Archive for August, 2009

New server power at Hot Chips Conference

IBM Corporation showed off its new microprocessor at the Hot Chips Conference this week, which boasts a lot of strength with a 45nm chop and an eight core standard. Advanced Micro Devices also debuted its 12 core Magny-Cours device which is based on the x86 based systems market that makes use of a multi-chip module. [...]

August 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Lenovo new home servers

Lenovo announced Tuesday that they will soon enter the digital world market by releasing four desktops and one laptop, out of which two can be counted as home theatre PCs and servers. Two of the units that stand out among the line up are the IdeaCentre Q700 which is a home theatre PC that may [...]

August 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Data centres continue to expand despite recession

Even in the face of the economic recession the data centre sector is still managing to grow at a steady rate, proving that the need for infrastructure that can guarantee performance will always be in high demand. According to a survey from CommScope, 32% of all the organizations that were surveyed plan to build new [...]

August 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More

New software simplifies data centre networks

University of California San Diego students and professors have developed software that may allow data centres to function as a single network with a two layer data centre network fabric instead of the typical three layer fabric system. The new software is titled Portland and will work with any hardware that is currently in existence [...]

August 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Value Reseller new web hosting services

Value Reseller is set to launch new web hosting services that are designed for both new web hosts and those with experience. In order to signify the launch of the new product line, the private reseller of web hosting services is also set to debut a new website template. For those who are new to [...]

August 18, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Security expert too much of a risk for web hosters

Kevin Mitnick is having a hard time finding someone to host his webpages. The computer hacker turned security consultant has been released from the web hosting firm he subscribed to, as too large a security threat. Mitnick is often a target for security attacks, given his status as a somewhat deviant turned security cop. Mitnick [...]

August 5, 2009 | 0 Comments More

ElasticHosts cloud server service

ElasticHosts Ltd has announced the launch of its UK service provider infrastructure in the UK, with the intention of pursuing businesses who are looking for simpler cloud services than Amazon can provide. The company plans to market its cloud server service, based on small scale web hosting solutions and for those who want on demand [...]

August 5, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Attenda goes for third datacentre

Attenda Limited announced that it will open a third UK Data Centre today, to meet the increasing client demand that continues to grow despite the effects that other businesses have felt due to the recession. During the second quarter of this year, Attenda already showed that the company was performing better than its counterparts in [...]

August 4, 2009 | 0 Comments More