Nokia lays groundwork for next-gen virtualized mobile networks

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	Nokia lays groundwork for next-gen virtualized mobile networks Nokia Solutions and Networks and Korean operator SK Telecom have demonstrated the potential for virtualizing the core of a mobile network, which will make it easier for operators to roll out new services. Read More WHITE PAPER: Mitel Networks Bridging The Communications Gap Respondents to a recent IDG Research Services survey reveal several gaps between expected benefits and actual realization of those benefits. Learn More In this Issue Review: Microsoft takes off the virtualization gloves with new OS releases Amazon bashes private clouds, launches virtual desktops Richi Jennings: Amazon re:Invents Windows desktops, as IBM adds attack ads Steve Pate: Virtualized environments. Real risk. WHITE PAPER: SAP Ingraining Insights into the DNA of People and Process IDC believes that within five years, the distinction between transactional and analytical data will fade. Companies will finally be able to run a real-time enterprise that simultaneously transacts, analyzes, and acts. Learn more Review: Microsoft takes off the virtualization gloves with new OS releases In Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft has released a combination of operating system updates that we find very compelling. One-upmanship features are targeted directly at its virtualization and cloud competition. Read More Amazon bashes private clouds, launches virtual desktops Private clouds offer "none of the benefits" of a robust public cloud, and are only a stopgap solution perpetuated by "old-guard" IT companies such as IBM, said Andy Jassy, Amazon senior vice president who heads up Amazon Web Services. Read More WHITE PAPER: Innotas Integrated Portfolio Management: Achieving the Goal Implementing an integrated portfolio management approach, like a project, needs goals and objectives, a sponsor, a scope, requirements, plans, a team of resources to implement and ways to measure progress during the initiative and success afterwards. Read now! Richi Jennings: Amazon re:Invents Windows desktops, as IBM adds attack ads Amazon's pronouncements of new and improved cloud computing innovations like streaming applications, a virtual desktop service and data hosting should make Amazon happy. Instead, waters are being churned; the blood-scent of billions of dollars are inducing Amazon's competitors to attack with the ferocity of piranhas. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers give us the view from 10,000 feet. Read More Steve Pate: Virtualized environments. Real risk. With today's virtualized infrastructure, an unprecedented amount of data can exist in one place, making it a virtual treasure trove. With the right knowledge, you can address these risks and take full advantage of the benefits. Read More
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