Virtual Desktop Provider ClearCube Acquires Managed Services Firm Network Elites
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Virtual desktop solution provider ClearCube Technology (www.clearcube.com) announced on Monday that it has acquired managed services provider Network Elites (www.networkelites.com). The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to the press release, the acquisition will facilitate ClearCube's entry into the public cloud services market and will contribute to ClearCube's portfolio of private cloud computing offerings. “This announcement marks a
Web Host Savvis Upgrades Symphony Virtual Private Data Center Service
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Savvis (www.savvis.net) announced on Monday it has launched a new premier service profile for the Savvis Symphony Virtual Private Data Center enterprise-class cloud solution. Launched in June 2010, Savvis Symphony VPDC enables users to define, configure and deploy a full virtual data center without having to procure, install, configure or manage hardware. This latest version, Symphony VPDC Premier, offers a service level for cloud-based
Web Host Infinitely Virtual Releases Virtual Desktop Service
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Infinitely Virtual (www.infinitelyvirtual.com) announced on Tuesday that it has launched its InfiniteApp Cloud-Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to provide organizations with virtual desktops and to share integrated resources across servers. According to the press release, InfiniteApp Cloud-VDi plans are user-friendly and use Linked-Clone technology to free up SAN storage and allow desktop environment upgrades through patches and software on a
NTT America Launches Global Virtual Link
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IT infrastructure provider NTT America (www.us.ntt.com) announced on Tuesday that it has released its Global Virtual Link, what it calls the next evolution of its Ethernet solution. According to the press release, Global Virtual Link offers customers such as content providers and ISPs direct connectivity among multiple locations. NTT America says this release will enable its customers to establish point-to-point Global Virtual Link direct connections to PoP
VMTurbo Releases Cloud Operations Manager for Virtual and Cloud Environments
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Data center manager software VMTurbo (www.vmturbo.com) announced on Wednesday it has released the VMTurbo Cloud Operations Manager (www.vmturbo.com/products/cloud-operations-manager) for multiple virtual center and Cloud environments. The software is designed specifically to use across multiple layers of services and infrastructure, helping organizations optimize virtualization and cloud computing capabilities in large, complex and dynamic environments. The
Cloud Firm ThinkGrid Launches Microsoft Windows 7 Hosted Virtual Desktops
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Cloud services provider ThinkGrid (www.thinkgrid.com) announced on Tuesday that it has launched Microsoft Windows 7-based Hosted Virtual Desktops. This announcement comes three months after ThinkGrid partnered with ConnectWise to integrate its business management solutions to drive adoption of cloud services. According to the press release, the updated service will offer businesses access to a cost-effective alternative to traditional Windows migration in a low
UK Web Host Virtual Internet Launches Cloud Hosting Platform
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- UK Web hosting provider Virtual Internet (www.vi.net) announced on Friday it is officially launching its flagship cloud hosting platform. The move comes just a few months after Virtual Internet launched Xen Sandbox Cloud servers and upgraded its VMware hosting solution. According to the press release, Virtual Internet's new business-class cloud solutions deliver reliability, cost savings, scalability, and performance.
SpamTitan Launches Private Cloud Virtual Anti-Spam Appliance
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Anti-spam technology developer SpamTitan (www.spamtitan.com) announced this week that it has launched its first cloud-based virtual appliance designed to provide security against spam and viruses from within private clouds. The company, which has been delivering spam filtering with its SpamTitan virtual appliance, says the new SpamTitan On-Demand is the first anti-spam offering to give businesses their own private virtual appliances in the cloud. According to
KANA Software to Offer Virtual Data Center Powered by Layered Tech Cloud
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Customer service software developer KANA Software (www.kana.com) announced on Thursday it has expanded its partnership with hosting provider Layered Technologies (www.layeredtech.com) to develop and deploy Cloud Center, a cloud-based virtual private data centers for enterprise applications. The move builds on KANA and Layered Tech's initial relationship, which was established in 2010 when Layered Tech became KANA's infrastructure partner for delivering managed
Web Host Infinitely Virtual Offers Email Encryption as Stand-Alone Service
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Infinitely Virtual (www.infinitelyvirtual.com) announced last week that it is offering email encryption as a stand-alone service. According to the press release, the email encryption will also be an option on all VON standard, premium and dedicated exchange hosting plans. Infinitely Virtual says its cloud-based email encryption service a necessary component of any business communication process since it ensures confidential information