Citrix Virtualization Meets Common Criteria EAL 2 Security Standards

September 3, 2010 -- Citrix Systems has announced that Citrix XenServer and Citrix XenDesktop have been certified to meet Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2, an internationally recognized set of guidelines that define a common framework for evaluating security features and capabilities of IT security products.

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Web Host Connectria Launches Business Only Cloud Solution

September 3. 2010 -- Web hosting provider Connectria Hosting announced on Thursday it has launched a Business Only Cloud, a cloud solution for select corporate members.

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Web Hosting Sales and Promos Roundup - Sept. 4, 2010

September 4, 2010 -- There were many Web hosting sales and promos this week including a riddle contest from Namecheap, and discounts from Codero for leasing multiple servers. LCN.com and ResellerClub are also continuing their September promotions.

Google to Pursue Wave as a Complete Open-Source Collaboration Application

September 3, 2010 -- A month after announcing it is discontinuing to develop the Google Wave as a standalone product, Google has announced plans to expand the existing Wave server and web client into a more complete application or “Wave in a Box,” available to anyone wanting to host it.

Equinix Expands Tokyo Data Center TY2

September 3, 2010 -- Data center operator Equinix announced on Friday it has expanded its second International Business Exchange data center, TY2, in Tokyo.

European DataCentre Expo to be Held in Germany

September 3, 2010 -- The organizers of DataCentre Expo: The European Data Centre Event 2010 announced that it will host a free, two-day exhibition and conference on September 16 to 17 at the Dusseldorf Congress Centre in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Bay-Area Digital Realty Trust Data Centers Save $6 to 10M in Power Costs Annually

September 3, 2010 -- Validating the effectiveness of its energy efficiency initiatives, wholesale data center provider Digital Realty Trust has saved an estimated 10,000 kW annually (worth about $6 to 10 million) at its Bay Area facilities, according to the results of an energy efficiency audit of its San Francisco and Silicon Valley properties.

eBay Reveals Finalists for Modular Data Center Project

September 3, 2010 -- eBay and Data Center Pulse have announced on Data Center Pulse's blog the final six construction firm candidates to build its new modular data center project in Phoenix, according to a report by Data Center Knowledge.

Novell Unveils SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware

September 3, 2010 -- In the latest collaboration with virtualization solutions provider VMware, Intelligent workload management provider Novell has announced the general availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware.

CSAA Sells Colorado Data Center for Almost $13M

September 3, 2010 -- California State Automobile Association Inter-Insurance Bureau announced on Wednesday it has sold its data center in Broomfield, Colorado to Columbia Industrial Properties Midwest for $12.85 million, according to a report by DailyCamera.

Private Cloud Management Solution from Apptio Shows the True Cost of Cloud

September 2, 2010 -- On-demand business management technology developer Apptio has announced new capabilities that track the cost, quality and utilization of private cloud infrastructures.

Jamcracker and Eucalyptus Systems Collaborate for Self-Service Infrastructure Clouds

September 2, 2010 -- Unified cloud services delivery and management software company Jamcracker and open-source private cloud platform developer Eucalyptus Systems have announced an integration to enable enterprises to self-provision Infrastructure-as-a-Service private and hybrid clouds.

HP Wins Bidding War for 3PAR at $33 a Share

September 2, 2010 -- Technology provider HP put an end to an 18-day bidding war with rival Dell on Thursday to acquire cloud storage provider 3PAR for $33 a share.

Media Lab Launches SiteGrinder-Optimized Hosting Powered by UK2 Group

September 2, 2010 -- Interactive Photoshop tools developer Media Lab has announced a partnership with Web hosting firm UK2 Group to provide an optimized hosting solution to users of Media Lab’s Photoshop plug-in SiteGrinder, which converts layered Photoshop designs into standard finished websites.

euNetworks Launches Low Latency Route from London to Frankfurt

September 2, 2010 -- European networking solutions provider euNetworks Group announced on Thursday it has launched a new ultra low latency route from London to Frankfurt.

Amazon Lowers Price on High-Memory EC2 Instances

September 2, 2010 -- Enabling users to run memory-intensive workloads at substantial savings, Amazon Web Services has reduced both the On-Demand and Reserved Instance prices for its High-Memory Double Extra Large and High-Memory Quadruple Extra Large by up to 19 percent.

AT&T Completes Sale of Japan Domestic Network Unit

September 2, 2010 -- Telecommunications provider AT&T announced on Thursday it has completed the sale of its domestic Japanese outsourcing services operations for $109 million to network solutions provider Internet Initiative Japan.

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