Amazon takes aim at new virtual workloads

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	Amazon takes aim at new virtual workloads Hoping to move new applications to the cloud, Amazon has launched a new virtual server with four high-end GPUs. It's a new virtual server, or "instance," that has been customized for graphic intensive workloads such as large scale rendering, machine learning, video encoding and other server-side workloads that require lots of parallel processing power. Read More   WEBCAST: Rimini Street Navigating Operating Costs and Roadmap Uncertainties for SAP New innovation and updates in core ERP lag as SAP focuses all its attention on a long-term, high-risk "re-platform" strategy with its newly announced S/4HANA suite. Join us on May 14th at 1:00 p.m. EST for a live discussion and expert insight. Learn More In this Issue Will containers kill the virtual machine? VMware preps its virtualization stack for Docker VMware helps CIOs tunnel their way to more secure mobile apps Alcatel-Lucent grows switching and virtual networking portfolio Chip makers lay groundwork for faster and smarter data center switches WEBCAST: IBM ING Transforms DevOps to Reduce Cost and Speed Delivery ING, one of the largest banks in Europe needed to reduce the high cost of isolated, inefficient application development. They chose IBM PureApplication System to move their IT infrastructure to a cloud-based shared service model. In this Webcast, ING executive, Mark Willemse, shares the lessons ING learned from this strategic initiative. Learn more Will containers kill the virtual machine? Container hype is sweeping the industry. Many developers have realized the advantage of the lightweight method for packaging application code and, in turn, big-name tech vendors are jumping aboard the container bandwagon. What does this mean for virtualization as we've known it? Read More   VMware preps its virtualization stack for Docker VMware is addressing the market for Docker with two open source software packages that will allow its customers to more easily deploy containers in their existing VMware infrastructure. Read More   WEBCAST: AMD Windows Server 2003 End of Support Survival Camp End of support for Windows Server 2003 Release 2 can have a dramatic impact on your business. It will mean no more updates or patches from Microsoft, which can result in a less stable and less secure infrastructure for your organization. Join this webcast to learn how to make the transition as smooth as possible. Learn More VMware helps CIOs tunnel their way to more secure mobile apps VMware is combining iOS and Android encryption features with its own network virtualization platform to offer more secure access to enterprise applications and resources. Read More   Alcatel-Lucent grows switching and virtual networking portfolio Alcatel-Lucent continues to expand its switching and virtual networking portfolio. Read More   Chip makers lay groundwork for faster and smarter data center switches Broadcom and Freescale Semiconductor have announced switching platforms that promise to improve the performance of network virtualization and make the underlying technologies more widely available. Read More
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