Cloud + virtualisation

Interactive ‘virtual’ and ‘dedicated’ cloud servers

02 December, 2010

With the trend towards hosting IT applications in the ‘cloud’, Interactive has introduced two system options. Its ‘virtual’ and ‘dedicated’ cloud servers with enterprise-level technical specifications and redundancy use the latest equipment in a high-availability N+1 data centre environment. The company provides a 100% communications availability guarantee by using multiple communications providers, each with fully redundant diverse paths and exchanges. The services are provided with a comprehensive penalty agreement.


Cisco Desktop Virtualisation Solution with Citrix XenDesktop

25 November, 2010

The Cisco Desktop Virtualisation Solution with Citrix XenDesktop combines Cisco unified computing and Citrix desktop virtualisation technologies including FlexCast and HDX for hosting, securing and optimising the delivery of virtual desktops and applications.


Cloud computing reduces energy use by 30%

24 November, 2010

A Microsoft study finds cloud computing saves energy for users.


Old-world ERP clients defect to the cloud

18 November, 2010

NetSuite has attracted a large number of new clients to its ERP cloud service from SAGE.


Cloud is not a product, a managed service or software as a service

08 November, 2010

Cloud is not a product. There is confusion in the market about what cloud is, due to the fact every other day a vendor will announce their “latest cloud solution” which equates to little more than a hardware and software bundle - this is not cloud. Cloud is also not managed service, software as a service or a fancy lease.


Australian businesses demonstrate confidence in the cloud

29 October, 2010

Australian businesses demonstrate confidence in cloud computing - a survey shows the technology is seen in Australia as a strategic business investment, often driven by CEOs.


Optus Cloud Solutions enterprise cloud computing services suite

19 October, 2010

The Optus Cloud Solutions suite of enterprise cloud computing services provides businesses with a scalable and flexible approach to manage their IT resources without the need to maintain their own infrastructure.


Optus Cloud Solutions suite of enterprise cloud computing services

19 October, 2010

The Optus Cloud Solutions suite of enterprise cloud computing services provide businesses with a scalable and flexible approach to manage their IT resources without the need to maintain their own infrastructure.


Polycom launches technology solutions centre

05 October, 2010

Polycom has further expanded its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a newly designed Melbourne office and Technology Solutions Centre, which was officially opened by Andy Miller, President and CEO of Polycom and Ms Jaala Pulford, Parliamentary Secretary, Regional and Rural Development and Parliamentary Secretary, Industry and Trade.


VMWare vCloud Director, vShield, vFabric, View 4.5

15 September, 2010

VMWare has announced products and services including vCloud Director, vShield, vCloud Datacenter and Consulting Services for cloud infrastructure and management; vFabric cloud application platform; and View desktop management.


Brocade ServerIron ADX 4000 ASM-4 bundle

15 September, 2010

An extension to the Brocade ServerIron ADX 4000 for mid-market enterprises, the ASM-4 bundle is an entry-level chassis that provides Layer 4-7 switching performance to assist those using virtualisation and cloud computing to optimise on-demand, automated data centre computing.


Client-side virtualisation improves desktop management

08 September, 2010 by Peter Brockhoff*

The infrastructure for vastly improved desktop management is being rolled out right now. It’s client-side virtualisation and it looks just like a nice new PC, says Citrix Systems’ Peter Brockhoff as he explains the technical details.


Exponential data growth is difficult to manage

08 September, 2010 by Neville Vincent*

While information is the lifeblood of every organisation, exponential data growth and rising costs make it difficult for businesses to manage their data. Neville Vincent outlines the issues and how organisations can alleviate the associated pressures and costs.


HP and VMware join forces for an integrated cloud system

02 September, 2010

Integrated, end-to-end infrastructure solution from HP and VMware to deliver faster time to cloud computing by year end.


prHP and VMware join forces for an integrated cloud system

01 September, 2010

Integrated, end-to-end infrastructure solution from HP and VMware to deliver faster time to cloud computing by year end


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