How will Michael Dell, incoming VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger, NetApp CEO Tom Georgens, current VMware CEO Paul Maritz and EMC CEO Joe Tucci tackle the consumerization of the enterprise, mobility, social media in the enterprise and Big Data? Glad you asked. Those executives are on stage right now amid a VMworld CEO power panel.
VMware CEO Paul Maritz (l.) and his successor, Pat Gelsinger (r.), are taking center stage at VMworld now. Also on hand: CTO Steve Herrod. The trio is describing how VMware (NYSE: VMW) will push beyond traditional virtualization to power next-generation data centers — so-called software-defined data centers.
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL), which built its storage business on acquisitions, has set up a $60 million fund to finance storage startups, planning to invest $3 million to $5 million per round to establish equity positions in as many as 10 of what it believes are “promising” young storage ventures.
Michael Dell, Dell chairman and chief executive, disclosed the Dell Fluid Data Storage Fund Tuesday at Fortun
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) at VMworld 2012 is expected to discuss a Desktop Virtualization Competency for channel partners, including Wyse Technology partners, according to Bob Skelley, executive director, global certified partner program and channel at Dell. Dell acquired Wyse earlier this year.
Michael Dell said onstage at his Dell World keynote today that Dell is No. 1 in market share for servers in North America and Asia and 64,000 servers from the number one spot worldwide.
Dell did not cite a source for the number one spot claim. There is no public statement about the total. I was told to ask IDC Analyst Matt Eastwood about the numbers. So I did.
What are Michael Dell’s expectations for Windows 8 PCs, ultrabooks and tablets? And can Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) differentiate from Microsoft Surface tablets? Dell’s CEO and CFO offered insights this evening during an earnings call with Wall Street analysts. Here’s the recap.
Even before it arrives, Windows 8 is impacting Dell’s business. Dell CFO and Senior VP Brian T.
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) has acquired Credant Technologies, a data protection and encryption specialist that safeguards more than 2 million endpoints. Financial details were not disclosed. It’s a safe bet Dell Channel Chief Greg Davis (pictured) is already in touch with Credant channel leaders like Darren Shimkus and Jerry Jalaba. PartnerDirect VARs should sit up and take notice.
Here’s some good news for all you cloud-focused VARs out there. According to a new Dell survey, “securing a trusted IT partner” is the best way for a company to deploy cloud technologies. Hmm, sounds good for the channel, especially when VARs are often the “trusted adviser” for many things. Our resident blogger has the breakdown on the survey results for you.
VMware CEO Paul Maritz and his successor, Pat Gelsinger, will take center stage at VMworld on Aug. 27. Joined by CTO Steve Herrod, the trio is expected to describe how VMware (NYSE: VMW) will push beyond traditional virtualization to power next-generation data centers. The goal: Virtualize servers, storage and networking while empowering customers for cloud computing.
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