Archive for December, 2009

Microsoft Acquires Opalis

December 11, 2009
By Andi
Microsoft Acquires Opalis

Today Microsoft Corporation (NASD:MSFT) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Opalis Inc., the leading independent vendor of IT Process Automation (ITPA) software. IT Process Automation (ITPA) is a Data Center Automation (DCA) discipline that EMA defines as “the ability to automate and integrate the workflow of complex, multi-discipline IT management processes.” This automation can replace...
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Novell Announces Intelligent Workload Management (IWM)

December 8, 2009
By Andi
Novell Announces Intelligent Workload Management (IWM)

Today Novell released the details of their eagerly awaited Intelligent Workload Management (IWM) solutions. Novell has an exceptional opportunity, great development, and an excellent product line that clearly makes sense in this newly defined ‘market’. Plus, Novell really had to respond to their seriously lackluster financial performance in their 4th Quarter and Annual earnings...
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Posted in Cloud Computing, Systems Management, Virtualization | 9 Comments »

The CIO Dilemma – Balancing Tactical and Strategic Projects

December 4, 2009
By Andi
The CIO Dilemma – Balancing Tactical and Strategic Projects

I had an interesting discussion last night on Twitter with Tajeshwar Singh (@tsingh4IT), a thoughtful and experienced IT pro working with a leading IT outsourcing provider,  about the differences and overlaps between strategic and tactical CIO planning. It was triggered by the disdain I have for a new “Top Technologies for 2010” prediction I...
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Posted in CIO, Data Center Automation, Virtualization | 14 Comments »

You Cannot Separate Security and Systems Management

December 1, 2009
By Andi
You Cannot Separate Security and Systems Management

A few days ago I was pleased to brief again with Reflex Systems. Apart from the fact that they are doing some very cool things with virtualization management, their approach struck me as, if not unique, at least pleasantly rare. Good for them! What I liked most was that they are trying to break down the...
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