IBM taps VMware, Citrix to create blade PCs

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IBM taps VMware, Citrix to create blade PCs, 10/19/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9150>
After spending the past few years on the sidelines, IBM
Wednesday jumped headlong into the blade PC market, announcing
partnerships with Citrix and VMware to provide users with the
means to manage desktop PCs from a secure, centralized location.

Lenovo launches first small-business desktop line, 10/18/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9151>
Lenovo has unveiled a new series of inexpensive desktops
designed to bring some of its ThinkCentre PC management
technologies to low-end PCs for small businesses, the company
said Tuesday in a statement.

IBM acquires DataPower, 10/18/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9152>
IBM Tuesday announced it has acquired XML networking vendor
DataPower for an undisclosed amount.

IBM and BEA make RFID moves, 10/17/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9153>
As consumer goods companies and other businesses feel the
pressure to advance their RFID efforts from pilot to large-scale
production mode, IBM and BEA Systems are among vendors standing
by with new wares.

IBM income down slightly from Q3 2004, 10/17/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9154>
IBM Monday reported quarterly income from continuing operations
of $1.5 billion, down slightly from $1.6 billion in the third
quarter of 2004.

IBM donates Rational processes to Eclipse, 10/12/05
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9155>
IBM Wednesday along with a host of other companies proposed the
creation of a set of common practices and methods for developing
software within the open-source Eclipse Foundation.

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco finally brings security push to LAN
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9156>
2. Nortel replaces CEO Bill Owens
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9157>
3. Help Desk: When the Windows VPN doesn't work
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9158>
4. Microsoft cuts costs of virtual servers
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9159>
5. WiMAX just around the corner
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlibmnewsalert9160>

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