ITCandor's take on why Dell is buying Quest Software. Read more »
The $15.3 Billion Server Market – Surprisingly Buoyant In Q1 2012
Despite our pessimism the server market declined by just 1% in Q1 2012. Read ITCandor's extensive review of growth and market share by chip type, operating system and virtualisation status. Read more »
Asigra And Partners Push Cloud Backup
Asigra is a Cloud backup software supplier with 26 years of experience. Read ITCandor's analysis of its strategy and direction from its 5th partner conference in Toronto. Read more »
Microsoft previews Surface – plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Microsoft has just announced its Surface tablet platform, due to ship in 2 versions. Read ITCandor's analysis, including market shares for tablets, PCs and other client devices. Read more »
IBM Builds Its Smarter Commerce Software Business Through Acquisition
IBM is building a large application software business through acquisition, but staying true to Sell, Buy, Market and Service themes of Smarter Commerce. Read our extensive analysis of its business and users. Read more »
HP Networking – Management For Telcos And Enterprises, Wireless For BYOD
HP is a growing force in networking - one of the few hardware markets it doesn't lead. Read how it's providing wireless networking for BYOD, providing management and how it sees the 'enterprise network of the future'. Read more »
IBM Launches PureSystems – An Integrated Compute, Storage, Networking and Middleware Approach
IBM has spent along time preparing itself for its introduction of PureSystems. Read how ITCandor assesses the shift from pick 'n' mix data centre components to this fully integrated approach. Read more »
Comparetheware – A Comparison Site For IT Purchasers
Comparetheware.com laucnches today - a Web comparison site for UK IT purchasers. Read ITCandor's view on its opportunities and challenges. Read more »
RedHat RHEV3 – Alternative Virtualisation And Ecosystem
RedHat launched RHEV3 this week. Read ITCandor's assessment of its position and chances as an advanced virtualisation player. Read more »
IBM Mainframes – Integrating Business Analytics With zBX
IBM System z has been going through a resurgence - especially in the attached zBX cabinet. Read ITCandor's assessment. Read more »
IBM Invests In Africa – ‘The Next India, The Next China’
Africa has much potential for ITC business over the next few years. Read ITCandor's assessment of IBM STG's position to take advantage. Read more »
Dell Storage Systems – Big Hat, Good Cattle
Dell brought Darren Thomson and his storage systems team to its London Forum this week. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
IBM And VMware Find Common Ground In Storage And Server Hypervising
IBM and VMware work together on storage and server hypervisors, addressing advanced virtualisation issues for enterprise customers. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
From Unified To Social Communications And Collaboration
Read this guest post from Pim Bilerbeek of the METISfiles Read more »
Kaseya Addresses Smart Devices In Corporate Networks WIth Mobile Device Management
Managing smart phones and tablets is a growing issue for MSPs and enterprises alike. Read ITCandor's analysis of Kaseya's approach. Read more »
Avere – Can Automated Tiered Storage Reduce Our $120 Billion On Storage?
Avere is a new storage systems supplier with excellent technical experties. It proposes to cut the cost for users through an appliance incorporating automatied tiering. Read ITCandor's analysis of its chances, including sizing of the worldwide storage systems market. Read more »
‘Storage Hypervisors’ – IBM Proposes A New Industry Term
ITCandor enters the debate on storage hyperisors proposed by IBM. Read more »
Server Market Forecast – Cloud Computing And The Coming Recession
Read ITCandor's precis of its latest sizing and forecast of the world server market. Read more »
The Difference Between BRIC And PIIGS In ITC Markets
How market spending has dveloped in BRIC and PIIGS regions and a view of the double-dip recession we're just entering. Read ITCandor's market analysis Read more »
Dell Proposes Hotter Servers – Less Chillers
Dell proposes operational cost savings in the data centre by running servers, storage and switches at higher temperatures. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »