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.

CA Integrates Opalis Software

April 28, 2008 -- In a deal that mirrors some of the collaborative aspects of several recent acquisitions in the data center software space, CA said this week that it had partnered to integrate the functions of Opalis Software into its own products.

BMC to Buy BladeLogic for $800m

March 17, 2008 -- BMC Software announced on Monday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire data center automation provider BladeLogic for $28 in cash per outstanding share of BladeLogic common stock, or a total of approximately $800 million.

Fusepoint Survey Looks at Security

November 1, 2007 -- IT services and infrastructure provider Fusepoint Managed Services recently conducted a survey that shows that 85 percent of working Canadians are concerned about personal information being stored in online databases.

The Web Host Industry Week in Review

October 5, 2007 -- This week, the Web hosting business saw all the most notable types of Web hosting news, with several acquisitions completed, a collection of similarly themed new services and an enthusiastic new marketing project.

Go Daddy Girl to be Revealed Today

October 4, 2007 -- Web hosting provider and domain registrar Go Daddy announced on Wednesday it will reveal its latest GoDaddy Girl this afternoon at a press conference held at Cactus Aquatics & Fitness Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

HP Completes Opsware Acquisition

October 4, 2007 -- Hewlett-Packard recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of data center automation software provider Opsware and added its lineup of automation tools to its Business Technology Optimization software portfolio.

Opsware to Resell GridApp's Clarity

September 10, 2007 -- GridApp Systems announced it has signed an agreement through which Opsware has the option to resell GridApp's Clarity database automation software with the Opsware System through its worldwide field sales and channel teams.

Opsware Recognized by DIA

August 17, 2007 -- Opsware announced on Tuesday that its Opsware System suite has been named as a key technology in the Defense Intelligence Agency's "Way Ahead" project, which was recognized by CIO Magazine this month as a CIO-100 winner.

Opsware to Resell mValent Integrity

August 13, 2007 -- mValent announced on Monday it has signed an agreement through which data center automation software provider Opsware will resell mValent Integrity with the Opsware System suite through its worldwide field sales and channel teams.

The Web Host Industry Week in Review

July 27, 2007 -- If you glanced at theWHIR this week, it's more than a little likely you noticed our coverage of HostingCon, which took place in Chicago this week.

HP to Acquire Opsware for $1.6b

July 23, 2007 -- Computer and printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard announced on Monday it will buy data center automation software provider Opsware for about US$1.6 billion.

Solidcore Integrates S3 with Opsware

July 18, 2007 -- Data center automation software provider Solidcore Systems announced on Tuesday it will integrate its S3 Control product with the Opsware System 6 solutions suite through Opsware's Technology Alliance Program.

Fusepoint Uses Opsware Solution

June 28, 2007 -- Opsware announced that on Wednesday that outsourced IT services and infrastructure provider Fusepoint has selected Opsware to automate the complete lifecycle of its distributed server and network infrastructure.

CheckFree Selects Opsware Solution

June 14, 2007 -- Opsware announced on Thursday that CheckFree has selected its automation software to meet stringent Information Technology Infrastructure Library requirements while broadening the depth of its automation infrastructure.

Aperture Joins Opsware TAP Program

April 5, 2007 -- Data center infrastructure management software provider Aperture Technologies announced on Tuesday it has joined data center automation software provider Opsware's Technology Alliance Partner program.

The Web Host Industry Week in Review

March 30, 2007 -- The Web hosting industry news this week included some news about possibilities, both proposed and rejected, and a wide variety of appointments at significant firms.

Opsware Names Senior VP of EMEA

March 29, 2007 -- Data center automation software Opsware announced on Wednesday it has appointed Colin Rowland as senior VP for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

CollabNet Joins Opswares TAP

March 15, 2007 -- Collaborative software development solutions provider CollabNet announced on Tuesday it has joined data center automation software developer Opsware's Technology Alliance Program.

Advertising.com Selects Opsware

January 10, 2007 -- Data center automation software provider Opsware announced on Tuesday that Advertising.com has selected Opsware to automate IT management across its servers and throughout the company's network infrastructure.

Opsware Addresses IT Challenges

November 27, 2006 -- Data center automation software developer Opsware announced on Monday it will host a Webinar addressing the emerging challenges IT departments face managing virtualized computing infrastructure.

Scalent Joins Opsware Partner Program

November 14, 2006 -- Server infrastructure repurposing software provider Scalent Systems announced on Tuesday it has joined Opsware's Technology Alliance Partner Program as a charter member.

Opalis Joins TAP Program

November 7, 2006 -- Run Book Automation software provider Opalis Software announced on Monday it has joined Opsware's Technology Alliance Partner program.

SAAS Providers - Is it a Software or Service Provider Investment?

Posted on 2006-10-04

Software-as-a-Service (SAAS), formerly the Application Service Provider (ASP) is back in vogue. But this time with good reason. Many of the operational kinks have been worked out, thanks to businesses like OpsWare (OPSW) and Jamcracker.

Opsware Offers Virtualization View

September 14, 2006 -- Data center software provider Opsware announced on Wednesday the company's strategy for managing complex virtual server environments at the company's annual user conference, OPSWorld, held this week in San Jose, California.

Report Touts Automation Savings

August 31, 2006 -- Data center automation is cited as a key recommendation for bringing down the cost of managing large numbers of physical and virtual servers, according to a report titled "Pragmatic Approaches to Server Virtualization."

The Web Host Industry Week in Review

June 16, 2006 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- This week's Web hosting news took place largely in the context of what many Web hosts have come to consider "conference season," and much of its content dealt with hosting conferences either underway, or upcoming.

Opsware Launches New Partner Program

June 12, 2006 -- Data center automation software provider Opsware (www.opsware.com) announced on Monday it has launched its new global partner program, expanding its market coverage and better meeting the needs of its growing customer and partner community.

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