The agency [DARPA], which engages in technology research for the DOD, is looking for innovative ways to use the cloud to execute applications “when the applications are minimally specific to the particular resources in use,” according to the posted on FedBizOpps.gov. “To date, the cloud computing paradigm has not been effectively exploited in embedded [...]
The application-layer DDoS threat actually amplifies the risk to data center operators. That’s because IPS devices and firewalls become more vulnerable to the increased state demands of this emerging attack vector – making the devices themselves more susceptible to the attacks. Moreover, there is a distinct gap in the ability of existing edge-based solutions to [...]
via popsci.com Check out the linked article from popsci.com. It reviews how researchers at Microsoft propose using servers installed in office buildings and apartments as “data furnaces” to keep people warm, effectively using what is today waste heat. This kind of thinking can help to prevent implementing “Super Cool Biz” programs in your city, as [...]
According to Acer, the companies have agreed to a selling price of $320 million. In addition, iGware can earn $75 million if it hits certain performance-based milestones. With iGware’s technology, Acer says that it will deliver a new service, called Acer Cloud, “to serve and benefit Acer customers, and enhance brand value.” iGware has largely [...]
Citrix invests in Cotendo Posted by Lydia Leong on June 15, 2011 On the heels of the announcement of an Akamai/Riverbed partnership, Citrix has taken an investment in Cotendo, and announced the development of an integrated ADC/CDN solution. This is a different sort of deal than Akamai/Riverbed. Whereas that deal addresses a particular use case — [...]
