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Intel Chips into Cloud Security With $7.6 billion McAfee Bid

In what is almost certain to be the biggest IT security announcement of the year, Intel has announced plans to acquire McAfee in a $7.6 billion move designed to harden the security of the mobile Internet.

Virtualization – Now It’s the Network’s Turn

Virtualization has already transformed the data centre and the desktop. Visitors to IP EXPO 2010 will be among the first to learn about what virtualization vendors have install for the network, says Phil Jones.

iPhone vs Android? If Only Life Were That Simple

Corporate IT is under pressure to provide better support of mobile devices whilst also tightening control of mobile users. In absence of any clear market leaders, its going to be a tough call, says Phil Jones.

Storage Stars at IP EXPO 2010

Storage is no longer a peripheral issue, says Neil Robertson-Ravo, it is now a core component of the next generation corporate IT stack.

Cisco Lining Up Bid for Skype?

01 September 2010

Rumours are emerging that Cisco is preparing to spring a surprise bid for Internet phone operator Skype.

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Dell’s 3PAR Bid May Fail Today

01 September 2010

Dell’s attempt to establish itself as a go-to supplier of cloud storage infrastructure is hanging in the balance this morning as the market waits to see if it will continue to bid against HP for control of 3PAR.

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The Role of IT in the Era of Cloud Computing

01 September 2010

Without question, cloud computing continues to be the hot topic of discussion in information technology circles. Vendors, customers and industry observers are all weighing in on the opportunities and challenges posed by the cloud.

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Telstra Launches HSPA+ Down Under

01 September 2010

There still seems little chance that the UK will see 4G wireless services launched anytime soon, but anyone planning to travel down under for the Ashes will get the chance to see live HSPA+ - courtesy of Telstra.

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Gartner Cuts Enterprise IT Spending Estimates

19 August 2010

Gartner, the IT industry analyst, has pared back its earlier growth estimates for enterprise IT spending 2010, and warned IT strategists that whilst they still expect spending to grow in 2010, there is still a chance that 2011 may see a return to zero growth.

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Microsoft Inks Polycom Pact to Combat Cisco in UC Space

19 August 2010

Microsoft has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Polycom, the unified communications and video-conferencing pioneer, which promises to intensify both companies’ already fierce competition with Cisco.

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HP Acquires Former Partner to Fortify Its Application Security Profile

19 August 2010

The growing corporate interest in application security products and testing services has prompted HP to step in and acquire its former partner in the market, Fortify Software. HP has paid an undisclosed sum for Fortify which has been working with HP to integrate its static app’ testing systems with HP’s dynamic, web-based app’ vulnerability testing [...]

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Dell Grabs 3PAR In Race to Catch Enterprise Rivals

19 August 2010

Dell’s ongoing game of catch-up with IBM and HP in the race to be the enterprise infrastructure provider of choice gained vital momentum this week with the company’s $1.15 billion acquisition of virtualised storage vendor, 3PAR.

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