Virtualization

HPE Steps Up Composable Infrastructure Charge With New Mesh Network-Based SimpliVity Hyper-Converged System

by Steven Burke

HPE has announced a new version of its hyper-converged SimpliVity system with a composable mesh network fabric.

Microsoft Expands Virtual Desktops And Virtual WAN: 5 Things To Know

by Kyle Alspach

The company is ramping up efforts in virtualization technologies for desktop experiences and networking.

VMware’s Acquisition Of VeloCloud Is Paying Off

by Diana Blass

“The purchase of VeloCloud was a great move on their part because SD-WAN is just going to become so much more important in a hybrid cloud world,” said Mark Vaughn, Director of Presidio’s Strategic Technology Group.

WATCH: VMworld Partner Perspective With Faction’s John Drake

by Diana Blass

Drake discusses the impact of VMware’s “asset light” model in an interview with CRNtv.

VMWorld 2018: Michael Dell And Pat Gelsinger’s Top Comments

by Diana Blass

The Dell and VMware CEOs came together for a joint conference at VMWorld 2018, commenting on their technical collaboration, the future of the edge and cloud technologies.

VMworld 2018: Techies Recap The News You Should Know

by Diana Blass

New additions to Workspace One, ESXi on Arm and Amazon RDS on VMware were some of the biggest news at this year’s VMware conference in Las Vegas.

VMware Revamping Partner Program, Letting Partners Engage Based On Their Business Model

by Mark Haranas

VMware Global Channel Chief Jenni Flinders says her team is working with partners to construct the new program -- slated to roll out in April -- as they are the ones in the sales trenches who have the tight relationships with customers.

Gelsinger: Dell Going Public Is A 'Very Good Outcome' For VMware

by Joseph Tsidulko

"We had to spend a fair amount of time working through it, and obviously this week we got to a very good outcome," said VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger in an exclusive interview with CRN.

Steady As A Rock: VMWare's Pat Gelsinger Leads The CRN 2018 Top 100 Executives Pack

by Joseph Tsidulko

With discipline, an intense focus and a no-mountain-is-too-big mentality, CEO Pat Gelsinger has led VMware successfully through turbulent times, climbing to the highest spot on this year's list of the industry's Top 100 Executives.

Dell Seeks Investor Input For Additional VMware Merger Options

by Matt Brown

In the latest twist of the Dell-VMware saga, a public disclosure Dell filed Thursday with the SEC revealed the privately held company is evaluating additional potential routes to a merger with VMware.

Another Dell-Icahn Clash? Activist Investor Confirms 'Hundreds Of Millions' Invested In VMware

by Joseph Tsidulko

In a CNBC Interview, the activist investor anticipated another clash with Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, but said he hopes it could be avoided by Dell paying a "fair price" for the company to execute a merger

Dell Eyes New Route For Potential VMware Merger

by Matt Brown And Joseph Tsidulko

In the latest twist of the Dell-VMware saga, a public disclosure Dell filed Thursday with the SEC revealed the privately held company is evaluating additional potential routes to a merger with VMware.

Citrix CEO: 'We've Reimagined The Entire Company In The Last 12 Months'

by Joseph Tsidulko

David Henshall sat down with CRN at his company's flagship Synergy conference to talk about a revamped portfolio that's becoming more cohesive, and the opportunities that creates for partners.

Uber Is Trying To Poach VMware's CFO: Report

by Joseph Tsidulko

The ride-sharing giant is preparing for an IPO next year and wants to hire VMware CFO Zane Rowe, who was previously EMC's CFO, to lead those efforts, according to a Bloomberg report.

One-Time Dell Nemesis Icahn Takes A Stake In VMware: Report

by Joseph Tsidulko

Carl Icahn, the activist investor who railed against Michael Dell's leveraged buyout of Dell Technolgoies in 2013, reportedly has purchased a "medium-sized" stake in VMware.