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Data Center Firm ePlus Technology Acquires Web Host VantiCore

January 11, 2012 — Data center and storage solutions provider ePlus Technology announced on Monday that it has acquired web hosting provider VantiCore to expand its hosting offerings. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. VantiCore is based in New Hampshire and specializes in Cisco advanced unified communications and collaboration solutions, as well as hosting and data center virtualization.

UK Web Host iomart Provides Misys with Virtualized Platform

December 28, 2011 — UK cloud hosting provider iomart Hosting announced last week it has provided a virtualized platform to help Misys consolidate its IT infrastructure in the UK. The move comes a month after iomart acquired Scottish hosting provider EQSN for $3.8 million in cash.

Colocation Firm PeakColo Becomes VMware Premier Partner

December 9, 2011 — Colocation provider PeakColo announced on Friday it has joined the VMware Service Provider Program as a premier-level member. The certification comes just a few months after PeakColo achieved the VMware vCloud Powered designation for its cloud service offerings.

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Web Host HostDime Expands VPS Offering Worldwide

November 18, 2011 — Web hosting provider HostDime announced on Friday that it has expanded its hosting services internationally. HostDime now offers its Xen-based Windows VPS plans from its UK and Mexico data centers. This news comes a month after HostDime expanded its Orlando data center.

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Colocation Provider Phoenix NAP Launches Public Cloud Offering

November 17, 2011 — Colocation provider Phoenix NAP has launched its public cloud offering, Secured Cloud, and is accepting sign-ups as of Thursday. This move comes a couple weeks after the company launched its newly designed website, likely in preparation for this product launch. According to the press release, the cloud stack of Secured Cloud uses VMware, Cisco Nexus, F5 Networks, and Cisco Unified Computing System technologies.

Web Host Infinitely Virtual Building vSphere 5.0 Infrastructure

November 2, 2011 — IT infrastructure services provider Infinitely Virtual announced on Wednesday it is in the process of upgrading its VMware vSphere 4.1 infrastructure to vSphere 5.0. The move comes a few months after the company launched its InfiniteApp Cloud-Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

Web Host CyberlinkASP Expands Hosted Virtual Desktop Across EMEA

October 26, 2011 — Managed hosting provider CyberlinkASP announced on Wednesday it has expanded its data center into London, UK and will begin providing hosted virtual desktop services across the EMEA. The move comes a month after CyberlinkASP joined the Rackspace Partner Program, providing mutual value for its current clients and increase exposure.

Cloud Infrastructure Firm Virtustream Names Chief Sales Officer

October 24, 2011 — IT infrastructure services firm Virtustream announced on Monday it has named Jeff Miller the company`s chief sales officer with global responsibility for the company’s sales operation. The move comes more than a year after Virtustream acquired two data centers from NaviSite for $5.4 million.

VMware Names Regional Director of Middle East North Africa

October 13, 2011 — Virtualization and cloud infrastructure provider VMware (www.vmware.com) announced on Thursday it has named Sam Tayan its new regional director for the Middle East North Africa region. The move comes a few months after VMware named Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj its country manager for Thailand.

Cloud Companies Contribute to Open Virtualization Alliance Membership Growth

September 19, 2011 — The Open Virtualization Alliance, an organization that promotes open virtualization technologies such as Kernel-based Virtual Machine, announced on Monday it is undergoing rapid growth in its membership as a result of focused on cloud computing and emerging markets around the globe.