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IBM and HP are in a duel to be the favored enterprise server provider, but there are many other players to keep things interesting. For instance, Dell is a solid No. 3 and Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems should keep the server market interesting. Cisco also aims to be a server player. A recent trend: Creating application optimized servers.
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HDS comes down in scale to compete
At Storage Expo 2008, Hitachi Data Systems, known for systems that are designed to compete head to head with the likes of IBM and HP, explains its move down the scale
Oracle shows off new Exadata storage server
At Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison unveils a new storage server product, dubbed Exadata. The programmable storage server aims to put database intelligence next to each drive. The Exadata storage server will be immediately available on Linux running on Intel, but Ellison noted that other flavors for various platforms "are on the way."
The realities of server management: Part 3
IT managers with expertise in Linux and Windows discuss how both platforms have their challenges when it comes to server management
The realities of server management: Part 1
Based on research from ZDNet.co.uk, IT managers debate the issues surrounding server management and the future of server operating systems
Robotic car preps for DARPA Challenge
Paul Perrone, CEO of Perrone Robotics, introduces Tommy Jr., a driverless car powered by Solaris and Java, created for the DARPA Urban Challenge. The vehicle made an appearance on stage at the JavaOne conference last week in San Francisco. Tommy Jr. will navigate using laser "eyes" mounted on the body of the car, along with GPS accurate to within 2 to 4 inches.
Microsoft opens up: Everything you need to know
The software company has made a big show about opening up its APIs, but has it really changed its stance towards open source?
Technology one of the good sports for ASC
The CIO of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the federal government's sports administration and advisory agency, lifts the lid on the technology powering our elite athletes.
Dell and Sun partner on Solaris
At Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, Sun Microsystems CEO Jonathan Schwartz and Dell CEO Michael Dell share the stage to announce that Sun's open-source operating system, Solaris, will be shipping on Dell servers.
Short clip: Office Depot's emerging tech
Tim Toews, CIO at Office Depot discusses emerging technologies the company is testing inside its enterprise such as RFID and WiMax.
AMD CEO touts virtues of virtualization
Oracle OpenWorld: Hector Ruiz talks virtualization, quad-core computing
CIO View: Why is RFID so exciting?
Why is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology so exciting? According to Cesare Tizi, ZDNet Australia's CIO of the year, it "opens up unbelievable business opportunities."
CIO View: Virtualisation is a technology with very real returns
It seems going virtual can create some very real returns. Not only does virtualisation cut down on wasted CPU, disk and memory capacity, it also allows for more rapid deployment of applications and reduces power usage.
Plat'Home's Linux server fits in your palm
On the floor of Interop New York 2007, ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind stops by the Plat'Home booth to take a closer look at its new--and small--Linux servers. With no moving parts, the OpenBlock S266 and the OpenMicroServer can operate in places where there is little room as well as little tolerance for machines that produce excessive heat.
Sun embraces eco-technology
The company gives an insight into its green strategies and technology, and how eco-friendly practices are leading to cost savings
Short clip: 1-800 Flowers: Managing the holiday peaks
Steve Bozzo, CIO of 1-800-Flowers speaks about managing flower delivery operations during the peak holiday periods and the excess capacity during the slower times.