Citrix acquires XenSource for $500M, in virtualization frenzy
Updated below Citrix Systems is acquiring XenSource, an open-source “virtualization” company that lets multiple operating systems operate on a single server, reducing costs. The price, at $500 million,...
View ArticleUnifyo launches as a unified inbox for maintaining social relationships...
A startup called Handy Elephant has just released an app to bridge the gap between your inbox and cloud applications. The app, called Unifyo, is to be a unified inbox where people can check and...
View ArticlePodio brings social business collaboration to the iPad
Months after getting picked up by Citrix, “Yammer with apps” platform Podio is making another big move: To the iPad. Podio allows business users to create and integrate custom apps in a single...
View Article4 cloud storage predictions for 2014
GUEST: Alex Gorbansky is CEO and founder of Docurated. I’ve been involved in the enterprise storage industry since 2000, first as a buyer/end-user at Loudcloud, then as a vendor at EMC, and finally as...
View ArticleGoogle feeds on XP's carcass with Chromebook promos for the enterprise
When Microsoft ended support for its Windows XP operating system, Google smelled an opportunity. Rather than go hard on software, Google is focusing on hardware — specifically the Chromebook. It’s...
View ArticleCitrix gets cloud management tech with the acquisition of ScaleXtreme
Enterprise software company Citrix has bought ScaleXtreme, a company with software for managing applications running in multiple cloud environments. Citrix mentioned the deal yesterday at the tail end...
View ArticleCitrix has bought e-signature startup RightSignature
Enterprise software company Citrix said today that it’s acquired RightSignature, one provider of technology that lets people sign files digitally on desktop and mobile devices. It sounds like the...
View ArticleHP’s TouchPad tablet flexes multitasking and Citrix for enterprise (video)
If you want to see what real multitasking is like on a tablet, take a gander at HP’s new TouchPad demo video below, which shows off the WebOS-powered slate’s ability to juggle multiple apps with ease....
View ArticleFor WebOS fans on the go, MightyMeeting is there
This article is part of a series of posts about DEMO alumni and news of their progress. MightyMeeting launched at DEMO in Spring 2010. Check out more at DEMO. As discussed in last week’s post about...
View ArticleIs yesterday’s pay-per-click tomorrow’s pay-per-Facebook-like?
This article is part of a series of posts about DEMO alumni and news of their progress. Integrate launched at DEMO in Fall 2010. Check out more at DEMO. You’ve heard of pay-per-click, where an...
View ArticleData centers rejoice: HotLink is streamlining virtualization management
Virtualization company Hotlink emerged out of stealth mode yesterday to more efficiently manage virtual machines in data centers. The product earned the company $10 million in financing from Foundation...
View ArticleSEOmoz is looking for $25M second round (updated)
UPDATED: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that SEOmoz had secured a second round of funding. We regret the error. Search engine optimization software company SEOmoz is close to...
View ArticleWanova raises $10M for desktop cloud management service
Wanova, a startup that makes it easy for enterprises to manage a fleet of PCs, has raised $10 million in a second round of funding. San Jose, Calif.-based Wanova has created the Wanova Mirage software...
View ArticleDemo: Zirtu creates virtual desktops that slash corporate computing costs
A lot of companies are trying to use a combination of cloud computing and virtualization to bring down the cost of corporate computers. But Zirtu believes it has the right solution. The Torrance,...
View ArticleCloud 101: What the heck do IaaS, PaaS and SaaS companies do?
Anyone who who follows technology trends has undoubtedly heard the term “cloud service” thrown around a few gazillion times over the past few months. But if you don’t know the difference between terms...
View ArticleNivio pulls in $21M to make cloud computing cheaper and more student-friendly
Cloud computing and desktop virtualization are rapidly growing trends in the tech world, and one company has spent a considerable amount of time developing this technology. Nivio, which started as an...
View ArticleGoing all in: How to run a company on 21 apps in the cloud
GUEST: A lot of companies are debating whether — and what — to move to the cloud. The company I work for, Australia-based Proactive Accountants Network (PAN), made a pretty unusual decision to go...
View ArticleRed-hot mobile security startup Zenprise gets snapped up by Citrix
Zenprise has been acquired by Citrix, which may come as a surprise to Silicon Valley insiders who expected an initial public offering from the red-hot mobile security startup. Zenprise lets companies’...
View ArticleTylr Mobile nabs $500K from Citrix Accelerator, Alchemist and more (exclusive)
For scrappy enterprise-focused startups that are taking on legacy vendors, getting the mobile experience right is key. Tylr Mobile is a startup in stealth mode that’s building a better way for business...
View ArticleHere's what you can earn at the 20 top tech companies
While there’s debate over whether there’s a shortage of qualified tech workers, there’s one thing no one argues about: Tech companies pay their employees well. We’ve heard of senior engineers getting a...
View ArticleMeetingBurner brings its cheap, WebEx-crushing meetings to the iPad
Online-meeting startup MeetingBurner has updated its simple, clean iOS app to support the iPad, the company announced today. MeetingBurner launched out of beta in early February with relatively...
View ArticleCloud computing and virtualization company Citrix to be acquired for $16.5B
Cloud computing giant Citrix is to be acquired by Vista and Evergreen in an all-cash deal worth $16.5 billion.Read More
View ArticleCitrix exec explains why orgs are using DaaS to secure hybrid workspaces
Executive Vice President of Business Strategy at Citrix, Tim Minahan explains why more companies are using DaaS to secure hybrid workspaces.Read More
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