Data Center

Dating 2.0: Looking for Love in All the Online Places

With Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social networking sites--in addition to actual online dating sites--meeting people online has never been easier. But is it enough?

IBM Partners with Amazon EC2: What It Means To Your Cloud Plans

This plan presents the extremely intriguing possibility that IBM might offer IBM-powered systems as EC2-based "cloudburst" capability, enabling companies with IBM-based systems located within their data centers to dynamically expand applica

Big Dogs Weigh in on Cloud: IBM and HP Show the Goods

If IBM is setting up a senior organization to push cloud computing, you're going to have to have a cloud strategy. Pooh-poohing it when IBM's CEO is talking it up with your CEO isn't a good idea.

Five Ways to Curb Windows Upgrade Confusion

Windows XP shops don't need to upgrade tomorrow, but they need to have a game plan. In an interview, Microsoft Windows senior director Gavriella Schuster discusses ways to navigate the XP, Vista and Windows 7 upgrade waters.

The Case Against Cloud Computing, Part Four

We tackle the fourth big argument against cloud computing: TCO vs. in-house servers. The real math may surprise you.

(Mostly) Offline Valentine’s Day Activities for Geeks

Playing with gadget-y gifts isn't the only fun a techie can have on Valentine's Day. From judging the hottest programmers to geek movie faves and an interactive scavenger hunt, we've got you covered.

Cisco Takes on HP and Others in New Data Center War

8 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Geek

Regular chocolates and flowers are so 1990. Try BlackBerry or Wii Mii chocolates or LED crystal jewelry for the techie in your life this year.

How Virtualization Improves Software Development

Virtualization technologies aren't just for server consolidation. They've long been valuable tools to anyone writing or testing software. We show how these tools are being used for software development and quality assurance now and identify

BlackBerry “Gemini” 8325 Rumor Roundup: Another “Curve,” Not the 9300