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APC adds monitoring, efficiency features to UPS line

Mark Fontecchio, News Writer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:20:44 EST

An IT pro says the ability to do more remote monitoring is key to APC's SmartUPS line, although concern persists about availability with the products' energy-efficiency features.

IBM updates mainframe software

Mark Fontecchio, News Writer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:49 EST

Users cite better compilers, enhancements to Rational and Tivoli offerings .

The hidden costs of scale-out supercomputing

Matt Stansberry, Executive Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:30 EST

Since the mid-1990s, supercomputer users have moved from scale-up big-box servers to scale-out clusters. But some say beware the hidden costs.

Roadmap to mainframe application modernization

Wayne Kernochan, Contributor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:17 EST

A modernized mainframe environment, with Web services-enabled business-critical applications, can put your business at a competitive advantage. In this tip, an expert outlines a basic strategy for modernizing mainframe applications.

Weighing the costs and risks of mainframe application modernization

Wayne Kernochan, Contributor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:17 EST

The business benefits of mainframe application modernization outweigh the risks of allowing an outdated legacy application remain as-is. This tip discusses considerations for updating business-critical mainframe applications.

The mainframe's potential for Web services and cloud computing

Wayne Kernochan, Contributor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:17 EST

Find out how a modernized mainframe environment with applications enabled for Web services and the cloud allows for greater flexibility and lower business costs in the final tip in a three-part series on mainframe application modernization.

Are containerized data centers catching on outside Microsoft, Google?

Todd R. Weiss, Contributor — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:05 EST

Containerized data centers made a splash a few years ago with high-profile companies like Microsoft and Google touting them as a way to expand data centers without hefty construction costs. But have companies beyond the search engine set adopted the data center in a box?

HP's buyout of 3Com continues IT convergence push

Mark Fontecchio, News Writer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:41:40 EST

IT pros see the benefits and drawbacks of continued IT convergence, as exemplified by HP's intention to buy 3Com for $2.7 billion.

Will Solaris on x86 survive the Oracle-Sun acquisition and Linux?

Bill Claybrook, Contributor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:27 EST

Will Solaris on x86 survive the Oracle-Sun acquisition? With minimal market share and limited ISV support, combined with Oracle's investments in Linux, one expert says it's not likely.

Sun Microsystems customers stew in limbo

Mark Fontecchio, News Writer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:32:49 EST

IT shops that use Sun Microsystems hardware are tired of waiting for the Oracle acquisition.