Bridgeworks introduces the first 40Gb iSCSI-to-FC protocol bridge - a bit technical, but important for connecting old and new data centre equipment Read more »
Server Markets Jump Up 7.5% In Q4 2012
The server market grew by 7.5% in Q4 2012, despite a slight fall in 2012 overall. have a look at our market shares and forecast Read more »
Dell Stakes Its Claim In Converged Infrastructure And Integrated System Markets
We review Dell's offerings and its opportunities in the emerging converged infrastructure and integrated system market. Read more »
Oracle Introduces IaaS – Leasing And A Piece Of CoD
We think Oracle's new IaaS looks more like leasing with a bit of CoD thrown in. Read more »
AMD Announces Open 3.0 – Modular Server Motherboards For Large Workloads
AMD has announced Open 3.0 - a standard x86 server motherboard designed for large single workloads and sitting between generic and self-built machines Read more »
Peter Ryan – HP’s Data Centre Push In EMEA
HP's business in EMEA has been on a par with its competitors in the business IT market, despite its troubles with Autonomy. Read our analysis of Peter Ryan's overview. Read more »
ITCandor’s ITC Market Model
Find out how ITCandor's data modelling can help your business planning and market intelligence activities. Read more »
The Politics of Converged Infrastructure
Some barriers to adoption of Converged Infrastructure and Integrated Systems Read more »
ITCandor 2013 Predictions – A Rocky Boat, Few Ports
Welome to ITCandor's 2013 predictions - it's going to be a difficult year. We're finding the opportunities. Read more »
IBM’s Ambuj Goyal – A New Lens On Data Centre Development
IBM's Ambuj Goyal gave a clear thought provoking presentation on the change in systems at STG's annual European analyst meeting at Penny Hill in the UK. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
Converged Infrastructure And The $299 Billion Data Centre Market
Before you can predict the opportunity for converged infrastructure you need to start by calculating the data centre market. Read ITCandor's assessment, complete with sizing and market shares. Read more »
Kaseya Africa – An MSP Approach To Overcome The Dearth Of Technical Skills
Kaseya is a small player in comparison with IBM and HP, but also has some interesting things to say about the development of IT business in Africa. Read ITCandor's interview with top exec Garth Hayward. Read more »
The $15.3 Billion Server Market – Surprisingly Buoyant In Q1 2012
Despite our pessimism the server market declined by just 1% in Q1 2012. Read ITCandor's extensive review of growth and market share by chip type, operating system and virtualisation status. Read more »
Asigra And Partners Push Cloud Backup
Asigra is a Cloud backup software supplier with 26 years of experience. Read ITCandor's analysis of its strategy and direction from its 5th partner conference in Toronto. Read more »
IBM Builds Its Smarter Commerce Software Business Through Acquisition
IBM is building a large application software business through acquisition, but staying true to Sell, Buy, Market and Service themes of Smarter Commerce. Read our extensive analysis of its business and users. Read more »
HP Networking – Management For Telcos And Enterprises, Wireless For BYOD
HP is a growing force in networking - one of the few hardware markets it doesn't lead. Read how it's providing wireless networking for BYOD, providing management and how it sees the 'enterprise network of the future'. Read more »
HP – The African Market Leader Invests For Growth
Africa is a focus for ITCandor in 2012. We interviewed HP's senior management to find out what it's recent activities and plans. Read more »
HP Cloud Reference Architecture Enhanced With Cloud Protection
HP has built Cloud Protection into its reference architecture and is working on deep security in its Bristol Labs. Read ITcandor's analysis. Read more »
RedHat RHEV3 – Alternative Virtualisation And Ecosystem
RedHat launched RHEV3 this week. Read ITCandor's assessment of its position and chances as an advanced virtualisation player. Read more »
IBM Mainframes – Integrating Business Analytics With zBX
IBM System z has been going through a resurgence - especially in the attached zBX cabinet. Read ITCandor's assessment. Read more »