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ICI Unveils Partner-Driven Private Cloud Initiative, vCube
January 20, 2010 -- Through its extensive network of partners, data center consulting firm International Computerware has introduced vCube, what its calls "the first partner driven data center solutions platform," which offers process driven modular architecture built on proven technologies, allowing users to build economical, reliable, and tailor-made private clouds.
EMC Buys Security Software Firm Archer Technologies
January 8, 2010 -- Data center storage and recovery solutions provider EMC announced earlier this week it will acquire IT security and risk management software provider Archer Technologies.
Vyatta Announces New Line of Network Appliances
January 6, 2010 -- Open networking and network virtualization technology developer Vyatta has announced the Vyatta 3500 series of appliances, offering 20 Gbps bidirectional performance and the routing, firewall and VPN functionality required for large data centers and Internet service provider borders.
Vyatta Adds 802.11 Wireless and Netflow Support in Vyatta Core 6 Alpha
November 16, 2009 -- Network and virtualization technology provider Vyatta has released an early alpha version of Vyatta Core 6 (VC6), the company's open-source router, firewall and VPN software, which includes support for 802.11 wireless connectivity and Netflow traffic statistics collection.
Cisco, EMC, VMware Form Data Center Alliance
November 3, 2009 -- IT firms Cisco Systems, EMC and VMware announced on Tuesday it has formed a new alliance entitled the Virtual Computing Environment Coalition, which is designed to "help organizations simplify and accelerate pervasive virtualization and the transition to private cloud infrastructures".
EMC Buys 450,000-Square-Foot Building in Durham, NC For Data Center and Lab
October 27, 2009 -- Having announced a $280 million expansion plan in the Triangle over the next five years, data management company EMC has bought a 450,000-square-foot warehouse building in Durham, North Carolina, for $22.6 million, where it will a new data center and research and development lab totaling 260,000 square feet of space.
US Patent and Trademark Office Grants Scalent Virtual Data Center Patent
September 29, 2009 -- The US Patent and Trademark Office has issued Infrastructure provisioning software provider Scalent Systems a patent for "a system and a method for implementing a virtual data center."
Gladinet Brings Cloud Storage to the Desktop
July 15, 2009 -- As browsers continue to be a popular delivery method for cloud services, software developer Gladinet is offering greater usability and practicality with its new cloud storage client that integrates several popular cloud services directly onto a PC desktop.
EMC Acquires Data Domain for $2.1 billion
July 10, 2009 -- After a month-long bidding war with NetApp, EMC is finally on its way to acquiring storage solutions provider Data Domain.
Firms Launch Class Action Suit Against Data Domain
June 17, 2009 -- The ongoing bidding war over Data Domain has taken a turn for the worst, with two law firms launching class action suits against the data storage solutions provider's board, according to a report by CNET News.
EMC, Cisco, MIT Plan $100M Data Center
June 11, 2009 -- EMC, Cisco, MIT and the University of Massachussetts are potentially partnering up to build a new $100 million data center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, according to several reports.
EMC and NetApp Bid for DataDomains
June 10, 2009 -- NetApp and EMC continue to engage in a bidding war over data storage solutions provider Data Domain, despite Data Domain already agreeing to be acquired by NetApp for just under $2 billion in cash and stock.
EMC Buys Software Firm Configuresoft
May 28, 2009 -- Data center storage and recovery solutions provider EMC announced on Wednesday it will purchase data center management provider Configuresoft for an undisclosed sum.
EMC Applies MSP Alliance Standards
May 4, 2009 -- The international association of managed service providers, MSPAlliance, has announced its Managed Services Accreditation Program was selected as the basis for the new "SecurWorld Managed Security Service Provider" program from RSA, the security division of storage hardware provider EMC.
Dell, Cisco to Offer Joint Solutions
February 2, 2009 -- IT equipment manufacturers Dell and Cisco have expanded on an existing partnership where Dell will resell Cisco's Nexus 5020 switches as part of its enterprise server solution, PowerEdge, which includes EqualLogic, PowerVault and Dell/EMC storage systems.
Apptix Offers Online Backup with Mozy
January 28, 2008 -- Hosted Exchange, VoIP and SharePoint hosting provider Apptix has expanded its suite of services to include online backup and data recovery service Mozy, through a reseller partnership with Decho Corporation, an EMC-owned company.
Datasite Orlando Hires Biz Dev Manager
January 27, 2009 -- The 130,000 square foot purpose-built data center, DataSite Orlando, has added Eric Blomquist to its leadership team as business development manager for the large-scale data center.
Macquarie Signs $1M Global Red Deal
September 30, 2008 -- Web hosting provider Macquarie Hosting announced on Tuesday it has signed a three year, $1 million deal with Australian marketing agency Global Red where it will provide a fully-managed dedicated virtualized hosting solution.
Expedient Holds Tech Fair
September 12, 2008 -- Data center, colocation and managed services provider Expedient announced earlier this week that it is holding its annual Pittsburgh Tech Fair on September 18 at its new Pittsburgh data center.
IBM Announces Infrastructure Offerings
September 9, 2008 -- IBM announced on Tuesday it has released its largest offering of new storage hardware, software and services to date, serving as the foundation for what it claims is the "world's strongest information infrastructure portfolio."
VMware Readies VMworld 2008 Event
September 8, 2008 -- VMware announced on Monday it expects a record 14,000 attendees at VMworld 2008, the company's fifth annual virtualization conference being held at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from September 15 to 18.
VMware R&D Exec Returns to Oracle
September 3, 2008 -- VMware has apparently lost its top executive for product development after he resigned to return to rival software developer, Oracle, just nine months after joining VMware, according to reports by Reuters.
Q&A: Maria Farnon, Level 3 VP
August 27, 2008 -- An email conversation with Maria Farnon, VP of product delivery for Level 3's content markets group, on the company's role as the "official live video and content delivery services provider," for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Level 3 Streams Video for Dem Con
August 25, 2008 -- Telecommunications provider Level 3 Communications announced on Monday that it has finalized its preparations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention to be held in Denver from August 25 to 28.
CloudStatus Watches Google Apps
August 21, 2008 -- Web infrastructure management provider Hyperic has announced its cloud monitoring service CloudStatus now supports Google App Engine, providing users the first-ever monitoring tool for the popular cloud service.
iNET Buys Search Marketing Standard
August 20, 2008 -- Print magazine Search Marketing Standard has been acquired by media corporation iNET Interactive in a deal that will expand iNET's media portfolio serving internet professionals and technology enthusiasts.
Blade Demand to Rise in Long-Term
August 18, 2008 -- Independent research firm TheInfoPro announced on Monday that by 2010, blade server providers will witness a significant turnaround in a market that is currently at a relative standstill.
Q&A: Rafael Laguna, Open-Xchange
July 25, 2008 -- An email conversation with Open-Xchange CEO Rafael Laguna de la Vera, who discusses his Tuesday afternoon presentation "SaaS and open source: A Match Made in Heaven" at next week's HostingCon.
Dell Leads Industry in iSCSI SANs
July 11, 2008 -- According to industry analysis firm Gartner, Dell is the worldwide leader for iSCSI storage area networks, holding more than double the market share of its nearest competitor in the first quarter of 2008.
VMware Replaces CEO with MS Exec
July 9, 2008 -- According to reports on Tuesday, VMware rather suddenly replaced its co-founder and CEO, Diane Greene, with former Microsoft executive Paul Maritz.
Nirvanix Announces CloudNAS Beta
June 26, 2008 -- San Diego-based cloud storage platform provider Nirvanix has released a beta version of CloudNAS that turns a 1U server into multi-petabyte network-attached storage, creating a near-infinite storage gateway.
Google Opens App Engine to Everyone
May 30, 2008 -- Google said Wednesday that it would open access to its widely desired, and previously limited-release, App Engine service to all.
