The hyperscale server market is turning the traditional server space on its head, with this new crop of 'other' system makers taking market share while powering the cloud.
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Hackers can use the source code to hunt for vulnerabilities in widely used Adobe software and create zero-day attacks targeting specific firms or conduct campaigns on a broad scale.
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Those who feel EMC wields more influence over VMware get more ammunition after recent social media skirmish between EMC exec and VMware sales rep.
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Worldwide sales of converged infrastructure solutions, or integrated infrastructure and platform solutions in IDC parlance, rose 50 percent in the second quarter compared to the year before, according to a new IDC study.
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Juniper partners appear to be on board with the company's decision to merge its channel and commercial sales organizations into one.
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- BlackBerry Stock Spikes Amid Acquisition Rumors
Though BlackBerry saw a boost in stock prices, the likelihood of an acquisition remains slim.
- Get 'Em While You Can: Microsoft Says Surface 2 Tablets Almost Sold Out
As Microsoft gears up to launch its Surface 2 tablets, it's warning would-be buyers not to dawdle if they want to get their hands on the updated tablet-PC hybrid the day it hits store shelves.
- Deloitte State Contracts Repeatedly Over Time, Budget: Report
Deloitte Consulting has been fired by the Massachusetts government for falling short of contract goals, with more than 1,000 defects in its latest system.
- Software Problems Cripple Federal Healthcare System Rollout
The high-profile Obamacare rollout has been plagued with software problems, reports said, but one state is using BPO to optimize its program and maintain service.
- Net@Work Steps Up Partner Alliance Initiative
Solution provider expands its initiative to provide its services and market intelligence to other VARs.
- HP Intros New Just Right IT Bundles, Promos For SMB Channel Partners
HP's solution providers focused on SMBs are getting new storage, networking and other bundles with tools to help them develop their small business markets.
- The Top Five States For Solution Providers (Video)
When it comes to tax rates, talent pools and business opportunities, which states are the best for solution providers? The results may surprise you.
- AMD Microservers To Power Verizon Terremark's Cloud Services
AMD will power Verizon's Terremark cloud services with SeaMicro microservers for low-power, high-density IaaS solutions.
- BlackBerry Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit
BlackBerry is served with a class-action lawsuit from investors alleging damage from investing in 'stock at artificially inflated prices.'
- Enterasys: New Cloud Wi-Fi Platform Puts Partners In Control
Partners can bolster their recurring revenue with the cloud Wi-Fi platform because their hands will be in the services dollars for the full life cycle of the deployment, says Enterasys.
- Microsoft Critical Patches Address Windows, IE Zero-Day Flaw
Microsoft plans fixes this week to Windows, Microsoft Office and its Silverlight software and said it would address a critical Internet Explorer zero-day flaw being actively targeted by cybercriminals.
- Super Micro Defies Server Market Odds
What is the secret to Super Micro's success? Here is CEO Charles Liang's recipe for growing revenue and cracking open new markets for growth.
- Microservers: New Kids On The Block
Top-tier chip makers and server makers say today's market for microservers is as small as the name suggests, but that could change as more Web-centric companies move to density-optimized form factors.
- Ballmer Looking To Keep Microsoft Board Seat After Stepping Down As CEO
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is leaving his CEO post after 13 years but is running for re-election to its board of directors next month, in a development that could rankle investors seeking change.
- Violin Memory Post-IPO Fall Caused By Bad Timing, Fast-Maturing Flash Storage Market: VARs
Storage-focused solution providers said that a fast-maturing flash storage business full of startups that leaves little room for companies to get acquired, along with just plain old bad timing, hurt Violin Memory's IPO chances.
- Fixmo Leads Great Migration: 'Make The Leap' From BlackBerry
Fixmo and SteelCloud team up on worldwide enterprise mobility platform for hosters expected to detract tens of thousands from BlackBerry.
- Icahn Finally, Officially Calls It Quits With Dell
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn officially ended being a Dell shareholder antagonist on Friday.
- IT Quickly Losing Control Of Enterprise Tech Spending, Study Says
The IT department is losing control of enterprise technology spending to the functional business division, an IDC study said.
- Channel Beat: Grappling With The Government Shutdown (Video)
This week's recap also looks at investor pressure on Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates as well as a new alliance between Facebook and Cisco.
- Enterasys Sweetens Partner Discounts, MDFs As Extreme Acquisition Looms
Enterasys said its new partner certifications and discounts are aimed at enabling solution providers to go to market more independently than they have in the past.
- Verizon Terremark Pushes Deeper Into Cloud Territory With New IaaS, Storage Services
Joining the big players in the cloud game such as Amazon and Google, Verizon has launched its new public cloud hosted infrastructure and storage for enterprise users.
- Adobe Addressing Massive Data Breach, Source Code Leak
A data security breach at Adobe results in the exposure of personal information, including encrypted credit card numbers of 2.9 million people, and the potentially damaging source code lead.
- Government Shutdown Delays $10B Department Of Interior Cloud Project
For companies like IBM, Verizon and AT&T, the massive $10 billion contract between the companies and the Department of the Interior remains on hold while the federal government is shut down.
- Ditching BlackBerry Could Open Channel Floodgates
BlackBerry's downward spiral has left BlackBerry users on unsteady ground, possibly opening the gates for big enterprises to seek out new solutions.
- Twitter Files $1 Billion IPO Despite Shutdown, Reveals Losses
Twitter is set to go public after filing an IPO with the SEC despite the government shutdown, but the filing reveals disappointing losses.
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