Software robots are taking over the data center!

	Citrix buys Framehawk to give virtual desktops a boost | SAP business mix slowly shifting to cloud
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	Software robots are taking over the data center! By now, you’re probably familiar with IT’s new business mindset: that of a highly efficient service provider. Cloud services, consumerization and BYOD are just a few of the business-driven topics that are currently generating buzz. However, another major trend has begun to silently transform the data center by providing IT equipment with an intelligence all its own. It turns out that, in order to truly modernize IT, your application servers, networks, data storage systems, and even end-user devices must live intelligently—often, independently. What do I mean by that? Read on... Read More WEBCAST: PC Connection Achieve the Benefits of a Converged Infrastructure Learn how the Dell PowerEdge VRTX and makes it possible to achieve the benefits of a converged infrastructure in a small office environment (small business, remote offices, or mobile environments) with this versatile, simple, and efficient platform. Learn More In this Issue Citrix buys Framehawk to give virtual desktops a boost SAP business mix slowly shifting to cloud Guest Blogger: 5 commandments of cloud preparation WEBCAST: SAP The Path to Big Data Hear from top IDC analyst, about the path you can start taking now to enable your organization to get the benefits of turning data into actionable insights with exciting x86 technology. Is the data explosion today a liability or a competitive advantage for your business? View now Citrix buys Framehawk to give virtual desktops a boost Citrix Systems has acquired Framehawk for an undisclosed sum, and will use the company's technology to improve the performance of virtual desktops and applications over wireless networks. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software Big Data, Big Opportunity New platforms like Hadoop are being used to gain a competitive advantage through big data. Learn More SAP business mix slowly shifting to cloud SAP's business is gradually shifting to the SaaS model while sales of its Hana in-memory database platform continue to grow quickly, according to preliminary fourth-quarter and year-end results the company released Friday. Read More Guest Blogger: 5 commandments of cloud preparation The cloud’s ability to accelerate technology adoption can lead to big advantages, so it’s well worth it to start the transformation. In a case study of the SEC and a number of for-profit firms, we’ve identified five imperatives for preparing for the cloud. Read More
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