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When Docker, Inc. containers first burst onto the scene a few years back, many saw the technology as an existential threat to VMware Inc.’s virtualization empire. But instead of trying to contain the threat, VMware did just the opposite embraced it instead. …
Microsoft enhances Excel connectors for data-hungry customers
Microsoft wants to put more data into its customer’s hands, and is enhancing some of its Excel connectors to make it happen. The updates, which include an improved connector for SAP HANA, will allow Microsoft’s customers to gather more data for business …
Tegile launches all-flash, clustered platform for private clouds
Tegile Systems Inc. took the opportunity at VMworld 2016 yesterday to launch it all-new, all-flash, clustered IntelliFlash Cloud Platform. IntelliFlash CP is a rack-scale system designed for large enterprises looking to build private clouds, and incorporates multi-controller clusters and NVMe, giving it …
IT spending to hit $2.7 trillion by 2020, led by banking, manufacturing and telecom
Spending on information technology by enterprises, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and others will hit $2.7 trillion by 2020, according to International Data Corporation’s newly published Worldwide Semiannual IT Spending Guide: Vertical and Company Size. IDC’s report states that the bulk of …
IBM links Blockchain with AI in new Industry Platforms business unit
IBM has underscored how seriously its taking Blockchain technology with the creation of a new business unit centered around it. The new business, called Industry Platforms, will be led by Global Business Services chief, Bridget van Kralingen. IBM’s entire blockchain leadership team …
The Cloud Security Alliance publishes its best practices for Big Data security
Big Data is a boon for businesses worldwide, but the benefits come at a cost. The more data companies store, the more vulnerable they are to potential security breaches. And data breaches can be enormously expensive when they occur. IBM’s 2016 Cost …
Nutanix acquires PernixData, Calm.io to expand cloud ambitions
Hyper-converged data center infrastructure leader Nutanix Inc. has said it will acquire two companies, PernixData Inc. and Calm.io, in a move that enhances its data and storage services as it continues to grow its business. The financial terms of the deals were not released. …
HPE & HP Inc. hit with age discrimination lawsuit
The Hewlett-Packard sisters are in the doghouse, facing a class action lawsuit that accuses the two firms of discrimination against older employees back in the days when the two companies were one. The lawsuit, which was filed by four plaintiffs in the …
Analysts remain bullish on Hadoop even as Spark threatens to steal the show
Apache Spark might be stealing all of the headlines in Big Data circles these days, but Hadoop remains as hot as ever, according to a new forecast from Research and Markets that predicts strong growth through 2021. The research firm said this …
Microsoft gives away free Windows Server licenses to VMware customers who’ll switch to Hyper-V
Microsoft is making another effort at pinching a few customers from VMware Inc., saying it will give away free Windows Server Datacenter licenses to anyone who switches to Hyper-V. This is a time-limited offer that does come with a caveat – customers …