The Ultimate Guide to Virtualisation
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtualisation.
What to know about Virtualisation
Virtualisation is a transformative technology reshaping the way businesses use IT resources by creating virtual versions of computing environments. It enhances efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness by enabling multiple virtual systems to run on a single physical hardware platform.
Our recent stories highlight the diverse applications and advancements within virtualisation—from data centre evolution embracing software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV), to innovations in storage virtualisation and desktop virtualisation. Industry leaders like Dell, HP, VMware, Veeam, and Red Hat drive forward with solutions that empower enterprise agility, seamless cloud adoption, and reinforced security architectures.
Readers exploring this tag can expect detailed analyses of emerging virtual infrastructure strategies, expert insights on overcoming challenges like securing virtual environments and managing VM sprawl, and case studies showcasing how organisations optimise IT operations through virtualisation. Whether you’re an IT professional, a business decision-maker, or a technology enthusiast, these stories offer practical knowledge on harnessing virtualisation to boost operational efficiency, accelerate digital transformation, and prepare your organisation for future IT demands.
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Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Rising hypervisor costs and AI demand are pushing customers towards disaggregated systems, as Dell says HCI is becoming too expensive and inflexible.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
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Virtuozzo wins Veeam Ready status for storage backup
Service providers can now run Veeam-based backup storage on existing infrastructure, after Virtuozzo Storage gained certified object storage status.
Platform9 launches partner plan for VMware migrants
Cloud providers facing the end of VMware's CSP programme in 2027 can now tap migration tools and new pricing to protect margins.
CloudCasa launches Kubernetes disaster recovery with HPE
The new service is aimed at reducing downtime and data loss for enterprises running Kubernetes and virtual machines across hybrid HPE environments.
HPE expands GreenLake with agentic AI & private cloud
The updates aim to help enterprises control AI sprawl, cut virtualisation costs and run regulated private clouds more securely across hybrid estates.
Hetzner adds Dell PowerEdge servers for enterprise
Enterprise customers gain more choice in dedicated hosting as Hetzner adds four Dell PowerEdge models with up to 86 cores and NVMe storage.
AMD buys MEXT to boost data centre memory efficiency
Rising memory demand in AI and cloud systems could push operators to rethink costly DRAM-heavy builds after the acquisition.
HPE unifies partner schemes after Juniper integration
Partners will get a single global scheme from 1 November as HPE folds Juniper programmes into one channel model across networking, cloud and AI.
Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.
Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers
The compact desktop aims to cut cloud costs for AI developers by letting them fine-tune and run large models locally on Windows.
Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide
Growth in managed service provider demand lifted revenue 4% at NAKIVO, as the backup software group added customers in 190 countries and territories.
OVHcloud launches Premier 2027 hardware for VMware
The refreshed servers add up to 40% more CPU cores and 1.5 TB of memory for VMware customers migrating or scaling private cloud workloads.
Proxmox 9.2 adds dynamic load balancer & networking
Cluster operators gain automated workload balancing and broader networking controls in the latest release, reducing manual intervention during maintenance.
OpenNebula, SUSE partner on sovereign cloud platform
It gives regulated organisations a single platform for private and hybrid clouds, with tighter control over data location and compliance.
Cloudflare & Anthropic launch Claude agents on sandboxes
Developers can now run Claude agents in Cloudflare sandboxes, with code, tools and private connectivity handled outside Anthropic's core platform.
Dell launches AI-ready storage, servers & cloud tools
Businesses face rising data centre pressure as Dell adds storage, servers and automation tools for AI and legacy workloads.
Alior Bank cuts virtualisation costs by 60% with Hitachi
The Polish lender expects a 60% drop in virtualisation costs as it shifts hundreds of critical workloads onto Red Hat OpenShift and Hitachi Vantara.
Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals
Customers will get broader cyber recovery options as the pair add resale agreements and tighter integration across hybrid cloud tools.
Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.
NetApp & Red Hat boost OpenShift data protection
Rising virtual machine estates on Red Hat OpenShift are driving demand for faster backups and more predictable recovery across hybrid cloud setups.
Acronis launches Cyber Frame for service providers
Service providers facing rising cloud bills and data residency demands now have a packaged alternative for infrastructure and protection services.