Cloud Computing

Extending the trend of virtualization beyond its current boundaries, Blue Coat Systems has announced its ProxySG line of virtual appliances, a software-only version of its WAN optimization offering that runs on top of industry-standard servers running VMware vSphere. ProxySG is designed to optimize the delivery of advanced business applications and streamline the consolidation of branch office IT infrastructure, according to ...

AT&T Inc. says its fastest-growing wireless device category these days is quick-messaging devices, not smartphones. And it’s adding more advanced, cloud-based features to the midrange suite, blurring the lines between handset types.AT&T defines the QMD category for the industry as a portfolio of wireless handsets that have a messaging-friendly full QWERTY keyboard and other advanced features, but at an affordable ...

Apple Inc. started taking preorders for its tablet computer, the iPad, which is set to arrive in Wi-Fi-only form on April 3. Versions with embedded 3G will arrive later in the month. Customers can order iPads online or reserve them for pick-up at the Apple store. According to Apple Insider, the stores will only stock as many as are pre-ordered; ...

In a recent blog, I explained why the concept of Cloud Computing has taken hold now and what’s involved from a technical and non-technical standpoint. Moving to the cloud sounds so easy, so all companies should just do this, right?Wrong. There are plenty of CIOs out there who say, “We aren’t ready for this yet.” And providers should respect these ...

IP5280 Communications announced at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo the immediate availability of its highly developed cloud computing infrastructure, called “CLOVER,” or “CLOud OVer Enterprise Resources.” The IP5280 CLOVER is a multi-carrier inter-exchange network that is specifically designed to optimize the performance of interactive cloud-based applications, such as hosted VoIP and other session initiation protocol (“SIP”) based communications. The ...