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[http://www.datamation.com/] Datamation.com Cloud Data Center Mobile Applications Open Source Videos IT Topics News Columns Forums IT Project Centers About Big Data Analytics Private Cloud Careers Networks Security Storage Hot topics : prev IT Jobs/Salary Apple IT Certifications Gnome KDE GNU/Linux IPhone Windows Vista Gadgets SaaS Virtualization Security Mobile Internet Explorer Mozilla SOA Software Infrastructure next Free Newsletters : IT Management Daily Datamation.com Data Center Read More in Data Center » Data Center Index Displaying recent articles. Go back further in the Data Center Archives » Data Center Reviews, Features, Blog Posts From Enterprise Networking Planet Looking Past SDN to the Cloud Technologies like the software defined network evolve within the confines of wide industry trends. These days, that would be the cloud. Brocade Launches Commercial Vyatta OpenDaylight SDN Controller Vyatta controller is built from the open-source OpenDaylight project in a bid to enable an open networking fabric. Visibility and SDN: You Can't Manage What You Can't See SDN's flexible, dynamic nature creates new network monitoring and visibility problems. Here's what networking vendors are doing to solve those problems. Cisco Acquires Metacloud for OpenStack as a Service Tech Cisco gets deeper into the OpenStack ecosystem with announcement of planned Metacloud acquisition. Hardware Customization in a Software-Driven Universe Programmability will bring unprecedented flexibility to the software defined network, but what about customizing the underlying hardware? More Data Center News and Reviews » Data Backup: Virtual vs. Conventional By Christine Taylor | Data Center Article Published on September 09, 2014 A comparison of virtual backup and conventional backup, including a survey of vendors and a list of key questions to ask. Dell Goes Full Steam Ahead on Software-Defined Storage By David Hill | Data Center Article Published on August 27, 2014 As SDDC gains momentum, Dell is working full time to earn market share. Is Big Data as a Service in Your Future? By Andy Patrizio | Data Center Article Published on August 26, 2014 The latest trend in on-demand service is big data analytics – but what exactly is it? VMworld Brings New VMware OpenStack, Docker, and Hardware Technologies By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on August 25, 2014 VMware kicks off VMworld with a long list of announcement touching nearing every aspect of its business. Optimizing Virtualization for the Hybrid Cloud By Christine Taylor | Data Center Article Published on August 22, 2014 Virtualization is essential to the data center, yet this core technology must be expanded to optimize for hybrid cloud. HP Grows PC Business on Windows XP Refresh By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on August 21, 2014 Who says the PC is dead? HP reports third quarter 2014 earnings with a surprising uptick in the PC business unit. IBM-Lenovo x86 Server Deal Gets U.S. Government OK By Pedro Hernandez | Data Center Article Published on August 19, 2014 The sale of IBM's x86 server business to Lenovo takes a major step closer to completion. Rackspace Grows Managed Cloud Business By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on August 12, 2014 Though its own future is uncertain, Rackspace execs see continues opportunity even as Amazon and Google lower pricing. IBM Envisions a Brainy Internet of Things with New Chip By Pedro Hernandez | Data Center Article Published on August 08, 2014 Inspired by the human brain, Big Blue's latest chip could lead to a new breed of devices that make better sense of the world around them. Businesses Warming to IoT Sensors: PwC By Pedro Hernandez | Data Center Article Published on August 07, 2014 A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that demand for "Internet of Business Things" sensors is growing, particularly in Asia. Flash Storage: Choosing the Best By Christine Taylor | Data Center Article Published on August 06, 2014 Flash storage is making big inroads in the enterprise -- but which type of flash works best for your data center? IBM Results Show Continued Hardware Challenges for Big Blue By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on July 18, 2014 IBM reports second quarter 2014 revenue of $24.4 billion, once again showing hardware declines. Intel's Results: PC Market, Internet of Things, New Chips By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on July 16, 2014 Intel reports second quarter 2014 revenue of $13.8 billion, with results that reflect larger trends in the tech marketplace. VMware's Bill Fathers: AWS, Containers, Hybrid Cloud By James Maguire | Data Center Article Published on July 11, 2014 The VMware cloud computing executive addressed key issues facing the virtualization leader. eNovance Aims to Solve OpenStack Cloud Business Use-Cases[VIDEO] By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on July 09, 2014 The co-founder of a French cloud vendor recently acquired by Red Hat details the strategy behind his business. Puppet Labs Banks $40M for IT Automation By Pedro Hernandez | Data Center Article Published on June 19, 2014 The software maker raises millions to streamline DevOps and help cut data center administrators a break. 6 Trends That Could Change IT Forever By Rob Enderle | Data Center Article Published on June 11, 2014 Even in an industry known for massive disruption, these trends are having a huge impact. Hadoop Makes a Big Data Splash By Jeff Vance | Data Center Article Published on June 03, 2014 The rapid growth of Big Data adoption is driving corresponding growth in Hadoop. How Vertical Markets will Drive Big Data By David Linthicum | Data Center Article Published on June 02, 2014 Big Data grows at different rates in each vertical industry because Big Data delivers different values for each vertical. HP Sees PC Growth as it Trims Workforce By Sean Michael Kerner | Data Center Article Published on May 23, 2014 As part of a massive restructuring, HP announces new layoffs during its second quarter fiscal 2014 earnings call, yet points to light at the end of the tunnel. Displaying recent articles. 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