Who says there aren’t any more gold rushes? Software and systems vendors are tripping over themselves to align with the idea of utility computing, a concept that has many names. It’s where an organization’s computing resources are automatically allocated based on what is needed at any given time. To speed up that alignment, big companies are swallowing up little companies that are already fueling the trend. HP, other vendors bolster utility computing product plans via acquisitions http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908hp.html?net Microsoft begins to flesh out ambitious management platform http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908msoft.html?netWho says there aren’t any more gold rushes? Software and systems vendors are tripping over themselves to align with the idea of utility computing, a concept that has many names. It’s where an organization’s computing resources are automatically allocated based on what is needed at any given time. To speed up that alignment, big companies are swallowing up little companies that are already fueling the trend.HP, other vendors bolster utility computing product plans via acquisitionshttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908hp.html?net Microsoft begins to flesh out ambitious management platformhttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908msoft.html?net Bear Stearns is bullish on VoIPIf an investment firm trusts voice over IP for its traders, you know the technology has come a long way. This week Network World takes you inside Bear Stearns’ network transformation.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908bear.html?netEnterasys, Netgear target SMB networksEnterasys Networks and Netgear each recently debuted LAN switches aimed at scaling up networks in small and midsize companies.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908enterasys.html?net Lotus adds IM to Notes clientIBM/Lotus later this month will ship Notes/Domino 6.5 and begin to show corporate users how to extend the reach of its collaboration software by embedding it in everyday client software.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0908lotus.html?net Related content news Broadcom to lay off over 1,200 VMware employees as deal closes The closing of VMware’s $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom will lead to layoffs, with 1,267 VMware workers set to lose their jobs at the start of the new year. By Jon Gold Dec 01, 2023 3 mins Technology Industry Mergers and Acquisitions news analysis Cisco joins $10M funding round for Aviz Networks' enterprise SONiC drive Investment news follows a partnership between the vendors aimed at delivering an enterprise-grade SONiC offering for customers interested in the open-source network operating system. By Michael Cooney Dec 01, 2023 3 mins Network Management Software Network Management Software Network Management Software news Cisco CCNA and AWS cloud networking rank among highest paying IT certifications Cloud expertise and security know-how remain critical in building today’s networks, and these skills pay top dollar, according to Skillsoft’s annual ranking of the most valuable IT certifications. Demand for talent continues to outweigh s By Denise Dubie Nov 30, 2023 7 mins Certifications Certifications Certifications news Mainframe modernization gets a boost from Kyndryl, AWS collaboration Kyndryl and AWS have expanded their partnership to help enterprise customers simplify and accelerate their mainframe modernization initiatives. By Michael Cooney Nov 30, 2023 4 mins Mainframes Cloud Computing Data Center Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe