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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.

Vodafone OZ charts own 5G path... despite 15 other Vodas going virtual

Vodafone OZ charts own 5G path... despite 15 other Vodas going virtual

Infrastructure still being defined, while much of VodaWorld is already software-defined.
Simon Sharwood Mar 12 2019 6:55AM Networking
VMware cloud storage scales with mysterious new AWS instance type

VMware cloud storage scales with mysterious new AWS instance type

It’s like network storage all over again, with added cloud.
Simon Sharwood Jan 30 2019 12:00PM Cloud
Nutanix accuses VMware of bullying

Nutanix accuses VMware of bullying

CEO blog paints VMware as arrogant imperialist, but if that's so why are sales going up?
Simon Sharwood Jan 24 2019 7:01AM Hardware
Dell posts revenue jump ahead of voting on VMware offer

Dell posts revenue jump ahead of voting on VMware offer

On the back of system upgrades, strong performance.
Staff Writer Nov 30 2018 12:05PM Financial Services
AWS goes on-prem for the big end of town

AWS goes on-prem for the big end of town

New “Outposts” will see AWS run and maintain its kit in your data centre.
Simon Sharwood Nov 29 2018 11:48AM Cloud
Dell taps banks to raise more cash for tracking stock offer - sources

Dell taps banks to raise more cash for tracking stock offer - sources

Working with investment banks.
Liana B. Baker and Greg Roumeliotis Nov 14 2018 6:55AM Financial Services
Why IBM’s Red Hat buy is a sign it knows its own weakness

Why IBM’s Red Hat buy is a sign it knows its own weakness

ANALYSIS: Big Blue all-but-admits its software is better than its IaaS.
Simon Sharwood Oct 29 2018 7:29AM Financial Services
Chemist Warehouse chases full application portability

Chemist Warehouse chases full application portability

Dynamic movement between services, physical locations.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2018 7:00AM Software
Virtual graphics cards create critical VMware risk

Virtual graphics cards create critical VMware risk

Guest-host escape on vSphere and desktop hypervisors.
Simon Sharwood Oct 17 2018 10:09AM Security
Big Dell investor to vote down re-float plan

Big Dell investor to vote down re-float plan

Demands higher price for VMware tracking stock.
Simon Sharwood Oct 8 2018 3:30PM Financial Services
Dell exploring IPO option if tracking stock bid fails

Dell exploring IPO option if tracking stock bid fails

Or could do nothing at all if things go pear-shaped.
Staff Writer Oct 3 2018 11:56PM Financial Services
VMware fixes bug it fixed then 'inadvertently' un-fixed

VMware fixes bug it fixed then 'inadvertently' un-fixed

Version control? They've heard of it!
Simon Sharwood Sep 20 2018 12:10PM Security
Dell shares secret staff instructions with SEC

Dell shares secret staff instructions with SEC

‘Not for Distribution’ document from ‘spokesperson training call’ explains how to describe VMware transaction.
Simon Sharwood Sep 13 2018 10:54AM Strategy
Aussie carriers already prepping for NFV: VMware CEO

Aussie carriers already prepping for NFV: VMware CEO

Pat Gelsinger wouldn’t say which carriers have engaged, but says names “won’t surprise”.
Simon Sharwood Aug 30 2018 12:21PM Networking
CBA goes infrastructure-as-code

CBA goes infrastructure-as-code

Private cloud cheaper than public cloud, dual use Azure and AWS for same workloads.
Simon Sharwood Aug 29 2018 12:00PM Cloud
AWS to manage on-premises databases

AWS to manage on-premises databases

With a little help from VMware.
Simon Sharwood Aug 28 2018 7:54AM Cloud
VMware brings Horizon cloud services to Australia

VMware brings Horizon cloud services to Australia

And unveils security focused 'Platinum' version of flagship vSphere product.
Simon Sharwood Aug 27 2018 10:00PM Cloud
VMware cloud update combats Oracle, Microsoft

VMware cloud update combats Oracle, Microsoft

Tweaks licencing to avoid Larry's funnels, matches Satya's DR play.
Simon Sharwood Aug 27 2018 10:01AM Cloud
VMware-on-AWS Australia region goes live

VMware-on-AWS Australia region goes live

56 sockets, 1,008 cores, 14TB RAM and 299.6TB storage.
Simon Sharwood Aug 20 2018 12:20PM Cloud
Children's Health Qld looks to real-time data analytics

Children's Health Qld looks to real-time data analytics

Powering referral triage, future health policy and more.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2018 12:00PM Strategy

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