Virtualization

Citrix Systems acquires Unidesk to ease XenApp, XenDesktop and VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) deployments. Here's how Citrix partners may benefit.

VMware has acquired SDN (software-defined networking) technology and talent from PlumGRID. The deal is part of VMware's multi-cloud management push.

Application containerization is gaining popularity. But software containers also introduce new security risks. The ISACA offers guidance.

Franklin Data acquires Scarab Consulting, gaining data hosting, eDiscovery & IT security expertise. Multiple eDiscovery buyouts have occurred in 2016.

How network virtualization (NV), network function virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN) & SD-WAN may transform data centers.

Cisco Systems (CSCO) CEO Chuck Robbins explains the networking giant's SDN (software-defined networking) strategy during Cisco Partner Summit 2016.

Cisco Systems (CSCO) CEO Chuck Robbins explains the networking giant's data center strategy vs. Dell EMC, including areas of cooperation & differentiation.

Virtustream, the cloud services provider owned by Dell Technologies, will launch a formalized partner program in 2017. Channel Chief Scott Millard explains.