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Vendors Push Data Center Virtualization
As the use of virtualization capabilities in the data center grows, companies such as BladeLogic Inc. and SWsoft Inc. are developing new ways to...
SANs are Ready to Take the Next Step
During the next few years, storage area networks will take an evolutionary leap forward—from the small, segregated storage pools we have today to routable...
Cadence Taps NetApp to Maximize NAS
For Mike Forman, Director of North American IT operations for Cadence Design Systems Inc., Network Appliance Inc.s gFiler was the gateway solution he needed...
Oracle to Buy PeopleSoft for $10.3 Billion
Its an early Christmas for Oracle Corp.—and PeopleSoft Inc. shareholders. The two companies announced early Monday morning a definitive merger agreement whereby Oracle will...
Microsoft to Unveil MOOL for Outlook
With MSN Desktop Search out the door, Microsoft is expected to continue ratcheting up its beta MSN offerings with "MOOL."
As first reported by BetaNews,...
PeopleSoft Customers Voice Relief at End of Buyout Battle
Customers on Monday expressed relief more than dismay that Oracle Corp. had finally reached a definitive buyout agreement with PeopleSoft Inc., giving them hope...
Foundry Adds SSL, Web Accelerators to Switching Line
Foundry Networks on Monday refreshed its Layer 4 through Layer 7 switching line with new application acceleration, security and business continuity enhancements.
With a little...
Sybase Joins Microsoft VSIP Program
Sybase Inc. is touting the growth of its developer network and making new partnerships aimed at taking that growth even further.
The Dublin, Calif., database...
Oracle Earnings Show Soaring Apps Business
In stealth mode Monday morning, Oracle announced its second-quarter earnings a little early. The company, which hosted a conference call with media and analysts...
Google Sued Over Scholar
The American Chemical Society has fired off a lawsuit against Google Inc., accusing the Web search powerhouse of "trademark infringement and unfair competition" with...