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Simplifying the complexity of managing Virtualised Databases

Published in DC Facilities + Colo Infrastructure + Hardware Storage + Servers Virtualisation

Database virtualisation is on the rise due to its cost savings, efficiency and agility benefits. According to a recent survey of nearly 500 IT Professionals conducted by SolarWinds, the majority of respondents (76 percent) have virtualised their databases and/or are using a hybrid approach of virtual and physical databases to support their environment.

Worldwide IT market showing tentative signs of improvement

According to the newly published International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Black Book (Doc #250222), recent volatility will gradually give way to a more positive outlook for IT spending in the second half of 2014. With the U.S. and other mature economies mostly heading in the right direction and a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, improvements in business confidence are set to drive a moderate infrastructure upgrade cycle over the next 12-18 months, while...

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

FireHost, the secure cloud provider, has appointed Eleri Gibbon as Vice President of EMEA. In this position, Gibbon oversees FireHost's business in the region, including all aspects of sales, business development, partners, and support.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

APM Group, the Cloud Industry Forum’s (CIF) independent certification partner has announced that entrustIT, a provider of hosted desktops & other cloud services, has certified against the CIF Code of Practice, demonstrating its commitment to transparency, accountability and capability in the provision of cloud services.

Published in Cloud + MS Flash Infrastructure Management Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers Virtualisation

SanDisk Corporation and Super Micro Computer, Inc. have announced that the SanDisk ULLtraDIMM™ solid state drive (SSD), the industry’s first enterprise-class, ultra-low latency, memory-channel connected storage solution, will begin shipping in Supermicro’s Green SuperServer and SuperStorage platforms. Adding flash storage on the memory bus provides Supermicro with a powerful solution to help customers address growing data centre application performance requirements without a...

Published in BC/DR Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers

Druva, developer of inSync endpoint data protection and governance solution, has announced completion of $25 million in Series D funding from Sequoia Capital, Nexus Venture Partners and Tenaya Capital. The Sequoia-led round comes 10 months after a $25 million Series C instalment from the same investors, bringing the total venture capital investment in Druva since 2010 to $67 million and setting the stage for expanding the company’s focus on managing data outside the corporate firewall.

Supercomputer sent into space

On August 14, 2017, the SpaceX CRS-12 rocket, developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, was to launch...

Commvault introduces Simply Rewarding Partner Advantage Program

New and enhanced rebates; Increased flexibility across program tiers; and new deal registration...

Pay-as-you-go financing for on-premises Object Storage

Cloudian has introduced a consumption model financing program that provides customers with a public...

Quantum introduces ActiveScale All-Flash Object Storage solution

New all-flash ActiveScale object storage lowers costs and accelerates time-to-value in AI and...

Organisations don’t adequately back up data for successful recovery

Even as IT professionals focus more on data security policies, most do not follow data backup best...

Digital transformation delivers a 30% increase in workflow efficiency for Aston Martin Lagonda

High-performance computing (HPC) is transforming automotive manufacturing according to a new report...

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