrees to support for long distance VMotion

Trials zip apps between data centres 200km apart.
Brett Winterford Sep 3 2009 1:44PM Networking
ANALYSIS: VMware puts training wheels on cloud computing

ANALYSIS: VMware puts training wheels on cloud computing

Why vCloud Express will change the game.
Brett Winterford Sep 2 2009 6:41AM Networking
VMware and Melbourne IT launch cloud service

VMware and Melbourne IT launch cloud service

Compute power on demand with local presence.
Brett Winterford Sep 2 2009 2:10AM Networking
Sydney Uni completes storage virtualisation move

Sydney Uni completes storage virtualisation move

Once in a generation change.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2009 4:07PM Networking
Brennan IT in managed server push

Brennan IT in managed server push

Transition to cloud computing.
Brett Winterford Aug 20 2009 3:35PM Storage
Aussie developers team up on iPhone camera app

Aussie developers team up on iPhone camera app

Claimed world-first for streaming cameras over 3G.
Sholto Macpherson Aug 20 2009 7:00AM Hardware
Australian IT services buck global trend

Australian IT services buck global trend

Virtualisation and Unified Communications the bright points.
Munir Kotadia Aug 19 2009 12:01AM Strategy
Open source Aussies land $500m VMware deal

Open source Aussies land $500m VMware deal

VMware snaps up SpringSource.
Brett Winterford Aug 12 2009 11:01AM Software
VMware snaps up SpringSource

VMware snaps up SpringSource

Virtualisation giant pushes cloud computing development.
Ian Williams Aug 12 2009 8:10AM Software
iSoft enters next phase of IT transformation

iSoft enters next phase of IT transformation

Aims to shave millions from computer services costs.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2009 1:07PM Hardware
CrimTrac in mid-range server overhaul

CrimTrac in mid-range server overhaul

Logica called in for virtualisation and DR project.
Brett Winterford Aug 3 2009 3:17PM Networking
VMware's rise brings comparison to Windows

VMware's rise brings comparison to Windows

'Buyer beware' urged as VMware's influence grows.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2009 2:22PM Software
VMware profit falls and sales flat

VMware profit falls and sales flat

But vSphere product release a success, says chief executive.
Tom Young Jul 24 2009 9:50AM Financial Services

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