Although many open source enthusiasts have an almost reverent attitude towards technology, data center managers have specific business problems to solve, and judge technology only on how well it ...

Linux in the data center now must compete not only with Windows and Unix, but now it's got to be able to work with public and private clouds, on-premise and off-premise virtual solutions. And it's got ...

When Linux burst upon the IT scene several years ago, it sparked tremendous optimism that it would loosen Microsoft's firm grasp on the operating system market. Since then, numerous challenges and ...

Forward-looking: Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers. The proposed alteration comes at a ...

WALTHAM, Mass. — Novell Inc.’s $290 million in revenue in its most recent quarter fell short of expectations. David Patrick, vice president and general manager of Novell’s Linux, open-source platforms ...

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IBM on Thursday will announce the opening of a technology center geared to lure financial services companies to servers using the Linux operating system. IBM initially will fund the New York center ...

Matt Asay is a veteran technology columnist who has written for CNET, ReadWrite, and other tech media. Asay has also held a variety of executive roles with leading mobile and big data software ...

Open source technologies are enterprise-class and increasingly can be found in the data center, as vendors begin addressing the challenge of offering scalable, robust, reliable products based on ...

Sybase announced the creation of a global Linux professional services team Monday and opened a Linux competency center in its New York office. The team of five will be based at the office on Avenue of ...