August – 2009 – TechVirtuoso

Intel launches pluggable 10GbE NICs

August 26th, 2009 at 12:06 PM 1 Comment Michael Stanclift

X520Images Intel has announced the launch of their new Ethernet Server Adapter X520 family, their first 10 Gigabit (GbE) adapter that support “pluggable” optics. Intel claims the additional configuration options in the X520 give administrators “more flexibility in how they deploy 10GbE in their servers and datacenters.”

Previously 10GbE adapters required the purchase of an additional SR adapter to function, the X520 is compatable with SR, LR or SFP+ direct attach cable all from the same card. This allows administrators to switch back and forth after purchase without buying all new cards, just new optics.

The card is based on the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller and also has backwards compatible support for 1GbE, which Intel claims is an industry first.

Attend a Microsoft launch event and receive a free copy of Windows 7

August 22nd, 2009 at 6:54 PM No Comments Frank Owen

Microsoft is running a launch campaign for Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010. The campaign is called “The New Efficiency” and is focused toward IT Professionals and Developers. There are three different tracks that you can take at this event, Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010.

There are 25 events across the country so I am sure there is one near you. Sorry international folks, Microsoft will not be holding similar events abroad.

For more information or to register for an event, visit the Microsoft event home page.

Next version of Microsoft Office for Mac to include Outlook

August 16th, 2009 at 9:42 PM 1 Comment Michael Stanclift

Thursday, Microsoft announced that the next version of the Office suite for Apple OS X would include Outlook, replacing Entourage as the bundled mail client.

“It is an exciting time for the MacBU with updates to our current products and the first public announcement about the next version of Office for Mac. For several years we have focused on providing the best Microsoft Exchange client for the Mac, and the Web Services Edition delivers that today for Entourage users,” said Eric Wilfrid, general manager for the Mac Business Unit at Microsoft. (more…)

HP Back to School Giveaway

August 16th, 2009 at 11:54 AM 1 Comment Frank Owen

Do you have kids heading to school and need new equipment for them? Do you just like to win free laptops? Either way HP has the contest for you. You get 25 chances to win a HP DV6, HP Mini 1100 and a couple other cool prizes. Check out the link below!

http://www.backtoschoolgiveaways.com/

Upcoming HP Webcast: Delivering a Next Generation Data Center

August 12th, 2009 at 11:41 PM 4 Comments Shane Pitman

Continuing the “CIO Real Talk” webcast series, HP has announced the second event of the series, “Delivering a Next Generation Data Center.” The webcast is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13th, and will identify key data center transformation strategies and explore the role of technology in driving business growth, especially in the current economic environment. (more…)

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