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Storage Gets Exciting -- Really
January 23, 2013
We saw a big uptick in the use of Ethernet, SSDs and virtualization last year. Expect that trend to continue in 2013.
Does Microsoft Really Need To Make Its Own Hardware?
December 10, 2012
Without some fundamental added value, Microsoft's hardware offerings are likely to go the way of the Zune.
HP's Identity Crisis Continues
November 21, 2012
HP's problems go much deeper than poor sales in core businesses and some alleged accounting mischief by Autonomy.
As AMD Explores Options, Intel Pain Looms
November 15, 2012
Moore's Law is changing the rules of the game again. This time AMD and Intel could both be on the losing team.
What's Killing APM?
November 07, 2012
App performance management is seen as less important than it was two years ago, partly because vendors haven't kept up.
Enterprise Buyers To Carriers: We're Not Thrilled
October 31, 2012
The 4G network is fast and mostly adequate for existing enterprise needs, but that's not stopping IT pros from worrying about future viability. Here's how providers and customers see the issues.
Business Users Satisfied With IT? Think Again
October 23, 2012
IT has reason to worry, says InformationWeek's new IT Perception Survey that compares attitudes of technology and business pros.
Employers Are Hot On Application Developers
October 10, 2012
It's the IT job category where companies are looking to hire the most people, and it puts the biggest premium on fresh skills.
Cisco Customers Discuss Its Future
September 27, 2012
The shocker is that VMware is getting a look from 38% of Cisco customers who are in search of alternatives.
Nicira Buy Validates VMware-EMC Strategy
August 08, 2012
EMC's software-defined, "doesn't matter what's under the hood" strategy sets it apart from Cisco and the big server vendors.
Oracle Loses HP Itanium Court Battle
August 02, 2012
Judge rules Oracle's dumping of support for partner's products was not "business as usual," orders software vendor to support HP's Itanium-based servers. Oracle says it will appeal.
HP Without Itanium: A Three-Pronged Strategy
June 25, 2012
Regardless of how its trial against Oracle goes, there will be no new versions of Oracle software on Itanium. Here's how HP might turn the page.
HP, Intel: Time To Take Microservers Seriously
June 20, 2012
HP and Intel are betting on a big market for microservers using the new Centerton chip. Here's why you should pay attention.
Research: 2012 SMB IT Salary Survey
June 15, 2012
IT workers at small and midsize companies bring home smaller paychecks than their enterprise counterparts, but they’re a bit happier in their work.
Cisco Describes SDN Strategy, Sets Industry Back 10 Years
June 13, 2012
Cisco says forget about SDN and separate data and control planes, it's about programmability.
Cisco's Cloud Play: Three Strong Examples
June 13, 2012
Cisco CEO John Chambers talks a lot about listening to customers, and this time it looks like the company really has.
HP-Oracle Itanium Trial: Why Oracle Can't Lose
June 11, 2012
Oracle's larger plan behind its decision to cease porting its software to Hewlett-Packard's Itanium-base servers becomes clearer as the trial proceeds--and it's devastating for HP.
HP-Oracle Itanium Suit: Divorce, Silicon Valley Style
June 08, 2012
HP and Oracle were like Sonny & Cher, The Captain & Tennille, or any other duo that was inseparable--right up until the moment they separated.
Oracle Cloud: Big Bravado, Huge Questions
June 07, 2012
As Oracle CEO Larry Ellison touts the cloud-readiness of Fusion, he needs to deal with some critical questions around pricing and features.
HP Cuts 27,000 Jobs, Doesn't Fix Identity Problem
May 23, 2012
A little more guidance on HP's long-term vision would go a long way right now, with customers and investors.
HP Layoffs Signal Punishing Fall
May 18, 2012
Unless HP can turn enterprise software, cloud services, or some other line into a high-volume, high-margin business, it's in for a world of hurt.
Can IT Be Trusted With Personal Devices?
May 15, 2012
Mobile device management as a path to security is a fundamentally flawed strategy. You must manage the data.
AMD Trinity: Intel Ivy Bridge's New Rival
May 15, 2012
AMD challenges Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge processors, with an eye to powerful graphics and long battery life for ultrabook-like machines and laptops.
Dell/Compellent Wins Our Storage Evaluation
May 03, 2012
IT pros want reliability, performance, and low cost--and they say they’re getting it best from Dell’s recent storage acquisition, Compellent.
Intel Ivy Bridge: What Enterprise IT Gains
April 24, 2012
ARM will own the smartphone market, Intel will own the desktop and high-end laptop market, and the space in between the two will likely become more confused.