Data Center

Automation vendor streamlines virtual-server management

Run-book automation provide Opalis compiles catalog of workflows and automated tasks specific to managing virtual environments.

Backup technology key to protecting virtual machines

As virtual machines proliferate, IT administrators have to be careful to choose a backup method that doesn’t bog down network performance or send licensing costs skyrocketing

Researchers: Peer-to-peer to power the people

How do you back up virtual environments?

IT administrators discuss how they protect virtual servers using different backup technologies

Dunes unveils SMB-ready virtual appliances

Two virtual appliances from automation software maker offer small-to-midsize companies enterprise-level provisioning and desktop life-cycle management

NBC says shows will stay in iTunes

PowerFile makes use of Blu-ray disks

* PowerFile claims the first to use Blu-ray for high-volume enterprise storage

RFID boosts supply chain performance

* In the retail and manufacturing world, the supply network is critical to success

Oracle’s latest purchase bolsters presence in communications industry

Buys network intelligence and analytics vendor Netsure Telecom

Cisco playing network defense

Its Self-Defending Network strategy moves forward via IronPort buyout, customer demands