Cloud
Cloud traffic to grow sixfold by 2016: Cisco
Cisco forecasts global data center traffic to grow fourfold and reach a total of 6.6 zettabytes annually by 2016, according to the second annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2011-2016) issued recently.
Dell extends cloud portfolio with Citrix’s help
Dell has expanded its cloud client computing portfolio in Asia Pacific with new desktop virtualization and cloud client solutions developed with Citrix that are easy to deploy and support, and deliver a cost effective and highly secure way to enable any worker to use any app on any device.
Asia Pacific IT spending to hit US$743bil in 2013: Gartner
IT spending in Asia Pacific is forecast to reach US$743 billion in 2013, an increase of 7.9% over 2012, according to Gartner Inc. In 2012, IT spending in Asia Pacific is on pace to grow 7.6%.
Mutual benefit brings TM and TeAM together
The challenge of cracking the SME market has got TM to partner the Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM). The former has the marketing heft and the distribution channels, while the latter has the subject matter expertise and a better understanding of how to address the pain-points of SMEs.
TM teams up with TeAM to bring the cloud to ISVs and SMEs
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) has inked an agreement with the Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM) to bring cloud computing services to Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) via TM’s subsidiary VADS.
That old dinosaur, the mainframe, to drive innovation: Survey
In an increasingly complex IT landscape, the mainframe continues to serve as a cornerstone of growth and innovation within the enterprise infrastructure, according to a global survey from CA Technologies.
HP unveils new Gen8 servers, ease cloud migration
HP has unveiled two new HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) four-socket servers that it claimed facilitate customers’ move to the cloud while delivering increased compute power in less space and a return on investment within three months.
Defending modern data centers
The virtualization and cloud trends are forcing profound shifts within data centers, affecting everything from IT services and business models to architectures. While the obvious impact of these changes is the need for performance scalability to meet the increasing demands, they also inherently change how data centers are secured. It is this second impact that is often overlooked.
Gartner’s Top 10 strategic tech trends for 2013
Gartner has highlighted the top 10 technologies and trends with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Factors that denote significant impact include a high potential for disruption to IT or the business, the need for a major dollar investment, or the risk of being late to adopt.
HDS unveils converged infrastructure solutions
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation has unveiled converged infrastructure solutions that combine storage, server, networking and software management in fully integrated packages designed for mission-critical workloads.
